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Indore Mayor-in-Council Rejects Property Tax Re-zoning Plan

INDORE: The Mayor-in-Council (MiC) declined a proposal on Thursday to adjust property tax rate zones for over 50 localities, including 29 recently integrated villages. This revision would have moved developing areas from lower tax brackets (Zone 5) to higher ones (Zones 1 and 2). The MiC, led by Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, approved a standard licensing fee for each cinema screen displaying commercial advertisements without prior authorization from the IMC. The council also authorized the tender invitation for the construction of 8,100 housing units under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana 2.0. The council granted in-principal approval to regularize the corporation’s regulated…

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Indore Property Survey Controversy: Mayor Halts Drive for SOP

INDORE: A significant controversy arose over the Indore Municipal Corporation’s (IMC) ward-wise property tax survey late Saturday evening, leading to a standoff at the Bhanwarkuan police station and multiple FIRs. The situation prompted political intervention, with cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya calling for an emergency meeting. The conflict began in Ward 74, where IMC mobilized staff from 22 zones for a property tax assessment. On Saturday, an altercation occurred between area revenue officer (ARO) Shailendra Singh and local politician Sunil Hardia (the husband of a corporator) along with his son. This led to a confrontation at the Bhanwarkuan police station. An…