Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Seals Jayalalithaa's Property Over Rs 82 Lakh Tax Dues

Hyderabad: A property belonging to former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa in Hyderabad's Yousufguda area was sealed on Monday over long-unpaid property tax dues.

Civic officials on Monday sealed the building located in Srinagar Colony under Circle-38 police station limits. The property is registered in Jayalalithaa's name. ,Officials said that tax arrears on the property have been pending since 2017.

Notices were issued in February to individuals linked to the premises, but there was no response, leading to the enforcement action. , ,According to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), the total outstanding amount stands at Rs 82. 91 lakh.

This even after factoring in rebates offered under the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, which remains valid till March 31. ,The property was earlier used as a private office and classified under the commercial category, resulting in a higher tax burden.

,Jayalalithaa's nephew, Deepak Jayakumar, had earlier approached civic authorities requesting that the property be reclassified as residential. He claimed the building has been used as a residence since 2017.

However, with dues still unpaid and no compliance from the concerned parties, GHMC officials have gone ahead and sealed the premises.