MCD sees spike in property tax collection, mops up over Rs 3k

New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported a 46% increase in property tax collection, mopping up Rs 3,116.6 crore in FY 2025–26 compared to nearly Rs 2,132.9 crore in FY 2024–25.

The number of taxpayers has also risen 19.3%, from 11,33,161 to 13,52,562.Of the latest collection, over Rs 1,236 crore came through the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (Suniyo) 2025–26, a one-time amnesty scheme. However, despite extending the scheme for the entire year — unlike earlier when such benefits were offered only for a few months — MCD fell short of its revised target of Rs 3,500 crore. The civic body has now extended the scheme till April 30, 2026, with a reduced penalty of 5% on payment of arrears and dues.Collection from the remunerative and project cell in 2025–26 stood at Rs 265.6 crore while revenue from advertisements was Rs 441.6 crore. In 2024-25, collection from RP cell was Rs 275.7 crore and advertisements Rs 361 crore. MCD officials said a major share of the revenue came from commercial units, while contributions from residential properties remained comparatively lower.“A total of 2,06,861 taxpayers benefited under the Suniyo scheme, contributing Rs 1,236 crore in property tax collections.

While Rs 242.9 crore was collected from over 1.4 lakh residential properties, Rs 993.5 crore was collected from over 59,000 non-residential properties. Additionally, 1,11,909 new taxpayers availed the scheme and paid property tax for the first time, contributing Rs 448.9 crore,” MCD stated.MCD took several measures to boost revenue, focusing on commercial properties, using third-party data sources like health trade licences and general trade licences.

Through this mapping, 5,808 new properties were identified, generating revenue of nearly Rs 25.7 crore.“The assessor and collection department also used data from discoms to identify non-filers. As many as 43,114 new properties were identified through this, generating Rs 40.2 crore. Long-pending defaulters were specifically targeted, and in several cases their properties were attached to ensure compliance,” an official said.Meanwhile, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) collected Rs 1,396.8 crore from property tax and transfer duty in 2025–26, compared to Rs 1,040.3 crore in 2024–25 -- a 34.2% increase.“We are implementing a good governance model in NDMC. Officials have been told not to harass anyone and as a result, a large number of people came forward to clear their dues,” said NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal.He said the revenue may be higher next year as NDMC is moving towards implementing the unit area method, which would reduce the tax burden. “Those not paying property tax due to higher rates will pay then,” he added.