PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) successfully collected around Rs 1 crore in property tax within just two days through a targeted recovery initiative. A six-member flying squad visited various wards to collect outstanding dues from property owners with arrears exceeding Rs 50,000.
Municipal Commissioner Yaspal Meena convened a review meeting on Friday with revenue and executive officers to streamline further collection efforts.
Officials warned that property owners who do not settle their dues by the deadline risk having their bank accounts frozen and their properties attached. The corporation has already issued notices to major defaulters, prohibiting the sale of their properties.
These measures are being implemented under the Bihar Municipal Act 2007 and the revenue recovery regulations of 2013.
The corporation has also sent SMS notifications to defaulters regarding potential legal repercussions. Additionally, residents can take advantage of a one-time settlement scheme until March 31, which offers a waiver on interest and penalties for those who pay their principal amounts.
