Chandigarh MC collects record Rs 61 crore property tax in April-May

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has achieved a record collection of Rs 61 crore in property tax during the two-month rebate period of April and May, marking the highest ever for this window. The rebate scheme concluded on May 31, and taxpayers who missed the deadline will now have to pay a 25 percent penalty along with 12 percent interest on the due amount.

Breakdown of Collections

According to MC records, out of the total collection, Rs 37.21 crore came from commercial properties, while residential units contributed Rs 23.79 crore. In the corresponding period last year (2025), the civic body had collected Rs 59.94 crore.

Of the approximately 1.5 lakh property taxpayers in the city, 74,142 paid their dues during the rebate period, up from 65,491 in the previous year. The taxpayer base comprises nearly 30,000 commercial properties and about 1.2 lakh residential units.

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"Though fewer in number, commercial properties contribute a higher share of tax as they are categorised zone- and sector-wise based on their commercial value," sources said.

Rebate Details

During the rebate period, residential property owners were offered a 20 percent rebate, while commercial property owners received a 10 percent concession. With a target of around Rs 90 crore in property tax collection for the 2026-27 financial year, the Rs 61 crore collected in the first two months provides a significant boost to MC revenues.

Action Plan for Defaulters

The MC's tax branch will now compile data of defaulters and begin issuing notices in the coming months. Officials said defaulters will be given an opportunity to clear dues, failing which strict action may follow, including sealing of properties. The sealing provision applies only to commercial properties.