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Property tax collection in Ghaziabad declined in the recent financial year, with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation collecting around INR 305 crore, lower than the previous year. Over one lakh property owners did not clear their dues, largely due to confusion around a proposed tax rate revision. Disagreement between civic authorities affected clarity on payable amounts, leading to delayed compliance. The drop in collections has impacted municipal revenues, which are essential for basic services. The civic body is now awaiting direction from the state government while planning steps to improve collections.
Property tax collection in Ghaziabad saw a decline in the recent financial year, with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation (GMC) collecting around INR 305 crore. This was lower by nearly INR 35 crore compared to the previous year, indicating a slowdown in revenue mobilisation. Advertisement
A major factor behind the shortfall has been non-payment by more than one lakh property owners across the city. The issue was largely linked to confusion among taxpayers regarding revised tax amounts after a proposal to increase property tax rates led to differences between the mayor and the municipal commissioner. Due to this lack of clarity, many residents chose to delay payments.
Officials indicated that property owners were uncertain about the final tax liability, as assessment notices and proposed revisions were not clearly aligned. In several cases, residents were waiting for official confirmation before clearing dues. This situation affected overall compliance levels, especially among residential property owners.
Ghaziabad has a significant number of taxable properties, including residential, commercial, and vacant land parcels. Property tax is calculated based on factors such as location, size, and usage. It remains one of the primary sources of revenue for the municipal corporation, supporting services like road maintenance, sanitation, drainage systems, and street lighting.
In previous years, the civic body had introduced measures such as rebates for early payment, penalty waivers, and extended deadlines to improve collections. It has also conducted surveys to identify unassessed properties and expand the tax base. Despite these efforts, consistent recovery remains a challenge, particularly when there is uncertainty around policy decisions.
The civic administration is now awaiting clarity from the state government to resolve the issue related to tax rate revisions. At the same time, it is expected to focus on improving communication with taxpayers and strengthening enforcement to ensure better compliance in the coming months.
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