Hey Ram! Lord Hanuman named as 'property tax defaulter' in Bihar

Lord Hanuman has defaulted on payment property tax of Rs 4.33 lakh in a Bihar town and authorities have decided to issue notice to him to make the payment at the earliest, officials said on Friday

Patna: Lord Hanuman has defaulted on payment property tax of Rs 4.33 lakh in a Bihar town and authorities have decided to issue notice to him to make the payment at the earliest, officials said on Friday.

Lord Hanuman is a “property tax defaulter” in Ara, district headquarters of Bhojpur, in Bihar. “Lord Hanuman has property tax dues of Rs 4.33 lakh to be paid to Ara Nagar Nigam,” a civic official said. According to Ara Municipal Corporation officials, there are three holdings (property) in the name of Lord Hanuman at Badi Mathiae town.

Concerned officials have informed the temple authorities twice to clear the dues of holding tax. But it is yet to be paid. According to Ara municipal commissioner Pramod Kumar, there is a provision to send notice in the name of holder. “Three properties are in the name of Hanuman and property tax has not been paid.”

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!