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Nagpur Civic Body Targets ₹749 Crore Property Tax for FY27

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has set a property tax collection target of ₹749.82 crore for 2026-27. However, a significant discrepancy in its figures has emerged — ₹1,392 crore in arrears has been excluded from the recovery plan. Data obtained by TOI reveals that the total property tax arrears amount to ₹1,919 crore, but the NMC has only incorporated ₹526.85 crore — just 27% of the entire backlog — in this year’s recovery target. The exclusion of ₹1,392 crore greatly reduces the scope of the initiative. Senior officials have stated that arrears from government properties, mobile towers, and ongoing…

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28,000 Nagpur property owners haven’t paid taxes ever

NAGPUR: A significant financial oversight has emerged within the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) as 28,398 property owners across 10 zones have failed to pay property tax even once since their properties were constructed or purchased. The total unpaid amount from these long-term defaulters reaches a staggering Rs259.48 crore, highlighting substantial deficiencies in tax assessment and collection protocols. Data indicates that the Ashi Nagar zone has the highest number of such properties, with a total of 6,821 accounts and pending dues exceeding Rs59.81 crore. Close behind is Mangalwari, where 4,410 properties owe Rs41.37 crore, and Laxmi Nagar, which has 3,561 properties…

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Property tax dues at ₹2,000 crore: One-third of Nagpur’s budget

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is grappling with Rs1,919 crore in unpaid property taxes, highlighting significant revenue recovery issues, with 4.54 lakh properties currently defaulting on payments—some for over 25 years. This unpaid tax represents almost one-third of NMC’s proposed budget of Rs5,857 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. The magnitude of this default isn’t simply a recent occurrence; it reflects a long-standing systemic issue. Data indicates that Rs1,227 crore, approximately 64% of the total arrears, comes from properties that have neglected their taxes for 11 to 25 years. An additional Rs473 crore is owed by defaulters from the…

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3.76 Lakh Owners Skip Property Tax, Nagpur’s Finances Suffer

NAGPUR: The property tax revenue of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has seen a decline in 2025-26, despite a continuous increase in the number of properties, highlighting serious compliance and recovery issues. To date, the NMC has collected Rs252.66 crore, a marked decrease from Rs306 crore gathered in 2024-25, where they achieved 94% of their Rs325 crore target. This reduction comes even with the total property count rising to 836,842, indicating that revenue growth is lagging behind property expansion. Alarmingly, only 460,094 property owners have settled their taxes, leaving 376,000 properties either in default or outside the tax system. Property…

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Nagpur’s civic body offers 15% rebate for property tax relief

NAGPUR: In response to strong taxpayer engagement, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to reintroduce property tax rebates of up to 15%. Officials noted that nearly 44% of property owners took advantage of this incentive last year. According to tax department data, out of 828,497 registered properties, 365,196 property owners utilized the rebate scheme from April 1 to December 31, 2025—showing a participation rate of approximately 44.1%. Officials believe this highlights the success of the incentive-driven strategy in enhancing compliance and increasing revenue. Out of the total, 147,560 property owners made payments online, contributing ₹61.54 crore and enjoying rebates between…

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350+ government offices owe Nagpur civic body ₹145 crore in tax

NAGPUR: While the civic authority is contemplating a 10% increase in property tax to enhance revenue, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation faces significant challenges in collecting dues from central and state government departments, which collectively owe over Rs145 crore in unpaid property tax. Out of the revised target of Rs325 crore for the current fiscal year, the municipality has thus far collected Rs215 crore, leaving approximately Rs110 crore outstanding. Despite enforcing strict penalties and initiating attachment actions against individual taxpayers, several government offices have continued to delay payments for years. This poor recovery has necessitated additional resources for the civic body…

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Nagpur: Just 11.7% of ₹190 Crore Property Tax Dues Under Review

NAGPUR: Only 11.7% of the outstanding Rs190.33 crore in commercial property tax dues is currently under warrant action in Nagpur. Among 2,062 non-residential defaulters, warrants have been issued for just 359 properties — a mere 17.4% — highlighting a significant gap between potential revenue and actual enforcement. The data shows that most unpaid commercial property taxes involve high-value properties — those with dues exceeding Rs5 lakh. A total of 229 establishments have defaulted on a staggering Rs157.01 crore. However, warrants were issued against only 53 properties, totaling Rs16.70 crore, leaving 176 major defaulters — responsible for over Rs140 crore —…

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Over ₹303 Crore in Unpaid Property Taxes: Big Defaulters Hurt NMC

NAGPUR: The ongoing financial challenges faced by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) result less from inadequate revenue sources and more from its inability to address major tax defaulters. According to data from the property tax department, 474 commercial property owners in the city owe over Rs 5 lakh each, resulting in an alarming total outstanding amount of Rs 303 crore. This unpaid debt consists of Rs 137 crore in arrears, Rs 151 crore in penalties, and Rs 14.90 crore in current demands. These amounts suggest prolonged non-payment and ineffective enforcement measures. Despite ongoing claims regarding recovery initiatives, these high-value defaulters…

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Nagpur to Auction 113 Properties for ₹1.9 Cr Tax Recovery

NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) plans to auction 113 properties valued at Rs 141 crore to recover unpaid dues of Rs 1.9 crore from tax defaulters. Despite multiple notices and public announcements, these defaulters have yet to settle their arrears. According to the property tax department, the largest outstanding amount is Rs 21.78 lakh for 24 properties in Sitabuldi and Lendra Park. Additionally, Rs 1.20 crore is owed across 48 properties in areas such as Zingabai Takli, Gorewada, Indora, Borgaon, and Mankapur. Other notable dues include Rs 14.43 lakh from 12 properties in Ajni, Somalwada, and Khapri; Rs 13.28…

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Nagpur Civic Body Targets Property Tax Defaulters with Tech Warrants

NAGPUR: In a decisive effort to address rising property tax arrears, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign utilizing technology to identify habitual defaulters. Municipal Commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari has instructed the property tax department to actively pursue overdue payments, leading to the implementation of a new automated warrant alert system for those who neglect tax notices, as stated by Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Revenue) Milind Meshram. The NMC is facing challenges in generating funds for essential projects. Disturbingly, data reveals that 261 prime property owners across the city have defaulted on property tax payments exceeding ₹25 lakh…