Can MCD charge me for their mistake of not updating their records properly in time
2 years ago
I have regularly paid my property tax of Delhi Municipal Corporation , before and after UAV self assessment system was introduced in 2004~05. MCD does not have updated their record on time and now asking for proof of payment since 2004~5, else pay the taxes. I somehow lost /disposed receipts for year 2004~7 and 2012~13. Can MCD charge me for their mistake of not updating their records properly in time . Is there any limitations of period in such matters. Please guide.
Sidhaarth
Responded 2 years ago
A.If you have made payment then you can give proof of payment even if you had lost the receipt. There is no reason to blame MCD. MCD has merely asked the proof which MCD can ask and if you show the proof like origional or photocopy of receipt or proof of payment then matter would be over. If you failed to give proof then yes, you shall be liabke to pay and MCD can recover the arrears as land revenue.
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A.Hi,
The claim of arrears by the MCD is barred by law of limitation. You are not liable to pay arrears of house tax beyond the period of three years. Further, it is the duty of the MCD to keep receipts of payment as record. You can take that plea as well.
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The claim of arrears by the MCD is barred by law of limitation. You are not liable to pay arrears of house tax beyond the period of three years. Further, it is the duty of the MCD to keep receipts of payment as record. You can take that plea as well.
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Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 2 years ago
A.Hi,
You are not at fault here. The MCD was suppose to maintain the records and they have failed to do so, hence you are not liable. Further, the there is limitation period of 3 years upto which the MCD can claim property tax from the assesse. In your case, the prescribed period of 3 years has already elapsed, hence the claim by MCD is time barred.
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You are not at fault here. The MCD was suppose to maintain the records and they have failed to do so, hence you are not liable. Further, the there is limitation period of 3 years upto which the MCD can claim property tax from the assesse. In your case, the prescribed period of 3 years has already elapsed, hence the claim by MCD is time barred.
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