Record-Breaking Recovery of Service Tax by Slum Eradication and Rehabilitation Department..!

Pimpri Chinchwad | The Slum Eradication and Rehabilitation Department of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation is implementing a unique initiative with women at the center. Under this initiative, service tax bills are being distributed to slum dwellers and information is being collected through a mobile app by representatives of women’s self-help groups working under the Social Development Department of PCMC and affiliated with the “Sarathi Sonchiraiya” City Livelihood Center under the National Urban Livelihood Mission.

Under this initiative, the distribution of service tax bills began in March 2025, and since then slum dwellers have responded positively by paying a record service tax amount of around ₹76,83,397.

Through this initiative of the Slum Eradication and Rehabilitation Department, women have received employment opportunities, which has boosted their confidence while also providing financial support to their families. Today, these women are not only distributing service tax bills but also using modern technology to collect information through a mobile app. This initiative has elevated the social status of women in slum areas by providing them employment, and their contribution is strengthening the economic and social development of their families and society. Thus, the initiative is not only limited to revenue growth but has also become a symbol of women’s empowerment.

Service Charge Bills Delivered on Time

Earlier, slum dwellers faced issues like incomplete addresses and wrong mobile numbers, which caused delays in receiving service charge bills. But now, because of this initiative, bills are reaching on time and slum dwellers are voluntarily coming forward to pay service charges. This has fostered a sense of responsibility among citizens while increasing the revenue of the municipal corporation. Since the initiative started on March 17, 2025, service tax collection has reached approximately ₹76,83,397. This increase in revenue is directly contributing to the city’s development.

Record Collection Compared to Last Three Years

The Slum Eradication and Rehabilitation Department had collected ₹39,08,021 in service tax during the financial year 2022-23, and ₹29,77,668 in 2023-24. In March 2025, the distribution of service tax bills to slum dwellers began through women’s self-help group representatives. With timely distribution of bills, ₹19,03,429 was collected between March 17 and March 31, 2025, resulting in a significant increase in revenue for FY 2024-25, with a total of ₹45,54,707 collected.

From April 1, 2025, onwards – in FY 2025-26 – service tax collection has already reached around ₹57,79,670. Compared to the last three years, this year’s service tax collection figures are record-breaking.

•  On behalf of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, service tax bill distribution is being carried out through women’s self-help group representatives affiliated with the “Sarathi Sonchiraiya” City Livelihood Center under the National Urban Livelihood Mission. This women-centric initiative has not only boosted revenue but also promoted women’s empowerment. Slum dwellers, too, are cooperating well by paying service tax on time.

On behalf of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, service tax bill distribution is being carried out through women’s self-help group representatives affiliated with the “Sarathi Sonchiraiya” City Livelihood Center under the National Urban Livelihood Mission. This women-centric initiative has not only boosted revenue but also promoted women’s empowerment. Slum dwellers, too, are cooperating well by paying service tax on time.

– Shekhar Singh, Commissioner and Administrator, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

This initiative by PCMC for service tax bill distribution is the first of its kind implemented by any local self-government institution. The participation of women’s self-help groups in survey work and distribution of service tax bills in slum areas has proven significant. Along with creating employment opportunities, this initiative by PCMC is increasing awareness among citizens about timely payment of service tax.

– Anna Bodade, Deputy Commissioner, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation