The Indian government has reversed course on its recent property tax changes. Just two weeks after introducing modifications that drew heavy criticism for burdening the middle class, the government has offered a concession.

India relaxes property tax rules

If you want to buy a property in Singapore, you would have to pay more.

The Singapore government has decided to raise&nbsp;property taxes in a bid to cool its booming&nbsp;housing market.

The government is increasing stamp duties for second-home buyers and foreigners purchasing private property, a Bloomberg report said. For foreigners who want to buy a home, the tax rate has doubled from 30 percent to 60 percent.

Singaporean authorities are concerned that an influx of wealth into the city is hurting affordability for locals and its competitiveness as a financial hub.

According to a report by Knight Frank, the exuberant property market has led to a surge in rents, with Singapore pushing New York off the top spot for the strongest growth in residential rents between October and December 2022.

Christine Sun, senior vice president of research &amp; analytics at OrangeTee &amp; Tie, told Reuters that it could be a "freezing measure" for foreign buyers.

As per several analysts, the move could be in anticipation of more Chinese buyers — who make up the bulk of foreign luxury home purchases — in the coming months.

According to Bloomberg, Singapore’s property sector has remained buoyant even as many other countries face slowdowns due to soaring interest rates and inflation, partly due to an inflow of money, especially from the wealthy Chinese.&nbsp;

The surge in property tax, however, may be good news for Hong Kong, say experts. They add that Singapore's rival&nbsp;city may become&nbsp;more attractive for foreign investments.&nbsp;Notably, Hong Kong has been seeing an exodus of residents and investors following the Covid-19 pandemic.

This is not the first time that Singapore has tried to step in to cool its property market.

Singapore's latest measures come after it increased stamp duties on foreigners from 30 percent from 20 percent in 2021. The city-state also&nbsp;tightened&nbsp;home-loan limits in September 2022. But these measure do not seem to have had&nbsp;an&nbsp;impact on the property market.&nbsp;

Sun told Reuters that while prices may slow for a while, the super-rich may continue to buy, keeping prices elevated.

Now, only time will tell if Singapore's property boom continues or&nbsp;the new measures will keep the market in check.

If you want to buy a property in Singapore, you would have to pay more. The Singapore government has decided to raise property taxes in a bid to cool its booming housing market.

If you want to buy a property in Singapore, you would have to pay more. The Singapore government has decided to raise property taxes in a bid to cool its booming housing market. The government is increasing stamp duties for second-home buyers and foreigners purchasing private property, a Bloomberg report said. For foreigners who want to buy a home, the tax rate has doubled from 30 percent to 60 percent. Singaporean authorities are concerned that an influx of wealth into the city is hurting affordability for locals and its competitiveness as a financial hub. According to a report by Knight Frank, the exuberant property market has led to a surge in rents, with Singapore pushing New York off the top spot for the strongest growth in residential rents between October and December 2022. Christine Sun, senior vice president of research & analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, told Reuters that it could be a "freezing measure" for foreign buyers. As per several analysts, the move could be in anticipation of more Chinese buyers — who make up the bulk of foreign luxury home purchases — in the coming months. According to Bloomberg, Singapore’s property sector has remained buoyant even as many other countries face slowdowns due to soaring interest rates and inflation, partly due to an inflow of money, especially from the wealthy Chinese. The surge in property tax, however, may be good news for Hong Kong, say experts. They add that Singapore's rival city may become more attractive for foreign investments. Notably, Hong Kong has been seeing an exodus of residents and investors following the Covid-19 pandemic. This is not the first time that Singapore has tried to step in to cool its property market. Singapore's latest measures come after it increased stamp duties on foreigners from 30 percent from 20 percent in 2021. The city-state also tightened home-loan limits in September 2022. But these measure do not seem to have had an impact on the property market. Sun told Reuters that while prices may slow for a while, the super-rich may continue to buy, keeping prices elevated. Now, only time will tell if Singapore's property boom continues or the new measures will keep the market in check.

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The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have opposed the move by the J&amp;K Government to impose property tax on the residents of the Union Territory. The administration led by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the order to impose a property tax on people living within the jurisdiction of urban local bodies across the Union Territory with effect from April 1 this year.&nbsp;

The Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development department issued a notification stating the rules for the levy, assessment and collection of property tax in municipality committees and municipal councils. The rules shall be called as Jammu and Kashmir Property Tax (Other Municipalities) Rules, 2023, and will come into force from April 1, 2023. &nbsp;

The regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have come out strongly against the decision. Former J&amp;K chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that the order is “unjust”.

“No Taxation Without Representation. Why should people in J&amp;K pay state taxes, including the proposed property tax when we have no say in how our government is run &amp; no say in the decision-making of J&amp;K. We are expected to be mute spectators to all unjust decisions by Raj Bhavan,” said Omar Abdullah, former J&amp;K chief minister.&nbsp;

The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on the other hand, called the decision an injustice. ''The people of this region have faced terrorism for decades and whatever was left was taken away during Covid, the economic condition of people is also worse, and now imposing this property tax is completely unacceptable. The people of the Union territory should come out and resist the government's decision in a peaceful manner. These decisions should be left for the elected government to decide, '' said Mehbooba Mufti, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

However, the LG administration has given out a clarification that Jammu and Kashmir is the only place in India where property tax wasn't being paid by the people. According to the government, it hampers the developmental work in the ULBs and municipal committees of UT.

The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have opposed the move by the J&K Government to impose property tax on the residents of the Union Territory. The administration led by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the order to impose a property tax on people living within the jurisdiction of urban local bodies across the Union Territory with effect from April 1 this year.

The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have opposed the move by the J&K Government to impose property tax on the residents of the Union Territory. The administration led by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has issued the order to impose a property tax on people living within the jurisdiction of urban local bodies across the Union Territory with effect from April 1 this year. The Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development department issued a notification stating the rules for the levy, assessment and collection of property tax in municipality committees and municipal councils. The rules shall be called as Jammu and Kashmir Property Tax (Other Municipalities) Rules, 2023, and will come into force from April 1, 2023. The regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have come out strongly against the decision. Former J&K chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that the order is “unjust”. “No Taxation Without Representation. Why should people in J&K pay state taxes, including the proposed property tax when we have no say in how our government is run & no say in the decision-making of J&K. We are expected to be mute spectators to all unjust decisions by Raj Bhavan,” said Omar Abdullah, former J&K chief minister. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on the other hand, called the decision an injustice. ''The people of this region have faced terrorism for decades and whatever was left was taken away during Covid, the economic condition of people is also worse, and now imposing this property tax is completely unacceptable. The people of the Union territory should come out and resist the government's decision in a peaceful manner. These decisions should be left for the elected government to decide, '' said Mehbooba Mufti, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the LG administration has given out a clarification that Jammu and Kashmir is the only place in India where property tax wasn't being paid by the people. According to the government, it hampers the developmental work in the ULBs and municipal committees of UT.

Political parties in J&K oppose government's move to impose property tax

Actor Rajinikanth has tweeted that he could have avoided a mistake and appealed to the Chennai Corporation over a Property Tax dispute, rather than approaching the Madras High Court.

This comes a day after the Court had warned Rajini of imposing costs upon him for having rushed to the Court instead of sending a reminder to the civic body. He tweeted out his regret with a hashtag in Tamil, which translates ‘experience is a lesson’. &nbsp;

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The issue pertains to a Property tax demand of Rs.6.5 lakhs made by the Greater Chennai Corporation for the months April-September on the Raghavendra Marriage hall, which the actor owns.&nbsp;

His counsel had stated that once the pandemic broke out and lockdown restrictions were imposed by Central and State Government, Rajini’s marriage hall had remained vacant and was not rented out since March 24th.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanth-to-withdraw-case-against-property-tax-after-court-warns-of-imposing-cost-335167">Also read:&nbsp;Rajinikanth to withdraw case against property tax after court warns of imposing cost</a>

It was mentioned that the actor had cancelled all bookings at the marriage hall after March 24th (Lockdown 1) and even refunded the advance money in line with government instructions. The actor stated that he was entitled to vacancy remission and that he had sent a notice in this regard to the Corporation on September 23rd and that there was no reply.&nbsp;

Responding to this, Justice Anita Sumanth warned the actor that costs would be imposed upon him for having rushed to the Court, hardly ten days after he had sent a notice to the Corporation. It was also added that the actor ought to have sent a reminder to the civic body.

Actor Rajinikanth’s counsel has informed the Madras High Court that they would be withdrawing the writ petition challenging the Rs.6.5 lakh property tax imposed by the Chennai Corporation, upon the Raghavendra Marriage hall that he owns.

Actor Rajinikanth has tweeted that he could have avoided a mistake and appealed to the Chennai Corporation over a Property Tax dispute, rather than approaching the Madras High Court.

Actor Rajinikanth has tweeted that he could have avoided a mistake and appealed to the Chennai Corporation over a Property Tax dispute, rather than approaching the Madras High Court. This comes a day after the Court had warned Rajini of imposing costs upon him for having rushed to the Court instead of sending a reminder to the civic body. He tweeted out his regret with a hashtag in Tamil, which translates ‘experience is a lesson’. ராகவேந்திரா மண்டப சொத்து வரி... நாம் மாநகராட்சியில் மேல்முறையீடு செய்திருக்க வேண்டும். தவறைத் தவிர்த்திருக்கலாம்.#அனுபவமே_பாடம் — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 15, 2020 × The issue pertains to a Property tax demand of Rs.6.5 lakhs made by the Greater Chennai Corporation for the months April-September on the Raghavendra Marriage hall, which the actor owns. His counsel had stated that once the pandemic broke out and lockdown restrictions were imposed by Central and State Government, Rajini’s marriage hall had remained vacant and was not rented out since March 24th. Also read: Rajinikanth to withdraw case against property tax after court warns of imposing cost It was mentioned that the actor had cancelled all bookings at the marriage hall after March 24th (Lockdown 1) and even refunded the advance money in line with government instructions. The actor stated that he was entitled to vacancy remission and that he had sent a notice in this regard to the Corporation on September 23rd and that there was no reply. Responding to this, Justice Anita Sumanth warned the actor that costs would be imposed upon him for having rushed to the Court, hardly ten days after he had sent a notice to the Corporation. It was also added that the actor ought to have sent a reminder to the civic body. Actor Rajinikanth’s counsel has informed the Madras High Court that they would be withdrawing the writ petition challenging the Rs.6.5 lakh property tax imposed by the Chennai Corporation, upon the Raghavendra Marriage hall that he owns.

Rajinikanth tweets 'Could’ve avoided mistake' after court warned of imposing cost

Actor Rajinikanth’s counsel has informed the Madras High Court that they would be withdrawing the writ petition challenging the Rs.6.5 lakh property tax imposed by the Chennai Corporation, upon the Raghavendra Marriage hall that he owns.

The actor had approached the court with regard to the property tax demand made by the Greater Chennai Corporation for the months April-September. The actor's counsel had stated that he had been regularly paying property tax for the marriage hall and that the tax was last paid on February 14.&nbsp;

His counsel had stated that once the pandemic broke out and lockdown restrictions were imposed by central and state government, Rajini’s marrige hall had remained vacant and was not rented out since March 24.&nbsp;

It was mentioned that the actor had cancelled all bookings at the marriage hall after March 24&nbsp;(lockdown 1) and even refunded the advance money in line with government instructions. The actor stated that he was entitled to vacancy remission on property tax and that he had sent a notice in this regard to the corporation on September 23 and that there was no reply.&nbsp;

Responding to this, Justice Anita Sumanth warned the actor that costs would be imposed, for him having rushed to the Court, hardly ten days after he had sent a notice to the Corporation. It was also added that the actor ought to have sent a reminder to the civic body.

​Lawyers point out that in several cases, the courts have uniformly held that a waiver of taxes cannot be sought. It is also said that payment of tax is compulsory irrespective of pandemic or natural disasters.&nbsp;

Actor Rajinikanth’s counsel has informed the Madras High Court that they would be withdrawing the writ petition challenging the Rs.6.5 lakh property tax imposed by the Chennai Corporation, upon the Raghavendra Marriage hall that he owns.

Actor Rajinikanth’s counsel has informed the Madras High Court that they would be withdrawing the writ petition challenging the Rs.6.5 lakh property tax imposed by the Chennai Corporation, upon the Raghavendra Marriage hall that he owns. The actor had approached the court with regard to the property tax demand made by the Greater Chennai Corporation for the months April-September. The actor's counsel had stated that he had been regularly paying property tax for the marriage hall and that the tax was last paid on February 14. His counsel had stated that once the pandemic broke out and lockdown restrictions were imposed by central and state government, Rajini’s marrige hall had remained vacant and was not rented out since March 24. It was mentioned that the actor had cancelled all bookings at the marriage hall after March 24 (lockdown 1) and even refunded the advance money in line with government instructions. The actor stated that he was entitled to vacancy remission on property tax and that he had sent a notice in this regard to the corporation on September 23 and that there was no reply. Responding to this, Justice Anita Sumanth warned the actor that costs would be imposed, for him having rushed to the Court, hardly ten days after he had sent a notice to the Corporation. It was also added that the actor ought to have sent a reminder to the civic body. Lawyers point out that in several cases, the courts have uniformly held that a waiver of taxes cannot be sought. It is also said that payment of tax is compulsory irrespective of pandemic or natural disasters.

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