Vizianagaram forms teams to improve property tax collection

Vizianagaram Municipal Corporation has created 50 special teams to collect property taxes, aiming for a target of ₹52.2 crore by the end of the 2024-25 financial year. So far, ₹26.6 crore has been collected. The teams are focusing on shops and commercial complexes, warning that unpaid arrears could lead to shop closures. Tenants are being asked to pay the Corporation directly, as many property owners are unavailable. Residents are concerned about a 15% tax increase, which they view as a financial burden. VMC officials maintain that the tax rates are reasonable compared to other cities in the state.