Nagpur Municipal Corporation targets property tax defaulters, including hospitals and clubs

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has unveiled a list of 1,664 properties, encompassing hotels, clubhouses, lawns, hospitals, and theatres, collectively defaulting on property tax payments amounting to Rs 66.38 crore. Private hospitals, numbering 722, lead the defaulters, owing the corporation Rs27.29 crore. Seven clubs owe Rs 28.68 lakh, while 322 marriage halls and lawns have a tax default of Rs 18.83 crore. Additionally, 19 theatres and multiplexes owe Rs2.95 crore. In response to directives from municipal chief Abhijeet Chaudhari, the property tax department plans to target commercial properties, initiating coercive actions such as property attachment and auctions for persistent defaulters.
NMC's pursuit of coercive actions echoes recent efforts against companies with outstanding property tax on mobile towers. The zone-wise defaulters list reveals that Hanuman Nagar zone dominates the numbers, with 159 properties, including 54 hospitals, 56 hotels, and 2 theatres, defaulting on NMC tax, accumulating to a staggering Rs21.12 crore. Following closely, establishments under Dhantoli and Laxmi Nagar zones have significant default numbers, with hotels, hospitals, and marriage lawns owing Rs9.66 crore and Rs 9.38 crore, respectively.
Ashi Nagar zone records 120 properties with a default of Rs6.22 crore, while 115 properties in Dharampeth zone owe Rs6.05 crore. Similarly, 157 and 231 properties under Mangalwari and Nehru Nagar zones are yet to pay Rs4.22 crore and Rs4.91 crore, respectively. In Lakadganj, 87 property owners have defaulted on Rs3.24 crore, and Gandhibagh and Satranjipura zones have 100 and 46 property owners owing Rs 97.14 lakh and Rs 55.31 lakh, respectively.
Deputy Municipal Commissioner Milind Meshram emphasizes NMC's intent to take stringent actions against property tax defaulters, including property attachment and eventual auctions for those who persist in not clearing their dues. NMC's proactive stance aligns with efforts to maximize revenue collection and ensure regular tax payments from commercial entities.
This move comes at a time when private hospitals, often criticized for parking space misuse causing road chaos, find themselves at the forefront of tax defaulters. As the municipal corporation endeavours to enforce tax compliance, the coercive actions aim to curtail evasion and uphold financial discipline among commercial property owners.
The zone-wise breakdown reflects the varied concentration of defaults in different areas, urging the NMC to strategize zone-specific interventions. NMC's commitment to address this issue is crucial not only for revenue generation but also for ensuring that public spaces are efficiently managed and contribute to the overall civic well-being.
As the NMC intensifies its pursuit of defaulters, the outcome of coercive actions will be significant, setting a precedent for responsible tax compliance in the region's commercial landscape.

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