PCMC Achieves ₹961 Crore Property Tax Collection in FY 2025–26; Over 6.31 Lakh Citizens Pay Dues 

Pimpri-Chinchwad, April 1, 2026: The Tax Assessment and Collection Department of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has once again recorded a major milestone by collecting over ₹961 crore in property tax during the financial year 2025–26.

Marking its second consecutive year of crossing the ₹950 crore mark, the civic body reported that out of approximately 7.32 lakh registered properties in the city, as many as 6,31,615 property owners paid their taxes. Civic officials expressed gratitude to citizens for their consistent and positive response towards tax compliance.

Mayor Ravi Landge and Municipal Commissioner Dr. Vijay Suryavanshi thanked taxpayers, stating that their contribution plays a vital role in strengthening infrastructure, roads, water supply, and sanitation services in the city.

Officials noted that last year’s collection stood at ₹966 crore, while this year’s marginal dip was attributed to the department’s three-month engagement in municipal election duties.

The tax department undertook several initiatives to boost recovery, including property seizures of defaulters, disconnection of water supply, public disclosure of major defaulters in newspapers, awareness campaigns through hoardings and social media, and door-to-door follow-ups. Both online and offline payment facilities, along with tax rebate schemes, were also made available to encourage timely payments.

**Abhay Scheme Sees Strong Response**

Under the Abhay Scheme, introduced to provide relief to defaulters, 70,238 property owners availed benefits between March 1 and March 31, 2026. The scheme resulted in a collection of ₹202.17 crore within 31 days, while offering a total rebate of ₹55.47 crore to taxpayers.

Zone-Wise Performance

Among the 18 administrative zones, Wakad recorded the highest collection at ₹117.78 crore, followed by Thergaon (₹98.59 crore), Chikhli (₹88.65 crore), and Kiwale (₹65.34 crore), among others.

Collection Breakdown

* Online: ₹697.19 crore

* Cash: ₹104.87 crore

* Cheque: ₹119.13 crore

* Demand Draft: ₹7.09 crore

* EDC: ₹6 lakh

Property Categories

* Residential: 5,55,270

* Non-residential: 52,645

* Industrial: 4,816

* Mixed-use: 13,776

* Open land: 5,077

Officials including Additional Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor and Deputy Commissioner Sachin Pawar credited coordinated efforts and strategic planning for achieving the milestone.

Civic authorities affirmed that consistent efforts and improved citizen-friendly services will continue in the upcoming financial year to further enhance revenue collection.