In a major relief to city residents, Bareilly Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to relax rules regarding payment of house tax.
Officials at BMC said residents can pay house tax at one go and avail 10% discount or pay in installments. Those who pay tax for May, June and July will be given a 10% discount on residential and commercial properties.
Those paying for August, September and October can avail of 7.5% discount while 5% discount will be given for November and December.
Bareilly mayor Umesh Gautam said the move is aimed at providing financial relief to tax payers during the crucial period.
Speaking with TOI, Gautam said, “The decision to the effect was taken considering the losses that have been incurred by tax payers, especially those into business due to the Covid-19 lockdown and consequent financial crisis being faced by them. The relaxation in house tax is aimed at easing some financial burden during this crucial period of pandemic.”
The mayor said, “The relaxation to be provided to house tax payers has been divided into three slabs and the discount will be granted by the civic body till December 2020. This way, there will be some financial respite to residents.”
Officials said the civic authority is taking appropriate measures for public welfare and has been working round the clock to combat Covid-19 pandemic.
Mayor Gautam added, “Besides routine sanitization drives in containment zones and hotspots, BMC is also spraying disinfectants in other localities, public places and interior city pockets. Regular inspections by sanitization teams are being conducted in areas where Covid-positive cases have been reported previously.”
Bareilly civic body is also making efforts to serve poor residents of the city. Ever since the lockdown came into effect, BMC has been distributing 1,500-2,000 food packets and ration items every day among the needy and destitute people in various parts of the city, including railway stations, rainbaseras (sheler homes), bus stops and slum areas.
The food is being prepared at two BMC community kitchens at Harunagla shelter home and the BMC office in Civil Lines, the officials said.
