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Prayagraj to Offer House Tax Rebates for Old Buildings

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a 40% house tax rebate for buildings older than 20 years within the urban limits. The decision, made unanimously during a meeting on Tuesday, ensures property owners will automatically qualify for the rebate without any application process. This measure is set to take effect in April 2026. This initiative is expected to aid residents in older neighborhoods such as Kidganj, Daraganj, Rambagh, Bairhana, Chowk, Shahganj, Kareli, Malviya Nagar, Mundera, and Chakia, which contain numerous buildings over two decades old. Additionally, the house authorized a One-Time Settlement (OTS) proposal for significant house tax…

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Prayagraj: New Fixed Fee System Eases Property Mutation Costs

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has introduced a fixed-fee system for property mutation, providing significant relief to property owners by replacing the previous percentage-based charges. The new fee structure came into effect following its publication in the official gazette on Friday. Under this revised system, property owners will pay a consistent fee rather than 0.5% of the property’s total value. For properties valued at over Rs 50 lakh, the mutation fee is capped at Rs 10,000, significantly alleviating the financial burden on buyers. Municipal officials stated that this proposal was approved by the municipal corporation approximately seven months ago. The…

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Prayagraj to Notify 40,000 House Tax Defaulters

Representative AI image PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has identified 40,000 properties in the city whose owners have not paid property tax for the last three years. Notices will be issued to these owners, and action will be taken against those who do not comply. Such actions may include property attachment and water supply disconnection. This initiative is intended to enhance tax recovery and ensure compliance throughout the city. After receiving the notice, property owners will have 15 days to settle their outstanding payments. If the tax remains unpaid within this time frame, the PMC will pursue attachment proceedings.…

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Prayagraj’s Urban Plan to Add 200 New Villages

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) has unveiled a plan for urban expansion in Sangam city. This initiative aims to boost revenue from house tax, property tax, and development fees, ultimately enhancing the income of both the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the PDA for city development purposes. According to the proposal, the urban boundary of Prayagraj will increase to 263 square kilometers, incorporating around 200 additional villages in the district under PDA jurisdiction. This proposal is pending approval from the state government. A senior official from the PDA stated, “The need for city expansion has been recognized for a…

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Prayagraj to Implement Fixed Fees for Property Name Transfers

PRAYAGRAJ: In a notable decision made during the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) meeting on Thursday, a new sub-rule for property name transfer was approved, aimed at benefiting numerous citizens in the city. This new state government sub-rule aims to simplify the process of property name transfer, modification, and alteration within municipal limits, making it considerably more affordable. Currently, property owners in Prayagraj face name transfer fees ranging from 0.5% to 1% of their property’s value. This can impose a heavy financial burden, particularly on middle-class families. However, with the new sub-rule, fixed fees based on property value slabs will replace…

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Prayagraj to Crack Down on Property Tax Defaulters

PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing to take stringent measures against numerous property owners who have been benefitting from civic amenities without paying property tax for several years. Officials disclosed that many building owners, including over 200 commercial entities like hotels, restaurants, and educational institutions, have not remitted any property tax despite multiple reminders. According to officials, these defaulters collectively owe approximately Rs 40–50 crore in unpaid taxes. Despite issuing notices for over a decade, these operators have continuously ignored the requests. Prime localities including Civil Lines, Katra, George Town, Mumfordganj, Sulemsarai, Phaphamau, and Teliarganj feature prominently on…

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Prayagraj civic body to update building ‘khasra’ after 23 years

PRAYAGRAJ: If you’re a homeowner in the city and your ‘Khasra’ (land record) hasn’t been created, there’s no need to be concerned. The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation plans to initiate the preparation of a new ‘Khasra’ for both new and existing buildings soon. The process is expected to begin within six months; the last update was made around 23 years ago. The absence of a new Khasra has led to significant discrepancies in house tax. To address these issues and boost the municipal income, a comprehensive new Khasra for building properties will be established. An agency will first conduct a door-to-door…

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Prayagraj to Launch Block-Level Mapping & Property Numbering

Representative image created by AI PRAYAGRAJ: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is launching a block-level mapping and numbering system to enhance property identification and streamline property tax collection. This initiative aims to simplify the process of locating individual houses and improve municipal services such as tax collection and property surveys. Under this plan, localities will be subdivided into smaller blocks, each containing around 100 houses. Depending on the size and population of each area, wards will likely consist of five to seven blocks. With 100 wards in the city, there could be a total of 3,000 to 4,000 blocks across Prayagraj.…

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Prayagraj Unifies Property, Water & Sewer Taxes into One Bill

PRAYAGRAJ: In a significant step towards enhancing the taxation process for local residents, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to roll out a unified billing system. This new system will merge property tax, water tax, and sewer tax into a single bill. The implementation of this system is projected to occur within the next week, after the successful completion of the software’s final testing phase. PK Mishra, the chief tax assessment officer, indicated that all necessary data from the municipal and water departments has been integrated, with essential updates made to the corporation’s official website and mobile app. This…