Property transactions in Pimpri Chinchwad are set for a transformation as the civic administration finalises the integration of data between the property tax department and the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) office. This automation will eliminate the need for separate registration applications, expediting property transfers. Once the data is updated, owners will receive notifications to pay transfer fees online, which will be included in property tax bills if unpaid. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Avinash Shinde highlighted that this integration aims to rectify issues with outdated ownership information, ensuring accurate billing and reducing penalties for delayed payments.
Property transactions in Pimpri Chinchwad are poised to become more streamlined as the civic administration finalises the integration of data from the property tax department with the computerized system of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) office. An official from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) stated that residents will no longer need to submit a separate application to register their properties with the PCMC following this data integration.The official indicated that the registration process would be automated following the update of data with the IGR office.
The initiative is expected to speed up the property transfer process within PCMC limits, as essential details will be automatically shared with the civic body's property tax department through the new system. Another official from the PCMC explained that once the process is finalised, officials in the tax department will verify the data, and property owners will be notified via a message containing a link for online payment of the transfer fees. The official added that if owners do not complete the online payment within the specified timeframe, the transfer fees will be included in their property tax bills.
Avinash Shinde, the deputy municipal commissioner and head of the PCMC's property tax department, noted that many citizens do not approach the civic body to register their properties after purchasing a new one. He explained that this leads to property tax bills being sent to the previous owners, as the civic body lacks information about the new owners.
In such cases, the outstanding property tax dues accumulate, resulting in penalties for delayed payments. Shinde expressed optimism that integrating the property tax department's data with the IGR land records would significantly reduce these issues. He mentioned that the updated ownership details for each property within PCMC limits would be accessible to the property tax department, ensuring bills are sent to the correct individuals for recovery. He also encouraged citizens to include property numbers in their applications at the IGR office to facilitate easier access to information.
The integration of property tax data with the IGR office marks a significant step towards simplifying property transactions in Pimpri Chinchwad. By enhancing efficiency and accuracy, the initiative aims to benefit both the civic body and residents, fostering smoother property ownership experiences.
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