Introduction Encroachment refers to the unauthorized occupation or use of land or property that legally belongs to another individual, the public, or the government. This could involve building beyond property boundaries, occupying government land, or using...

Introduction Legal disputes involving property—whether due to ownership conflicts, inheritance battles, or partition suits—have serious tax consequences. Although the property is under litigation, tax obligations often continue unaffected in the eyes of the municipal...

Introduction   When property ownership or possession is under legal dispute, the question of who is responsible for paying property taxes becomes complex. Tax liabilities do not cease simply because the title is unclear or contested. Municipal authorities...

Briefly Discuss Whether Tax Continues After Sale When a property is sold, it changes legal ownership through a registered sale deed. However, the municipal tax liability does not automatically shift until the new owner updates the civic records. This means property...

Introduction Removing a property from municipal tax rolls is a formal process initiated when a property is no longer taxable. This typically happens after demolition, government acquisition, structural collapse, or change in land usage. While property ownership may...

Define What Happens After Property Demolition Demolition of a property is a significant event that triggers several legal, administrative, and financial actions. Whether it is done voluntarily for redevelopment, due to structural instability, or by government order,...

Introduction  Cancellation of property tax refers to the process of nullifying or reversing the property tax liability or record in certain situations where the property no longer qualifies for taxation. This process is usually undertaken when the property is...

Introdcution A mutation certificate is an official document issued by the municipal or local revenue authority to record the change of ownership of a property in its land or property tax records. This change is usually due to sale, inheritance, gift, or transfer of...

Introduction Registering a new property for tax is a crucial step that ensures legal recognition and civic accountability of your asset. Every property owner is obligated to notify the local municipal authority about new constructions, purchases, or inherited...

Introduction Assessing tax for new properties is a vital process that ensures municipal revenue collection and formal recognition of the property in civic records. Property tax is one of the primary sources of income for local bodies and is levied annually on real...