✔ Municipal Corporation intensifies crackdown on pending Urban Development (UD) tax dues.
✔ FCI warehouse and three commercial shops sealed for non-payment of taxes.
✔ Total outstanding UD tax amounts to ₹9,97,797 from the seized properties.
✔ Strict warning issued – Properties will remain sealed until tax is cleared.
✔ Deadline set for March 31 – Failure to pay will result in further legal action.
Municipal Corporation Takes Stern Action Against UD Tax Defaulters
The Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) has launched an aggressive drive against Urban Development (UD) tax defaulters, sealing multiple commercial properties in a bid to recover long-pending dues.
In the latest enforcement action, the corporation’s revenue department sealed the Food Corporation of India (FCI) warehouse and three shops, all of which had significant outstanding UD tax liabilities.
Sealed Properties & Outstanding Dues
📌 FCI Warehouse (Purohito Ki Maddi, Udaipur):
- Total Outstanding UD Tax: ₹4,89,964
- Status: Sealed due to non-payment
📌 Three Commercial Shops (Shakti Nagar, Nirala Marg):
- Total Outstanding UD Tax: ₹5,07,833
- Status: Sealed until dues are cleared
Despite repeated notices and reminders, the property owners failed to settle their dues, prompting the corporation to take direct action. The seizure notices were prominently displayed, and commercial activities on these premises were forcibly halted.
Legal Basis for the Action
Municipal Commissioner Ram Prakash directed the revenue department to execute tax recoveries under the Rajasthan Municipality Act 2009 and relevant government notifications.
📜 Legal Framework & Notifications Cited:
✔ Notification No. 5513 (Dated 29.00.2007)
✔ Notification No. 8884 & 9356 (Dated 24.08.2016)
These laws empower the Municipal Corporation to seize properties that fail to comply with tax payment regulations.
Municipal Corporation Issues Final Warning: Pay by March 31 or Face Consequences
The Municipal Commissioner has made it clear that there will be no leniency for tax defaulters.
⚠️ Final Deadline: March 31, 2024
- Property owners must settle their dues immediately to avoid permanent sealing of their premises.
- The government has provided tax relief options for a limited period, which citizens should take advantage of before it’s too late.
🚨 Failure to comply will result in further legal action and permanent restrictions on business operations.
Heavy Police Presence Ensures Smooth Execution
To prevent any obstruction, a heavy police force accompanied the revenue officials during the seizure operation. The municipal team, led by Revenue Officer Nitesh Bhatnagar, executed the action alongside Assistant Administrative Officer Vinod Agarwal.
The municipal corporation’s determined stance on tax recovery underscores its commitment to ensuring compliance and enhancing urban development funding.
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