Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Ghaziabad Residents Protest Steep Property Tax Hike
Imagine you own a house, and you pay a yearly fee called property tax.
The city of Ghaziabad decided to increase this tax, but some people think it's too much.
The new tax could make homeowners pay thousands of rupees more each year!
People are upset because the increase seems to break the rules.
They're complaining to the city and even threatening to go to court.
The city officials say they're following the rules and are talking to the people about it.
The city hopes to collect more money with the higher taxes.
Ghaziabad residents are protesting a steep increase in property taxes.
The new tax rates, effective April 1, may raise taxes by up to four times the previous rates.
Residents and associations claim the increase violates municipal laws regarding tax hikes.
The GMC aims to increase revenue by approximately Rs 60 crore through the revised rates.
Officials and residents hold differing views regarding the legality and fairness of the tax increase.
- Who
- Residents, RWAs, and industry associations in Ghaziabad.
- What
- Residents are protesting a significant increase in property taxes.
- When
- The revised tax rates were implemented on April 1st.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, India.
- Why
- Residents claim the tax hike violates existing municipal laws and increases financial burden.
Residents/Associations
GMC Officials
Legality of Tax Hike
Residents/Associations
The tax hike is unconstitutional and violates municipal laws.
GMC Officials
The tax hike is calculated based on the annual rental value (ARV) and linked to DM circle rate.
- Tax Increase Implementation
- April 1st
- Prior Tax Hike
- 10% in January 2023
- Properties Affected
- 4.28 Lakh properties (2023), 6.3 Lakh properties (current)
- Expected Revenue Increase
- Rs 60 crore
- Annual Increase per Homeowner (Approx.)
- Rs 4,000 - Rs 5,000
- Key Protesting Association
- Mahanagar Udyog Vypar Mandal