In a bid to enforce tax compliance, Tiruvallur District Collector, T Prabhu Shankar, has taken decisive action against companies evading property taxes in Thodukadu village panchayat. The move comes in response to a contempt of court petition filed before Justice N Anand Venkatesh, signaling a firm stance against tax defaulters in the region.
Tiruvallur Collector Taking Action Against Tax Evaders
Tiruvallur District Collector pledges to penalize companies dodging property taxes in Thodukadu village panchayat. With penalties in place and legal action on the horizon, the district administration’s proactive measures aim to ensure tax compliance and accountability among businesses. Stay informed on the latest developments as the case unfolds before the Madras High Court.
Tiruvallur District’s Stand
Tiruvallur district collector T Prabhu Shankar has informed the Madras High Court about the steps taken against companies evading property tax in Thodukadu village panchayat. The collector initiated necessary action to impose penalties on the defaulting companies. This announcement came during the hearing of a contempt of court petition filed before Justice N Anand Venkatesh.
Legal Measures and Penalties
The district administration (Tiruvallur Collector) has tasked the block development officer with collecting property tax from the defaulting companies, already imposing penalties. The collector emphasized that legal action would follow if the companies fail to comply with the tax obligations.
Contempt of Court Petition
The contempt of court petition was filed by Venkatesan, president of Thodukadu village panchayat. Advocate VS Suresh, representing him, emphasized the issue. In fact, He highlighted that approximately 26 private companies. Moreover, this includes top car makers, have been utilizing civic infrastructure without paying taxes.
Court’s Response and Next Steps
Responding to the petition, Justice N Anand Venkatesh directed the authorities to inform the court about the action taken against the defaulting companies. The case has been scheduled for further hearing on March 25.
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In summary, the district administration (Tiruvallur Collector) is taking proactive measures to ensure tax compliance among businesses operating within its jurisdiction. Companies face looming penalties for non-compliance, urging them to fulfill their tax obligations promptly.
