The Hindu 01.03.2011
Municipality estimates to net Rs. 6 crore property tax
Industrial tax income projected at Rs. 1.20 crore for 2011-12
development talk: Councilor speaking at the Municipal meeting in Thanjavur on Monday. Photo: M_Srinath
Thanjavur Municipality has estimated the property tax income to the tune of Rs. 6 crore for the year 2011-12.
Presenting the budget for 2011-12 at the Municipal Council meeting here on Monday, Thenmozhi Jayabal, Chairperson said during 2010-11, the property tax income was Rs. 5.70 crore.
Industrial tax income has been estimated at Rs. 1.20 crore for 2011-12. The Municipality had collected Rs. 1.20 crore as industrial tax for 2010-11.
Entertainment tax
On entertainment tax and registration fees, the council expects an income of Rs. 3.15 crore for 2011-12. During 2010-11, the income was Rs. 3.05 crore.
The council has put the capital expenditure for 2011-12 at Rs. 19.05 crore.
The council expects Rs. 12.50 crore from the State Finance Commission for payment of salary, pension for employees, electricity charges and other expenditures. The budget was approved by the council.
When the meeting began, Chitra (AIADMK) said there is drinking water scarcity in many areas in the town.
"The problem may become acute in March and April. The Municipality should maintain supply of drinking water during summer," she said. Swaminathan (AIADMK) said mosquito menace is a major problem in the town. To this, officials said mosquito control gas is sprayed using auto rickshaws.
