Extortion by DMC in collection of Property Tax @admrdddnh

Municipal councils collect Property Tax to generate revenue for them, out of that revenue they carry out development works.

The Property Tax increases once that property is let out. It is a nice way to generate extra revenue, it's a win – win situation for the councils and landlords, but the problem starts when municipal councils collect extra tax even after the lease period is over and that property is vacant.

Municipal councils take lease deed before granting commercial license, wherein the lease amount and lease period is mentioned. Now, after completion of the lease period if both parties agree not to renew the agreement, that property becomes non-occupied. When the next time landlord goes to pay the Property Tax he is charged taxes as per increased taxes even though the property is vacant and the landlord has to pay since objecting and refusal to pay will land him in more trouble like penalty and interest.

When they have lease deed with them, why can’t they make necessary changes in collection of taxes accordingly? Why punish taxpayers for the inability of their‘s?