Pay up before May 31, property tax rebate period won’t be extended: Chandigarh civic body

                Chandigarh: Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar Thursday asked taxpayers to hurry up and clear their dues for the ongoing fiscal, announcing that the rebate period won't be 
extended beyond May 31.He called on them to deposit their property taxes, along with service charges, before the month ends to avoid penalties. The civic body has clarified that for 
cash and online payments, May 31 is the last date to avail of the rebate. However, those who wish to pay through cheques and demand drafts will have to do so by May 27. Through 
online mode, the property tax payment can be made via the official website of the MC, namely www.mcchandigarh.gov.in. In offline mode, the payment can be done through cheques 
or DDs at any Sampark Centre in the UT. The cheques and drafts should be drawn in favour of "Residential Property Tax Commissioner, MC Chandigarh" in the case of residential 
properties, while for other categories, it should be "Property Tax Commissioner, MC Chandigarh."Emphasising the importance of tax compliance for the city's development, Kumar 
said, "Timely payment of property tax ensures better delivery of essential municipal services and development works.
We encourage every citizen to contribute responsibly to Chandigarh's progress by availing of the rebates and avoiding the penalties."The commissioner said payments made after 
May 31 will invite a 25% penalty, along with a 12% annual interest, applicable from April 1, 2025 till the month of payment. The MC has also said the garbage collection fee for this 
financial year will also be collected along with the property tax for commercial, institutional, and govt buildings where it has not already been included in the water bills. Govt buildings 
will be liable to pay service charges at 75% of the applicable property tax. For any queries or assistance, taxpayers can visit the tax branch at the MC office (ground floor) in Sector 17 
or contact 0172-5021618 on any working day. BOXMAIN HEADER: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW For cash and online payments, May 31 is the last date of the rebate period. Those 
who wish to pay through cheques & demand drafts will have to do so by May 27SUBHEAD: MODES OF PAYMENT Through online mode, the property tax payment can be made via 
the official website of the MC, namely www.mcchandigarh.gov.inIn offline mode, the payment can be made through cheques or demand drafts at any Sampark Centre in the UT. The 
cheques and drafts should be drawn in favour of "Residential Property Tax Commissioner, MC Chandigarh" in the case of residential properties, while for other categories, it should be 
"Property Tax Commissioner, MC Chandigarh. "SUBHEAD: What if one clears the dues after May 31?Payments made after the rebate period will invite a 25% penalty, along with a 
12% annual interest, applicable from April 1, 2025 till the month of payment. SUBHEAD: FOR QUERIES Visit the tax branch at the MC office in Sector 17 or contact 0172-5021618 on 
any working day.


Source : Times of India