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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended its property tax amnesty scheme SUNIYO until February 28, 2026, allowing property owners to settle long-pending dues without paying interest or penalties. The scheme offers a full waiver of arrears before FY 2020-21 if taxpayers pay principal dues for the current financial year (2025-26) and the past five years. So far, over 1.78 lakh taxpayers have participated, contributing INR 1,032.91 crore, including 96,169 first-time taxpayers who paid INR 367.26 crore, showing a notable increase in compliance and tax revenue.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has announced the extension of its property tax amnesty programme SUNIYO up to February 28, 2026. The scheme allows property owners to clear overdue dues without facing penalties or interest, providing an opportunity to regularize their property tax records efficiently. Under SUNIYO, taxpayers can obtain a complete waiver of all property tax, interest, and penalties for amounts due before FY 2020-21, provided they pay the principal tax for the current year (2025-26) and the preceding five financial years. Advertisement
The civic body has maintained the late fee at 5%, emphasizing that the extended window continues to offer a cost-effective solution for clearing long-standing arrears. Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh described the scheme as a crucial opportunity for citizens to settle dues while the window remains open. Officials highlighted that the initiative has already enabled lakhs of residents to clear arrears without the burden of additional charges.
According to the mayor's office, the response has been substantial. 1,78,923 taxpayers have already benefited, contributing INR 1,032.91 crore in total. Of this, INR 200.45 crore came from 1,28,802 residential properties, while INR 832.45 crore was collected from 50,121 non-residential properties. Additionally, 96,169 first-time taxpayers joined the tax net under SUNIYO, paying INR 367.26 crore.
Property tax collection for the current financial year has risen sharply, reaching INR 2,828.49 crore from 12.62 lakh taxpayers, compared with INR 1,908.06 crore from 10.43 lakh taxpayers in the same period last year. This reflects a 48.24% increase in revenue and a 20.99% rise in the number of taxpayers, highlighting the scheme's effectiveness in boosting compliance. In FY 2024-25, total property tax collection stood at INR 2,132.29 crore, showing a clear impact of the amnesty programme.
Officials reiterated that SUNIYO has helped residents, both first-time and long-standing taxpayers, to clear their dues without additional financial pressure. The scheme has also strengthened the civic body's tax base, enabling more predictable revenue inflows that can support better urban infrastructure and services.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What is the SUNIYO property tax amnesty scheme in Delhi?
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) launched SUNIYO to allow property owners to settle overdue property tax dues without paying interest or penalties. Under the scheme, taxpayers can get a full waiver of arrears before FY 2020-21 if they pay principal tax for the current financial year (2025-26) and the preceding five years. The scheme aims to encourage compliance, reduce long-standing arrears, and strengthen Delhi's property tax base.
Q2. Until when has the SUNIYO scheme been extended?
The MCD has extended the scheme until February 28, 2026, giving residents additional time to regularize their property tax payments without incurring penalties or interest.
Q3. How has public participation been so far?
The scheme has seen strong uptake, with 1,78,923 taxpayers participating and contributing INR 1,032.91 crore. This includes 96,169 first-time taxpayers, who paid INR 367.26 crore, reflecting increased compliance and revenue mobilization.
Q4. How does the scheme affect different types of properties?
Out of total collections, INR 200.45 crore came from residential properties (1,28,802 taxpayers), while INR 832.45 crore was from non-residential properties (50,121 taxpayers). The scheme has also helped broaden the tax net by encouraging first-time registrations.
Q5. What impact has the scheme had on current-year property tax collections?
For FY 2025-26, property tax collection reached INR 2,828.49 crore from 12.62 lakh taxpayers, compared with INR 1,908.06 crore from 10.43 lakh taxpayers last year. This reflects a 48.24% increase in revenue and a 21% rise in the number of taxpayers, highlighting the effectiveness of SUNIYO.
Q6. What are the broader benefits of the scheme?
SUNIYO has helped residents clear dues without financial pressure and strengthened MCD's tax base. The improved revenue inflows support better urban infrastructure and public services, while also encouraging voluntary compliance among taxpayers in the long term.
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