Property Tax Assessment-
sampat mane
(Querist) 02 May 2009
This query is : Resolved
we have purchased a flat in year 2006 which was under construction and occupied it in 2008 after complete construction of our 2 wings. The builder had proposed to build 8 wings of which he has completed only 2 wings and rest he is not building due to reason unknown.
He had promised duringthe booking a maintenance of rs. 1.50 psft.Now he has beens sending a maintenance bill for Rs. 2.50 psft which also includes property tax.
We have asked in vain the account / basis of levying all these.
Who gurantees the property tax is paid?
We have yet not received any Occupation certificate?
He had promised various things while booking but have not delivered like garden, seating arrangement. his plea is that the gove authorities have grabbed the part of land meant for the facilies.
what are our rights? How can we fight?
A V Vishal
(Expert) 02 May 2009
Dear Mr Mane,
Pay the agreed amount of Rs.1.50 / Sq Ft only. The builder has no authority to collect the property tax. As rightly said, what is the proof of his remittance, tommorow a situation may arise where you may have to bear the tax on account of non payment by him. Even if he insists then ask him to indeminify. Who knows a person who has not completed the project still after 2 years as promised will pay the taxes promptly on behalf of you. If you are interested hen I suggest you pay the tax individually on self assessment basis and ask the builder not to charge you since you have paid the same voluntarily.
