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30,000 Properties Missing from Nagpur Civic Database, Not Taxed

NAGPUR: A recent land use verification exercise by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Development Plan (DP) unit has uncovered 30,000 previously unrecorded structures within city limits. This finding raises significant concerns regarding tax evasion and the reliability of civic data. The DP unit identified these structures while assessing existing land usage as part of its urban planning responsibilities. In response, the NMC’s property tax department has begun a thorough cross-verification of the information. Officials intend to overlay the new discoveries onto the corporation’s existing GIS (Geographical Information System) property database to pinpoint properties that are not currently subject to tax.…

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Protests Erupt Over Property Tax Notices in Ghaziabad

GHAZIABAD: On Friday, councillors of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) organized a sit-in protest at the head office in Navyug Market due to increased property tax notices sent to residents, despite the board’s decision to repeal the proposal. The revised property tax rate took effect on April 1. GMC officials stated that the notice issuance is “system-generated.” They assured that any payments made concerning the increased tax would be adjusted to reflect the previous tax slabs. However, this explanation did not satisfy the protesters. Councillor Manoj Goyal remarked, “The GMC board’s meeting on June 30 unanimously decided to revert to…

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Prayagraj Unifies Property, Water & Sewer Taxes into One Bill

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards enhancing the taxation process for local residents, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to roll out a unified billing system. This new system will merge property tax, water tax, and sewer tax into a single bill. The implementation of this system is projected to occur within the next week, after the successful completion of the software’s final testing phase. PK Mishra, the chief tax assessment officer, indicated that all necessary data from the municipal and water departments has been integrated, with essential updates made to the corporation’s official website and mobile app. This…

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Pune Extends Property Tax Discount Deadline to July 7

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has extended the deadline for property tax payments at discounted rates to July 7, an extension from the original June 30 deadline. According to PMC officials, citizen facilitation centers (CFCs) are available for residents to pay taxes in person. “We have also launched an online payment facility for taxpayer convenience. Property owners are encouraged to pay their taxes on time to avoid last-minute congestion,” stated Avinash Sapkal, head of the property tax department. The PMC offers property owners a 5-10% discount if taxes are paid by May 31. This year, due to delays in…