Pune News: Thergaon Tops List As PCMC Cracks Down On Over 25,000 Property Tax Defaulters
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Pimpri: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched a stringent enforcement drive against property tax defaulters across the city. The Property Tax Department has begun issuing notices to property owners who have failed to pay their dues despite repeated reminders. In cases where there is no response, the Corporation has initiated property seizure and disconnection of water connections as stringent actions.
PCMC Assistant Commissioner of the Property Tax Department, Avinash Shinde, has appealed to citizens to clear their outstanding dues immediately to avoid harsh recovery measures. “Those with unpaid property tax should pay without further delay. We are forced to initiate measures like disconnection of water supply and property attachment to ensure compliance,” he said.
According to PCMC records, there are 25,130 property owners with dues exceeding Rs 50,000, while 784 defaulters owe more than Rs 5 lakh each. Notices have been issued through PCMC’s 18 tax offices to expedite collections.
Cheques Bounced? Properties Being Sealed
PCMC has also begun sealing properties of defaulters whose tax payments through cheque have bounced and who have ignored repeated notices. Enforcement teams have started on-ground action in such cases. The department is also reaching out to defaulters through tele-calling by clerks and officers to remind them to pay their dues.
Highest Number of Defaulters in Thergaon
Among all the areas in the city, Thergaon has the highest number of defaulters (14,062), followed by Chikhali (11,395), Chinchwad (9,642), Sangvi (8,507), Bhosari (7,396), Kiwale (6,625), Nigdi Pradhikaran (6,176), Moshi (6,106), PCMC headquarters zone (5,978), Pimpri-Waghere (4,999), Wakad (4,962), Kaspate Vasti (4,865), Akurdi (4,493), Charholi (3,746), Dighi-Bopkhel (3,618), Phugewadi-Dapodi (3,468), Talawade (2,905) and Pimpri Nagar (2,615).
“We have started strict enforcement to recover large-scale pending property taxes in the city. Citizens have been given ample opportunity through reminders, notices and telephonic follow-ups. Yet, many have not responded. Hence, we have initiated disconnection of water connections and property attachments. We urge residents to pay their dues promptly to avoid such penalties.”
— Pradip Jambhale Patil, Additional Commissioner, PCMC
“PCMC is left with no option but to take strong measures like property attachment and water disconnection against persistent defaulters. We appeal to all citizens to cooperate by paying their property tax on time.”
— Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner, Property Tax Department, PCMC
