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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has sealed properties with outstanding tax dues totalling around INR 43 lakh, taking enforcement action against defaulters in the city. The sealed properties include residential and commercial premises where property tax liabilities were not cleared despite repeated notices, prompting the civic body to act under its regulatory powers. Officials said property tax compliance is essential to ensure uninterrupted civic services and sustain local infrastructure funding. The move follows systematic tracking of non-payers and reflects the MCG's intensified effort to improve revenue realisation and enforce property tax laws, while encouraging timely compliance by all property owners in Gurugram.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has sealed multiple properties in the city after owners failed to clear outstanding property tax dues totalling approximately INR 43 lakh. The action was taken after prolonged non-compliance by the defaulters, despite issuance of repeated reminders and notices to settle their arrears. Advertisement
According to civic officials, the sealed properties comprise both residential homes and commercial establishments where taxes had not been paid for prolonged periods. The MCG invoked its regulatory powers to seal the premises as a compliance measure, aimed at compelling property owners to clear overdue liabilities and adhere to municipal regulations governing property taxation.
Property tax is a key internal revenue source for municipal bodies, essential for funding basic services such as road maintenance, sanitation, street lighting, water supply connections, and other civic infrastructure. Officials emphasised that timely payment of property taxes ensures uninterrupted services, while defaulting undermines the overall capacity of the civic body to deliver essential amenities.
The enforcement drive was carried out after the corporation issued multiple reminders, including demand notices and follow-up communications to the defaulters. As per MCG's compliance protocol, sealing of premises is typically pursued as a last resort after other efforts to secure payment have not yielded results. The properties were sealed in accordance with provisions of the relevant municipal laws and regulations.
MCG representatives said the action reflects the authority's focus on strengthening revenue realisation and enforcing accountability among property owners. They underscored that such measures are necessary to maintain civic infrastructure and address growing expenditure demands in a rapidly urbanising city like Gurugram.
Property owners affected by the sealing will be required to clear their outstanding tax dues, along with any applicable penalties and interest, before the corporation considers lifting the restrictions. The civic body also encouraged residents and businesses to proactively engage with its revenue department to resolve tax issues and avoid enforcement actions.
The MCG indicated that it will continue to monitor property tax compliance across the city and pursue similar actions where non-payment persists, signalling a firm stance on revenue enforcement and regulatory adherence.
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