Ludhiana Civic Body Overwhelmed by Property Tax Hike Queries
LUDHIANA: Following the announcement of a 5% increase in property tax, civic officials are fielding numerous inquiries from residents regarding potential new tax payments. The state government’s notification specifies that the revised rate will take effect from April 1. However, officials from the Municipal Corporation (MC) clarified that this increase has been in place since 2021 and is already being collected. This recent notification stems from a letter issued in 2021, allowing the state government to access additional borrowing from the central government under various schemes. The local bodies department’s letter indicates that, for ULBs (Urban Local Bodies) to qualify…