GHMC Cracks Down on Property Tax Defaulters, Seals Khairatabad Hotel
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has taken a firm stance against property tax defaulters, with deputy commissioners of 30 circles initiating raids to recover overdue payments. On Monday, March 23, officials sealed Katriya Hotel in Khairatabad for evading tax amounting to Rs 6.16 crore since 2017.
Other establishments have also been under scrutiny. Aurora College in Nampally and Sarna Transport in Goshamahal have been pending a tax of Rs 1.28 crore and Rs 43.78 lakh, respectively, since 2016. Sony Center in Goshamahal has arrears of Rs 39.68 lakh since 2018, Shameem Sultana Cloth Mall in Banjara Hills has Rs 35.27 lakh pending since 2014, and Synfosys Business Solutions located in Nagarjuna Circle has dued of Rs 17.94 lakh since 2012.
Recently, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan urged property owners within the Greater Hyderabad limits to clear their pending property tax dues immediately through the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, which offers a 90 per cent rebate on the interest component. This initiative aims to streamline the recovery process and encourage timely payments.
Property owners can make online payments through the GHMC official website, ‘www.ghmc.gov.in,’ the MyCURE app, Mee Seva Centres, or Citizen Service Centres. The GHMC has emphasized the importance of these payment channels to ensure transparency and convenience for taxpayers.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is a local self-government body responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of the city of Hyderabad, Telangana. It is one of the largest municipal corporations in India, serving a population of over 10 million. The corporation's efforts to recover property taxes are crucial for maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure and public services.
The crackdown on defaulters is part of a broader strategy to ensure that all property owners contribute their fair share to the city's development. By sealing properties with significant arrears and offering incentives for timely payments, the GHMC aims to create a more equitable and efficient tax collection system.
