MC team moves to seal prominent immigration firm, action halted after Rs 4 lakh dues paid

Eventually, the company deposited nearly Rs 4 lakh towards pending property tax with the Municipal Corporation, following which the sealing action was suspended.

Afterwards, the MC team carried out similar action at Chawla Publication in Phase 8B and several other properties across the city. As the sealing drive intensified, many property owners immediately doing RTGS and cleared their dues. Officials said the impact of the strict measures was clearly visible, with a significant rise in revenue collection.

Target of Rs 55 crore by March 31

MC Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh said that a target of Rs 55 crore has been set for property tax collection by March 31 in the current financial year, and the corporation expects to exceed the target due to the ongoing enforcement drive.

He added that the special drive launched against old defaulters had been completed successfully. As per the pre-announced programme, action was taken on January 7 against commercial and industrial units, resulting in the recovery of around Rs 22 lakh in property tax.

“Such strict action against defaulters will continue in the coming days,” officials said.

Soft approach towards govt departments

Even as the MC cracks down on private commercial and industrial establishments, allegations of leniency towards government departments have surfaced. Several major government bodies, including GMADA, reportedly owe property tax running into crores of rupees, but no concrete action has been taken against them so far.

The corporation’s strictness remaining largely confined to private entities has raised questions about unequal enforcement. Residents have demanded that the MC adopt a uniform approach in tax recovery and take similar action against government departments with outstanding dues.