Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon sends faulty house tax bills to residents

GURGAON: The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has sent erroneous house tax bills to many residents. Many residents have complained that despite having paid earlier dues, MCG has sent bills for the last three years.
The MCG, however, has called it a technical error and said that the excess amount would be refunded to the residents.
"I received a bill for Rs 9,534 four days ago and I was shocked to find that the period mentioned in the bill was from 2008 to 2011.Last year, I had paid my entire house tax bill and I have a certificate from the MCG stating that there were no dues pending. This is nothing but harassment. I am not the only one undergoing this, there are many others," said Raman Sharma, a resident.
"I have already sent a letter to the MCG commissioner asking for corrective measures. If he fails to do so, I will file a case in the court. The officials are purposefully sending faulty bills so the residents approach them and then they can ask for bribe to settle the matter," the resident added.