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Lambardar Stinu Jain writes to DC Senu Duggal; demands suspension of planned increase of collector rates in Abohar
Babushahi Bureau
Abohar (Fazilka), July 16, 2024: Abohar's Lambardar Stinu Jain has written a letter to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Senu Duggal urging to put on hold the plan to increase Collector rates for the financial year 2024-25 in Abohar Sub-divison.
He stressed that the move will prevent further economic strain on the public in general.
Read the copy of the letter:
Abohar, July 16, 2024:
To
Ms. Senu Duggal IAS
Deputy Commissioner (District Collector)
Fazilka-152123
Subject: Request for Suspension of Planned Increase of Collector Rates for FY2024-25 Abohar Subdivision, District Fazilka.
Respected madam Deputy Commissioner,
I am writing to you in my capacity as General Lambardar of Abohar to formally request a suspension of the planned increase in collector rates for real estate within our subdivision.
As you are aware the Collector Rates were revised upwards for the fiscal years 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 and there is no need to increase the collector rates at this critical timekeeping given our local economic conditions.
Our area is fundamentally agricultural based, and recent climatic challenges have substantially damaged our crops, leading to pronounced economic difficulties not just for farmers but also for local businesses and middle-class families.
The repercussions of these challenges were vividly illustrated a few months ago when prolonged farmer protests severely disrupted local commerce conditions and highlighted the absence of expected governmental support for crop damages.
The prevailing economic conditions, marked by a recessionary market and reduced real estate activity, suggest that further increases in Collector Rates would exacerbate the financial strain on our community, which predominantly comprises lower and middle-income families.
In light of these considerations, I propose that a committee be formed comprising officials, colonizers, property dealers, document writers, and active revenue estate Lambardars to thoroughly assess the on-ground realities before any decision on revising the collector rates.
Therefore, I respectfully urge that the planned increase in Collector Rates for FY2024-25 be put on hold, to prevent further economic strain on the public in general.
Thank you for considering this request on priority. I look forward to your empathetic support and a favorable response.
Gratefully Yours
Stinu Jain
General Lambardar (Hadbast no.121) Abohar
Contact: 92172-51000