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Rajkot Civic Body Fails to Meet Property Tax Collection Goal

RAJKOT: The tax recovery branch of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) did not meet its property tax target for the financial year 2025-26. The total collection reached Rs 447.93 crore, falling short by Rs 7.87 crore from the Rs 455.8 crore goal. Despite reminders from the RMC and threats of strict measures, 25% of property owners did not pay their taxes. Nonetheless, this figure reflects an 8.44% growth from the previous year, marking a Rs 34.44 crore increase. Boosting Compliance and Zone-Wise Collections Official reports indicate a low compliance rate, with 75.75% of property owners meeting their tax duties this…

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Rajkot Residents Weep as Demolition Displaces Them; Seek Help

File Photo RAJKOT: A significant demolition initiative by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in the Jangleshwar area has left many families uncertain about their future housing options. Officials defend the operation, stating it is essential not only to remove encroachments but also to combat crime. Initiated on Monday, the RMC aims to dismantle over 1,400 illegal settlements along a 2.5-km stretch, having already demolished approximately 1,350 structures by Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported emotional scenes as heavy machinery rapidly demolished homes. Sharifaben, a woman in her 60s, faces an uncertain future. Recently recovering from hip replacement surgery, she has found temporary…

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1,400 Illegal Properties to Be Demolished in Rajkot Drive

Representative AI image RAJKOT: A total of 1,489 illegal properties in Rajkot, Gujarat, are set to be demolished as civic authorities launched a major anti-encroachment campaign on Sunday, according to officials. Following instructions from Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) initiated the demolition in the Jangleshwar area. The RMC, supported by police, will begin tearing down properties along the Aji River banks and on a municipal town planning road in Jangleshwar, as stated by Municipal Commissioner Tushar Sumera. The civic body commenced the process of vacating residents on Saturday, he added. Over 1,200 municipal officials and…

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Rajkot Civic Body Surpasses 50% Property Tax Collection Goal

RAJKOT: On Saturday, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) reached 50% of its annual property tax collection goal, tallying Rs 301.03 crore. Since the financial year commenced on April 9, 3.82 lakh citizens have settled their property taxes. The RMC collected a total of Rs 412 crore in property taxes during the entire 2024-25 financial year. To encourage timely payments, RMC has launched incentive schemes, offering a 10% rebate for male property owners and a 15% rebate for female property owners who pay by May 31. Additionally, online payers receive an extra 1% discount. In an effort to address past due…