Ahead of the civic elections due early next year, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has passed a resolution to waive property tax of houses measuring up to 500 square feet within city limits. The resolution was passed during the general body meeting of the civic body held on Thursday, where the members were present in-person. Mayor Naresh Mhaske presided over the meeting.

The resolution will now be forwarded to the Maharashtra government for approval, only after which the decision can come into force. The mayor termed the move as "historic", while BJP leader Manohar Dhumbre dubbed it as a "poll gimmick" as the civic elections just a few months away.