Urban residents across Andhra Pradesh fret over proposed increase in property tax
VIJAYAWADA: Proposed hike in property taxes has stirred discontent among urban residents across Andhra Pradesh. Many have many expressed deep concern over the financial strain it may impose on households. Civic and taxpayers associations were hearing to take up protest against the proposed hike. Associations alleged that the cumulative burden, expected to touch 784 crore statewide, has become a point of contention among citizens and civic groups alike. Municipal officials have initiated a house-to-house survey, covering over 40 lakh residential and commercial structures in 123 towns and cities as per the orders issued by the municipal department. This is part…