THANE: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has reported property tax collections of ₹650 crore so far in this financial year, with a notable increase in digital payments, officials announced on Wednesday.
A total of 1,82,894 taxpayers have settled their property tax, with 62% (₹383 crore) paid through digital methods. The remaining 38% (₹267 crore) was paid offline, according to a statement from the civic authority.
The release emphasized, “With the introduction of safe and transparent online payment options, more citizens are choosing to pay their taxes from home.”
The NMMC has intensified measures against defaulters who have not cleared their dues despite several notices. “Seizure operations are underway, with responsibility assigned to officers from all divisional offices for area-specific planning,” the statement added.
So far, 77 properties have been attached, leading to a recovery of approximately ₹39 crore. Additionally, 1,608 major defaulters have received seizure notices with a 7-day and 48-hour advance warning.
The corporation has commenced attachment proceedings for industrial properties and plans to extend these actions to commercial establishments soon.
