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Ranchi Municipal Corporation has recorded its highest-ever tax collection of about INR 108 crore, showing a steady rise in revenue performance. The growth has been driven by better compliance, digital payment systems, and stricter recovery from defaulters. Collections came from holding tax, water charges, and trade licence fees. Over the past few years, the civic body has focused on improving its financial systems and expanding the tax base. The higher revenue is expected to support infrastructure works and improve delivery of basic civic services across the city.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation has achieved a record tax collection of around INR 108 crore, marking the highest revenue it has collected so far. This includes income from holding tax, water tax, and trade licence fees, reflecting an overall improvement in different revenue streams managed by the civic body. Advertisement
The increase in collection has come after consistent efforts to improve tax compliance and streamline the payment process. Officials indicated that the use of online payment systems, along with on-ground awareness drives, has made it easier for residents and businesses to clear dues on time. At the same time, stricter action against defaulters has helped recover pending amounts that were earlier difficult to collect.
In previous years, the corporation had faced challenges in meeting its revenue targets due to a large number of unpaid dues and limited enforcement. To address this, the administration had issued notices, carried out special drives, and strengthened its tracking systems. These steps have gradually improved the overall collection efficiency and widened the tax base.
Property-related taxes continue to remain the main source of revenue, while additional contributions from water charges and trade licences have supported the overall growth. The improved figures also show that more taxpayers are now coming into the formal system, which is important for long-term financial stability.
Officials further indicated that the stronger revenue position will help the corporation take up more development works. Funds are expected to be used for road repairs, sanitation, water supply improvements, and other civic infrastructure projects. The focus remains on using these funds efficiently to improve basic services across different parts of the city.
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