16.80 lakh taxpayers pay up property tax

Out of 28.08 lakh property taxpayers in the CURE area, 16.80 lakh taxpayers pay up property tax. The greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has offered a One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, which offers a 90% rebate on interest for pending property tax dues.

Speaking at a press conference at the GHMC Head Office on Monday, the Commissioner stated that property tax collections in the CURE area, which includes GHMC, MMC, and CMC, have seen a notable increase. The Commissioner stated that the scheme will remain in force until March 31, and appealed to citizens to make the most of this opportunity. By the same date in the previous financial year, the total collection stood at Rs 1,984 crore, whereas RS 2,186 crore has been collected so far in the current financial year, he said.

To promote transparency and accountability in tax payments, GHMC has facilitated online property tax payments through platforms such as MeeSeva centres, the GHMC website  www.ghmc.gov.in, Citizen Service Centres, and the MyGHMC mobile application, Karnan said. The Commissioner also warned that strict action will be taken under the GHMC Act against property owners who fail to clear their long-pending tax dues.

Apart from tax payments, several services such as property assessment, corrections, and other related services are also available through the MyGHMC application. He reiterated that GHMC is committed to providing efficient and technology-driven governance across its jurisdiction.

The Commissioner further stated that, as part of the State Government’s “99 Days – Praja Palana, Pragathi Pranalika” initiative, several special drives have been conducted from March 6 to 16 across 6 zones, 30 circle offices, and 150 wards within GHMC limits.

Karnan said sanitation has been given top priority across GHMC limits, with focused efforts to eliminate Garbage Vulnerable Points. He also highlighted the successful conduct of the Mega E-Waste Drive, emphasizing that sanitation will continue to remain a key focus during the Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika implementation period, with the aim of making Greater Hyderabad a cleaner and healthier city. With only 15 days remaining for the OTS deadline, GHMC has intensified its public awareness campaign to encourage taxpayers to avail the scheme, he said.

The Commissioner stated that awareness campaigns are being conducted across the CURE area at the grassroots level. So far, publicity has been carried out through 100 bus shelters across the city. Special awareness videos and audio messages have been prepared and are being widely broadcast through cable news channels, FM radio stations, and social media platforms, he added.