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Patna Municipal Corporation reported a record property tax collection of INR 125 crore in FY 2025-26, crossing its target and showing steady growth over previous years. The increase was supported by stricter enforcement, a one-time settlement scheme with penalty waivers, and expansion of the tax base through surveys. Around 2.45 lakh properties were covered under tax collection, improving compliance. The civic body also strengthened monitoring and recovery efforts, while total municipal revenue stood at nearly INR 250 crore from multiple sources.
The Patna Municipal Corporation has recorded its highest-ever property tax collection of INR 125 crore for the financial year 2025-26, exceeding its target of INR 116 crore. This marks an increase from INR 114 crore collected in the previous financial year, reflecting a consistent rise in revenue over the past few years. Advertisement
The improved performance was supported by a combination of enforcement measures and policy initiatives. A one-time settlement scheme played a key role, allowing a complete waiver on interest and penalties. This encouraged many long-pending defaulters to clear their dues, helping the civic body recover arrears that had remained unpaid for a long time.
Property tax was collected from around 2.45 lakh holdings out of nearly 3.06 lakh registered properties in the city. To improve coverage, the corporation carried out a detailed survey to identify properties that were not part of the tax system. Electricity connection data was used to locate such properties and bring them under the tax net, which helped widen the base without increasing tax rates.
The administration also focused on recovery from defaulters. More than 9,400 major defaulters with dues above INR 5,000 were identified, and notices were issued to ensure payment. Field teams were deployed to follow up on these cases, improving collection efficiency.
To make the process easier for taxpayers, the corporation extended working hours at tax collection centres and kept them open on holidays during peak periods. Digital monitoring systems were also introduced to track field staff and improve accountability in real time.
Apart from property tax, the civic body generated revenue from multiple sources including urban planning charges, water user fees, and advertisement income. The total revenue for the financial year reached around INR 250 crore, with final figures still being compiled. Government properties also contributed significantly, adding over INR 28 crore to the collections.
In previous years, property tax collections stood at around INR 105 crore in FY 2022-23, indicating a gradual but steady improvement. The consistent rise highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen the tax system through better data use, policy measures, and field-level execution.
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