LUCKNOW, May 30 -- City residents will continue to benefit from property tax rebates even in June, as the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Friday extended its discount scheme. Citizens paying their property tax online will get a 10% rebate, while those paying it offline will receive an 8% rebate until June 30, officials said.

The scheme, originally valid only till April 30, has been extended in view of the overwhelming public response and timely payments, they added.

"We have seen how willing citizens are to pay when given the right incentives. This is their success as much as it is ours," said mayor Sushma Kharakwal, who directed for the extension. She instructed the municipal commissioner to ensure the scheme's smooth implementa...