Tag: Property tax
Nashik Civic Body Gathers 41% of Property Tax in Four Months
NASHIK: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has achieved significant progress in its property tax collection for the fiscal year, gathering Rs 111 crore from April to July. This amount accounts for 41% of the target of Rs 275 crore set for the 2025-26 financial year. An NMC representative noted that the positive outcomes are attributed to a new rebate plan. This initiative features discounts ranging from 3% to 8% intended to encourage prompt payment. An 8% rebate was available for those who paid their entire annual property tax in April and May, while the percentage decreased to 6% for payments…
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…
30,000 Properties Missing from Nagpur Civic Database, Not Taxed
NAGPUR: A recent land use verification exercise by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Development Plan (DP) unit has uncovered 30,000 previously unrecorded structures within city limits. This finding raises significant concerns regarding tax evasion and the reliability of civic data. The DP unit identified these structures while assessing existing land usage as part of its urban planning responsibilities. In response, the NMC’s property tax department has begun a thorough cross-verification of the information. Officials intend to overlay the new discoveries onto the corporation’s existing GIS (Geographical Information System) property database to pinpoint properties that are not currently subject to tax.…
Protests Erupt Over Property Tax Notices in Ghaziabad
GHAZIABAD: On Friday, councillors of the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) organized a sit-in protest at the head office in Navyug Market due to increased property tax notices sent to residents, despite the board’s decision to repeal the proposal. The revised property tax rate took effect on April 1. GMC officials stated that the notice issuance is “system-generated.” They assured that any payments made concerning the increased tax would be adjusted to reflect the previous tax slabs. However, this explanation did not satisfy the protesters. Councillor Manoj Goyal remarked, “The GMC board’s meeting on June 30 unanimously decided to revert to…
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…
Pune Extends Property Tax Discount Deadline to July 7
PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has extended the deadline for property tax payments at discounted rates to July 7, an extension from the original June 30 deadline. According to PMC officials, citizen facilitation centers (CFCs) are available for residents to pay taxes in person. “We have also launched an online payment facility for taxpayer convenience. Property owners are encouraged to pay their taxes on time to avoid last-minute congestion,” stated Avinash Sapkal, head of the property tax department. The PMC offers property owners a 5-10% discount if taxes are paid by May 31. This year, due to delays in…