As the financial year 2024-25 comes to an end, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) in Pune is making it easier for people to pay their property taxes. They've decided to keep their tax counters open until midnight from March 29 to March 31. This means that anyone who hasn't paid their taxes yet can do so at a time that suits them.
PCMC wants to help everyone pay their dues before the end of the financial year. Currently, PCMC has collected ₹878 crore but needs to reach ₹1,000 crore. This means they still need to collect ₹122 crore. To make sure they get this money, PCMC is taking serious actions, like attaching ten properties every day that owe more than ₹5 lakh.
They're also disconnecting water supply for homes that haven't paid their taxes, showing they're serious about collecting the money. The extended hours for paying taxes also happen to be during Gudi Padwa, an important festival. This shows that PCMC understands that people are busy with their celebrations and want to help them manage their time better.
Assistant Commissioner Avinash Shinde and other officials are keeping a close watch on the tax collection process to make sure everything runs smoothly. By keeping the counters open late, PCMC is helping working people and business owners pay their taxes after their regular work hours. This is a smart way to help people fulfill their tax responsibilities.
PCMC's efforts show they want to collect taxes while also being friendly to the public. They're making sure that people have a chance to pay their taxes without facing penalties or other problems. As the deadline of March 31 approaches, these late-night hours give property owners one last chance to pay their taxes easily.
