Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s plan to directly collect Transfer of Property Tax from June 1 has sparked confusion, with registration officials citing lack of legal backing. Stakeholders warn the move could disrupt property transactions and create hardship for citizens and developers.
The Defence Ministry has formed a six-member panel to review Cantonment Boards’ finances, explore revenue reforms, and suggest measures for sustainability, raising concerns of possible mergers.
The GHMC’s proposed delimitation of 300 wards has triggered widespread criticism from corporators, political parties and resident welfare associations. BRS and BJP corporators met GHMC officials to register objections, while RWAs argued the changes could disrupt community services.
SCB-based NGO Cantonment Vikas Manch has urged DGCA to shift the Begumpet Airport to Dundigal citing safety concerns. Surrounded by dense population, the airport poses risks to civilians, the NGO said, referring to past incidents including the 2010 crash in Bowenpally
