Haldwani: Tenants of Haldwani Municipal Corporation’s 1,240 shops will have to pay a ₹10 late fee for every day of delay from November if they do not deposit this month’s rent.
The corporation increased shop rents this year, but collection has slowed since the revision. According to the municipal administration, around 300 people have deposited their rent during the current financial year.
The corporation is expected to generate annual revenue of 1.80 crore after the rent increase. The slower recovery has now prompted officials to warn tenants about the additional charge for delayed payment.
Possible extension under consideration
Municipal sources said the corporation board may consider extending the deadline for depositing shop rent. A meeting on the issue may be called this week, although no decision has been reported yet.
Until any extension is approved, tenants remain responsible for depositing the rent within the existing period to avoid the daily late fee. The available information does not specify a revised deadline or any change to the ₹10 charge.
Arrangements for rent collection
Municipal Commissioner Paritosh Verma said rent could be deposited within the prescribed period to avoid the late fee. He also said the tax superintendent had been instructed to arrange staff in the corporation’s tax section for receiving shop-rent payments.
The arrangement is intended to support tenants who need to complete payment through the municipal tax section. The corporation’s next board discussion may determine whether the current payment period is extended.
Conclusion
Haldwani’s municipal shop tenants face a ₹10 daily late fee from November if this month’s rent is not deposited on time. The corporation may review the deadline this week, while payment arrangements are being made in the tax section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many shops are covered by the rent collection drive?
The Haldwani Municipal Corporation has 1,240 shops whose rents have been increased.
Q. What is the late fee for delayed rent payment?
Tenants who do not pay this month’s rent will face a late fee of ₹10 per day from November.
Q. How many people have paid rent during the current financial year?
The municipal administration said around 300 people have deposited rent this financial year.
Q. What annual revenue is expected after the rent increase?
The corporation expects annual revenue of 1.80 crore after increasing the shop rents.
Q. Could the rent payment deadline be extended?
The municipal corporation board may consider extending the deadline, and a meeting may be held this week.
Q. Where can tenants deposit the shop rent?
Rent can be deposited in the corporation’s tax section, where staff are being arranged for collection.
