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Tax Collection Department Appeals to Citizens to Pay Property Taxes Promptly
Pimpri: Pimpri-Chinchwad city has 6,30,294 registered properties. In the current financial year, 4,08,223 property owners have paid ₹559 crores in taxes so far. The Tax Collection Department had sent property tax bills to property owners in the first quarter of the year. Defaulters with dues before March 2024 were also issued pre-seizure notices along with their bills. Between April and June, 3,53,667 property owners paid their taxes and availed various benefits.
Of the 50,526 properties with only the current year’s tax due, 10,951 property owners have paid ₹10.78 crores, while 39,575 have yet to clear their dues. The due date for the first half of the bill was September, and the second half is due by December 31. Properties failing to pay by this deadline will be subject to seizure action.
The Tax Collection Department has instructed administrative officers in review meetings to issue pre-seizure notices to property owners who fail to pay by December 31. Starting January 9, seizure warrants will be issued, authorizing administrative officers to seize properties. Actual seizures will begin on January 13.
Currently, properties with arrears exceeding ₹3 lakhs are being targeted in the ongoing seizure campaign. From January, properties with unpaid current-year taxes will also be included in the defaulters’ list and will be eligible for seizure. Regular updates on penalties and late fees are shared through newspapers, SMS, telecalling, and social media.
Pradeep Jambhale-Patil, Additional Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation said, “Regular taxpayers have significantly contributed to revenue collection. Property owners who have not yet paid their dues are urged to do so by December 31 to avoid a 2% monthly late fee and seizure action, thereby contributing to the city’s development.”
Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation:
“The Tax Collection Department has started a seizure campaign against defaulters. Of the 39,526 properties with current dues, pre-seizure notices will be issued after December 31, allowing a 7-day grace period. Properties that remain unpaid will face seizure. Citizens are urged to pay their taxes before December 31 to avoid penalties and legal actions.”
