Representative Image Lucknow, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has decided to fix the limit. Mutation Charges At a fixed rate of Rs 10,000.
The decision taken by the executive committee on Friday is a significant change from the previous rule, where the mutation fee was fixed at a uniform 1% of the property value.
For example, the mutation fee for a property worth Rs one crore was earlier Rs one lakh. Under the new rule, the fee will be limited to Rs 10,000.
It may take at least two months for the new fee structure to be implemented. The proposal will first be sent to the administration for approval and after getting approval, it will be passed by the Municipal Corporation. Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) already charges a fixed rate of Rs 10,000 for mutation, which had put pressure on the municipal corporation to reduce its fees as well.
In a related decision, the LMC has also agreed to withdraw the additional charges levied on 20 different business sectors, including parlours, restaurants and hotels. After facing stiff opposition from the business community, the move is expected to benefit over two lakh business owners in the city.
Meanwhile, in another decision, the LMC has decided to survey open drains in the city and cover them with protective nets.
The move comes after the tragic death of a seven-year-old girl after she fell into an open drain in Wazirganj on September 5.
The executive committee chaired by Mayor Sushma Kharkwal also decided to solve the sewer problem in Munshipulia.
It is estimated that about Rs 21 crore will be spent on this work. A proposal for this expenditure will be sent to the state government for approval. Special care will be taken that no bridge or crossing is damaged during the work.
The EC highlighted the importance of sharing complaints with local councillors and ensuring good functioning of the health ATMs.
Signage boards will be installed at all crematoriums and burial sites to provide information about the facilities and rules.
Unauthorised parking and encroachments will be removed around KGMU and Old Lucknow to improve traffic. Construction of a new temple entrance in the Bandhi Mata area and installation of statues of Chandrashekhar Azad and poet Valmiki in local parks were also approved.
Another decision was the construction of new entry gates to welcome visitors to the city. The Election Commission informed that a grant of Rs 1.5 crore has been allocated for city schools by Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma. The funds will be used to buy smart screens for six municipal schools, and there are plans to add more if additional funds are available.
To assist during emergencies, the city will procure necessary equipment for disaster relief. Basic amenities will also be provided at labour camps across the city. The old municipal school building on Chhitwapur Road in Lal Kuan ward will be demolished and replaced by a new school, community hall, park and underground parking.
As the festival of Diwali approaches, the Election Commission has directed officials to complete the setting up of vending zones. This will help organize street vending and make the city festive and welcoming.
