Despite Government Stay Property Owners in Merged Areas Pay ₹449 Crore in Tax
Property owners in the 34 areas recently merged into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have collectively paid nearly ₹449 crore in property tax for the current financial year, despite a state government stay on tax recovery. Many residents have opposed the tax, arguing that it is excessively high compared to the civic amenities provided. Before the state assembly elections in November last year, the government had directed PMC to halt property tax collection in these areas and suggested charging only twice the amount previously paid under gram panchayats. However, PMC officials stated that in the absence of further clarification from the state, they continue to levy tax as per existing practices, leading to concerns among residents that the government’s announcement was merely an election promise.
Civic activists have warned that the ongoing ambiguity regarding tax collection is resulting in revenue losses for PMC and have urged both the state and municipal administrations to resolve the matter. They argue that if any major policy changes for tax reduction are to be implemented, the state government must amend the law and issue an official notification. Meanwhile, residents of the merged areas, including Ambegaon, complain about a lack of basic facilities such as water supply and proper roads, questioning why they should pay higher property taxes without receiving adequate civic services.
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