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Thane Civic Body Collects ₹556 Cr Tax, Targets Defaulters

THANE: The Thane civic body in Maharashtra has collected ₹556.19 crore in property tax for the fiscal year 2025-26, falling short of its ₹841 crore target by over ₹200 crore, as reported on Friday. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao has issued orders for strict measures against defaulters due to this shortfall. According to an official statement, the highest property tax collection came from the Majiwada-Manpada ward at ₹175.01 crore, followed by Vartak Nagar with ₹88.77 crore and Naupada-Kopri with ₹74.12 crore. After a review meeting earlier this week, the commissioner has instructed officials to cut water supply to defaulters in residential…

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Thane Demolishes 198 of 264 Illegal Structures in Action

THANE: Since June, the Thane Municipal Corporation has demolished 198 unauthorized constructions as part of an ongoing crackdown, an official reported on Sunday. Additionally, unauthorized extensions in 66 other properties have been removed. Following orders from the High Court and inspections by beat inspectors and Special Vigilance Teams in Diva and Mumbra, the Anti-Encroachment Team has addressed a total of 264 unauthorized constructions to date, according to a TMC release. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao reviewed campaign progress on Saturday. “All systems must remain vigilant to prevent unauthorized construction. Cases should be promptly registered under MRTP upon completing the legal procedures.…

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Thane imposes strict limits on construction transport in Yeoor Hills

Representative image created by AI THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation has implemented a ban on the transport of construction materials in the environmentally sensitive area of Yeoor Hills, officials reported on Sunday. The decision came during a review meeting led by Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao on Friday. “Yeoor is an environmentally sensitive area. No construction material may enter Yeoor without a valid construction permit issued by the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Urban Development Department,” an official release stated. Those possessing authorized construction permits must register their details with the forest department’s entrance post. This includes a copy of the permit, the…

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Thane Civic Chief: No Power to Unauthorized Properties

Representative Image THANE: On Wednesday, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao directed power companies to refrain from supplying electricity to any unauthorized structures, emphasizing the need for verification of legal statuses. During a high-level meeting at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters, Rao stressed that providing power to unauthorized buildings contravenes court orders and should be strictly prohibited through diligent verification processes. “The high court has explicitly stated that electricity should not be supplied to unauthorized constructions,” he affirmed, noting that both Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) and Torrent Power are legally obligated to confirm a building’s legality before permitting…

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Thane Civic Body to Survey Unauthorized Structures in Yeoor

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative image created by AI THANE: On Monday, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao mandated a thorough survey of all unauthorized residential and commercial constructions in the environmentally sensitive Yeoor area adjacent to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, set to be completed within a month. This decision addresses escalating concerns from locals and activists regarding the surge in illegal commercial activities—such as weddings, parties, and dining events—resulting in excessive noise and disturbances late into the night, all of which are prohibited in this eco-sensitive zone. Reports have indicated a decrease in animal sightings as…