Legal Question in Tax Law in India

Mumbai Property Tax

Sir,

I purchased a 2 BHK flat in Mumbai (Powai), of 935 sq. ft. (carpet area 650 sq. ft)., in August 2004 for Rs. 23,00,000-00.

The builder has not paid any Property Tax. Now the Corporation has sent a Demand Notice to the Society to pay about Rs. 36,50,000-00 within 10 days, for the whole building towards property tax from August 2005.

I would like to know:

(1) The basis of calculation for property tax (such as rent receivable / built-up area / carpet area / Cost of the flat / type of construction etc).

(2) Whether the Corporation should send the Demand Notice to each apartment owner or to the Society as a whole.

(3) Whether first notice could be of such a short notice.

(4) Who is the appellant Authority to whom we can submit our appeal for reduction of the property tax.

Your early reply would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

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