Historic Achievement by Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC): ₹522 Crore in Property Tax Collected in Just 90 Days!
Over 4.12 lakh property owners paid their taxes in Q1 of FY 2025–26
Pimpri Chinchwad | The Tax Assessment and Collection Department of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has achieved a historic feat by collecting ₹522.72 crore in property tax in the first quarter (April 1 to June 30, 2025) of the financial year 2025–26—crossing the ₹500 crore mark in just 90 days for the first time in PCMC’s history.
To encourage citizens to pay early, the department had announced multiple rebates valid till June 30, 2025, which received overwhelming response. PCMC Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh has thanked the citizens for their active participation.
📊 Last Year vs This Year
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In FY 2024–25, PCMC collected ₹966 crore in total property tax.
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For FY 2025–26, the corporation started early planning to surpass this amount.
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Incentives like 10% rebate on general tax for online payments before June 30 helped boost early collections.
Between April 1 and June 30, 2025, a record-breaking 4.12 lakh property holders paid their taxes and availed of various benefits.
📈 Year-Wise Q1 Property Tax Collection (in ₹ Crore)
| Financial Year | Q1 Collection |
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| 2021–22 | ₹171.85 Cr |
| 2022–23 | ₹253.65 Cr |
| 2023–24 | ₹454.43 Cr |
| 2024–25 | ₹440.32 Cr |
| 2025–26 | ₹522.72 Cr (Record) |
👥 Beneficiaries of Tax Rebates
| Category | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| Women Property Owners | 17,459 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 4,023 |
| Differently Abled Owners | 1,897 |
| Gallantry Awardees | 9 |
| Eco-Friendly Properties | 24,869 |
| Advance Payers | 40,934 |
| Online Tax Payers | 3,23,239 |
| Total Beneficiaries | 4,12,430 |
💡 Highlights of Tax Collection Strategy
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Online Payments
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Over ₹380 crore collected online
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73% of total taxpayers used digital platforms (3.23 lakh citizens)
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Offline Payments
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₹30.63 crore via 18 divisional office cash counters
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₹23.66 crore via cheques
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₹23.53 crore via RTGS
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June 30, 2025 Alone
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₹34.49 crore collected in a single day
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Technology-Driven Transparency
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Through the CHDC project, data analysis improved transparency, speed, and accuracy in assessments
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Enabled precise targeting via SMS campaigns, tele-calling, hoardings, and social media awareness
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Door-to-Door Campaigns
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Property tax bills delivered through women self-help groups
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Boosted citizen response to rebates and early payment
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🗣️ Statement – Shekhar Singh, Commissioner & Administrator, PCMC
“The combination of smart planning, CHDC project’s data analysis, extensive public outreach, and cooperation from citizens helped us surpass ₹522 crore in Q1 itself. I sincerely thank all taxpayers, officers, employees, and SHG women who contributed to this success.”
🗣️ Statement – Pradeep Jambhale-Patil, Additional Commissioner, PCMC
“This record-breaking collection is not just about revenue; it reflects the trust of the citizens. We will continue this momentum with a transparent and accountable administration. We’ve completed the first milestone of what we believe will be the highest-ever property tax collection in PCMC’s history this year.”
