The Indian Express 12.04.2013
House tax: MC mulling action against those whose cheques have bounced
In its bid to recover maximum house tax, the Ludhiana Municipal
Corporation is planning to file cases against owners of properties whose
cheques have bounced.
As per sources, the maximum number — 90% — of bounced cheques
are from Zone D where posh localities and shopping malls are located.
MC additional commissioner Davinder Singh said, “MC can also file
criminal cases against parties whose house tax cheques have bounced.
The option is open.”
Sources said that a cheque of shopping mall on Ferozepur road had
also bounced. The cheque amount ran into crores. However, the MC
refused to disclose the name of the mall. The MC recovered Rs 91.71
crore as the house tax for 2012-13 till March 31.
