Amaravati, May 12 || The Andhra Pradesh government has granted property tax exemption to houses owned by Indian Defence personnel within the gram panchayat limits in the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan made an announcement to this effect through a post on ‘X’ on Sunday night.
The Jana Sena leader stated that the NDA government under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has taken a decision as a mark of deep respect and gratitude to brave soldiers.
“The Panchayat Raj 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,” stated Pawan Kalyan.
The actor-politician mentioned that until now, this exemption was available only to retired army personnel or those serving on the borders. “Today, we have decided to go a step further. From now on, 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.
Pawan Kalyan on Sunday paid his last respects to soldier Murali Naik, who was killed in cross-border firing along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir during Operation Sindoor.