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Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has announced a flat Rs 200 annual house tax for rural PMAY beneficiaries. This policy will remain unchanged for four years across all gram panchayats. The move aims to provide financial relief to economically weaker sections in villages. The government will reassess the tax rate after the initial four-year period.

Key Points: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Sets Rs 200 Annual House Tax for PMAY-Gramin

  • Rs 200 fixed tax for 4 years for PMAY-Gramin houses
  • Relief for lakhs of rural poor families
  • No panchayat can charge above this rate
  • Tax policy to be reviewed after 4 years
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Gujarat CM announces uniform house tax of Rs 200 annually for PMAY-Gramin beneficiaries

Gujarat government introduces fixed Rs 200 annual house tax for rural PMAY beneficiaries, offering relief to lakhs of families.

"Demonstrating sensitivity towards rural housing beneficiaries, CM Patel implements uniform Rs 200 tax - Gujarat Government"

Gandhinagar, June 27

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has made a crucial decision aimed at advancing the interests of beneficiaries of government-assisted housing developed in the rural regions of the state.

The decision aims at an annual uniform rate of Rs 200, which will be levied as house tax assessment across the state from housing beneficiaries for houses built with government assistance under various schemes, including the Central Government's flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural).

An annual house tax assessment rate of Rs 200 has been fixed for four years, starting from the current assessment cycle, for houses constructed with government assistance within the limits of all Gram Panchayats across the state, according to the release.

It has also been decided that no Gram Panchayat will be allowed to charge more than the fixed rate of Rs 200 per annum. Additionally, the state government will review this assessment rate after the four-year period is completed.

The economic condition of beneficiaries of housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, is generally weak. The government supports such beneficiaries by providing financial assistance, even for the construction of their own houses, to help them fulfill their dream of a "home of their own".

Demonstrating sensitivity towards the beneficiaries of rural housing schemes, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has decided to implement a uniform house tax assessment of Rs 200 per year for houses constructed with government assistance in rural areas of the state.

As a result of this decision by the Chief Minister, lakhs of rural poor families will get significant relief in the amount paid for house tax assessment. The Panchayat, Rural Housing, and Rural Development Department of the state government has also issued a resolution regarding this decision.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is a very thoughtful move by Gujarat government! ₹200 per year is extremely reasonable and will help rural families save money for other necessities. Hope other states follow this example. 👏
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Priya M.
While the intention is good, I wonder how Gram Panchayats will manage their finances with such low tax collection. Rural infrastructure needs funds too. Maybe the state should compensate panchayats for this revenue loss.
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Sanjay P.
Finally some relief for rural folks! My cousin in Kutch was paying ₹500-1000 yearly depending on panchayat mood. This uniform rate brings transparency. Bhupendra Patel ji ne achha decision liya hai!
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Neeta R.
Great initiative! But government should also ensure proper implementation. Sometimes such benefits don't reach the actual beneficiaries due to corruption at local level. Hope there's proper monitoring.
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Amit D.
₹200 per year is less than ₹17 per month! This will make a real difference to poor families. Now focus should be on ensuring all eligible people get PMAY houses without middlemen taking cuts.
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Kavita S.
Good step, but what about maintenance costs? Panchayats need funds to maintain roads, drainage etc. Maybe a slightly higher tax (₹300-400) would be more sustainable in long run while still being affordable.

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