The Federation of Traders' Association of Pune (FTAP) has sought waiver of property tax for four months in light of the heavy losses incurred by traders due to the lockdown.

It has written to chief minister Uddhav Thackaray, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, commissioner of Pune Municipal Corporation Shekhar Gaikwad and mayor Murlidhar Mohol in this regard.

The letter said, “Even after the lockdown is lifted, it will take 5-6 months for business to normalize. Due to heavy losses, we request waiver of property tax for April, May, June and July.”