India, March 8 -- The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) passed several resolutions in its board meeting on Saturday, assuring property tax rebates to propery owners following recent rate hikes, officials said.

The corporation has faced opposition from residents, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and opposition parties since the property tax hike was announced last year. Three former councillors also moved the Allahabad High Court last year, contending that the tax had been hiked by 3-5 times.

However, the court dismissed the petition in its order on February 25, stating that the hike was "found to be fully in consonance with the statutory provisions requiring no interference by this court."

According to officials, the GMC adopt...