Taj Mahal Gets Notice For Property Tax, Water Bills. "Mistake", Say Heritage Officials
NDTV
Three notices have been received so far, two for the Taj Mahal and one for the Agra Fort, ASI's superintending archaeologist in Agra, Raj Kumar Patel, confirmed to NDTV.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, which draws millions of tourists to India each year, has been served notices for property tax and water bills for the first time in its 370-year history. Officials of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) call it a mistake that they hope will be remedied soon.
Both the Taj Mahal and the Agra fort have been served notices for outstanding bills by various units of the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government. The ASI has been asked to pay more than Rs 1 crore in "dues".
Three notices have been received so far, two for the Taj Mahal and one for the Agra Fort, ASI's superintending archaeologist in Agra, Raj Kumar Patel, confirmed to NDTV.
"For the Taj Mahal, we have got two notices, one for property tax and the other from the water supply department that has 12 points. A total of 1 crore plus rupees has been demanded from the ASI," Dr Patel told NDTV.
