Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- With the financial year nearing its end, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has ramped up efforts to collect an additional Rs 600 crore in revenue by March with notices to over 6 lakh property owners in Hyderabad. Additionally, 1.5 lakh notices have been issued to businesses without trade licenses or pending renewals.

Authorities are taking strict action against defaulters, locking 100 buildings in the past week, including private hospitals, educational institutions, hotels, and commercial complexes with outstanding dues.

The crackdown on property owners is especially focused in Hyderabad's Serilingampally zone, where revenue collection has fallen short. Officials are urging better enforcement in Hi...