They have been given an option to deposit one time amount and enjoy this relaxation, Punjab's Local Government Minister, Anil Joshi said.
He said that all residents, who have to pay arrears of house tax due up till March 31, 2013, can deposit the same without penalty and interest to their respective Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayats by August 17.
The Minister in a release here clarified that after the due date, punitive action would be taken against defaulters.