PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 26 -- Serious discrepancies in property tax assessments by the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) have raised concerns over the accuracy of the citywide survey. Several property owners have alleged that incorrect property classifications led to inflated tax demands, prompting them to approach civic authorities for corrections.

One such case came to light from Jhunsi, where a vacant plot owned by Abhay Kishan was allegedly recorded as a three-storey building, resulting in an annual property tax assessment of Rs.53,126. The discrepancy initially remained unresolved despite the owner's objections. The assessment was later corrected following the intervention of Chief Tax Assessment Officer Sanjay Mamgai, who also issued a...