Bantwal: Locals protest against hike in house & commercial taxes at Veerakamba

Bellevision Media Network

Bantwal, Dec 17, 2014: The people living at the limits of Veerakamba gram panchayat staged protest in front of the panchayat office here on Tuesday December 16, against the hike in house taxes and commercial taxes.

 

The protesters demanded the village council to reverse to earlier percentage of taxes for both houses and businesses and obstructed the office staff in opening the lock. 

 

Vittal police provided heavy security at the spot.

 

The local trader B K Abdulla has already complained to DC AC Ibrahim and Bantwal TP CEO Cyprian Miranda related to hike in taxes.  Meanwhile, the villagers staged protest on the issue here on Tuesday.

 

 

We have received government order to hike taxes of houses and businesses. I abide with government order as it’s my duty.

- Panchayat Development Officer – Savita

 

The officer has implemented government order.  Meanwhile, the issue will be discussed in the extraordinary general body meeting, whether it’s feasible to revert back to old taxes.

- Veerakamba gram panchayat president – Ashalata