The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) took stringent action this Tuesday, sealing four properties located in the upscale Civil Lines zone. This decisive move came as part of a recovery drive targeting defaulters of the urban development tax.
Recovery Drive Yields Immediate Revenue
During the enforcement action, civic officials initiated proceedings against a total of nine properties with outstanding dues. The drive proved immediately fruitful, as owners of five properties came forward and cleared their pending taxes on the spot. This prompt payment generated approximately Rs 12 lakh in much-needed revenue for the municipal corporation.
No Leniency for Defaulters, Says JMC
For the remaining four property owners who did not settle their dues, the JMC followed through with its warning. The properties were attached and sealed strictly in accordance with the prevailing rules. Civil Lines divisional commissioner, Devanand Sharma, confirmed the details of the operation. He stated that the recovery of the pending amount, along with all applicable interest and penalties mandated by the state government, is being rigorously pursued.
Essential Revenue for City Development
JMC Commissioner Gaurav Saini emphasized the corporation's firm stance on the matter. He declared that no relaxation would be shown to those who fail to pay the urban development tax on time. Saini clarified that actions like attachment and sealing will continue unabated against defaulters. He underscored the critical link between tax collection and city development, stating that revenue collection is essential for carrying out development works in Jaipur. The municipal body's message is clear: compliance is non-negotiable for funding urban infrastructure and services.
