Civic body in Ludhiana reviews property tax payments of local hospital

Ludhiana's civic body has formed a team to review the property tax payments of a well-known hospital after nearly two years of disputes. The team will check records and visit the hospital's properties in Tagore Nagar and Civil Lines, reporting back in 10 days. Officials previously claimed the hospital had underreported its property tax due to incorrect assessments. In 2022, AAP MLAs highlighted the need for scrutiny of private hospitals' tax filings, leading to notices sent to over 100 facilities. The hospital argued it should be taxed as an educational institution due to its medical college. However, officials contend that the hospital operates multiple businesses, which would require commercial tax rates.