Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Bhopal Aims 15% Rise in Property Tax Collection
The city of Bhopal wants to collect more money from property taxes this year.
The local government is pushing to collect 15% more than last year.
They are offering a discount to encourage people to pay their taxes quickly.
The city is aiming to collect a large amount of money by the end of August.
One specific area is not doing well, and the city official is upset.
They want to make sure everyone pays up.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) aims for 15% higher property tax collection.
Municipal Commissioner Harendra Narayan issued the directive during a revenue review.
Each zone must collect between Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 crore by August 31.
BMC aims to collect Rs 200 crore by the end of August.
A 6% rebate is offered on property tax payments made before August 31.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) and its Municipal Commissioner Harendra Narayan.
- What
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) is targeting a 15% increase in property tax collection.
- When
- The target is for the current financial year 2025-26, with a specific focus on collections through August 31.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To increase revenue and improve financial performance.
- Target Increase
- 15%
- Commissioner
- Harendra Narayan
- Target Amount (End of August)
- Rs 200 crore
- Rebate Offered
- 6% on payments before August 31
- Revenue Gap
- Rs 40 crore less than last year (from April to August)