The state government has issued an official notification dismissing widespread speculation regarding an alleged hike in Panchayat taxes across rural villages. Addressing recent rumors, the government clarified that claims reporting an increase in the annual Panchayat tax to Rs 1200 per family are entirely false and baseless.
The Panchayat and Rural Development Department confirmed that no such policy or proposal has been approved or considered by the state administration. Official sources emphasized that tax collection procedures in rural areas will continue seamlessly under the existing rules without imposing any additional financial strain on local residents.
The notification further cautioned the public against misleading reports, noting that unscrupulous groups are deliberately circulating false information to trigger unnecessary confusion and anxiety among rural populations. Authorities assured that strict oversight will remain in place to prevent the spread of such rumors.