Property Tax Scam of ₹1.5 Lakh Uncovered in Jamnagar Municipal Corporation's Tax Department

A major financial scam involving irregularities in property tax amounts has come to light in the tax department of the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation. According to a report by Sandesh, the outstanding tax amounts of some property owners were made 'nil' or zero through online settings. Due to the vigilance of the authorities, this scam to siphon off approximately ₹1.5 lakh was detected, causing a stir across the entire administration.

Following the revelation of this serious scam, Municipal Commissioner Dipesh Kedia has initiated immediate and strict action. Taking steps against corruption and negligence, 5 outsource employees and 1 contract-based employee involved in this case have been terminated from their services with immediate effect.

Additionally, an intensive departmental inquiry has been launched against 2 permanent employees to determine accountability in this scam. Official police complaints may be filed in the near future against the guilty elements for misuse of position and financial irregularities. This strict stance has created widespread panic among corrupt employees.