LUCKNOW, Feb. 17 -- Resentment is brewing among industrialists after the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) initiated proceedings to attach properties of 57 industrial units for allegedly failing to pay Rs.2.35 crore in pending property taxes.

Acting under provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1959 (sections 507, 509 and 513), civic authorities have entered the final stage of preparations to recover the dues. Officials confirmed that notices had already been served on the defaulters, but payments were not made, prompting stricter action.

The drive has gathered pace following directions from municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar, with a clear focus on boosting revenue collection before the end of the financial year. ...