MCD extends 20 % rebate on property tax till February 15, Rs 48 crore collected so far
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
The Municipal Corporation of Dehradun (MCD) on Friday extended the 20 per cent rebate on property tax payments for the financial year 2025–26 in an effort to provide relief to taxpayers and improve compliance. Stating this, officials said that rebate has been extended till February 15. The decision was taken on the directions of municipal commissioner Namami Bansal, who urged residents within municipal limits to clear their dues before the new cutoff to avail the rebate.
Officials said that the move is part of the civic body’s broader strategy to strengthen revenue collection while easing the financial burden on property owners.
Assistant municipal commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh said that the corporation has collected Rs 48 crore in property tax so far in the current financial year. The MCD’s property tax collection target for 2025–26 is Rs 75 crore, leaving a shortfall with just two months remaining in the financial year. “With limited time left, the gap is putting pressure on the corporation’s finances. However, we are optimistic that the extended rebate period will further strengthen our revenue position and increase taxpayer participation,” Singh said.
To accelerate collections, the MCD has also been organising special tax collection camps across the city since January 17, officials said. These camps aim to improve accessibility for residents and reduce delays in payments. Officials clarified that the 20 per cent rebate will remain valid only until February 15. After the deadline, normal tax rates will apply and defaulters may face penalties in accordance with municipal norms.
Property tax is one of the MCD’s primary sources of revenue and funds essential civic services, including sanitation, road maintenance, water supply, street lighting and public health initiatives. Officials said that timely tax payments are critical for maintaining service delivery and supporting infrastructure development across Dehradun.
