India, March 27 -- At least 61 banquet halls and venues have been sealed by the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) over the last few weeks for not clearing taxes pending for more than a year, said officials on Thursday.

According to officials, around 131 venues were sent multiple notices since the past few months.

MCF commissioner Dhirendra Khadagta told HT that taxes worth at least Rs.3 crore are pending from these 131 properties.

"Around 61 banquet halls have been sealed so far due to non-payment of taxes. These properties had arrears of a year or more. These notices are issued as warnings to pay their dues before the financial year ends. After that, strict action will be taken against them," said zonal taxation officer Sanjay ...