Andhra Pradesh exempts defence personnel from property tax

Andhra Pradesh has announced a property tax exemption for homes owned by Indian Defence personnel within gram panchayat limits in the state, as a gesture of honour and gratitude. In a post on X on Sunday night, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced a property tax exemption for homes owned by Indian Defence personnel within gram panchayat limits in the state, as a gesture of honour and gratitude. Kalyan said the exemption which was earlier limited to retired soldiers or those posted at borders, will now cover all active personnel, irrespective of deployment location across the country.
“This decision honours the courage of Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, and paramilitary forces. Their service to the nation is priceless,” he said. Kalyan said the exemption which was earlier limited to retired soldiers or those posted at borders, will now cover all active personnel, irrespective of deployment location across the country. “This decision honours the courage of Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, and paramilitary forces. Their service to the nation is priceless,” he said. This decision has been taken based on the recommendation of the Director of Sainik Welfare, and stands as a token of Andhra Pradesh’s gratitude to our uniformed heroes.
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. The state government announced ex gratia of Rs 50 lakh for Murali Naik's parents, along with the allotment of five acres of agricultural land, and a 300-square-yard house site. Pawan Kalyan announced Rs 25 lakh for the family on his personal behalf. The Deputy Chief Minister stated that Murali's journey from the tribal hamlet of Gorantla, Kallithanda village in Sri Sathya Sai district, to the frontlines of National Defence as Agniveer is marked by his determination and great love for the motherland.