Hey folks, here’s the latest scoop on tax collection figures in Pune! According to recent data from 2018 to 2024, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) managed to rake in a whopping Rs 259.05 crore from areas like Mohamadwadi, Undri Gaon, and Pisoli Gaon. That’s a pretty penny, right?
But hold on a minute – residents in these areas are feeling pretty shortchanged. Despite shelling out their hard-earned money in taxes, they’re not seeing much in terms of basic amenities like water supply, proper roads, functional streetlights, and public parks. Talk about a raw deal!
One resident, Sunil Koloti, even went as far as filing an RTI to get to the bottom of things. And what he found was pretty alarming – outstanding property tax dues in Mohamadwadi, Undri Gaon, and Pisoli Gaon amount to a whopping Rs 229 crore. Yikes!
Another resident, Suniel Aiyer, chimed in, expressing his frustration at the lack of infrastructure development in the area. He called out the lack of effort from PMC in collecting these outstanding dues and using the funds effectively. It’s a tough situation, no doubt.
And it’s not just the residents who are up in arms – even Col Pradeep Masand is fed up with the lack of basic amenities in Undri. He lamented the sorry state of affairs and pointed out the neglect from political parties post-election. Ouch!
But the plot thickens – the Tax and Taxation Department claimed that infrastructure spending on services like water, electricity, and roads wasn’t their responsibility. Huh? Residents are scratching their heads at this puzzling response.
Commander Pankaj Bhatnagar shed light on the dire conditions in the area – from crumbling roads to the lack of sewage facilities and streetlights, residents are facing a slew of challenges. It’s a tough situation that needs urgent attention.
And Retd. Commander Harshad Datar raised an important point about tax defaulters and the need for PMC to take action. After all, why should honest taxpayers suffer due to the actions of a few bad apples? Fair’s fair, right?
But fear not, Pune Pulse reached out to officials at the Tax and Taxation department for answers. They explained that property tax collection was on hold due to a recent government ruling, but once the green light is given, they’ll be back in business. Let’s hope that means better infrastructure for all!
So there you have it, folks – a tale of tax woes and infrastructure woes in Pune. Let’s hope that the powers that be step up and make things right for the residents who deserve better. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
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