Ahmedabad, June 1
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has collected Rs 834.80 crore in property tax under its Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme, which was in effect from April 8 to May 31.
A total of 5.98 lakh taxpayers availed themselves of the scheme, with over four lakh making payments online. As part of the scheme, citizens paying their property tax in advance were offered a rebate of 12 to 15 per cent. Online payments alone contributed Rs 519.26 crore, reflecting a growing shift toward digital transactions.
Zone-wise, the western zone topped the list with collections of Rs 218.55 crore, followed by the north-western zone with Rs 190.35 crore. The south-western zone contributed Rs 123.76 crore, and the central zone added Rs 112.18 crore to the AMC's coffers.
Other contributions included Rs 67.62 crore from the east zone, Rs 62.04 crore from the north zone, and Rs 60.28 crore from the south zone. In addition to property tax, AMC collected Rs 44.89 crore in profession tax and Rs 32.91 crore in vehicle tax, bringing the total revenue from all taxes to Rs 924.78 crore.
In previous years, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has seen a steady rise in property tax collections under the Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme. In 2023, the AMC collected approximately Rs 775 crore, with around 5.5 lakh taxpayers participating in the scheme, including 3.7 lakh online payments. The trend has shown consistent growth -- in 2022, the revenue stood at around Rs 700 crore, and in 2021, during the peak of the pandemic, the figure was around Rs 650 crore, as digital payment adoption surged.
Zone-wise collections have typically followed a similar pattern over the years, with the western and north-western zones contributing the highest shares due to higher property values and tax compliance rates in those areas.
The rebate offered has generally ranged between 10 per cent to 15 per cent, incentivising early payments. Alongside property tax, the profession tax and vehicle tax collections have also increased incrementally, contributing to the AMC's growing annual revenue from direct taxation.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see Ahmedabad leading in digital payments! 💻 The 12-15% rebate is a smart move by AMC - it benefits citizens while ensuring timely revenue collection. Western zone as always showing maximum contribution - no surprises there with all the premium properties!
While the numbers look impressive, I hope AMC uses this money wisely for better infrastructure. Our roads still need improvement and proper drainage systems before monsoon hits. More transparency in fund allocation would be welcome.
Paid my property tax online this year - super smooth process! 😊 The UPI payment option saved so much time compared to standing in queues. Hope other municipal corporations learn from AMC's digital initiatives.
The gap between western zone and other zones is concerning. Shows unequal development in the city. AMC should focus on improving facilities in eastern and southern zones too - we pay taxes but don't get same quality services.
₹834 crore is no small amount! But I wonder how much of this will actually reach ground level projects. Last year they collected similar amount but our locality still faces water supply issues. Accountability is key!
The year-on-year growth in collections is impressive - shows more people are becoming tax compliant. The rebate scheme is win-win for both citizens and corporation. More awareness campaigns would help reach even more taxpayers next year.
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