Tag: Property tax in Mohali

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No House Photo Needed for Property Tax: Mohali Mayor

MOHALI: In a significant development, Mayor Amarjit Singh Sidhu has announced that the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) will soon eliminate the requirement for residents to submit front and back photos of their houses when paying property tax. This decision follows concerns expressed by councillors. The issue was raised during a recent MC House meeting, where councillors noted that many residents were hesitant to pay property tax due to the photograph requirement. Some homeowners have made changes to their properties and are waiting for approval under the need-based changes policy. They worry that submitting photos could lead to violation notices from…

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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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Mohali Civic Body Eyes New Taxes to Alleviate Financial Crisis

MOHALI: The financially struggling Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) is considering new taxes and adjustments to existing ones in order to sustain civic projects. Currently, the MC has just Rs 15 crore available, while it has projects worth Rs 40 crore poised for allotment. MC commissioner Parminderpal Singh Sandhu disclosed this challenging situation during a recent meeting, conceding that the organization cannot fulfill the city’s development requirements. He criticized Gmada for not providing financial assistance, which has left the MC reliant on limited resources. Sandhu stated, “We need to implement new taxes to enhance our revenue. The Mohali MC is facing…