A house belonging to the late J. Jayalalithaa has been sealed due to pending property tax dues that have remained unpaid since 2017. The total property tax dues accumulated to ₹1.6 crore before waivers, but after applying the One-Time Settlement scheme, the amount was reduced to approximately ₹83 lakh.

This property, categorized as ‘Commercial’, is currently rented by businessman Vijay Mallya, yet it remains registered under Jayalalithaa’s name in the records of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). In May 2020, the Madras High Court declared her nephew and niece as her legal heirs, a decision that has significant implications for the ongoing tax issues.

The GHMC has issued a ‘Red Notice’ due to the non-payment of dues, with outstanding amounts now totaling ₹82.91 lakh after rebates under the One-Time Settlement scheme, which offers a 90% waiver on accumulated interest for property tax arrears. Despite repeated efforts to recover the dues, no payments have been made.

The property will remain under GHMC custody until the outstanding dues are cleared, raising questions about the accountability of Jayalalithaa’s heirs in managing these financial obligations. Observers are closely watching how this situation unfolds, particularly in light of the legal complexities surrounding the estate of one of Tamil Nadu’s most iconic political figures.

As the GHMC continues to enforce its policies on property tax collection, the implications of this case may resonate beyond just the financial realm, potentially influencing public perceptions of governance and accountability in Hyderabad.

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