Over 1 Lakh Benefited, But Defaulted Again on Property Tax!
The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) amnesty schemes, launched to recover property tax dues, have led to a massive loss of ₹274 crore while also encouraging repeated defaults. Data reveals that of the 1.49 lakh property owners who benefitted from the 2020-21 scheme, over 63,000 (42%) became defaulters again by December 2024, resulting in a ₹210 crore loss. Similarly, in the 2021-22 scheme, 44,685 out of 66,454 beneficiaries (67%) defaulted again, causing an additional ₹64 crore loss. Citizens' groups argue that these schemes fail to deter non-payers and instead demotivate regular taxpayers, who now fear that defaulters may simply wait for future waivers rather than paying on time.
In response to mounting criticism, PMC officials have assured stringent action against defaulters, including fines, property attachments, and auctions to recover dues. Special squads have been deployed at ward offices to enforce collections. However, taxpayers and residents remain dissatisfied, emphasizing that frequent amnesty schemes undermine civic discipline and encourage non-compliance. Many believe that the ₹274 crore lost in waivers could have been better utilized for city development projects. Concerned citizens have urged PMC to discontinue such schemes and instead focus on consistent enforcement to ensure long-term revenue stability.
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