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Mohali Targets Chronic Tax Defaulters with Sealing, Auctions

MOHALI: The municipal corporation has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign targeting persistent property tax defaulters, emphasizing that further non-compliance will not be tolerated. This initiative specifically focuses on major commercial and industrial entities that have neglected to settle their financial obligations despite several notifications. MC Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh stated that sealing notices were dispatched under Section 138-C of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, to non-compliant properties. “A final grace period of three days was extended for clearing outstanding property tax. Should payment not be made during this window, the premises will be sealed without additional notification,” he warned.…

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Pune: 1.3 Lakh Property Owners Excluded from Tax Amnesty

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a ban on 1.38 lakh property owners who are repeat defaulters from participating in the property tax amnesty scheme. This decision follows concerns raised by citizens’ groups regarding some property owners who continuously default on their taxes while exploiting the amnesty benefits. The current scheme grants a 75% discount on penalties for unpaid property taxes. “Actions are underway to ensure that only legitimate beneficiaries obtain benefits from the schemes. Property owners who have previously availed of the scheme will not be eligible for it again,” stated Ravi Pawar, head of PMC’s property…

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Nagpur Civic Body Auctions Properties to Recover Tax Dues

NAGPUR: In a significant move against property tax defaulters, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) initiated property auctions and asset seizures in the Lakadganj and Laxmi Nagar zones to recover unpaid dues. In Lakadganj Zone (Ward 08), a public auction on Friday featured 19 properties in Mauja Pardi and Mauja Nagpur. During the event, five property owners settled their dues with a total of Rs10.45 lakh, while another five properties valued at Rs1.66 crore were successfully auctioned. Nine properties are still pending, and owners have until October 10, 2025, to make payments; otherwise, the NMC will auction them under the Maharashtra…

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Gurugram to Launch Sealing Drive Against Tax Defaulters

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has identified 65 property owners who owe more than Rs 1 crore each. Starting Tuesday, the MCG will initiate a sealing drive targeting these defaulters. Officials have indicated that the majority of the properties involved are commercial establishments and industrial units. This action is part of MCG’s continuous efforts to recover overdue property tax payments and enhance its revenue base. “We will commence the sealing drive on Tuesday, focusing on the 65 properties identified with outstanding property tax dues. Notices have been dispatched to the respective property owners,” stated an MCG official familiar…

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Nashik issues notices to 300,000 property tax defaulters

NASHIK: The municipal authority has issued notices to over 300,000 property tax defaulters, providing a 15-day deadline to settle their tax obligations. These defaulters owe a total of ₹400 crore in property taxes, which have remained unpaid for periods ranging from one year to as long as six years. The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) oversees approximately 600,000 property tax accounts across its six divisions. NMC officials indicated that the tax collection target for the current fiscal year is ₹275 crore, of which ₹125 crore has been collected so far, leaving about ₹150 crore to be collected in the next six…

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Prayagraj to Crack Down on Property Tax Defaulters

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to take stringent measures against numerous property owners who have been benefitting from civic amenities without paying property tax for several years. Officials disclosed that many building owners, including over 200 commercial entities like hotels, restaurants, and educational institutions, have not remitted any property tax despite multiple reminders. According to officials, these defaulters collectively owe approximately Rs 40–50 crore in unpaid taxes. Despite issuing notices for over a decade, these operators have continuously ignored the requests. Prime localities including Civil Lines, Katra, George Town, Mumfordganj, Sulemsarai, Phaphamau, and Teliarganj feature prominently on…

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Ranchi Civic Body Warns Defaulters: Pay Property Tax in 10 Days

RANCHI: On Friday, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) published the list of the city’s top 500 property tax defaulters on its official website [www.ranchimunicipal.com]. The corporation has instructed all listed defaulters to settle their outstanding dues within 10 days of the notice being posted. Officials have warned that failure to make payments within the designated time frame will lead to strict legal action under Section 184 of the Jharkhand Municipal Act, 2011. This may include rigorous recovery measures to ensure compliance. The corporation clarified on Saturday that this notice acts as the final warning for chronic defaulters, who have repeatedly…