The Corporation saw a 150% increase in property tax collections compared to last year.
What’s it about? Compared to last year, there has been a 150% increase in property tax collection by the Corporation. The collection per day is expected to increase by the end of this month when the deadline ends.
- A manpower shortage at the Revenue department has hampered the Corporation’s efforts in collecting property tax. Assessees were paying only when tax collectors reminded them of their dues on the phone.
- Due to recent attacks on Corporation employees during their tax collection drive, the civic body is seeking alternatives. They’ve resorted to sending letters to each assessee.
Numbers: Between April 1, 2022, and March 6, 2023, ₹1,331 crore has been collected as property tax. Last year, the amount was ₹643 crore. This year alone, from March 1 to 6, the Corporation has collected ₹23.87 crore.