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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 SCB has proposed taking over the collection of Transfer of Property Tax from the Telangana government, citing long delays in remittance of charges collected during property registrations. Currently, the state collects 11% in duties and taxes, including 5% TPT, but has not remitted Rs 73 crore to SCB since 2016.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has approved Rs 20 crore for long-pending road repairs after nearly a decade. Around 22 heavily damaged roads across eight wards will be resurfaced and repaired, providing relief to commuters and residents facing deteriorating infrastructure.

BRS leader Manne Krishank opposed Minister D Sridhar Babu’s proposal to merge Secunderabad Cantonment Board with Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, demanding its withdrawal. He cited public support for a GHMC merger, calling the move undemocratic and urging transparent consultation with residents.

A new Civil Registration System portal will soon enable online applications for birth and death certificates. The system aims to streamline services, curb fake documents, and ensure faster processing within three to five days across Telangana

Former Secunderabad Cantonment Board vice president Jampana Pratap urged immediate financial support for the board during a meeting with Southern Command officials, citing halted Union service charges and diverted property tax revenues that have severely affected civic services, infrastructure maintenance, and development activities 

The Ministry of Defence has released Rs 14.54 crore as grant-in-aid to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board, which is facing a financial crisis. The funds are part of Rs 221.84 crore sanctioned for 48 deficit cantonment boards across the country

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board approved a tender for lifting and transporting garbage and cleared digitisation and telecom projects. The new waste management system will begin from March 1, with agencies bearing transport costs to Jawaharnagar dumping yard

Secunderabad Cantonment Congress MLA N Sri Ganesh staged a boycott of the Secunderabad Cantonment Board’s general meeting, criticising the Central government for delaying elections for five years.

Revenue-related services at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board were disrupted for three days after a technical glitch affected the e-Chhawani portal. Officials said residents can avail in-person services until the portal is restored, which is expected within a week.

Secunderabad Cantonment MLA N Sri Ganesh criticised BJP MP Etala Rajender over the proposed SCB merger, accusing him of lacking understanding. The MLA challenged the MP to a public debate and demanded the board’s merger with GHMC.

A fresh survey for two elevated corridors through cantonment areas has revealed the need for 2.68 acres of additional Defence land. The variation will require HMDA to pay Rs 13 crore more to the Secunderabad Cantonment Board

The Ministry of Defence’s decision to extend the tenure of a Secunderabad Cantonment Board civilian nominated member has triggered protests by the BRS and Congress, with leaders demanding immediate elections instead of repeated extensions of nominated members’ terms

Property owners in Secunderabad Cantonment have expressed anger over revised tax demand notices issued during the triennial revision for 2024–27. The SCB Tax Wing has re-assessed over 36,000 properties across eight civilian wards, citing the need to update records after a decade-long gap.

The debate over Secunderabad’s future has intensified as residents demand a separate municipal corporation to address long-pending infrastructure and connectivity issues. Local voices insist that only an independent corporation can ensure focused planning and growth for Secunderabad.

Property owners along the proposed SCB elevated corridor in Hyderabad have demanded compensation at five times the market value, citing heavy losses due to HMDA’s plan to widen the road from 100 to 200 feet.

Secunderabad Cantonment Board is identifying sites to shift centre median hoardings obstructing two elevated corridor projects. In coordination with HMDA, hoardings along Paradise Circle, Dairy Farm Road, and other key areas will be relocated, though revenue losses of nearly ₹40 lakh are expected

The Ministry of Defence has sanctioned Rs 304.62 crore as ‘Grant-in-Aid’ to 50 deficit Cantonment Boards across India, including Secunderabad Cantonment, which received Rs 2.82 crore. A local NGO criticised the allocation as unjustified, citing SCB’s large population

Brigadier S Rajeev inaugurated the Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre in Tadbund. Set up by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, this first-of-its-kind centre offers hands-on, curriculum-based learning to ignite curiosity and impact 15,000 government school students from slum areas

Begumpet Airport authorities have issued notices to Anna Nagar residents seeking building permissions and NoC for height clearance, citing safety concerns after the Ahmedabad Air India crash. Residents question the sudden demand, citing long-term habitation and lack of deadlines.