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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Portal on property tax spurs 20.5% revenue surge in ULBs
Guwahati: A GIS-based property tax portal launched by the state department of housing and urban affairs has resulted in an average 20.5% average annual growth in tax revenue collection in the state's Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), surpassing the state's GSDP growth rate. This innovative platform automates tax calculations by aligning property valuations with govt-notified land values. A notable feature of this initiative is the involvement of self-help groups (SHGs) and Citizen Service Centres (CSCs) in tax collection, enhancing last-mile delivery, promoting digital inclusion, and empowering women and marginalized communities. "This initiative marks a paradigm shift in municipal revenue mobilization by leveraging GIS-enabled technology, digital integration, and community participation," said Tankeswar Das, director of municipal administration, Assam. Since the portal's 2022 launch, Assam's tax revenue from municipal boards soared from Rs 57.55 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 69.4 crore in FY 2023-24, with earnings further went up to Rs 83.56 crore for 2024-25. The growth rate was 20.6% between FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24, with a 20.4% for the following year. "Geotagging properties has enabled real-time identification of tax defaulters, allowing authorities to take swift action," said Mridul Boro, deputy director of municipal administration, who recently received the Karma Shree Award for Excellence in public administration. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sidomulyo: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The portal, accessible via web and mobile, allows citizens to self-assess properties, consult municipal officials, view dues, and make online payments. Online payment volume jumped from Rs 17.68 crore in FY 2023-24 to Rs 24.44 crore in FY 2024-25, a 38.2% increase. "Real-time geo-tagged mapping ensures accurate taxpayer tracking, improving transparency and administrative efficiency,' an official said. The initiative targets ULBs lacking systematic assessments for over two decades, boosting financial self-sustainability and enabling better urban infrastructure and services. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt brings convenience fee for online services
Govt has decided to charge a convenience fee of Rs 10 (excluding taxes) for all the services provided through the Goa online portal. In addition to the convenience fee, a Rs 20 service fee will also be levied on 13 specific services, which were earlier available free of cost for all. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The service fee will now be payable on services such as the issuance of income certificates, domicile certificates, residence certificates, divergence certificates, caste/community certificates, matrices certificates, and applications for sound permission, job fairs, the Mamta scheme, employment exchange registration, returns filing under the Factories Act, the online return filing system, and returns filing under road accident and other dangerous incidence occurrence, among others. This step essentially implies that all the users will now have to pay a total of Rs 30 to avail themselves of these services when applying through the portal. However, the applicants using the Citizen Service Centres or Common Service Centres (CSC-SPV) to access these services will be exempt from the charges. It has also notified that the implementing agency for this convenience fee implementation Goa Electronics Limited (GEL), will collect the charges. TNN
