A total of 223 government-owned buildings in Ranchi owe the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) Rs 82.25 crore in holding taxes. The defaulters include government offices, educational institutions, and public sector undertakings like Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) and Project Bhawan. Despite repeated notices, the defaulters have not resolved their tax obligations, leading the RMC to consider auctioning off properties with unpaid taxes.
Expenditure observers for the Ludhiana parliamentary constituency conducting second inspection of candidate registers. Cross-checking with shadow registers. Next inspection on May 30.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation and a business body are providing free services to increase voter turnout in Ranchi. These services include free bus rides, access to public toilets, entry to city parks, and parking for vehicles. The aim is to make voting convenient and encourage more residents to participate in the upcoming elections.
City cleanliness in disarray as waste collection faltered with vans making infrequent visits, leading to garbage build-up and health hazards. Residents resort to improper disposal methods, affecting overall cleanliness. RMC to address issues and prioritize waste collection.
In the wake of the horrific Mumbai hoarding collapse that claimed nine lives and injured 70 in Ghatkopar, municipal corporations in Gujarat have scrambled to remove illegal structures from their cities. This effort has exposed a disturbing disregard for safety standards among contractors. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has ordered structural stability certificates for all hoardings, but compliance rates are low. Issues of safety are exacerbated by delays in implementing outdoor advertising policies. Recent articles cover arrests, inspections, and case transfers related to hoarding collapses.