The Telangana government said that it has received a good response for its early bird scheme as it has collected Rs 101 crore until May 14, from 129 municipalities and 12 corporations.
The highest amount, Rs 12.16 crore, was collected from Warangal corporation from 28,767 candidates, followed by Rs 6.84 crore in Nizampet and Rs 4.92 crore in Karimnagar.
Although, the scheme ended on April 30, keeping the Covid-19 pandemic in mind, the state extended early bird scheme at 5% rebate on payment of property tax for the financial year 2021-22 in all urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state including GHMC, up to May 31.
The municipal department asked pubic to avail this facility and pay property tax before the deadline.
