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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gurgaon councillors seek office spaces and staffers in meeting with Haryana CM
Gurgaon: Councillors on Wednesday sought office spaces and staff in a meeting with Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday. According to sources, MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya had earlier told councillors that providing offices and staff support is not mandated under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act , 1994. He said such provisions would only be made if directed by the state govt. While some councillors have set up their own private offices, others were allocated community centres and public spaces by MCG to conduct their operations in their respective wards. "The CM has assured us that our requirements will be catered to," said Kuldeep Yadav, councillor of ward no 11. The MCG commissioner said, "We intend to allocate office space and provide staff assistance to the councillors. The delay is solely because of ongoing verification processes." "We are simply requesting what has been traditionally provided all along. Since the corporation's inception, councillors have been allocated office spaces and staff. A dedicated office space is essential for councillors, as many residents prefer not to visit their private residences for official matters. Given the extensive developmental work required in Gurgaon at present, the need for administrative staff and proper office facilities, such as community centres, is particularly crucial," said Partham Chandra Vashisht, councillor of ward no 14. The city elected 36 councillors and a mayor in the municipal corporation elections in March this year. The elections were delayed by more than two years after the tenure of the previous councillors ended on Nov 2, 2022.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gurugram civic body serves notices to 22 property tax defaulters who owe over ₹50 lakh
GURUGRAM : The MCG taxation department on Tuesday issued 22 notices to major defaulters for the outstanding property tax dues. Each of these defaulters has dues exceeding Rs 50 lakh to the municipal corporation. The civic body has compiled a list of 100 defaulters from each zone. Due to ongoing issues with property ID corrections, the municipal body issued an advisory on Tuesday, instructing residents to report directly to the Commissioner or Additional Commissioner if anyone solicits money for property tax-related services or corrections. The corporation assured prompt attention to such complaints and confirmed that legal proceedings will be initiated against offenders. Moreover, the commissioner advised residents to avoid engaging with middlemen or agents for any property tax-related matters. Under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act , it is mandatory to pay property tax annually on all types of buildings and vacant plots within the limits of the MCG. Failure to pay property tax results in an annual interest rate of 18%, and defaulters are issued notices to pay the tax. If the tax is still not paid, the property in question can be sealed and auctioned. Officials said that the city's development plans and basic services rely on these revenue sources. "It is essential to take strict action against those who have not paid taxes for years. If the corporation conducts this campaign regularly, transparently, and fairly, it will not only increase revenue but also foster a sense of accountability among citizens. This is a crucial step towards the planned development of the city," said the MCG joint commissioner Vishal Kumar. According to the tax department records, since April 1, 2025, the MCG received 11,159 objections related to property tax. Out of these, only 1,283 objections are pending at the municipal level. Within the stipulated timeframe, 7,622 objections were resolved, while 554 objections were rejected due to a lack of documentation. Similarly, 1,700 objections were reverted to the applicant due to deficiencies, said the officials. Officials said that for citizens unfamiliar with the online process and unable to apply online themselves, help desks have been set up at the MCG offices. Here, staff are providing guidance and assistance with tax-related tasks. Moreover, all zonal taxation officers have been instructed to not only listen carefully to each citizen's complaints but also work towards their immediate resolution. All employees in the tax department have been instructed not to keep any application pending without a valid reason, nor reject or revert it. If any employee is found negligent, departmental action will be taken against them, said the joint commissioner.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MCG cracks down on unpaid property tax; 100s of high-value cases identified
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has intensified its crackdown on chronic property tax defaulters, issuing recovery notices to multiple owners with long-standing dues, officials said on Tuesday. The drive comes amid rising defaults and growing arrears. Officials have compiled lists of the top 100 defaulters in each zone, with a priority focus on properties where outstanding taxes exceed ₹50 lakh. Despite lowering its FY-25 property tax target to ₹300 crore—down from ₹500 crore the previous year—the civic body managed to collect only ₹240 crore, marking a 5% decline from the ₹254 crore collected in FY-24. According to officials, the shortfall is attributed to incorrect property records, unresolved disputes, and property owners delaying payments in anticipation of rebates. On Tuesday, Pankaj Kumar, zonal taxation officer of Zone-2, issued recovery notices to 22 such high-value defaulters. MCG confirmed that similar notices are being served across other zones as well, warning of strict action, including sealing and auctioning of properties in case of continued non-compliance. To be sure, under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, all owners of buildings and vacant plots within municipal limits are required to pay annual property tax. The law stipulates an annual interest of 18% on unpaid dues. Persistent defaulters risk property sealing and auction as per statutory provisions, which will begin from the first week of June. 'City development schemes and basic municipal services heavily depend on this revenue source. Stringent measures against chronic defaulters are necessary to ensure the city's planned growth,' said MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. Reinforcing accountability, the corporation urged residents not to involve intermediaries or brokers in property tax matters, stressing transparency and direct engagement through official channels. To assist those unfamiliar with digital processes, help desks have been established at municipal offices. Staff at these desks are required to resolve citizen grievances promptly. Officials said that zonal taxation officers have been instructed to act immediately on complaints. Employees in the tax department have been explicitly directed not to delay, reject, or revert applications without valid cause. Any such misconduct will lead to departmental proceedings, they added. According to officials, since April 1, 2015, the MCG has received 11,159 objections related to property tax assessments. Of these, 7,622 were resolved within the designated timeframe, 554 were rejected due to incomplete documentation, and 1,700 were reverted to applicants for corrections. Only 1,283 cases remain pending as of now, they added. The MCG has also called on citizens to report any illegal payment demands to the commissioner or additional commissioner, assuring immediate legal action against offenders. Officials said that citizens are advised to handle tax-related matters personally or through authorised MCG portals to avoid fraud.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MCG serves notices to 22 property tax defaulters who owe over Rs 50L
Gurgaon: The MCG taxation department on Tuesday issued 22 notices to major defaulters for the outstanding property tax dues. Each of these defaulters has dues exceeding Rs 50 lakh to the municipal corporation. The civic body has compiled a list of 100 defaulters from each zone. Due to ongoing issues with property ID corrections, the municipal body issued an advisory on Tuesday, instructing residents to report directly to the Commissioner or Additional Commissioner if anyone solicits money for property tax-related services or corrections. The corporation assured prompt attention to such complaints and confirmed that legal proceedings will be initiated against offenders. Moreover, the commissioner advised residents to avoid engaging with middlemen or agents for any property tax-related matters. Under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act , it is mandatory to pay property tax annually on all types of buildings and vacant plots within the limits of the MCG. Failure to pay property tax results in an annual interest rate of 18%, and defaulters are issued notices to pay the tax. If the tax is still not paid, the property in question can be sealed and auctioned. Officials said that the city's development plans and basic services rely on these revenue sources. "It is essential to take strict action against those who have not paid taxes for years. If the corporation conducts this campaign regularly, transparently, and fairly, it will not only increase revenue but also foster a sense of accountability among citizens. This is a crucial step towards the planned development of the city," said the MCG joint commissioner Vishal Kumar. According to the tax department records, since April 1, 2025, the MCG received 11,159 objections related to property tax. Out of these, only 1,283 objections are pending at the municipal level. Within the stipulated timeframe, 7,622 objections were resolved, while 554 objections were rejected due to a lack of documentation. Similarly, 1,700 objections were reverted to the applicant due to deficiencies, said the officials. Officials said that for citizens unfamiliar with the online process and unable to apply online themselves, help desks have been set up at the MCG offices. Here, staff are providing guidance and assistance with tax-related tasks. Moreover, all zonal taxation officers have been instructed to not only listen carefully to each citizen's complaints but also work towards their immediate resolution. All employees in the tax department have been instructed not to keep any application pending without a valid reason, nor reject or revert it. If any employee is found negligent, departmental action will be taken against them, said the joint commissioner.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MCG holds camp to fix property tax data errors
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) held a property tax correction camp at mayor Rajrani Malhotra's New Colony office on Sunday, drawing about 250 Zone 1 and Zone 2 residents seeking to fix data errors dating to 2022, and spawned 360,000 objections While the backlog has reduced from 11,029 cases late last year to 3,135 by March 26, officials said these delays left residents with little time to pay FY25 dues. 'There was also an expectation of a rebate from September 2024, which never materialised. That contributed to the delay in payments,' a senior MCG taxation official said. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya reiterated that tax payment is mandatory under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994. 'Property tax must be deposited annually by March 31. Failure to do so attracts 18% interest, and defaulting properties may be sealed and auctioned,' he said. Despite reducing its FY25 target to ₹300 crore — down from ₹500 crore the previous year — the civic body collected only ₹240 crore, 5% less than the ₹254 crore gathered in FY24. The gap, officials said, is due to incorrect property records, pending disputes, and owners waiting for rebates. To expedite dispute resolution, MCG has empowered zonal officers to correct minor discrepancies and has launched a door-to-door survey to improve data accuracy. The civic body has also pushed online payment solutions and introduced a No Dues Certificate (NDC) portal for residents to verify and update records. While property tax remains Gurugram's largest revenue source, contributing a projected ₹300 crore to the city's ₹1,450 crore budget for 2025–26, officials admit that structural reforms and accurate data are essential for hitting targets. MCG has also shifted focus toward increasing income from stamp duty, building plan approvals, and advertisements to offset property tax underperformance.
