Mohali dist earns Rs 11.43 cr in property tax in just 19 days under OTS scheme
Lauding the citizens' overwhelming response, Mohali deputy commissioner Komal Mittal said the unprecedented recovery between July 1 and July 19 reflects the success of the scheme introduced by chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aimed at offering substantial relief on long-pending property tax dues.
According to official data, Zirakpur topped the charts with collections of Rs 7.53 crore, followed by Kharar at Rs 2.09 crore, and Derabassi at Rs 96.45 lakh.
The breakdown of collections from other municipal councils is as follows: Kurali – Rs 22.25 lakh, Nayagaon – Rs 32.50 lakh, Banur – Rs 17.02 lakh, and Lalru – Rs 12.39 lakh.
The DC explained that under the OTS scheme, residents with unpaid or partially paid property tax dues up to March 31, 2025, are eligible for a full waiver on penalty and interest if they clear the principal amount by July 31, 2025. Those who pay between Aug 1 and Oct 31 will get a 50% waiver on the penalty and interest.
After this period, the full penalty and interest will apply as per existing laws.
To further facilitate taxpayers, the district administration has decided to keep municipal council offices open on weekends until July 31. "This will help working citizens who are unable to visit during weekdays," the DC added.
In a bid to encourage the public and assess the implementation, additional deputy commissioner (urban development) Anmol Singh Dhaliwal inspected Zirakpur and Kharar municipal councils on Friday. He expressed satisfaction with the strong response from residents and lauded the efforts of the municipal teams.
Urging citizens to take advantage of the scheme, DC Komal Mittal appealed to residents to visit their respective municipal councils and clear their dues within the stipulated timeframe to avoid penalties.
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