Jan Vishwas Bill: New Property Tax System for NDMC Areas
Representative image NEW DELHI: The government has proposed a new property tax framework for the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) areas, easing criminal provisions for minor offences while tightening enforcement for tax violations. This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. The bill suggests a complete overhaul of the tax structure under the NDMC Act, 1994. It establishes that property tax will now consist of two components: building tax and vacant land tax, replacing the original Section 61. To…