Retailers in Delhi’s costliest markets, including Khan Market and Connaught Place, have urged the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to quickly implement a revised property-tax calculation method. The New Delhi Traders Association says NDMC property tax can be as high as 25% of rent collected, compared with just 2–3% in other Delhi areas under MCD. They argue for “one city one tax,” saying traders across upscale areas should not face different effective tax rates.
NDMC has launched a technology-driven Monsoon Action Plan 2026 to reduce waterlogging across Delhi. The plan uses robotic drain surveys, GIS mapping and CCTV monitoring to track problem areas faster and improve desilting operations. Officials say vulnerable waterlogging points have already been reduced, strengthening preparedness for the coming rainy season.
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The Delhi High Court has upheld NDMC’s decision to terminate The Lalit hotel’s licence on Barakhamba Road, ruling that Bharat Hotels Limited breached terms of a 1982 licence deed. The court’s verdict is a major blow to the hotel operator and validates the municipal council’s action that followed alleged non-compliance under the long-standing agreement.
The New Delhi Municipal Council is overhauling property taxation by replacing the old rateable value approach with the Unit Area Method. NDMC says the new system will be more fair and predictable, helping homeowners estimate and verify their tax liability with greater transparency. The change is aimed at reducing subjectivity and making tax calculations easier to understand.
The Delhi High Court revived a license fee demand of over Rs 1,063 crore against Bharat Hotels and upheld NDMC’s termination of The LaLit’s licence. The ruling followed findings that Bharat Hotels breached the 1982 licence deed, with the court concluding the company committed a fundamental breach of the agreement, validating NDMC action.
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