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Prayagraj Municipal Corporation approves 10% house tax rebate for solar-powered homes
During the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation budget session, the council unanimously approved a 10% house tax rebate for solar-powered homes. A separate decision raised NOC fees for commercial buildings, while residential NOC fees remain unchanged.
Why It Matters
The rebate incentivizes solar adoption at the municipal level and aligns with national climate initiatives, though it may slightly reduce municipal revenue. The combined actions signal a focus on energy conservation and urban environmental health.
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Revision of NOC fees for commercial buildings
April 27, 2026
During the same budget session, the House approved an increase in No Objection Certificate (NOC) fees for commercial buildings to ₹105 per square metre, up from ₹94. The approvals are issued by the Prayagraj Development Authority and the Awas Vikas Parishad. The residential NOC fee will remain unchanged at ₹84 per square metre. The presiding officer noted that the earlier rate for commercial buildings was ₹94 per square metre.
Approval of 10% house tax rebate for solar-powered homes
April 27, 2026
In the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation budget session, councillors unanimously approved a 10% rebate on house tax for households within PMC limits that use solar energy. The presiding officer and mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Kesarwani said the measure may not yield direct revenue benefits but is important to encourage sustainable practices, energy conservation, and help reduce heat and pollution. The decision was described as aligning with national climate action and renewable energy initiatives, with all councillors agreeing that long-term environmental and public health benefits outweigh the revenue loss.