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144 plots attached for tax recovery

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The Times of India 29.01.2010

144 plots attached for tax recovery

NAGPUR: In a major crackdown against property tax defaulters, Nagpur Municipal Corporation's Mangalwari zone office has attached 144 properties (open plots) on Thursday for recovery of dues worth Rs 31.98 lakh.

In the last five days, Mangalwari zone property tax officials, under the guidance of zonal officer Raju Bhivgade, have recovered Rs 32 lakh tax. The zonal office has recovered Rs 6.85 crore tax this year as against the targeted of Rs 20.35 crore.

During the recovery drive, the officials attached 16 plots of Vidarbha Kisan Society for recovery of Rs 2.18 lakh, 11 plots of Kale Land Developers (Rs 1.75 lakh), 32 plots of Sant Dnyneshwar Society, Zingabai Takli (Rs 3.75 lakh), 31 plots of Adiwasi Samaj Unnati Gruhnirman Sahakari Sanstha, Baba Farid Nagar (Rs 6.19 lakh), 32 plots of Adiwasi Samaj Unnati Gruhnirman Sahakari Sanstha, Godhni (Rs 7.22 lakh) and 22 plots of Adivasi Samaj Sanstha, Godhni Road (Rs 6.26 lakh).

The zonal office has appealed to the property owners from ward Nos 60 to 67 to immediately pay the dues to avoid attachment procedure.
 

One-time settlement scheme for NDMC taxpayers

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The Hindu 29.01.2010

One-time settlement scheme for NDMC taxpayers

Staff Reporter

A special committee formed to sort out disputes and provide incentive

NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council has introduced a one-time settlement of dispute scheme for property tax payers. A special committee for settlement of these disputes has also been set up. Any penalties imposed on tax payers would also be processed for waiver under this scheme.

“As there is no provision in the NDMC Act that provides for a time limit for completion of assessments or for charging interest on delayed payments, the backlog can be cleared only when the tax payers are given some incentive to settle the disputes and pay the tax,” an NDMC official said.

The one-time settlement scheme will cover cases where demand of property tax is outstanding for the period up to March 31, 2009, due to pendency of grant of vacancy remission or decision in remanded cases. It would also cover cases pending in court and any other disputes for fixation of rateable value. Cases where demand is created in the pending proposals under Section 72 of NDMC Act would also be covered in this scheme.

After settlement of dispute or the disposal of these types of cases, a rebate of 5 per cent tax up to Rs.20 lakh of demand and 10 per cent on above Rs.20 lakh of demand would be provided by the civic body. However, this rebate would be available only if the entire demand so created is paid by March 31 this year.

The NDMC is also giving rebates for self-assessment scheme under the NDMC annual rent by-laws of 2009. These rebates will be available on 50 per cent of the tax on the first Rs.1 lakh of the rateable value.

Self-occupied residential properties exclusively owned or occupied by senior citizens, women and physically challenged person can also avail of an additional 25 per cent rebate.

An additional rebate of 10 per cent can also be availed of the tax is paid by January 31 and 5 per cent if the tax is paid between February 1 and March 31.

Application

“Those interested in having their cases settled under this scheme can apply to the committee and send their application in Room No.3008, 3rd Floor, Palika Kendra between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on all working days up to February 15. Though the rebates under the scheme would be available to those who get their cases settled and tax paid by March 31, if the scheme is found to be successful the Chairperson would be authorised to extend the scheme with rebates up to June 30,” said the official.

Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 02:46
 

Civic body seeks hike in penalty amount

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Indian Express 28.01.2010

Civic body seeks hike in penalty amount

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is contemplating to increase the penalty amount under various sections of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act (DMC).

The cash-strapped civic body believes the amount — it has not been reviewed since 1957 when the Act came into being — is too low.

A proposal to this effect was drafted in 2005 but rejected by the Delhi government in 2008. The MCD was to be given Rs 100 crore per annum in lieu of the consequent loss of income — the Corporation will now write to the government asking for the sum.

In a budget review presentation on Wednesday, MCD Standing Committee chairperson R K Singhal told the House that though the Delhi Finance Commission recommended the civic body be given Rs 100 crore, the Delhi government failed to release the amount.

The Corporation members said a review of the fine amount will also dissuade people from breaking rules. “People in Delhi often litter or spit in public places. The maximum fine for any such offence under the DMC Act is just Rs 50. The meagre amount fails to discourage offenders from breaking rules,” Singhal said.

“If the Delhi government thinks it fit not to increase the fine, it should at least release the recommended amount. The money will be used by the MCD to provide additional and improved civic facilities to the people,” he said.

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 January 2010 11:18
 


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