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Jaipur Seals Ramada, Marriott Over Tax Dues; Hotels Reopen After Payment

The Jaipur Municipal Corporation sealed properties linked to Hotel Marriott and Hotel Ramada over long-pending Urban Development tax dues amounting to crores of rupees. The action was reversed within two hours after representatives from both hotel groups paid the outstanding amounts by cheque. Officials stated the Marriott-linked showroom and restaurant had not paid tax since 2007 despite notices, while Ramada had a dispute over being taxed as a "commercial" rather than "industrial" entity. Urban Development Tax is a crucial revenue source for funding civic infrastructure and services.

Key Points: Jaipur Hotels Ramada, Marriott Sealed, Then Reopened Over Tax

  • Major hotels sealed over tax dues
  • De-sealed within hours after payment
  • Marriott owed Rs 5.97 crore since 2007
  • Ramada dispute over tax classification
  • UD tax funds essential civic services
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Ramada, Marriott sealed over tax dues in Jaipur, de-sealed within hours

Jaipur Municipal Corporation sealed Ramada & Marriott hotels over crores in unpaid Urban Development tax. Both were de-sealed within hours after dues were cleared.

"The dues were cleared only after sealing action was taken. - Revenue Officer Pawan Meena"

Jaipur, March 30

The Jaipur Municipal Corporation on Monday sealed properties linked to two major hotel groups -- Ramada and Marriott -- over long-pending Urban Development tax dues. The action, however, was short-lived as both establishments were de-sealed within two hours after the outstanding amounts were paid.

A revenue team from the Malviya Nagar Zone initiated action against Hotel Marriott, located near Jawahar Circle, over unpaid UD tax amounting to Rs 5.97 crore. This hotel also houses a showroom of a luxury car brand.

As part of the enforcement, officials sealed the luxury car showroom and a restaurant operating outside the hotel premises. In a similar move, action was taken against Hotel Ramada in Raja Park, which had pending dues of Rs 1.36 crore. Certain properties associated with the hotel group were sealed during the drive.

According to Malviya Nagar Zone Deputy Commissioner Mukut Singh, representatives of both hotel groups reached the Municipal Corporation office shortly after the action began and cleared the dues by submitting cheques. Following the payment, all sealed properties were promptly de-sealed.

Revenue Officer Pawan Meena said that the showroom and restaurant linked to Hotel Marriott had not paid UD tax since 2007, despite repeated notices. The dues were cleared only after sealing action was taken.

In the case of Hotel Ramada, officials said the dues were also pending since 2007 due to a dispute over tax classification. The hotel management had argued for taxation under the "industrial" category, while the Corporation levied charges under the "commercial" category.

Urban Development (UD) Tax is an annual levy imposed on immovable properties within urban local body limits. It is a key revenue source for municipal corporations and is used to fund essential civic services such as road maintenance, sewerage systems, and urban infrastructure development.

The tax applies to residential plots exceeding 300 square metres, while all commercial establishments -- including hotels, hospitals, coaching centres, and institutions -- are taxed at category-based rates.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's so frustrating to see. They have the money, they just don't want to pay their dues that fund our city's infrastructure. Our roads are in terrible condition and these luxury hotels are withholding crores. The system only works when there's a threat of sealing? What about all the years of notices? 🤦‍♀️
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Vikram M
While the hotels are definitely at fault, the municipal corporation also needs to streamline its processes. A dispute over tax classification since 2007? That's 17 years! That's an entire childhood. The bureaucracy needs to resolve such issues faster. Both sides failed the citizens here.
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Sarah B
I stayed at the Jaipur Marriott last year. Beautiful property, excellent service. It's disappointing to learn they weren't contributing their fair share to the city that brings them so many tourists. Corporate social responsibility should start with paying your taxes on time.
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Rohit P
This "seal and immediate de-seal" drama happens too often. It feels like a performative action. The real question is: will they be penalized for the years of delay? Or is just paying the principal amount enough? There should be heavy interest and penalties to deter this behavior.
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Kavya N
The UD tax funds our basic amenities. When big players like this don't pay, it's the local residents who suffer with poor roads and drainage. I hope the JMC uses this recovered money to actually fix something in Malviya Nagar or Raja Park. We need to see the result of this recovery. 🙏

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