PMC’s Amnesty Scheme Backfires: Over 40% Beneficiaries Default Again

The PMC’s recent amnesty scheme has led to a shocking 42% of beneficiaries defaulting again, raising concerns among taxpayers and activists alike

PMC’s Amnesty Scheme Backfires: Over 40% Beneficiaries Default Again
PMC’s Amnesty Scheme Backfires: Over 40% Beneficiaries Default Again

Pune: So, it turns out the PMC’s amnesty scheme didn’t quite go as planned. You know, the one meant to help people clear their tax dues? Well, a whopping 42% of those who took advantage of it have defaulted again. Yikes!

Critics are saying this just rewards the folks who don’t pay up while leaving honest taxpayers in the lurch. It’s like a slap in the face for those who do the right thing. Activists are really worried this will just encourage more people to skip out on their taxes, thinking they can always get a free pass later.

And guess what? The numbers back them up. By the end of 2024, over 63,000 people who benefited from the 2020-21 scheme had defaulted again. For the next year’s scheme, that number shot up to nearly 45,000. Talk about a trend!

One activist put it bluntly: “It’s just not fair. Honest taxpayers are getting punished while repeat defaulters keep getting rewarded.” They’re calling on the PMC to step up and take action against these repeat offenders.

Experts are suggesting that instead of these amnesty schemes, the PMC should consider stricter measures like legal action or even seizing properties. But so far, the PMC hasn’t said much about the situation or what they plan to do next.

With losses piling up and honest taxpayers feeling demotivated, the pressure is on the PMC to shake things up and fix their tax collection system. Let’s see if they step up to the plate!

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