Cases filed against 265 property tax evaders in Nellore

Cases have been registered against 265 property tax evaders and summons issued against them, said Nellore Municipal Corporation (NMC) Commissioner Y.O. Nandan at a press conference in his chamber on Wednesday. He asked the accused to resolve the cases in National Lok Adalat to be held at Principal District and Sessions Court in Nellore on July 5.

“Not only property tax evaders, but building owners and developers who have taken up unauthorised constructions and additional floors in violation of permits, must take advantage of this opportunity provided by the courts through National Lok Adalat and pay the dues, along with the penalty fee to get the cases dismissed,” he said.

The Commissioner informed that payments can be made at the NMC Tax Collection Centre which will be set up on July 5 on the premises of the Principal District and Sessions Court. He further warned that the courts may impose imprisonment of up to three years for those who fail to pay the arrears, including the penalty fee.

As per the orders of the Supreme Court, the National Lok Adalat will be held every three months, and a Lok Adalat will be held every Saturday in the Principal District and Sessions Court under the auspices of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). Mr. Nandan informed that legal action will be taken through the DLSA to recover taxes from the defaulters with huge amounts.