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Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Karnan has urged residents to take advantage of the Early Bird Scheme by paying property tax in advance for 2026 to 2027. An announcement to this effect was issued on Tuesday. He stated that those who pay the entire property tax for the current financial year in advance during April will receive a five per cent discount. However, he clarified that this discount will not be applicable on arrears from previous years. Commissioner Karnan encouraged all property tax payers under the GHMC area to settle their dues early to avail the government incentive. This initiative aims to boost collections while providing financial relief to honest taxpayers across the city during the start of the new fiscal period.
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ahead of the property tax payment window deadline on March 31, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has named six defaulters who haven't paid taxes for several years. The list of offenders includes Sri Lakshmi Gayathri Hotels (Rs 6.16 crore), Aurora College in Nampally (Rs 1.28 crore), Goshamahal Sarna Transport (Rs 43.78 lakh), Sony Centre in Goshamahal (Rs 39.68 lakh), Shameem Sulthana Cloth Mall (Rs 35.27 lakh) and Synfosys Business Solutions (Rs 17.94 lakh). The civic body has sealed 100 properties in Hyderabad over property tax defaults so far. More than 30,000 ...Read More >
GURGAON: Residents have until Tuesday to clear pending property tax and water bills. From April 1, with the start of the new financial year, unpaid property tax will attract 18% annual interest and overdue water bills will carry a surcharge.To facilitate last-minute payments, MCG has decided to keep all concerned corporation offices open on Tuesday despite the holiday so that residents can clear their pending bills. Officials said consumers who fail to deposit their dues by the deadline will have to bear additional financial burden in the form of penalties.MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged ...Read More >
Panvel, March 31: The Panvel Municipal Corporation has recorded its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 691 crore in the financial year 2025-26, officials said on Tuesday, crediting a mix of rebates, enforcement drives, and sustained outreach to taxpayers. Structured recovery plan drives collections Officials informed that the milestone was achieved through a year-long, structured recovery plan that included penalty waivers, field visits, and strict action against defaulters. Rebates and extended hours boost compliance Civic officials said a 90% waiver on penalties offered till Sept ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 years, basic accounts/PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, or those opened before July 31, 2025.Meanwhile, HD ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, March 30: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Monday presented its budget for the financial year 2026-27, with Standing Committee Chairman Ashok Patil tabling estimates of Rs 6,704.43 crore in receipts and Rs 6,689.43 crore in expenditure before the general body for approval. Financial estimates and balances The civic body has projected a closing balance of Rs 15 crore, with an opening balance of Rs 1,265.83 crore carried forward into the new financial year. Alongside, the revised estimates for 2025-26 were also presented, indicating a total available fund of Rs 5,8 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (UNI): Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported a record-breaking rise in property tax collection for the financial year 2025-26, signaling improved compliance and stronger enforcement. According to official data, the civic body collected Rs 3,116.62 crore by March 31, marking a significant 46.12% increase compared to Rs 2,132.89 crore in the previous financial year. Officials credited the achievement to administrative reforms and leadership under Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh, alongside sustained efforts by the Assessment and Collection Department. The number of ...Read More >
NELLORE: The Nellore Municipal Corporation has recorded its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 101 crore for the financial year 2025-26, commissioner Y.O. Nandan said on Thursday. Addressing the media at the Command Control Centre, the commissioner said the civic body has steadily improved its revenue performance over the past three years, with collections rising from ₹74 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 86 crore in 2024-25. In addition, the Corporation collected ₹12 crore as vacant land tax and '15 crore as water tax, taking overall revenue to a new high. The commissioner attributed the achi ...Read More >
Hyderabad, March 31: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials have seized the Hyderabad residence of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa over pending property tax dues. The house is located in the upscale Srinagar Colony area of the city. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Officials took the step after the property tax linked to the residence remained unpaid for a long time. Earlier, the civic body had issued advance notices asking for payment of the dues. However, there was no response. Therefore, revenue department officials visited the property on Tuesday morning and sealed ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: The BMC is confident to achieve 100% property tax collection for the financial year 2025-26, with 94.12% of its target already realised. According to civic officials, the BMC has collected Rs 6,910 crore, and penalty of Rs 274, against its target of Rs 7,341 crore as of the night of March 30, marking the highest-ever recovery at this stage of the fiscal year. Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Assessment & Collection) Vishwas Shankarwar stated that the remaining 6% is expected to be collected by the night of March 31, as a large number of taxpayers typically make payments on the ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Net GST collections, after accounting for refunds, took a hit by growing by just 1.7 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has extended the last date of availing the Property Tax Amnesty Scheme 2025-26 till April 30, the Delhi Mayor said on Tuesday. Announcing the extension, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said the decision was taken in view of the positive response from citizens and to allow more taxpayers to settle their pending dues under the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO) scheme. He urged property owners and occupiers to make use of the scheme, describing it as a "golden opportunity" to clear outstanding liabilities without incurring interest or penalties. The mayor ...Read More >
Kalyan, April 1: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has posted an impressive performance in property tax recovery for FY 2025-26, garnering Rs 432.41 crore as of March 31, 2026, about 86% of its Rs 500 crore target, underlining a steady uptick in civic revenue mobilisation. Key revenue driver and administrative push Property tax continues to be the corporation's principal revenue stream, critical for underwriting infrastructure upgrades and delivery of essential civic services across Kalyan-Dombivli. To drive collections, the civic administration sharpened its recovery mechani ...Read More >
Ranchi: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) collected Rs 39.33 crore in property tax during the first quarter (April to June) of the 2025-26 financial year -- its highest-ever quarter-1 collection. The amount came from 81,320 taxpayers, according to official figures.The civic body attributed the rise in collections to multiple factors -- a tiered rebate system, increased digital adoption, expanded door-to-door collection, and payment facilitation centres. A 10% rebate on lump-sum payments was available until June 30, while earlier slabs in April and May offered 3%, 5%, and 7% rebates.Of the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has recorded a 46 per cent rise in property tax collection in 2025-26, due to improved compliance, enforcement measures and the property amnesty scheme. According to an official statement issued by the civic body on Wednesday, property tax collection surged 46.12 per cent to Rs 3,116.62 crore in FY26 from Rs 2,132.89 crore collected in the previous financial year. The number of taxpayers increased 19.36 per cent to 13,52,562 in 2025-26 from 11,33,161 a year ago, it added. The corporation said that a significant share of the rev ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: Despite legal complexities, exemptions for 500 sq. ft. properties since 2022, and substantial revenue stuck in litigation, the BMC has exceeded its property tax collection target with a record-breaking performance. The Assessment and Collection (A&C) Department collected Rs 7,610.90 crore in the financial year 2025-26, surpassing the revised target of Rs 7,341 crore and setting a new all-time high. Notably, Rs 399.74 crore was collected in a single day on March 31, 2026, the highest single-day revenue in the corporation's history. Record collections across regions The total ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to miss its revenue target for the 2025-26 financial year by a wide margin, raising concerns over the city's financial health. Against a total target of Rs 700 crore, the corporation has collected only Rs 536 crore so far, leaving a gap of nearly Rs 164 crore with just one day remaining. The corporation had projected Rs 410 crore from property tax, but has managed to collect only about Rs 270 crore as of March 30. This is only a slight improvement over last year's Rs 258 crore, despite claims of a 20% increase in collecti ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has collected property tax of about 2,300.80 crore out of the total annual dues of Rs 5,187.42 crore by Tuesday evening, towards the end of the financial year. The state government had given a 50 per cent waiver on interest of all tax dues in case the total dues are paid, at a time, for the second consecutive year. This was to encourage the taxpayers to avail the opportunity and clear the dues. However, less than 50 per cent of collections was realised out of the total estimated dues. The municipal administration department is facing a tough task to ensure tax comp ...Read More >
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) achieved a significant 22% increase in property and vacant land tax collection, reaching Rs 620 crore for 2025-26. This surge, driven by expanded tax bases and focused vacant land assessments, surpassed initial targets. Enhanced administrative efforts and a 50% interest waiver also contributed to the impressive revenue growth. VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) collected Rs 620 crore in property and vacant land taxes for 2025-26, marking a nearly 22% increase over the Rs 510 crore collected in 2024-25. The r ...Read More >
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MUMBAI: The budget of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to touch a whopping ₹80,000 crore this year, surpassing last year's outlay and marking the highest-ever budget to be presented in Asia's richest municipal corporation on Wednesday. Following the end of the four-year administrator's rule in the civic body, the standing committee will once again present the budget. The jump in the budget this year is largely attributed to an additional revenue of ₹800 crore in prope ...Read More >
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has urged property owners to clear their dues within the next three days, with March 31 marking the deadline for property tax payment for the current financial year, officials said. Civic officials said that once the new financial year begins, an interest of 18% per annum will be levied on pending dues, significantly increasing the financial burden on defaulters. Property owners who have not yet paid their taxes have been advised to do so before the de ...Read More >
Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has fallen short of its revenue target for the financial year 2025-26. The municipal corporation earned around Rs 9,200 crore against a target of Rs 12,600 crore, leaving a gap of nearly Rs 3,400 crore. Officials noticed that the biggest shortfall came from the building permissions department. It collected Rs 2,341 crore against a target of Rs 2,853 crore. This is a drop of about Rs 500 crore. In comparison, the department had exceeded its targets in the past three years. According to PMC data, the department earned Rs 1,635 crore in 2022-23 against ...Read More >
Thane, April 1: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has achieved a landmark milestone by collecting a record ₹878.37 crore in property tax for the financial year 2025-26. This impressive figure represents 96% of the ₹915 crore target set by the administration, marking a significant growth of ₹68.37 crore compared to the previous fiscal year. Digital payments drive collection Mayor Sharmila Pimpolkar and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao extended their gratitude to the citizens of Thane for their overwhelming response. A notable highlight of this year's collection is the shift toward mode ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Chandanagar Police arrested seven people who created fake documents to claim ownership of a government land belonging to the Social Welfare Department on Wednesday, April 1. The land has been handed over to the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for protection. The case is concerning a piece of land owned by the Social Welfare Department in survey numbers 373, 374 and 375 at Gangaram in Chandanagar village of Serilingampally mandal in Rangareddy district, which was designated as an open space meant for a community hall or park. Seven people, incl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana high court will continue hearing on Tuesday a petition filed by C Vinay Kumar, challenging Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) preliminary notification for ward delimitation. Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, who heard the matter on Monday, while prima facie observing that the contentions raised by the petitioner will be rejected, posted it to Tuesday for further hearing,The petitioner, a resident of Chikkadpally, objected to the proposed merger of certain houses from the existing Ramnagar division (now proposed as Bagh Lingampally division-164) with the Adikmet divis ...Read More >