Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Chandigarh MC Achieves Record Property Tax Collection
The city government in Chandigarh collected a record amount of money, about 60 crore rupees, from property taxes during the months of April and May.
People who paid their taxes during this time got a discount.
Most of the money was collected through online centers called e-Sampark and banks.
A lot of people paid, but businesses contributed a larger portion of the total amount.
If people didn't pay on time, they now have to pay extra.
Chandigarh MC collected approximately Rs 60 crore in property tax during April-May rebate period.
E-Sampark Centres collected around Rs 48 crore, while banks received about Rs 12 crore.
Around 65,000 taxpayers participated, with the majority from residential properties.
Commercial properties contributed a larger share of the total tax collected.
A 25% penalty and 12% interest apply for late payments after the May 31 deadline.
- Who
- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC)
- What
- Record property tax collection during a rebate period.
- When
- April and May
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To collect property taxes and provide a rebate for early payments.
- Total Collection
- Approximately Rs 60 crore
- Rebate Period
- April-May
- Taxpayers
- Approx. 65,000
- E-Sampark Collection
- Approximately Rs 48 crore
- Bank Collection
- Around Rs 12 crore
- Penalty for late payment
- 25% + 12% interest
