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50% Tax Waiver for PCMC Red Zone Properties Starting FY27

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) decided on Tuesday to grant a 50% discount on the general tax for properties located in the red zone, starting from the next financial year. This move has sparked protests from numerous housing societies. The proposal for the tax waiver was approved in the PCMC’s standing committee and general body meetings. A senior official from the property tax department stated that the decision, effective April 1, 2026, pertains only to property owners who settle all outstanding dues. Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh explained to TOI that the civic body currently struggles to…

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Civic Body Gets 49,000 Feedback on Revised Development Plan

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has wrapped up the period for public feedback on its draft revised development plan. “We received 49,000 suggestions and objections from residents,” reported Prasad Gaikwad, deputy director of PCMC’s town planning department, to TOI. He further noted that a committee of civic officials and external experts will be assembled to review the submissions before finalizing the draft, which will be sent to the state government for approval. The draft was initially approved during a standing committee meeting led by municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh on May 16. In accordance with regulations, the draft was…

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PCMC Forms Squad to Tackle Staff Negligence in Illegal Builds

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has set up a dedicated vigilance squad to oversee its staff for any lapses related to illegal building activities. This initiative aims to curb unauthorized development in its early stages, according to a senior civic official. On Wednesday, PCMC’s municipal commissioner, Shekhar Singh, led a review meeting with zonal officers and beat inspectors to address various issues, including illegal constructions, encroachments on footpaths and drainage systems, unregulated vegetable markets, and unauthorized religious structures. Singh emphasized the need for immediate action to stop unauthorized development early on and warned that negligence in enforcement would…

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Pimpri Chinchwad Q1 FY26 Property Tax Collection Hits ₹522 Crore

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has set a record in property tax collection during the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. This accomplishment is largely attributed to the effective utilization of data from its “City Hub for Data Communication” (CHDC) project. In just 90 days, the PCMC collected ₹522 crore in property tax, surpassing 50% of the total tax revenue collected in the previous fiscal year. Last year, the civic body achieved the ₹500-crore milestone only by October. This strong start positions the PCMC to aim for an unprecedented annual collection. During the 2024-25 financial year, the…