AMC Demands AMU Clear Rs 244 Million in Pending Taxes
ECONOMY & POLICY

AMC Demands AMU Clear Rs 244 Million in Pending Taxes

The Aligarh Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued a 15-day notice to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), demanding the payment of pending house tax dues totalling Rs 244 million. AMC warned of legal action under the Municipal Corporation Act if the payment is not made within the stipulated timeframe. 

According to AMC officials, the dues pertain to 40 properties owned by the university, of which taxes for 22 properties have already been cleared. The remaining Rs 244 million is owed for 18 properties, with the dues reportedly pending since 2017. 

Rajendra Prasad, AMC's revenue assessment officer, stated that AMU had been issued bills and a demand notice earlier. He noted that the municipal commissioner had discussed the matter with the AMU registrar, who indicated that the university had applied for a grant from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to settle the outstanding amount. 

Prasad clarified that if the dues remain unpaid after the deadline, AMC would send a reminder and proceed to attach the university's accounts. Unlike private entities, government departments' buildings are not sealed, but their accounts can be attached. 

AMU’s public relations officer, Asim Siddique, stated that part of the dues had already been paid, and efforts were underway to clear the remaining balance. He also mentioned that the UGC has provisions to reimburse such payments, and the university is actively coordinating with the commission to resolve the issue. 

(ET)     
Redefine the future of urban mobility! Join us at the Metro Rail Conference 2025 to explore groundbreaking ideas and insights. 👉 Register today!

The Aligarh Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued a 15-day notice to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), demanding the payment of pending house tax dues totalling Rs 244 million. AMC warned of legal action under the Municipal Corporation Act if the payment is not made within the stipulated timeframe. According to AMC officials, the dues pertain to 40 properties owned by the university, of which taxes for 22 properties have already been cleared. The remaining Rs 244 million is owed for 18 properties, with the dues reportedly pending since 2017. Rajendra Prasad, AMC's revenue assessment officer, stated that AMU had been issued bills and a demand notice earlier. He noted that the municipal commissioner had discussed the matter with the AMU registrar, who indicated that the university had applied for a grant from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to settle the outstanding amount. Prasad clarified that if the dues remain unpaid after the deadline, AMC would send a reminder and proceed to attach the university's accounts. Unlike private entities, government departments' buildings are not sealed, but their accounts can be attached. AMU’s public relations officer, Asim Siddique, stated that part of the dues had already been paid, and efforts were underway to clear the remaining balance. He also mentioned that the UGC has provisions to reimburse such payments, and the university is actively coordinating with the commission to resolve the issue. (ET)     

Next Story
Real Estate

Hawaii Aims to Stabilise Property Insurance Amid Climate Disasters

Hawaii lawmakers have opened the legislative session with a commitment to address the state's unstable property insurance market, exacerbated by hurricanes, wildfires, and climate change-related disasters. Rising reinsurance costs due to global catastrophes, including Florida and North Carolina hurricanes and California wildfires, are driving insurers to hike rates or withdraw from Hawaii. Senate President Ron Kouchi highlighted that Hawaii's designation as a disaster-prone state worsened after the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Adding to the crisis, recent Los Angeles wildfires have caused ..

Next Story
Real Estate

GuocoLand Secures S$1.24 Billion Green Loans

GuocoLand, a leading real estate group, announced securing two green loans totalling S$1.24 billion (approximately $907.8 million) from DBS Bank and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC).The loans include a S$1.14 billion facility, GuocoLand's largest green loan to date, for refinancing its flagship mixed-use development, Guoco Midtown. Additionally, S$105 million has been allocated to refinance the Midtown Bay luxury residential project.These loans were obtained under GuocoLand’s green finance framework, which supports refinancing of projects designed to generate significant environmen..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

MCG to Address Illegal C&D Waste Dumping in Gurugram

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has directed the removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste dumped along Rajesh Pilot Road and Golf Course Road Extension. The order was issued by MCG Additional Commissioner Mahavir Prasad during a samadhan camp held, following complaints from residents of Sector 55.Residents highlighted the unauthorised dumping of debris on vacant plots, which they said was causing pollution and creating unsanitary conditions in the area. Prasad acknowledged that the issue posed environmental and health risks, as well as being an eyesore, and assure..

Hi There!

"Now get regular updates from CW Magazine on WhatsApp!

Join the CW WhatsApp channel for the latest news, industry events, expert insights, and project updates from the construction and infrastructure industry.

Click the link below to join"

+91 81086 03000