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Ludhiana to Collect Property Tax Door-to-Door

LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) is set to launch a groundbreaking “doorstep tax collection” service to address outstanding municipal dues. This new initiative will see civic employees using handheld point of sale (POS) machines to visit residential and commercial properties for on-the-spot tax calculations and collections. This approach shifts to a “service-at-your-door” model, aimed at assisting those who have not managed to settle their dues at MC offices. Smart assessment and real-time tracking The MC has acquired 48 POS machines, distributing 12 units across each of the city’s four zones. While water supply dues are fixed, property tax calculations…

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Ludhiana sets weekly goals to enhance property tax recovery

LUDHIANA: On Thursday, Municipal Corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal conducted a review of the property tax wing and building branch at the Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar. This initiative aims to accelerate the recovery of overdue payments and prevent illegal constructions. Dachalwal set weekly recovery targets for officials and stated that progress would be closely monitored through regular reviews. He emphasized that strict departmental actions would be taken if these targets were not met. Attendees of the meeting included Additional Commissioner Paramdeep Singh, zonal commissioners Neeraj Jain, Gurpal Singh, and Jasdev Sekhon, SE-cum-MTP Ranjit Singh, along with assistant town…

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Last Chance for Property Tax Rebate, Mayor Urges Action

LUDHIANA: The deadline for a significant property tax discount is fast approaching in this industrial hub of Punjab. City officials are urging residents to complete their payments by September 30 to receive a 10% rebate. Mayor Inderjit Kaur and Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal made a joint appeal on Monday, encouraging residents to take advantage of this discount period for the current financial year (2025-26). They emphasized that timely payments are crucial for maintaining essential services and executing development projects throughout the city. Incentives and Penalties The 10% rebate is only applicable to payments made for the current financial year if…

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Ludhiana Suvidha Kendras Open on Weekends for Property Tax

LUDHIANA: The MC Suvidha Kendras will be open during regular hours on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, to assist residents in claiming a 10% rebate on property tax for the current financial year. This 10% rebate on property tax payments for the fiscal year 2025-26 can be availed until September 30. No penalties will be applied for tax payments made between October 1 and December 31. However, a 10% penalty will be assessed for payments made from January 1 to March 31. If property tax is not paid by March 31, a penalty of 20% will be imposed.…

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Ludhiana Civic Body Urges Timely Property Tax Payments

LUDHIANA: The municipal corporation is making a final push to collect outstanding property tax payments. Residents are invited to take advantage of a one-time settlement (OTS) policy that eliminates all penalties and interest. The deadline for this scheme is Sunday, August 31. To facilitate last-minute payments, the city’s citizen service centers, or suvidha kendras, will open on Saturday and Sunday. Mayor Inderjit Kaur stated that this initiative aims to assist residents and encouraged everyone to seize this opportunity to settle their dues. “This is a golden chance for residents to pay their outstanding property tax free of interest and penalties,”…

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Tax Settlement Scheme Deadline in Ludhiana Extended Again

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: The deadline for the one-time settlement scheme for property tax dues has been extended for the third time, allowing residents to settle outstanding dues without any interest or penalties until the end of August. The municipal corporation has so far collected ₹19 crore from this scheme. However, against an annual property tax target of ₹160 crore for this fiscal year, officials have collected ₹43 crore to date. They aim to enhance the collection efforts next month when individuals are expected to pay their taxes for the current fiscal year to benefit from a 10%…

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Ludhiana Extends Property Tax Settlement Deadline to Aug 15

LUDHIANA: The local bodies department has extended the deadline for its one-time property tax settlement scheme to August 15, providing a chance for defaulters who missed the original deadline of July 31. This extension follows an increase in last-minute payments made at civic body suvidha centres throughout Ludhiana. Launched on May 15, the scheme allows property owners with arrears dating back to 2013-14 to clear their dues without incurring interest or penalties. Initially, the response was sluggish, but it gained traction in July. To date, the department has collected ₹15 crore under this scheme, contributing to a total property tax…

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Ludhiana Suvidha Kendras Now Open Weekends for Property Tax

LUDHIANA: To facilitate timely submission of pending property taxes, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has announced that zonal suvidha kendras will remain open on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. This decision was made as July 31 marks the final date for property tax payments without incurring penalties or interest under the state’s one-time settlement (OTS) policy. Officials indicated that property taxes should be paid on a self-assessment basis annually. Failure to pay will result in a 20% penalty and 18% annual interest on the outstanding amount. Under the OTS policy, residents can settle their pending tax by July 31,…

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Pay Property Tax by July 31 for Benefits: Ludhiana Chief

LUDHIANA: With just one week remaining for residents to settle their outstanding property tax without incurring any interest or penalties, MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has urged them to take advantage of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme by submitting their dues by July 31. The MC chief has instructed zonal commissioners, superintendents, and other officials to hasten the collection of dues from residents and take action against defaulters. He convened a meeting at the zone ‘D’ office of the civic body in Sarabha Nagar on Thursday, attended by MC additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh, assistant commissioner (UT) Pragati Rani, and zonal commissioners…

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Ludhiana Civic Body Overwhelmed by Property Tax Hike Queries

LUDHIANA: Following the announcement of a 5% increase in property tax, civic officials are fielding numerous inquiries from residents regarding potential new tax payments. The state government’s notification specifies that the revised rate will take effect from April 1. However, officials from the Municipal Corporation (MC) clarified that this increase has been in place since 2021 and is already being collected. This recent notification stems from a letter issued in 2021, allowing the state government to access additional borrowing from the central government under various schemes. The local bodies department’s letter indicates that, for ULBs (Urban Local Bodies) to qualify…