Gurugram civic body serves notices to 22 property tax defaulters who owe over ₹50 lakh

Time of India

21-05-2025

GURUGRAM
: The MCG taxation department on Tuesday issued 22 notices to major defaulters for the outstanding property tax dues. Each of these defaulters has dues exceeding Rs 50 lakh to the municipal corporation. The civic body has compiled a list of 100 defaulters from each zone.
Due to ongoing issues with property ID corrections, the municipal body issued an advisory on Tuesday, instructing residents to report directly to the Commissioner or Additional Commissioner if anyone solicits money for property tax-related services or corrections.
The corporation assured prompt attention to such complaints and confirmed that legal proceedings will be initiated against offenders. Moreover, the commissioner advised residents to avoid engaging with middlemen or agents for any property tax-related matters.
Under the
Haryana Municipal Corporation Act
, it is mandatory to pay property tax annually on all types of buildings and vacant plots within the limits of the MCG. Failure to pay property tax results in an annual interest rate of 18%, and defaulters are issued notices to pay the tax. If the tax is still not paid, the property in question can be sealed and auctioned. Officials said that the city's development plans and basic services rely on these revenue sources.
"It is essential to take strict action against those who have not paid taxes for years. If the corporation conducts this campaign regularly, transparently, and fairly, it will not only increase revenue but also foster a sense of accountability among citizens. This is a crucial step towards the planned development of the city," said the MCG joint commissioner Vishal Kumar.
According to the tax department records, since April 1, 2025, the MCG received 11,159 objections related to property tax. Out of these, only 1,283 objections are pending at the municipal level. Within the stipulated timeframe, 7,622 objections were resolved, while 554 objections were rejected due to a lack of documentation. Similarly, 1,700 objections were reverted to the applicant due to deficiencies, said the officials.
Officials said that for citizens unfamiliar with the online process and unable to apply online themselves, help desks have been set up at the MCG offices. Here, staff are providing guidance and assistance with tax-related tasks.
Moreover, all zonal taxation officers have been instructed to not only listen carefully to each citizen's complaints but also work towards their immediate resolution.
All employees in the tax department have been instructed not to keep any application pending without a valid reason, nor reject or revert it. If any employee is found negligent, departmental action will be taken against them, said the joint commissioner.