LUCKNOW, Feb. 1 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has started recovering long-pending property tax dues while carrying out a fresh reassessment of shops leased from the Hussainabad and Allied Trust (HAT) in the old city.

The issue came into focus during the recent LMC House meeting, where members flagged delays in recovery from several commercial establishments in the heritage zone under Zone 6. Following this, the civic body directed officials concerned to expedite assessments and ensure recovery from defaulters. Areas under Zone 6 include Chowk, Thakurganj and adjoining localities.

The LMC launched a detailed survey and reassessment of HAT properties. So far, fresh assessments have been completed for 21 shops, and part of the...