GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) collected over ₹350 crore in property tax and approximately ₹56 crore in water bills during the fiscal year 2025-26.
Officials noted that MCG offices experienced increased visitor traffic from early Tuesday as residents rushed to settle overdue property taxes and water bills before the financial year concluded. To facilitate this, citizen assistance centers at municipal offices remained open, even on a holiday, and tax branch officials were available to assist throughout the day. Separate counters were also set up for senior citizens, making it easier for elderly residents to manage their payments.
Mayor Raj Rani Malhotra emphasized that the corporation prioritized citizen convenience by ensuring all necessary arrangements were in place for the last day of the financial year.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya remarked that the availability of both digital and offline payment options significantly contributed to the revenue collection, reinforcing the civic body’s financial standing and expediting development projects in the city.
Starting April 1, interest on unpaid property taxes and surcharges on water bills will come into effect with the advent of the new financial year. MCG officials stated that a penalty of 18% per annum will be applied to outstanding property taxes after March 31.
For the 2026-27 fiscal year, MCG aims for a revenue target of ₹325 crore from property tax, reflecting an 18% increase from the revenue projections for 2025-26. Notably, this year, MCG and MCM integrated artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance property tax collection, identifying residents with outstanding dues, addressing their inquiries, and assisting them in settling their overdue taxes.
