By Team Clarion
MUMBAI – The Minaret Mosque Trust has received a notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ‘B Ward’ asking it to pay outstanding property tax of Rs 69,94,273. The notice warns that if the amount is not paid immediately, recovery action will begin under the provisions of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act, 1888.
The trustees have called the notice arbitrary and unjustified. They have responded through a lawyer and approached the local MLA, seeking urgent intervention.
According to the notice, the property located in Memonwara, B Ward, has unpaid property tax, including a fine under Section 202 of the MMC Act.
The notice states that the trust has failed to pay previous dues, including the penalty and has been asked to clear the outstanding amount without delay. It adds that a review will be conducted within 21 days from the date of issue.
If the amount is not paid, the BMC has warned that it may begin recovery proceedings. These include attachment of immovable property under Section 203, attachment of goods under Section 204, notice of inventory and sale under Section 205, and public auction under Section 206 of the MMC Act.
The notice also refers to Sections 211 and 212, stating that the water connection of the property may be disconnected if recovery proceedings are initiated.
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Trustee Abdul Wahab Merchant confirmed receiving the notice. He clarified that the issue relates to the building adjacent to the Minaret Mosque, where Darul Uloom Muhammadiya is functioning.
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