Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Trade Groups Accuse Jaipur Civic Body of Unlawful Tax Demands
Imagine warehouses are like big stores where things are kept.
The government said these warehouses should pay a lower tax, like businesses.
But the local government in Jaipur is making them pay a higher tax, like regular stores.
Warehouse owners say this is wrong and too expensive.
The government says that they are applying commercial taxes.
Some warehouses in special areas shouldn't pay any tax at all.
The warehouse owners are complaining and planning to talk to the high officials to solve this problem.
Trade associations accuse JMC-Greater of issuing unlawful tax demands to warehouse owners.
The state government issued a notification classifying warehouses as industrial properties.
JMC-Greater continues to levy commercial tax rates, which are higher than industrial rates.
Warehouse owners are seeking meetings with government officials to address the issue.
The issue affects around 12-15 warehouses under JMC-Greater's jurisdiction.
- Who
- Trade associations and warehouse owners vs. Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) Greater
- What
- Trade bodies accuse JMC-Greater of issuing unlawful tax demands to warehouse proprietors, charging commercial tax rates instead of industrial rates.
- When
- The state government issued a notification in February 2025. The issue is current.
- Where
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- JMC-Greater is reportedly not following a state government notification, leading to higher tax burdens.
Warehouse Owners and Associations
Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC)-Greater
Tax Rate
Warehouse Owners and Associations
Demand industrial rates as per government notification.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC)-Greater
JMC-Greater applies commercial rates.
Tax on RIICO Warehouses
Warehouse Owners and Associations
RIICO warehouses should be tax-exempt.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC)-Greater
JMC charges taxes on warehouses in RIICO areas.
- State Govt Notification Date
- February 2025
- Warehouse Property Category (as per govt)
- Industrial
- Tax Rates Currently Applied
- Commercial
- Industrial Property Rate Compared to Commercial
- 10-12% lower
- Minimum Commercial Tax (estimated)
- Rs 50,000 (small warehouse)
- Commercial Tax (estimated)
- Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 3 lakhs (major companies)