SHAH ALAM, June 30 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) has initiated a targeted operation to seize movable property from premises owners who have failed to settle their outstanding assessment tax.
The operation, which began June 22, aims to recover RM82.6 million in assessment tax arrears involving residential, commercial and industrial properties, as well as vacant land, within its jurisdiction.
MBSJ said it has issued 3,610 Form E notices involving RM34.9 million in outstanding arrears to property owners, according to a report by The Star.
Those served with a Form E notice are given 14 days to settle their arrears before enforcement action is taken under Section 148 of the Local Government Act 1976.
“Property owners can avoid having their belongings seized by paying at least 50 per cent of their outstanding assessment tax during the operation,” the council said in a statement.
If no payment is made, or less than 50 per cent of the outstanding amount is paid, enforcement officers may seize movable property of an equivalent value.
“The value of items seized would be equivalent to 50 per cent of the outstanding tax,” MBSJ said.
On June 22, the council targeted 21 commercial premises with combined arrears totalling RM283,463.06.
MBSJ collected RM109,289.39 from the property owners and seized a printer from one business when the owner failed to make the required payment.
The council said seized property is stored at the MBSJ depot on Jalan TP2, Taman Perindustrian UEP, Subang Jaya.
The council added that owners have one week to reclaim their property by paying at least 50 per cent of their outstanding assessment tax as well as enforcement and storage charges.
Unclaimed items will be sold via public auction, with proceeds credited to the owner’s assessment tax account.
MBSJ added that the operation will be carried out in phases across Subang Jaya, Putra Heights, Puchong, Seri Kembangan, Seri Serdang and Kinrara until year end. It will initially focus on commercial premises before expanding to other property categories.
Property owners facing financial difficulties may settle their arrears in up to six instalments during the operation. Applications for longer repayment periods may also be submitted to the MBSJ Revenue Department, the council said.
