Mohali MC collects ₹20 crore under property tax OTS scheme
Municipal commissioner Parminder Pal Singh Sandhu, while sharing the details, said that the revenue generated this year represents a nearly threefold increase compared to last year's total. 'This significant rise in collection reflects both the public's positive response to the scheme and the hard work of our teams on the ground,' he said.
Dr Sanjeev Kamboj, medical officer of health and in-charge of the property tax branch, praised the MC staff for their tireless efforts. According to him, teams worked extended hours, including late nights on the final two days, to accommodate the surge in taxpayers. 'Our staff's dedication was extraordinary. Many of them worked until midnight to ensure no citizen was left unattended,' Kamboj said.
Notably, a large number of commercial property owners came forward to settle their outstanding dues, setting a positive example for civic responsibility.
Commissioner Sandhu expressed deep appreciation for both the MC staff and local residents. 'The overwhelming support from citizens has made this campaign a resounding success,' he said.
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