NAGPUR: In response to strong taxpayer engagement, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to reintroduce property tax rebates of up to 15%. Officials noted that nearly 44% of property owners took advantage of this incentive last year.
According to tax department data, out of 828,497 registered properties, 365,196 property owners utilized the rebate scheme from April 1 to December 31, 2025—showing a participation rate of approximately 44.1%. Officials believe this highlights the success of the incentive-driven strategy in enhancing compliance and increasing revenue.
Out of the total, 147,560 property owners made payments online, contributing ₹61.54 crore and enjoying rebates between 10% and 15%, leading to a total concession of ₹1.63 crore. In contrast, 217,636 opted for offline payments, collectively paying ₹49.48 crore, with rebates of 5% and 10%, amounting to ₹3.14 crore in concessions from the NMC.
Although offline transactions were more numerous, officials pointed out that online payments generated higher revenue, underlining the NMC’s focus on digital collection methods.
The tax department has proposed a revised rebate structure for the next financial cycle, awaiting municipal commissioner Vipin Itankar’s approval before being submitted to the standing committee and then to the general body.
Under the new proposal, property owners who settle their dues by June 30, 2026, will be eligible for 15% and 10% rebates, regardless of payment method. This aims to encourage early payments.
After June 30, a different structure will take effect: payments made from July 1 to December 31, 2026, will receive a 10% rebate for online transactions and 5% for offline ones. This continues to promote digital payment adoption.
Senior officials stated the proposal aims to encourage early payments and online transactions while ensuring consistent cash flow for civic projects. “The previous scheme demonstrated that rebates are a strong incentive. With nearly half of property owners participating, we anticipate even better compliance with the revised structure,” an official remarked.
If approved, this scheme is expected to relieve taxpayers financially while bolstering the NMC’s revenue ahead of important infrastructure and service commitments.
