Ghaziabad Property Tax Hike Lawful: Allahabad High Court Upholds GMC’s Tax Increase

The Allahabad High Court upheld the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation property tax revision, ruling the new MMRR-based slabs lawful, as Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra dismissed challenges to the enhanced municipal taxation framework.

Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services

The Supreme Court has held that civic bodies cannot function or meet their legal duties without steady revenue, stressing that regular tax revisions are essential. The Court warned that without adequate funds, municipalities risk becoming defunct, causing chaos and harming public health.