Property Tax Exemption For Houses Of Defence Personnel In Gram Panchayats

Vijayawada:Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has announced property tax exemption for houses belonging to defence forces personnel within gram panchayat limits across AP.

Such an exemption was hitherto available only to retired army personnel or to those serving on the borders.

The deputy CM said, “As a mark of deep respect and gratitude to our brave soldiers, the government in AP under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, through its panchayat raj department, has decided to grant property tax exemption to houses belonging to personnel from Indian defence forces within gram panchayat limits.”

“This decision honours the unwavering courage of our defence forces- the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Paramilitary and CRPF personnel who dedicate their lives for the security of our nation. Until now, this exemption was available only to retired army personnel or those serving on the borders. Today, we have decided to go a step further.”

”From now on, all active personnel of the Indian defence forces, regardless of where they are posted, will be eligible for this benefit. This exemption will apply to one house in which they or their spouse resides or jointly own.”

This decision has been taken based on the recommendation of the Director of Sainik Welfare and stands as a token of Andhra Pradesh’s gratitude to our uniformed heroes. Our government stands firmly with every soldier and his/her family. Their service is priceless and it is our duty to honour them in every possible way.”