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The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has introduced a scheme granting 90% relief on penalties for property tax defaulters, allowing them to pay only 10% of the penalty amount along with their pending taxes. This initiative aims to improve tax recovery ahead of the fiscal year-end, addressing arrears of around INR 308 crore, with penalties totaling INR 191 crore. Residents can pay online, at ward offices, or through a new WhatsApp and chatbot system. While it may ease financial burdens on defaulters, some on-time taxpayers have raised concerns about fairness.
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) recently announced a 90% waiver on property tax penalties to encourage defaulters to clear outstanding dues. Residential property owners who participate in the scheme will pay only 10% of the penalty amount along with their pending tax, while the remaining 90% of the penalty will be waived. This step is part of TMC's efforts to maximise recovery before the fiscal year ends. Advertisement
Officials stated that the scheme followed consultations with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao, with the goal of easing financial pressure on defaulters. According to TMC data, the city faces approximately INR 308 crore in tax arrears, with expected penalties of around INR 191 crore. After applying the waiver, the corporation may forego roughly INR 172 crore in penalties if all eligible defaulters take advantage of the scheme. The overall recovery target for the 2025-26 fiscal year is INR 840 crore, with INR 670 crore already collected, highlighting a significant gap that the corporation aims to reduce.
Property tax payments under the scheme can be made at ward-level collection centres from 10:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 10:30 am to 4 pm on weekends and public holidays. Online payments are also available via the TMC website and through UPI apps. To simplify the process, the corporation has introduced a WhatsApp and chatbot service, providing residents with real-time assistance and guidance for completing payments.
While the scheme is expected to improve collections and reduce arrears, some residents who pay their taxes on time have expressed concerns, suggesting that the relief may appear unfair to compliant taxpayers. TMC officials, however, emphasized that the initiative is aimed at strengthening municipal revenues and ensuring wider compliance, particularly as the fiscal year-end approaches.
The scheme is open to all residential property owners who have pending dues and is expected to accelerate settlements, helping the corporation bridge the deficit caused by long-standing arrears. By offering the penalty waiver, TMC seeks to balance easing financial pressure on defaulters with the necessity of maintaining fiscal stability and equitable tax administration.
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