Zirakpur leads Mohali district in property tax collection on final day of OTS scheme
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Mohali: On the concluding day of the Punjab govt's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme, the Zirakpur municipal council emerged as the top performer in property tax collection across Mohali district, amassing a total of Rs 12.2 crore.
The OTS scheme, launched on July 1, offered property owners the opportunity to clear their outstanding dues by paying only the principal amount, with a complete waiver on interest and penalties if paid by July 31. The scheme witnessed a massive turnout, particularly on the final day, as the municipal council office saw an average footfall of 200 to 250 taxpayers daily.
The enthusiastic public response helped push Zirakpur to the forefront, outpacing other municipal councils and corporations in the district.
The council credited the achievement to effective planning and public outreach, which encouraged residents to take advantage of the scheme.
"The public's response was extremely encouraging. We are thankful to the Punjab govt for launching the OTS scheme, which significantly boosted our revenue," said Jagjit Singh Judge, executive officer of the municipal council. He added that collections are expected to rise as last-day transactions are still being tallied.
While celebrating the success, the council also issued a stern warning to defaulters. "Those who failed to avail themselves of this opportunity will now face legal action. We will begin identifying and taking steps against habitual tax evaders," Judge stated.
The scheme's success is seen as a major financial boost for the council, enabling it to plan better infrastructure and civic services for the growing town.
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