Railways failed to pay Dhanbad Municipal Corporation's 9 crore water tax, failed to use a notice, and also had unpaid holding taxes

 Railways failed to pay Dhanbad Municipal Corporation's 9 crore water tax, failed to use a notice, and also had unpaid holding taxes

The railways are owed nine crores in water tax by the Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. The issue has not been rectified despite numerous notices. Railways paid a tax of Rs 57 lakh 21 thousand 628 last year, but there is still a balance of Rs 9 crore 36 lakh 77 thousand 427 due.

Dhanbad Jagran Correspondent. As soon as summer arrives, a drinking water shortage arises. In order to address this, the Municipal Corporation, the Drinking Water Agency, and Jhamada have created a thorough plan. The consequences for not paying water tax are also getting worse. Such individuals are being sent a notice.

This also applies to railroads. The Railways alone are owed nine crores in water tax by Dhanbad Municipal Corporation. Moreover, notices were sent repeatedly.

Rail does not make the required deposits.

Railways paid a tax of Rs 57 lakh 21 thousand 628 last year, but there is still a balance of Rs 9 crore 36 lakh 77 thousand 427 due. Once more, the Railways have received a notification from the Municipal Corporation requesting that they deposit the unpaid balance. Last month, the corporation gave the Railways notice instructing it to deposit the money.

After visiting the corporation and promising to provide the funds, the railway authorities have not yet paid their debts. Long ago, the Drinking Water Department connected the Railways to the main rising pipe for water.

Keeping tax is also owed

The municipal corporation mandates that the railways likewise deposit the holding tax. There have been numerous notices received for this as well. According to Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, up until 1978, Railways gave Dhanbad Municipality an annual holding tax payment of Rs. 3 lakh 55 thousand. For its 377 apartments and 60 offices, Railways has been collecting taxes. He ceased paying taxes after that. It is not stated under what circumstances the Railways took this action.

If you use the services, you will need to pay tax: City Official

About the tax, Dhanbad Municipal Corporation first communicated with the Railways. According to the Jharkhand Municipal Property Tax Regulations, 2013, the Municipal Corporation had informed the Railways that payment of holding (now property) tax to the state and federal governments was required.

According to Municipal Commissioner Satyendra Kumar, you must pay tax if you use the Corporation's services in the Municipal Corporation territory. Every now and again, notifications are made to everyone for holding and water tax deposits. That is a never-ending process.