Income Tax 12 October 2026
Bombay HC Demands BMC Reply on ₹23.71 Crore Metro Land Tax Claim
The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ordering it to answer a petition by J Kumar JV that challenges a property tax demand of ₹23.71 crore on land designated for a metro project. The bench, led by Chief Justice M C Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna, will review the municipality’s reply before deciding on the legality of the tax and its effect on the project's timeline.
Bombay High Court has issued a notice to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demanding a reply to a petition filed by J Kumar JV. The firm is contesting a property tax demand of ₹23.71 crore for land slated for a metro project.
- Bench: Chief Justice M C Tripathi & Justice Advait Sethna
- Issue: Whether the tax demand is lawful and its impact on the metro timeline
- Next steps: BMC must submit its response, after which the court will decide on the tax claim.
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