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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has intensified its property tax recovery drive, sealing a multi-storey residential building in Jharsa after owners ignored repeated notices over dues worth INR 67 lakh. Despite multiple reminders and legal actions, the owners failed to comply, prompting enforcement under MCG's taxation powers. During a ULB review meeting, officials reported that MCG has collected over INR 261 crore so far, sealing 17 major properties for large-scale defaults, with more under legal process. The MCG commissioner urged residents to pay taxes on time, noting that compliance supports civic projects and public welfare. The drive will continue, with stricter measures for persistent defaulters.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has intensified its recovery drive against property tax defaulters, sealing a multi-storey residential building in the Jharsa area after its owners ignored repeated notices demanding payment of outstanding dues worth INR 67 lakh. Officials from MCG confirmed that despite several reminders and legal notices, the property owners failed to clear the arrears, compelling the civic body to act under its taxation and enforcement powers. Advertisement
According to MCG officials, the zonal taxation officer had issued multiple notices to the property owners over the past several months. However, as there was no response or payment, the enforcement team proceeded to seal the premises. The commissioner of MCG noted that such actions were essential to strengthen revenue recovery and ensure that funds were available for ongoing civic works, infrastructure maintenance and public welfare projects.
During a recent review meeting chaired by the secretary of the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) department, senior officials highlighted that MCG had collected over INR 261 crore so far under its property tax campaign. The meeting also reviewed ongoing enforcement actions across various zones in Gurugram. It was disclosed that at least 17 major properties had been sealed for tax defaults running into crores of rupees, and several others were under process for attachment and auction proceedings.
The MCG commissioner remarked that the corporation's focus is not only on penalising defaulters but also on encouraging voluntary compliance. He urged residents to pay their property taxes on time, noting that timely payments contribute to improving civic amenities such as road maintenance, waste management and sanitation. He added that defaulting property owners often delay essential urban projects, which ultimately affects the public at large.
Officials also mentioned that MCG will continue its drive in the days ahead, identifying large defaulters and taking stringent measures including sealing, attachment, and recovery through legal channels. Notices have already been issued to several commercial and residential establishments, and field teams have been directed to ensure that recovery targets are met without administrative delays.
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