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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Industries raise infra concerns before monsoon in Indore
Indore: Ahead of the monsoon season, local industries and associations have highlighted pressing issues such as overflowing drainage systems, damaged roads, and the dire need for infrastructure repairs in industrial areas. These concerns were discussed in a meeting with the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) commissioner Shivam Verma on Wednesday A delegation from various industrial associations, including Rolling Mill, Palda Industrial Organisation, and the Plastic Association submitted a memorandum outlining their concerns and demands. Association of Industries Madhya Pradesh (AIMP) former president Pramod Dafaria brought to light discrepancies in property tax calculations, particularly the unwarranted taxation of open land leased by the govt. "As per the law, such land should be exempted from tax under the Municipal Corporation Act, yet industries continue to face arbitrary tax assessments. The corporation should grant tax exemptions for open govt lease land utilised by operating industries." To enhance transparency and accountability, the delegation requested that municipal administration provide a comprehensive list of outstanding property taxes in industrial areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List They pledged to facilitate revenue collection through association-organised camps by Sept 2025. AIMP secretary Tarun Vyas proposed constructing a 200-metre alternative road for improved connectivity between Sector D and Sector C. Furthermore, Harish Bhatia raised alarms about clogged stormwater lines in Kila Maidan, demanding immediate cleaning action. Additionally, industrialist Naveen Dhoot highlighted the challenges concerning the effluent treatment plant (ETP) on Sanwer Road in Sector F, with calls for machine-assisted cleaning of existing drainage systems and establishment of functional infrastructure. In a unified effort to tackle these pressing challenges, the delegation suggested appointing a senior officer at the additional commissioner level to specifically address the needs of regional industries. Leaders from the Palda Industrial Organisation, president Pramod Jain and secretary Harish Nagar, highlighted ongoing drainage and waterlogging issues affecting roads in Palda, urging immediate solutions for road development and other infrastructure improvements.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Hike in ready reckoner rates leads to rise in property tax bills by 8-20 % in Mumbai
Maharashtra government's decision to increase ready reckoner rates in all major municipalities of Maharashtra ahead of the upcoming civic polls has resulted in an increase in the overall property tax bills in Mumbai by a margin of 8-20 per cent – a first in the last ten years. Mumbai's Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, however, clarified that there has been no revision on Mumbai's existing property tax rates. Property tax is a cess charged by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) which comprises multiple components. While the larger aspect of this cess is determined by the ready reckoner rate (RRR) or the minimum property value determined by the government for revenue collection, the remaining valuation is determined by factors like age and condition of the property and sewerage charges among others. 'The BMC hasn't increased the property tax rates. In Mumbai, property tax is directly linked with RRR. Therefore, the government's decision of hiking the overall increase in RRR has impacted the property tax rates in Mumbai resulting in an 8-20% increase across municipal wards. All the components like sewage charges stay the same in the bill. The new tax rates will be reflected in the bills that are being issued in the current financial year,' Gagrani told The Indian Express on Tuesday. Property tax is one of the key sources of revenue for the BMC. For the financial year 2024-25 the BMC collected property tax amounting to Rs 6,195 crore – making a 20% jump from the previous fiscal year. The Mumbai's Municipal Corporation Act states that the BMC can increase property tax after every five years. However, the tax rates have not been revised since 2015. In 2020, the civic administration was supposed to increase the rates however, the decision was deferred following the pandemic outbreak and has been pending since. Meanwhile, this year in the civic budget, the BMC had introduced a new cess called Solid Waste Management (SWM) charges. This cess will likely come into effect from the 2026-27 financial year. Meanwhile, former elected representatives have criticised the BMC administration. Former Congress corporator from Bandra Asif Zakaria said that all property tax bills being issued are ad hoc and that the BMC clarifies the same in the footnote of each bill. 'The bills that BMC issues are ad hoc in nature, therefore what is the need of issuing them in the first place? The courts have already asked BMC to formulate a committee and work on the new tax rates. However, that's not happened yet,' Zakaria said. 'The Mumbai Municipal Act states that after every five years, the BMC can revise and charge tax as per capital value or up to 40% of the previous year's tax or whichever is less. Since the capital value will always be higher, it clearly negates the justification of raising the tax rates on the basis of RRR,' Zakaria said. On March 31, the state government increased the RRR for the ongoing 2025-26 financial year by an average of 3.88 per cent across the state. Meanwhile, Mumbai has recorded an increase in RRR by 3.39 per cent — slightly below the state average, followed by 3.36 per cent in rural areas and 3.29 per cent in influence zones. Municipal corporations other than Mumbai have recorded an average increase of 5.95 per cent.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Drive to check cattle menace held across city
Lucknow: The teams of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) initiated action against illegal dairies and encroachment, following a TOI report on cattle menace published on Monday. The drive was carried out in many areas, mainly along G-20 Road near Janeshwar Mishra Park in the Gomti Nagar Extension area. The drive led to the seizure of 16 buffaloes and 1 cow, which were sent to the municipal animal shelter (Kanji House) in Thakurganj. The animals will only be released after fines are paid, and the action is expected to bring in around Rs 3,25,000 in penalties. According to LMC officials, several complaints were received about unauthorized dairies and encroachment in the area. Dr Abhinav Verma, Animal Welfare Officer, said, "We received several complaints from residents about stray animals affecting both traffic and public health. Following these complaints and media reports, we initiated strict action to enforce municipal regulations. We remain committed to keeping the city clean and safe." More intensive drives will be launched to catch stray cattle and remove animals left roaming on roads or kept in illegal dairies, he added. LMC officials clarified that operating a dairy within city limits without a licence is illegal. A maximum of two cows may be kept, but with permission, but buffaloes are not allowed under the Municipal Corporation Act, 1959, due to pollution concerns. Lucknow: The teams of Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) initiated action against illegal dairies and encroachment, following a TOI report on cattle menace published on Monday. The drive was carried out in many areas, mainly along G-20 Road near Janeshwar Mishra Park in the Gomti Nagar Extension area. The drive led to the seizure of 16 buffaloes and 1 cow, which were sent to the municipal animal shelter (Kanji House) in Thakurganj. The animals will only be released after fines are paid, and the action is expected to bring in around Rs 3,25,000 in penalties. According to LMC officials, several complaints were received about unauthorized dairies and encroachment in the area. Dr Abhinav Verma, Animal Welfare Officer, said, "We received several complaints from residents about stray animals affecting both traffic and public health. Following these complaints and media reports, we initiated strict action to enforce municipal regulations. We remain committed to keeping the city clean and safe." More intensive drives will be launched to catch stray cattle and remove animals left roaming on roads or kept in illegal dairies, he added. LMC officials clarified that operating a dairy within city limits without a licence is illegal. A maximum of two cows may be kept, but with permission, but buffaloes are not allowed under the Municipal Corporation Act, 1959, due to pollution concerns.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
LMC removes illegal dairies, seize cattle
Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Wednesday removed multiple illegal dairies and seized dozens of cattle in zone 6 under Para police station limits, covering Bhaptamau, Budheshwar Vihar and Devpur. "Dairy operations are prohibited in urban areas. The indiscriminate dumping of dung chokes drains in residential areas, pollutes the environment, and increases the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria," said animal welfare officer Abhinav Verma, who led the enforcement drive. During the raid, LMC teams seized 12 buffaloes, 3 cows, 2 heifers and 2 bull calves. The animals were sent to the Kanji House in Aishbagh. "So far in this financial year, we've seized 65 cows, 8 calves, 41 buffaloes and 7 buffalo calves. We've collected Rs 9.17 lakh in fines, with Rs 20,500 charged per buffalo and Rs 3,000-5,000 per cow, depending on the violation," Verma added. tnn As per the Municipal Corporation Act, 1959, buffaloes are considered pollution-causing and banned within city limits. Only two cows may be kept with a valid licence. The civic body has urged residents to follow cleanliness and animal-rearing regulations, warning that strict action will continue against illegal dairies and open waste disposal.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
6 LMC executivepanel membersto retire on June 1
Lucknow: Six members of the 12-member executive committee of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC), including executive vice-president Girish Gupta , will retire on June 1 after the completion of their two-year tenure. The committee, formed on June 22, 2023, is governed by the Municipal Corporation Act , which mandates a two-year term. To ensure staggered continuity, a draw of lots retires half the members after the first year. The retiring members include BJP 's Girish Gupta, Anoop Kamal Saxena, Umesh Chandra Sanwal, Mukesh Singh Monty, Ranjeet Singh, and SP's Surendra Balmiki. With their exit, the committee will be incomplete and unable to hold official meetings or make policy decisions until new members are elected by the Municipal Corporation House. Despite the reshuffle, the BJP is expected to retain control of the executive. With 80 of the 110 councillors, the party currently holds 10 of the 12 executive seats. A similar distribution is anticipated after reconstitution, making it likely that the new Executive Vice President will also be from the BJP. The six members continuing in the committee are BJP's Anurag Mishra Annu, Bhrigunath Shukla, Charanjeet Gandhi, Gauri Savaria, Krishna Narayan Singh, and SP's Saba Ahsan Mansuri.
