The Vatika Owners Association of Udaipur held a meeting on Sunday 6^th March to discuss several issues related to taxes and regulations.

All vatika owners demanded that Municipal Corporation should not levy city development tax from the vatikas developed on agricultural lands. More than 50 people attended the meeting.

Rajkumar Taya, president of the association said that there is no where mention of obtaining development tax on the properties developed on agricultural land. Secretary Devnarayan Dhabai has said Vatika Owners are paying heavy annual fees as a license fee to Municipal Corporation. He said that Vatika on agricultural land are permitted to register in UMC, so it is not correct to ask for city development tax.

Other topics discussed in the meeting include parking and cleanliness.

Vatikas are used for 20-25 days annually for marriage receptions while rest of the year it is maintained with greenery.

All members agreed to put these issues in front of UMC Mayor and Commissioner and will request the authority to resolve the problems.