Archive · 1 Jun 2025
MCD Makes Garbage Fee Optional, Launches Amnesty for Property Tax
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has changed its property tax rules.
Now, people can choose whether to pay a garbage collection fee or not.
This change came after many people complained about the fee, which was added to their tax bills.
The MCD also launched a plan where people can pay old taxes and have older debts erased.
This is to help people pay their property taxes more easily.
Those who pay their taxes early can still get a discount.
The MCD is figuring out whether to make the garbage fee optional permanently.
MCD made the user charge (garbage collection fee) for property tax optional.
The change allows taxpayers to opt-out of the user charge.
An amnesty scheme for property tax payments has begun.
Taxpayers can get a 10% discount on early payments until June 30.
The final decision on the fee rests with the commissioner.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi property taxpayers.
- What
- MCD made the user charge for property tax optional and launched an amnesty scheme for property tax payments.
- When
- The changes to the property tax portal were implemented on June 1.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- To address public complaints about the mandatory garbage collection fee and to simplify property tax payments.
Taxpayer Concerns
Pro-MCD
User Charge Implementation
Taxpayer Concerns
Many residents opposed the user charge, as they felt they already paid for waste collection.
Pro-MCD
MCD implemented the user charge under solid waste management regulations.
Fairness of Charge
Taxpayer Concerns
Residents questioned why only a portion of taxpayers were charged, and the addition of GST.
Pro-MCD
MCD aimed to improve waste management and sanitation services.
- User Charge Status
- Optional
- Early Payment Discount Deadline
- June 30
- Base User Charge (Residential)
- Rs 600 (Residential)
- House Resolution Date
- May 21
- Amnesty Scheme Launch
- June 1
- Outstanding Dues for Amnesty
- Five years
- Prior Dues to be Waived
- 2004