Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan, who is holding crucial Panchayat Raj ministry, has announced that the coalition government, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has decided to grant property tax exemption to houses belonging to personnel of the Indian Defence Forces within Gram Panchayat limits.
He said in a X post that “As a mark of deep respect and gratitude to our brave soldiers, the Andhra Pradesh NDA government Under the leadership of Hon’ble CM Sri @ncbn garu, PanchayatRaj Department has taken a significant decision, to grant property tax exemption to houses belonging to personnel of the Indian Defence Forces within Gram Panchayat limits”.
“This decision honours the unwavering courage of our defence forces Army, Navy, and Air Force, Paramilitary, CRPF personnel who dedicate their lives for the security of our nation”, he added. Until now, he recalled that this exemption was available only to retired army personnel or those serving on the borders. “Today, we have decided to go a step further”, he said.
From now on, Pawan Kalyan said that all active personnel of the Indian Defence Forces, regardless of where they are posted, will be eligible for this benefit. The exemption will apply to one house in which they or their spouse reside or jointly own, he said.
Deputy Chief Minister revealed that 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 their family. Their service is priceless, and it is our duty to honour it in every way possible”, he added.
With this decision, the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan said that it is a mark of respect for the personnel who are protecting the country. He expressed happiness over providing this exemption in recognition of their selfless service. Praising the services of the Indian Defence Forces as invaluable, he wrote in a X post that it is our duty to respect them.
Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan, who attended the funerals of jawan Murali Nayak, who was killed in the recent Indo- Pakistan conflict at LoC, announced that the AP government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 50 lakh to his family. Similarly, Pawan said that it has been decided to provide five acres of land, 300 yards of house and a job to one of the family members to Murali’s family.
