LUCKNOW, March 31 -- The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has rolled out extended operating hours in a last-ditch effort to help residents clear pending house tax dues before the March 31 cutoff. All zonal offices across Lucknow will remain operational on Tuesday, functioning from 10:00 am through 11:00 pm. Missing the deadline carries a steep price: a 12% annual interest charge on outstanding amounts. Civic officials say this extra cost could translate into heavy financial burden for those who delay. "We want to ensure that no taxpayer misses the deadline due to time constraints. People should take advantage of the extended hours to avoid penalties," said Gaurav Kumar, municipal commissioner. htc...