LUCKNOW: Following directions from the state government, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation plans to implement a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) to oversee property tax assessments, collections, and outstanding payments for all residential and commercial properties in the city.
This initiative is part of a comprehensive reform of the property tax system led by the state’s urban development department. The current property tax software utilized by LMC will be replaced by PTMS, which will create a detailed digital record of every residential and non-residential property within municipal boundaries. Additionally, the system will be integrated with the Smart City Command and Control Centre, giving municipal officials and state government real-time access to property tax information.
As part of this initiative, each property in Lucknow will receive a unique 16-digit identification number. A plaque displaying this ID, embedded with specific property data, will be placed outside houses and establishments. Officials will be able to access detailed information by entering the ID, with installation already underway in various areas of the city.
One notable aspect of the new framework is the GIS-based mapping of all properties. Homes and businesses falling under the property tax criteria will be featured on Google Maps, allowing taxpayers to view their property locations and access complete tax-related information online.
A similar project was proposed during a GIS-based property tax survey approximately four years ago but was not completed. With PTMS, the state government aims to finalize this effort, improve transparency, and reinforce compliance.
LMC officials indicated that PTMS was developed following the principles of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) and will provide property-specific details regarding tax demand, collection, and arrears. A state-level portal has already been established, and a recent meeting chaired by senior officials assessed its implementation in Lucknow, with a rollout expected soon.
