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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
CSMC recovers 82cr in realty tax through amnesty scheme
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has extended the amnesty scheme until the end of Aug. The scheme, initially until Aug 15, helped the local civic body recover Rs 82.6 crore in property tax from from defaulter citizens. The amnesty scheme, named Freedom from Penalty, enables property owners to avail of a 95% concession on late payment charges for a one-time settlement of dues. While only residential properties were initially covered under the scheme, commercial and industrial properties among others, were also included. "A total of 37,259 property holders benefited from the amnesty scheme from July 15 to Aug 15. We appeal to the remaining defaulters to follow suit and clear their dues," CSMC administrator and municipal commissioner G Sreekanth said. Meanwhile, the CSMC has collected Rs 146.1 crore in property tax by Saturday. Official data also shows that the civic body collected Rs 11.5 crore in water tax from citizens in the current fiscal year. The CSMC recovered Rs 157.7 crore towards property tax and Rs 26.3 crore towards water tax by the end of the 2024-25 financial year. "With more than 7 months still to go before the end of the current financial year, the tax recovery is expected to exceed that of last year," civic authorities said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Civic body launches WhatsApp channel to connect with citizens
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) on Monday announced the launch of its own WhatsApp channel for the benefit of citizens. The virtual platform will help the local civic body in dissemination of various information, said municipal commissioner G Sreekanth. "The WhatsApp channel was created with the aim of making the communication between the local civic body and citizens more effective, easy, and prompt. Various projects, schemes, official statements, press releases, and other important information from our side will be regularly delivered to the citizens through this channel," he said. Sreekanth said the new virtual platform will keep citizens abreast of different official happenings within the municipal corporation in one place. Titled ' CSMC OFFICIAL ', the WhatsApp channel of local civic body achieved over 430 subscribers within hours of launch. The civic administration has appealed to all citizens to subscribe to the CSMC WhatsApp channel and get reliable information about the workings of the municipal corporation. Meanwhile, many citizens said the new virtual platform should be run by able people to ensure sustained and meaningful existence. "Opening a communication channel on a popular social media platform is commendable. However, there should be good flow of messages on such a channel to share real-time updates , official announcements, and happenings. The new initiative must not remain on paper," said Yogesh Dharashivkar, a local resident from Mayur Colony area. |
