Taxing times for Thackers
MUMBAI: BMC on Wednesday attached the property of Thackers Caterers for failing to pay property tax of Rs 7.3 crore. Officials pasted notices on Thackers Caterers at Girgaon Chowpatty. The attachment is part of a drive to recover property tax dues from all violators.
BMC has an outstanding of close to Rs20,000 crore. BMC is facing a severe cash crunch this year, due to Covid-19, and a slew of discounts to builders and contractors, it will then auction the properties. “We had issued notices but the tax was not paid, so we will attach the property till the tax is paid. If it is not paid, we will auction the property,” said Dr Sangeeta Hasnale, assistant municipal commissioner, assessment and collection.