Friday, 01 December 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) has exempted statehood activists from the residential property tax. This proposal was passed in the last board meeting of the tenure of the Dehradun mayor Sunil Uniyal ‘Gama’ on Thursday.
In the meeting the mayor also ordered that the deputy municipal commissioner Rohitash Sharma will discharge all duties of the municipal commissioner till further orders. The meeting was attended by all 100 councillors. The board passed several proposals on the last day. A few weeks back, the corporation had approached the departments concerned stating that they will not give water and electricity connections to those living in Dehradun after 2016 without MCD’s NOC. However, the board cancelled this decision on Thursday. It was also approved that those shopkeepers in Paltan Bazaar who have not deposited property tax for years will be given an exemption in penalty if they deposit the entire amount at once. Besides this, the mayor also cancelled penalties worth lakhs of rupees imposed against sanitation discrepancies most of which were found during dengue spread in the city. He said that penalties were imposed to ensure people stay aware and keep their surroundings clean during vulnerable times. It was meant to spread awareness among locals and since the purpose has been achieved, the corporation will cancel all such unpaid penalties. The mayor also said that many have alleged irregularities in MCD’s hoardings tender system considering which, he asked the officials concerned to investigate the matter. A proposal to change the name of Miyanwala was also brought up in the meeting but the councillor of the ward did not agree to this stating the proposal was possibly presented by opposition to disturb the peace and harmony of the area. She said that the sentiments of local people should be considered before changing the name. Considering this, ‘Gama’ said that a committee of five members consisting of two MLAs and the councillor will be formed to take a decision on the matter. The mayor claimed that MCD has completed the work on most of the proposals passed in the past five years except for setting up vending zones. “The corporation has floated tenders for some vending zones. When these vending zones are established, local youth will be given a 50 per cent discount on monthly payments to set up their shops,” said ‘Gama’. He also announced to issue Rs 50 lakh for each ward to carry out development works.
