Residents in the 34 merged areas of Pune are up in arms about the possibility of an increase in property tax. They believe that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has not provided essential facilities like quality roads, clean water, and sewage treatment in these areas. As of now, the PMC is facing a whopping Rs 1,245 crore in unpaid taxes from these regions.
In an effort to recover these taxes, the PMC had initiated a drive to seal the properties of defaulters. However, this move faced backlash from local leaders and residents, who argued that the heavy charges were unfair, especially with the Lok Sabha elections looming in March 2024.
In the last fiscal year, the PMC managed to collect around Rs 2,280 crore from property tax and Rs 2,400 crore from building permissions. To boost tax collection further, the PMC has put in place various measures, including special drives and actions like property confiscation and auctions.
Despite these efforts, the PMC is still struggling to meet its tax collection targets while also addressing the grievances of residents in the merged areas. The civic body remains focused on finding ways to strike a balance between revenue generation and community concerns.
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