In the past week, the Assessment and Collection department seized 74 commercial and industrial properties, amounting to Rs 23.81 crore. Among the properties confiscated is that of M/s Parsvnath Developer Pvt Ltd situated at Khyber Pass, according to an official statement. The action is part of intensified efforts to address non-payment of property taxes and reflects the civic body's commitment to enforcing financial compliance and revenue collection. Online notices have also been issued to over five lakh taxpayers, urging them to file their outstanding taxes within 15 days or face coercive action under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act.
In a stern move to address the issue of non-payment of property tax, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has seized a total of 668 properties spread across its 12 zones. The crackdown was orchestrated by the MCD's Assessment and Collection department and it specifically targeted individuals and entities that had evaded paying property taxes within the municipality's jurisdiction.
Over the past week, the Assessment and Collection department took action against 74 commercial and industrial properties, resulting in the attachment of assets worth Rs 23.81 crore. Among the properties seized was that of M/s Parsvnath Developer Pvt Ltd, situated at Khyber Pass.
The affected properties span various areas, including Rohini, Mahipalpur, Dwarka, Mahavir Enclave, Netaji Subhash Place, Wazirpur Industrial area, Saket District Centre, Anand Parvat, Sakurpur, Swaroop Nagar, Rithala, Budh Vihar, Ashok Vihar, Punjabi Bagh, and Siraspur.
As an additional measure, the Assessment and Collection department has decided to pursue legal action against tax defaulters who owe substantial amounts. The statement indicated that if taxpayers fail to settle their outstanding taxes promptly, the department will proceed with the auctioning of their properties.
Furthermore, the MCD has adopted a digital approach by issuing online notices to over five lakh taxpayers who have not filed their taxes for either the fiscal year 2021-22 or 2022-23. The notices come with a 15-day ultimatum for taxpayers to fulfill their obligations. Failure to comply within the given time frame will lead to coercive action under the amended provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act, 1957.
The stringent measures underscore the municipality's commitment to enforcing tax compliance and ensuring the financial sustainability of the region. The move aims to encourage taxpayers to meet their obligations promptly and contribute to the development and upkeep of the city.
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