Pune Residents Rally Against High Property Taxes in Merged Areas
Residents from several of the 34 areas amalgamated with the PMC voiced their discontent through a rally, highlighting the burden of what they perceive as exorbitant property taxes imposed by the civic body. The protest, spearheaded by residents of Uttamnagar, Shivane, Kondhwe, and Kopre villages, converged at the Shivane ward office, decrying the disparity between current tax rates and those under the previous gram panchayat administration. With PMC officials aiming to recover Rs 1246 crore in property taxes from the merged areas, residents emphasised the need for tax relief, citing challenges such as inadequate civic amenities, ongoing water crises, and incomplete infrastructure projects.
According to PMC data, these merged areas encompass approximately 4.25 lakh properties, with the tax ambit extending to 3.75 lakh of them. The administration seeks to recoup Rs 985 crore from 11 merged areas and Rs 261 crore from the remaining 23 villages to finance development initiatives. The PMC's financial projections for 2024-25 include a provision of Rs 500 crore in the municipal budget, underscoring its commitment to promoting development in these regions. Despite ongoing challenges and demands for tax relief, recent developments indicate potential demerger proceedings for Uruli Phursungi, responding to citizen demands for improved services and facilities.
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