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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Property tax with rebate available till July 31
Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal on Thursday appealed to the residents of Mohali, Kharar, Kurali, Zirakpur, Derabassi, Naya Gaon, Banur, Lalru, and Gharuan to take advantage of the ongoing rebate on property tax dues by clearing them before July 31, 2025. To facilitate residents, the offices of these municipal bodies will remain open on Saturday and Sunday for property tax collection. After October 31, 2025, full penalty and interest will be levied on outstanding dues. (HT photo for representation) The initiative is part of a One-time Settlement Scheme launched by the Punjab government to provide substantial relief to taxpayers with pending or partially paid property tax. As per the scheme, taxpayers can pay their entire principal amount by July 31, 2025, and get a 100% waiver on penalty and interest. The DC said, 'If dues are cleared between August 1 and October 31, 2025, a 50% waiver on penalty and interest will be applicable. After October 31, 2025, full penalty and interest will be levied on outstanding dues.' The DC informed that a revenue of ₹12.59 crore has been collected across the district since July 1, under the special rebate drive. She urged all property owners with pending dues to make the most of this opportunity and support the government's efforts in improving urban infrastructure and services. Providing a breakup of the collection figures since July 1, she stated that Zirakpur led the chart with ₹814.94 lakh, followed by Kharar with ₹227 lakh, Dera Bassi collected ₹125.62 lakh, Naya Gaon ₹32.90 lakh, Kurali ₹26.95 lakh and Banur ₹18.51 lakh.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mohali DC urges residents to avail rebate opportunity on property tax by July 31
To facilitate residents of Mohali district, Municipal Council offices will remain open on Saturday and Sunday for the collection of property tax. The government has extended the rebate period on property tax payments until July 31. Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal appealed to the residents of Kharar, Kurali, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi, Naya Gaon, Banur, Lalru, and Gharuan to clear their outstanding property tax dues by July 31, 2025, and take full advantage of the ongoing rebate. The DC said that under the special rebate drive, the district has collected ₹12.59 crore in outstanding dues since July 1. She added that this initiative is part of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme launched by the Punjab government, which provides relief on penalties and interest for long-pending or partially paid property taxes. As per the scheme, taxpayers can pay their entire principal outstanding amount up to March 31, 2025, by July 31, 2025, and receive 100% waiver on penalties and interest. She stated, 'If dues are paid between August 1 and October 31, 2025, a 50% waiver on penalty and interest will be applicable. However, from November 1, 2025, full penalties and interest will be levied on outstanding tax amounts.' The DC urged all property owners with pending dues to make the most of this opportunity and support the government's efforts to improve civic infrastructure and services. Providing a breakdown of tax collections since July 1, she mentioned that Zirakpur led the list with recoveries of ₹814.94 lakh, followed by Kharar with ₹227 lakh, Dera Bassi with ₹125.62 lakh, Naya Gaon with ₹32.90 lakh, Kurali with ₹26.95 lakh, and Banur with ₹18.51 lakh.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Seven child beggars rescued in Zirakpur
Toughening its stance to eradicate child begging from the state, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) on Wednesday rescued seven children who were found begging at various locations in Zirakpur. The Mohali district administration has appealed to citizens to report any instances of child begging or exploitation so that timely action can be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable children. (HT photo for representation) During the action, parents of some children resisted against CWC's action and refused to send their children with the committee. Later, police stepped in and rescued the children. All children have been shifted to a child care home for their protection and rehabilitation. Over the past two months, the committee has rescued 26 children from across the district. During a similar rescue operation conducted on July 17, 12 children were taken into protective custody. Of these, seven were handed over to their parents after verification, while the parents of the remaining five children were directed to submit proper identification and documentation within a week. A senior CWC official stated, 'We suspect the guardianship claims of two children and may need to conduct DNA testing. However, we are giving the families time to produce valid documents.' When asked about the DNA testing process, the official explained that the deputy commissioner (DC) must send a recommendation to the appropriate authorities before testing can proceed. DC Komal Mittal confirmed that the rescued children were produced before the CWC on Wednesday evening and subsequently sent to a child care home. 'We have summoned the parents for verification on Friday and asked them to submit proper documentation. Failing to do so may result in DNA testing,' she said. The CWC has announced that such rescue operations will continue in other subdivisions of the district in the coming days. 'Last month, three children engaged in begging were rescued in a similar operation. After verifying their identities and documents, the children were reunited with their families under strict warnings,' the committee said. District child protection officer Navpreet Kaur emphasised that involving children in begging is a punishable offence under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, which ensures the care, protection, and rehabilitation of children in need. She warned that repeat violations would invite legal consequences, including imprisonment and fines. CWC chairman Kulwant Singh Guru pointed out that forcing minors to sell items on the streets also falls under the legal definition of begging. He urged the public to refrain from giving alms or buying goods from children, as these actions inadvertently encourage families to continue pushing minors into street-based exploitation. The district administration has appealed to citizens to report any instances of child begging or exploitation so that timely action can be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable children.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mohali dist earns Rs 11.43 cr in property tax in just 19 days under OTS scheme
Mohali: In a major boost to the Punjab government's efforts to recover outstanding property taxes, the urban local bodies (ULBs) of Mohali district have collected a record Rs 11.43 crore in just 19 days under the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme. Lauding the citizens' overwhelming response, Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal said the unprecedented recovery between July 1 and July 19 reflects the success of the scheme introduced by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aimed at offering substantial relief on long-pending property tax dues. According to official data, Zirakpur topped the charts with collections of Rs 7.53 crore, followed by Kharar at Rs 2.09 crore, and Derabassi at Rs 96.45 lakh. The breakdown of collections from other municipal councils is as follows: Kurali – Rs 22.25 lakh, Nayagaon – Rs 32.50 lakh, Banur – Rs 17.02 lakh, and Lalru – Rs 12.39 lakh. The DC explained that under the OTS scheme, residents with unpaid or partially paid property tax dues up to March 31, 2025, are eligible for a full waiver on penalty and interest if they clear the principal amount by July 31, 2025. Those who pay between Aug 1 and Oct 31 will get a 50% waiver on the penalty and interest. After this period, the full penalty and interest will apply as per existing laws. To further facilitate taxpayers, the district administration has decided to keep municipal council offices open on weekends until July 31. "This will help working citizens who are unable to visit during weekdays," the DC added. In a bid to encourage the public and assess the implementation, additional deputy commissioner (urban development) Anmol Singh Dhaliwal inspected Zirakpur and Kharar municipal councils on Friday. He expressed satisfaction with the strong response from residents and lauded the efforts of the municipal teams. Urging citizens to take advantage of the scheme, DC Komal Mittal appealed to residents to visit their respective municipal councils and clear their dues within the stipulated timeframe to avoid penalties. MSID:: 122783767 413 |
Time of India
18-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
DC flags numerous civic lapses during inspection in Mohali
1 2 Mohali: Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal on Friday conducted a comprehensive inspection of key road stretches in Mohali as part of the ongoing Punjab Road Cleanliness Mission and flagged several civic lapses issuing strict directions for immediate action on sanitation, streetlights, sewerage, grills, and side berm maintenance. The inspection, which spanned from the Bus Stand lights to Phase 11, focused on the stretch covering light points between Phases 6 and 11. Highlighting the urgency of the mission, Mittal instructed officials to resolve all identified issues in a time-bound manner. At Phase 6 light point, she observed unregulated gatherings of labourers stopping vehicles to seek work, leading to traffic disruptions. She directed that they be relocated to a designated spot to maintain smooth vehicular movement. Passing by the Phase 1 police station, the deputy commissioner expressed concern over side berms cluttered with impounded vehicles and ordered their immediate removal. She also took serious note of loose, hanging electric cables along the road and asked the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to secure them without delay. The Swaraj light point was found littered with garbage, prompting the DC to order a prompt cleanup. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nvidia's AI Strategy Is Clear - But Is Wall Street Paying Attention? Seeking Alpha Read More Undo In Phase 5 near the mango belt, she stressed the need for constructing a rainwater harvesting system to mitigate waterlogging and ensure uninterrupted traffic during the monsoon season. During her visit to Phases 3B2, 7, and 9, the DC flagged several civic lapses, including broken central verge grills, encroachments on side berms, neglected green belts, and gaps in plantation. She directed concerned departments to restore and maintain these areas promptly. She took serious note of the persistent waterlogging on the road stretch from Gurdwara Saacha Dhan Sahib (Phase 3B1) to Chawla Lights and instructed officials to expedite the laying of a storm sewer line to resolve the issue. In Phases 8 to 11, she emphasized the need for clearly visible road signage and fully functional streetlights, particularly between Gurdwara Amb Sahib and the PSEB office. She was also apprised of ongoing sewer line work in Phase 9. DC Mittal said the ongoing field inspections are aimed at ensuring pothole repairs, improved road markings, safe and clean footpaths, effective waste disposal, and overall civic upkeep under the Punjab Road Cleanliness Mission. She added that Thursday's inspection was carried out with engineering and sanitation teams of MC Mohali and GMADA, and that all departments have been directed to complete remedial works before the next review.
