Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Mumbai BMC Recovers ₹243 Cr in Tax, ₹22,000 Cr Still Pending
Mumbai's local government, the BMC, collected 243 crore rupees in property taxes from other government bodies over the last five years.
However, a massive 22,000 crore rupees is still owed, including amounts from private businesses.
This information came from a public request.
The government took different actions depending on whether it was a private entity or government agency.
BMC recovered ₹243 crore in property tax from government agencies in five years.
Outstanding dues from government and private entities total ₹22,000 crore.
MHADA, BEST, State and Central governments contributed to the recovered amount.
Watchdog Foundation's RTI revealed the tax recovery details.
BMC takes stricter action against private defaulters compared to government agencies.
- Who
- BMC, government agencies, and private establishments.
- What
- BMC recovered ₹243 crore in property tax from government agencies.
- When
- Over the past five years.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- Based on an RTI filed by the Watchdog Foundation.
Private Defaulters
Government Agencies
Defaulter Treatment
Private Defaulters
BMC takes strict action including notices, sealing, and auctions against private defaulters.
Government Agencies
Government agencies are not treated similarly.
- Organization
- BMC
- Tax Type
- Property Tax
- Recovery (5 years)
- ₹243 crore
- Outstanding Dues
- ₹22,000 crore
- RTI Filer
- Watchdog Foundation
Sources
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