LPG Crisis Sparks Action: Sagar Flying Squad Raids Factories, Showrooms

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Sagar Watch News/ Due to ongoing LPG gas supply concerns, the administration in Sagar has turned highly active, intensifying inspections and enforcement drives across the city. 

Acting on the directions of Rajkumar Khatri, a municipal flying squad conducted surprise inspections at several establishments and initiated action against violations related to property tax, water tax, garbage management fees, shop rent dues, and unauthorized commercial use of residential buildings.

According to the flying squad in charge and Assistant Commissioner Anand Mangal Guru, multiple irregularities were detected during the inspections. The team prepared on-spot reports and initiated legal action under the provisions of the Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act 1956.

During a raid in Guru Govind Singh Ward, officials found major irregularities at a Gujarati Namkeen factory, including the absence of a trade licence and factory permission. 

The operators also failed to produce the water testing report for a tubewell used in food preparation, while the property tax assessment of the factory was found to be lower than the applicable.

The flying squad also inspected a TVS showroom in Bhagwanganj, where property tax assessment was found to be incorrect, and measurement was carried out on the spot to determine the correct tax liability. Meanwhile, Saraswati Marriage Garden cleared pending property tax dues of ₹44,800 during the drive.

Special Points

• The municipal flying squad launched surprise inspections across Sagar city.

• Action initiated against a Gujarati Namkeen factory for operating without a licence and permissions.

• The tubewell water testing report was not produced for food preparation at the factory.

• Legal action to be taken under Sections 427(24) and 246 of the Municipal Corporation Act.

• TVS showroom in Bhagwanganj found with incorrect property tax assessment; fresh measurement ordered.

• Saraswati Marriage Garden deposited ₹44,800 in pending property tax.

• Municipal Commissioner issued a show-cause notice to revenue officials and tax collector Rajendra Malaiya over detected irregularities.

• Administration is intensifying tax recovery and compliance checks across the city.

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