Archive · 20 Nov 2025
GVMC Chief Urges Revenue Officials to Boost Tax Collection
The head of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) told his tax collectors to work harder and focus on collecting property taxes, especially in areas where collection is low.
He also said new officials should be honest and thorough in their work.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg held a review meeting to discuss tax collection
He emphasized collecting property tax, pending arrears, and water charges
Some zones with low tax collection were identified for special focus
New revenue officials were directed to work diligently and maintain integrity
Revenue inspectors were instructed to visit households and ensure tax collection
- Who
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg
- What
- Urged revenue officials to focus on tax collection
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To boost tax collection before the end of the financial year
- Total Zones
- 98
- Taxes to be Collected
- Property tax, vacant land tax, water charges, and pending arrears
- Special Focus Areas
- Zones with low tax collection
- Deadline
- End of the financial year (4 months away)