Patna Civic Body Surpasses Q1 Property Tax Goal with Rs. 40 Crore Collection

Patna Civic Body Achieves ₹40 Crore Property Tax Collection Target

Patna Civic Body Surpasses Q1 Property Tax Goal with Rs. 40 Crore Collection Strong Financial Performance in Q1, Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) exceeded expectations by collecting ₹40 crore in property taxes during the first three months of FY2025-26. This represents 28% of its annual collection target of ₹141 crore, marking a significant improvement compared to previous fiscal years.

Key Strategies Driving Compliance

Tax Rebate Incentives

PMC implemented a 5% discount on timely payments made between April-June, with penalties applying from October onwards. This approach has proven effective, encouraging residents to clear dues promptly.

Extended Collection Infrastructure

To manage the surge in payments ahead of the June 30 deadline, PMC:

  • Operated counters on Sundays and public holidays
  • Extended working hours to 9 AM–9 PM
  • Staff are assigned in two shifts per day

Digital Payment Solutions

Residents can utilize:

  1. Online portals:
  2. Online and WhatsApp chatbot for assistance
  3. QR-code enabled demand letters delivered door-to-door

Payment Schedule Overview

Period Rebate/Penalty Key Actions
Apr-Jun 5% rebate High compliance phase
Jul-Sep No rebate/no penalty Final payment window
Oct-Mar 1.5% monthly penalty Strict enforcement phase

Comparative Advantages Over Peers

While Pune faced challenges with delayed bill distribution and tech glitches, Patna leveraged:

  • Proactive demand delivery
  • Seamless online payment systems
  • Flexible working hours that aligned with taxpayer convenience

Future Revenue Priorities

PMC’s success creates confidence in meeting the remaining ₹101 crore target. Focus areas include:

  • Maintaining digital payment adoption rates
  • Preparing for penalty implementation from October 1
  • Explain taxpayer awareness programs to first-time payers

This achievement positions PMC as a model for urban revenue management in emerging cities, demonstrating how strategic incentives and operational efficiencies can transform civic financial outcomes.