A sudden closure of a municipal tax payment centre in Seawoods has led to significant inconvenience for thousands of local residents, prompting a formal request from citizen group Sairaj Pratishthan for the centre’s immediate reopening.
In a letter addressed to the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Commissioner, Aditya Bharat Jadhav, President of Sairaj Pratishthan, highlighted the problems faced by citizens due to the abrupt shutdown of the tax payment facility at Panch Haus, Sector 44, Seawoods. The centre had previously enabled residents to conveniently pay their water bills and property taxes.
The letter notes that, following discussions with housing society representatives during a public outreach campaign, concerns were raised about the unexpected closure. Residents now have to travel long distances to alternate centres, creating unnecessary hardship, especially for senior citizens and working individuals.
Jadhav urged the civic body to restart operations at the original location to ensure hassle-free access for Seawoods locals. The appeal has been formally acknowledged by the NMMC and copied to relevant municipal officials, including the Assistant Commissioners of the Property Tax Department and Ward 1.
The residents now await prompt action from the authorities to restore the much-needed civic service.
