PATNA: The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has achieved notable success in property tax collection, securing Rs 40 crore in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which is over 28% of its annual goal.
This achievement follows a 5% rebate for property owners who made timely payments, valid until Monday, June 30. The municipal body has set an ambitious target of Rs 141 crore for this financial year, a significant increase from the Rs 117 crore collected in 2024-25.
Ashish Kumar, the additional municipal commissioner, confirmed the figures, stating, “The collection represents over 28.36% of our annual target for this year, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The 5% discount was only applicable until Monday. Last year, we collected Rs 117 crore in property tax,” he informed this newspaper.
The PMC manages an area of 108.87 square kilometers, serving nearly five lakh households, which includes residential, government, and commercial properties across 75 wards and six administrative circles: Azimabad, Bankipur, Kankarbagh, New Capital, Patliputra, and Patna City.
As the deadline approached, property owners formed queues at PMC counters to settle both their holding tax and solid waste management fees. Officials have ensured that tax counters remain open on Sundays and public holidays, extending regular hours from 9 AM to 9 PM in two shifts.
Municipal commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar remarked, “The 5% discount for timely payments was applicable only for taxes settled between April 1 and June 30. From July 1 to September 30, there will be no discounts or penalties. A 1.5% penalty will be imposed for late payments from October 1 to March 31.”
Earlier this year, the PMC distributed demand notices with QR codes across all 75 wards, enabling property owners to scan and check their outstanding dues. Besides in-person payments, transactions can also be completed online through the PMC’s official website and chatbot service.
