India, March 6 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has attached 13 properties in Connaught Place over the last three days during its drive against non-payment of property taxes, officials said on Wednesday.

These properties include outlets and stores in blocks A, B, D and E, the officials added.

"We had served notices to the defaulters (landowners/ occupiers of properties) regarding non-payment of their dues. They were also give a month's time to respond. After not receiving any response, their properties were attached under Section 100 (1) of the NDMC Act," said an official, on condition of anonymity.

Following the action, five of these property owners have submitted Rs.6 crore as pending dues. "These properties will not be de-a...