India, May 18 -- Several housing societies across Pimpri-Chinchwad have raised objections against the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) for levying tax on open amenity spaces such as playgrounds, gardens, swimming pools, jogging tracks, and volleyball courts.

Residents from several housing societies in Bhosari, Boradewadi, Moshi, Chikhali and Pradhikaran, among others, called the decision an unjustified property tax increase. Residents said the move has sharply increased the tax burden on cooperative housing societies this year and has triggered widespread anger across the twin cities. They said a written complaint opposing the decision will be submitted on Monday.

Citizens claimed that until now, PCMC had levied property ta...