Mohali, July 20 -- The Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of Mohali district have collected a record Rs.11.43 crore in pending property tax dues within 19 days, driven by the overwhelming response to the Punjab government's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme. Sharing the details, deputy commissioner (DC) Komal Mittal said the recovery highlights the scheme's effectiveness in offering substantial relief to residents with long-pending dues.

As per official data, between July 1 and July 19, Zirakpur municipal council (MC) recorded the highest property tax collection of Rs.7.53 crore. Data shows that MC Kharar collected Rs.209 lakh, Dera Bassi: Rs.96.45 lakh, Nayagaon: Rs.32.50 lakh, Kurali: Rs.22.25 lakh, Banur: Rs.17.02 lakh, Lalru: Rs.12.39 lakh.

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