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Secunderabad Cantonment Board Offers OTS for Property Tax Dues

HYDERABAD: The Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) has introduced a one-time settlement (OTS) plan for property tax arrears. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on property owners by providing concessions on the interest accrued from outstanding tax dues. The plan applies to arrears accumulated until March 31 and aligns with the Cantonments Act, 2006. Under the OTS plan, property owners may receive a 30% discount on their accumulated interest or a maximum of ₹10,000, whichever is greater. If the total interest is less than ₹10,000, owners can benefit from a full waiver of that interest. It’s important to note…

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Secunderabad Cantonment Board Raises Property Tax Over 100%

HYDERABAD: Property owners in the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) are facing more than a double increase in their property tax due to a recent revision that has raised the rates by over 100%. Typically, property tax adjustments are made by cantonment boards every three years. While some increase is common, residents are concerned that this latest adjustment is unprecedented. Previous hikes have rarely exceeded 30%, exacerbated by fears of losing their properties and tenants due to the anticipated road widening and elevated corridor project. “Notices about the tax increase started arriving three to four months ago, especially for properties along…