Andhra Pradesh Grants Full Property Tax Exemption for Active Defence Personnel
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Full property tax exemption for homes of active defence personnel in Andhra Pradesh. |
| Announced By | Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. |
| Applicability | Homes located within gram panchayat areas across Andhra Pradesh. |
| Beneficiaries | Active personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force, CRPF, and other paramilitary forces. |
| Key Expansion | Earlier limited to retired soldiers or those posted at border areas, now includes all active personnel. |
| Trigger Event | Death of 23-year-old Agniveer Murali Naik in Jammu and Kashmir on May 9, 2025. |
| Recommendation | Proposal by the Director of Sainik Welfare. |
| Objective | Honour sacrifices, ease financial burden, and boost morale of defence personnel. |
| Background | Earlier benefits excluded active personnel not posted at borders. |
| Static Facts | Andhra Pradesh: 26 districts; Sainik Welfare Department: Nodal body for soldier welfare. |