Pune: Over 2.5 Lakh Unassessed Properties Identified in Pimpri-Chinchwad; Notices Issued For Tax Registration

Pimpri, 6th December 2024: A property survey conducted by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has uncovered 2,51,165 unassessed properties across the city. Of these, surveys for 2,03,894 properties have been completed, and tax assessments are in progress.

So far, 1,13,831 property owners have been issued notices and informed via SMS to submit the required documents for property tax assessment. These documents are necessary to update property ownership records, ensure proper naming, and calculate tax liabilities from the applicable date.

The process of issuing final demand notices is ongoing for those who have not yet submitted the required paperwork. Notices are being physically served at the properties, and in cases where the property is closed, they are posted on the facade.

Required Documents for Property Tax Registration:

– Property owners must submit the following documents to the designated tax collection office:
– Ownership Documents: Purchase deed, index, 7/12 documents, or property certificate.
– MIDC/PMRDA/PHADB Properties: Registered agreement, deed, and original possession letter issued by the respective organization.
– Gift or Allotment Deeds: A registered copy of such deeds.
– Building Construction Permissions: Approved construction completion certificate and a copy of the sanctioned map.

To address the issue of unassessed properties, PCMC has enlisted the services of a private firm, M Sthapatya Consultant Pvt. Ltd., through its Taxation and Tax Collection Department. The company is conducting a comprehensive survey of properties and assisting with tax registration.

As per Section 150(A) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, if property tax is not paid or the required documents are not submitted within six years of issuing a notice, PCMC will consider the owner uninterested, and the tax will be levied regardless.

Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner of the Tax Assessment and Collection Department, urged citizens to comply promptly. “Property owners must utilize this opportunity to ensure correct assessments. If documents are not submitted despite repeated notices and assessments are made incorrectly, the administration will not bear responsibility,” Shinde stated.

Property owners have seven days from the receipt of the notice to submit the documents at the Divisional Tax Collection Office. Documents can also be sent by post to the address provided in the notice or via the designated email. Immediate submission is essential to avoid penalties or complications.

PCMC has appealed to all property owners to ensure compliance, emphasizing that proper documentation is key to accurate tax assessments and avoiding future disputes.