Thane civic body records Rs 878 crore property tax collection in FY 2025–26

The Thane Municipal Corporation TMC has recorded its highestever property tax collection amassing Rs 87837 crore in the financial year 2025ndash26 The civic body achieved 96 per cent of its annual target of Rs 915 crore reflecting strong compliance and improved administrative efficiencyThane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao expressed gratitude to citizens for their cooperation and timely payments crediting taxpayers for the milestone achievementSignificant Growth Over Previous YearThe latest figures mark a substantial increase of Rs 6837 crore compared to the Rs 810 crore collected during the financial year 202425 Officials attributed this growth to a combination of streamlined processes enhanced outreach initiatives and strict enforcement measures against defaultersStrategic Measures Boost CollectionsTo maximise revenue TMC implemented a series of targeted measures throughout the year Property tax bills were generated on April 1 2025 and shared with citizens through SMS notifications and online access links ensuring early awarenessThe corporation also strengthened its payment infrastructure by offering multiple convenient options including online payments cheque demand draft and card facilities at collection centres across the city Notably collection centres remained operational even on public holidays between January and March 2026 to facilitate lastminute paymentsIn addition awareness campaigns were carried out through autorickshaw announcements while mobile van camps were organised in housing societies to assist residents directly SMS reminders further nudged taxpayers to clear dues within deadlinesStrict action was taken against defaulters including issuance of warrants property seizures and disconnection of services reinforcing complianceAdministrative Oversight and Team EffortMunicipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao closely monitored the collection process through regular reviews while deputy commissioners assistant commissioners tax inspectors and wardlevel staff ensured consistent followupsDeputy Commissioner Property Tax GG Godepure highlighted the role of social and mass media in spreading awareness and encouraging prompt paymentsDigital Payments See Strong AdoptionA key highlight of this yearrsquos collection drive was the growing preference for digital transactions As much as 8737 per cent of the total property tax was collected through noncash modes underlining the success of technologydriven initiatives and alignment with the Digital India pushWardwise Collection HighlightsAmong the wards MajiwadaManpada recorded the highest collection at Rs 23651 crore followed by Headquarters and other divisions at Rs 18862 crore Vartak Nagar contributed Rs 12040 crore while NaupadaKopri registered Rs 9706 crore Other areas such as Uthalsar Mumbra Diva Wagle Estate Lokmanya Savarkar Nagar and Kalwa also posted steady contributionsOutlook for the New Financial YearEncouraged by the strong performance Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar and Commissioner Saurabh Rao expressed confidence that the Property Tax Department will continue its focused efforts to meet and exceed targets in the upcoming financial year further strengthening the civic bodyrsquos financial position