Pune: PCMC Achieves Record Rs 966 Crore Property Tax Collection for 2024-25, Wakad Area Leads Contributions

Reported By Varad Bhatkhande
Pimpri Chinchwad, 1st April 2025: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) Taxation and Tax Collection has successfully collected an impressive Rs 966 crore in property tax for the financial year 2024-25. Out of the total 6.30 lakh property owners, 5.02 lakh regular taxpayers and 92,465 newly assessed properties contributed to this record-breaking collection. PCMC Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh extended heartfelt thanks to the taxpayers for their timely contributions.

To enhance tax collection efficiency, the department implemented several strategic measures, including issuing pre-seizure notices to defaulters of non-residential, industrial, and mixed-use properties. Those who failed to comply faced immediate property sealing, with 434 properties now set for auction in April and May 2025. Additionally, residential property owners with outstanding dues faced water disconnections and legal encumbrances on their property records. Furthermore, 1,072 non-residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties were subjected to direct seizure actions.

Innovative outreach methods such as reels competitions, tele-calling, SMS alerts, hoardings, auto-rickshaw announcements, public broadcasts, pamphlets, and social media campaigns played a crucial role in engaging taxpayers. These efforts contributed significantly to achieving the Rs 966 crore collection target.

Breakdown of Property Tax Collections by Property Type:
– Residential: Rs 579 crore
– Non-Residential: Rs 227.39 crore
– Industrial: Rs 54 crore
– Mixed-Use: Rs 71.79 crore
– Vacant Plots: Rs 33.41 crore
– Others: Rs 0.11 crore

Preference for Online Tax Payment:
– Online: Rs 577.70 crore
– Cheque: Rs 142.84 crore
– Cash: Rs 108.98 crore
– Illegal Adjustment: Rs 35.95 crore
– RTGS: Rs 44.92 crore
– BBPS: Rs 22.47 crore
– NEFT: Rs 19.58 crore
– Demand Draft: Rs 6.69 crore
– EDC: Rs 3.35 crore
– Adjustments: Rs 2.56 crore
– IMPS: Rs 0.66 crore

Key Highlights of Tax Collection Efforts:
– 40% recovery of outstanding dues
– 86% collection of current taxes
– Seizure action on 1,072 properties
– Over 3 lakh taxpayers are now consistently paying property tax
– First-ever tax liens placed on property records and share certificates
– Lists of defaulters shared with housing society presidents and secretaries

Special Initiatives for Tax Awareness:
PCMC introduced creative campaigns to encourage tax compliance, including a “Conscious Taxpayer” social media competition where citizens created songs, reels, and rap videos to promote tax payment. These initiatives reached over five lakh people. Additionally, areas with high defaulter rates saw targeted awareness campaigns via hoardings, rickshaw advertisements, and public announcements. SMS notifications also informed taxpayers about benefits, penalties, and PCMC initiatives, while tele-calling agents reminded individual property owners to pay their dues.

Over 3 Lakh Taxpayers Benefited from Rs 31 Crore in Concessions:
– Online Payments: Rs 23.36 crore (3,06,019 taxpayers)
– Ex-Servicemen: Rs 3.4 crore (3,938 taxpayers)
– Women: Rs 2.84 crore (14,758 taxpayers)
– Advance Payment: Rs 1.3 crore (34,563 taxpayers)
– Differently-abled: Rs 0.41 crore (1,586 taxpayers)
– Gallantry Awardees: Rs 0.01 crore (10 taxpayers)

Recovery from Seized Properties:
– Total Seizure Notices Issued: 19,322
– Payments Received Post-Seizure: Rs 126.45 crore (Rs 86.80 crore from arrears, Rs 39.64 crore from current dues)

Newly Assessed Properties Contributed Rs 95 Crore:
– New Properties Assessed: 92,465
– Total Demand: Rs 177.97 crore
– Payments Received: Rs 98.04 crore (from 60,072 properties)

Quarter-Wise Tax Collection:
– Q1: Rs 440.23 crore
– Q2: Rs 73.23 crore
– Q3: Rs 111.3 crore
– Q4: Rs 340.94 crore

Highest Tax Collection by Area:
– Wakad: Rs 112.54 crore
– Chikhali: Rs 109.40 crore
– Thergaon: Rs 91.26 crore
– Bhosari: Rs 68.66 crore
– Sangvi: Rs 62.87 crore

Future Tax Collection Strategies:
For the next financial year, the Tax Collection Department aims to further enhance revenue through initiatives such as:
– Launching a “Zero-Defaulter” campaign
– Early seizure actions on non-residential, commercial, and industrial defaulters
– Disconnecting water supply for residential defaulters
– Collecting parking details from housing societies
– Targeting vehicle seizures for persistent defaulters

PCMC Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh said, “With the collective efforts of Pimpri-Chinchwad citizens, we have achieved a remarkable ₹966 crore property tax collection for 2024-25. This success reflects our shared commitment to city development. Your timely contributions help shape a cleaner, well-equipped, and prosperous city. Let’s continue working together to elevate Pimpri-Chinchwad’s future. Heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to all!”

Additional Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil said, “Due to various awareness campaigns, the willingness to pay property taxes has increased, resulting in the collection of ₹966 crore. I extend my gratitude to taxpayers who have paid their taxes and urge them to continue doing so in the future to contribute to the city’s development.”

Assistant Municipal Commissioner Avinash Shinde, in charge of the Tax Collection Department, said, “The resolution for the financial year 2025-26 is to make the municipal corporation debt-free. Key measures include issuing final bills to unregistered properties, continuing the seizure-auction process, confiscating movable assets, recording share certificate details, and reducing records of acquired or encroached properties.”