East Delhi civic body’s drive targets long-term property tax defaulters
NEW DELHI: Besides taking measures to collect advance property tax for the financial year 2021-22 from a maximum number of taxpayers, East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) has launched major action against long-term defaulters.
It has served notices to over 35,000 taxpayers with outstanding tax since June 2021. EDMC issued 20,947 notices in Shahdara south and 14,493 in the north zone.
A corporation official said over 12,000 defaulters in industrial, commercial areas, godowns and significant residential properties.
“There are 300 major defaulters as well, and out of those, 150-200 properties have breached the sealing notice deadline. EDMC will take action against them anytime soon,” the official said.
The official added that the major defaulters were requested to submit replies; in the absence of any, EDMC is forced to take sealing action.
“Sealing actions have begun in both Shahdara North and south zones. However, since we need a proper police force and arrangements before taking action, it is being taken up one by one in different areas,” said an official.
“The last date for property tax payment for 2021-22 with a rebate of 15% is September 30. So far, six lakh UPIC numbers have been issued, but only 1.38 lakh have paid the tax. Strict action will be taken against defaulters,” said EDMC additional commissioner Brajesh Singh.
“Also, the registration of properties with the revenue department, Delhi government will mandatorily require a Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC) number. EDMC can generate this number only after submitting all details of properties.”
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