Congress Civic Poll Contestant Clears Rs 8 Cr Tax, Files Nomination
Her husband, K. Narender Reddy, is also a partner in the Vamsi Hotel.
Nizamabad: Congress aspirant K. Shamantha Reddy paid Rs 8 crore in pending taxes to the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation on Friday, intending to contest from Division No. 19 in the city. The payment pertains to pending municipal tax on a hotel property in Nizamabad, in which she is a partner.
Her husband K. Narender Reddy is also a partner at Vamsi Hotel. Following a dispute over the tax assessment, the hotel management had approached the High Court and deposited tax amounts with the court.
As per municipal records, the dues were reflected as pending with the civic body. Under municipal election norms, candidates are required to clear all outstanding taxes before filing nominations. In compliance with this requirement, Shamantha Reddy paid the ₹8 crore directly to the corporation and filed her papers.
With the mayor’s post in the Nizamabad Municipal Corporation reserved for a woman, political leaders and newcomers have entered the fray. Shamantha Reddy’s nomination, accompanied by the record tax payment, created a buzz in the city.
Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Narender Reddy said the hotel had been paying taxes regularly through court as per earlier proceedings. However, under the Municipal Act, the amount continued to appear as pending in official records. He said his wife decided to contest the municipal elections to serve the people and therefore cleared the dues in full.
