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Rajkot Civic Body Fails to Meet Property Tax Collection Goal

RAJKOT: The tax recovery branch of the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) did not meet its property tax target for the financial year 2025-26. The total collection reached Rs 447.93 crore, falling short by Rs 7.87 crore from the Rs 455.8 crore goal. Despite reminders from the RMC and threats of strict measures, 25% of property owners did not pay their taxes. Nonetheless, this figure reflects an 8.44% growth from the previous year, marking a Rs 34.44 crore increase. Boosting Compliance and Zone-Wise Collections Official reports indicate a low compliance rate, with 75.75% of property owners meeting their tax duties this…

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Ranchi Civic Body Achieves ₹108 Crore in Tax Collection

RANCHI: In a significant milestone, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has reported a collection of Rs 108 crore in taxes for the current financial year, with property tax generating Rs 100 crore, making it the largest source of revenue. Officials noted that this development marks a notable change, as property tax has not been the primary revenue source in earlier years. RMC’s Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Gautam Prasad Sahu, stated, “We have surpassed Rs 100 crore in property tax alone, while the total collection is around Rs 108 crore. We anticipate collecting over a crore on the final day.” Additional income…

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Rajkot Civic Body Surpasses 50% Property Tax Collection Goal

RAJKOT: On Saturday, the Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) reached 50% of its annual property tax collection goal, tallying Rs 301.03 crore. Since the financial year commenced on April 9, 3.82 lakh citizens have settled their property taxes. The RMC collected a total of Rs 412 crore in property taxes during the entire 2024-25 financial year. To encourage timely payments, RMC has launched incentive schemes, offering a 10% rebate for male property owners and a 15% rebate for female property owners who pay by May 31. Additionally, online payers receive an extra 1% discount. In an effort to address past due…

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Ranchi collects record ₹39 crore in property tax in Q1 FY26

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) achieved a record property tax collection of Rs 39.33 crore in the first quarter (April to June) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, serving 81,320 taxpayers, according to official data. The surge in collections is attributed to several factors, including a tiered rebate scheme, increased digital engagement, extended door-to-door collection, and payment facilitation centers. Taxpayers could avail a 10% rebate on lump-sum payments until June 30, with previous slabs in April and May offering rebates of 3%, 5%, and 7%. Of the total, Rs 20.27 crore was gathered through door-to-door efforts involving over 53,500 taxpayers.…