3 metro contractors asked to pay ₹300 cr for using govt land
8 months, 3 weeks ago

3 metro contractors asked to pay ₹300 cr for using govt land

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The BMC has slapped a property tax bill of approximately ₹300 crore on three Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd contractors for utilising a plot of land for a casting yard at Wadala Truck Terminal. The three Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd contractors took over a plot of land for a casting yard at Wadala Truck Terminal. “ stated that, as per Clause 31 of the Act, they are exempted from payment of property tax, as the plot of land is assessed for a casting yard. However, a casting yard is not covered in the said Clause 31 of the Railways Act.” Joshi further stated in her order, ‘As per Section 146 of the MMC Act 1888, the actual occupier is liable for the payment of property tax.

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1 month ago
HC interim relief for 4 metro contractors asked to pay ₹370 cr property tax for using govt land
7 months, 4 weeks ago

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