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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has escalated its efforts to recover property tax dues by issuing notices to 22 major defaulters, each owing more than INR 50 lakh. This action forms part of a larger crackdown, with lists of defaulters prepared for every municipal zone. The MCG has also warned residents against engaging middlemen for property tax corrections and urged direct reporting of such incidents. Following years of minimal enforcement that saw revenue dip drastically, the corporation is now enforcing stricter penalties, including property sealing and auctioning, to ensure timely tax compliance and secure funds for city development.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has recently stepped up its efforts to recover outstanding property tax dues by issuing notices to 22 significant defaulters, each owing more than INR 50 lakh. This move forms part of a larger drive targeting high-value tax defaulters across the city. The MCG has also compiled a list of 100 defaulters from each municipal zone, with plans underway for further enforcement actions. Advertisement
In light of persistent challenges related to property ID corrections, the MCG has issued a strong advisory urging residents to report directly to the Commissioner or Additional Commissioner if anyone solicits money for property tax services or amendments. The corporation assured swift action against such complaints and confirmed that legal proceedings would be initiated against offenders. Property owners were further cautioned against dealing with middlemen or agents regarding any property tax-related matters.
Under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, payment of property tax on all buildings and vacant plots within the MCG?s jurisdiction is mandatory on an annual basis. Non-payment attracts an interest penalty of 18% per annum, with defaulters being issued formal notices to clear their dues. If taxes remain unpaid, the corporation reserves the right to seal and auction the property to recover outstanding amounts.
This renewed enforcement follows a prolonged period of lax action during which over 2,000 property tax defaulters amassed dues totalling approximately INR 400 crore. For the past three years, the MCG had not issued any notices or taken punitive steps against defaulters, despite provisions allowing sealing and auctioning of properties. This inaction led to a significant decline in property tax revenue, which plummeted from INR 1,100 crore in 2019 to just INR 300 crore.
To address this shortfall, the MCG recently launched a comprehensive drive to identify defaulting property owners and take strict action against them, including sealing their properties. The taxation wing is currently reviewing tax records, and any property owners who deliberately ignored notices and failed to pay taxes will face property sealing. Properties will be released only once the outstanding tax amount is fully settled.
In the financial year 2024-25, the MCG collected INR 240 crore in property taxes. Property owners have been encouraged to self-certify their property details through the NDC portal, enabling easier tax payment. Moreover, the corporation organised special camps across residential colonies, sectors, and housing societies to facilitate property tax data corrections, self-verification, and payments.
The MCG has emphasised that regular and transparent enforcement measures are crucial to boosting revenue and cultivating a culture of accountability among citizens. By ensuring steady property tax collection, the corporation aims to secure necessary funds for the planned development and maintenance of Gurugram.
By targeting high-value defaulters and eliminating corrupt practices related to tax corrections, the corporation is addressing long-standing gaps in enforcement. These measures are vital not only for improving revenue but also for ensuring sustainable urban governance, enabling the MCG to invest adequately in the city's infrastructure and services going forward.
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