Patna: If you live in Patna Municipal Corporation area and have not been able to pay property tax on time, then there is no need to worry. Those who have not paid property tax on time and the amount including interest and penalty has increased significantly, then do not worry. For this, Patna Municipal Corporation has started a new relief scheme. Under this scheme, you will have to pay only the basic tax, interest and penalty will be completely waived. That means now there is no need to pay extra money.
Actually, after the notification of the Urban Development and Housing Department of Bihar Government, ‘Bihar Municipal Property Tax Incentive Interest and Penalty Rebate Scheme 2025’ has been approved. This scheme has come into effect with immediate effect and will run till 31 March 2026. That means, till this period, people can avail huge relief by paying only basic tax.
100% interest and penalty waived
There is news of great relief for all the property tax payers living in Patna Municipal Corporation area. Now all the interest and penalty on your old dues will be waived off 100%. For this you will only have to deposit your basic tax amount once. As soon as the principal amount is deposited, your entire outstanding balance will be considered cleared. In all pending cases for the financial year 2025-26 and earlier, taxpayers can get complete relief from interest and penalty by paying only the principal amount. Keep in mind, this facility is available only till 31 March 2026. After this this discount will not be available.
All types of properties are included
The benefit of this scheme will not only be available to the households, but also to the shops, factories, institutions, central and state government properties. That means every type of property is included in it. Apart from this, if any property tax case is pending in the court or tribunal, then that tax payer can also avail the benefit of this scheme. For this, he will have to give written proof to the Municipal Corporation of withdrawing his case. Not only this, if the holding number of any property has not been made yet, then he can also get his holding number made under this scheme. This will be determined by the Municipal Corporation as per the set standards.
One time settlement will have to be done
Patna Municipal Corporation has appealed to all the property owners to take advantage of this scheme One Time Settlement, pay the principal amount on time and get 100 percent interest and penalty waiver. Let us tell you that Patna Municipal Corporation has also made it clear that the payments made under this scheme will be investigated. In case of giving wrong information or hiding facts, the exemption given will be canceled and action will also be taken as per rules.
Pay like this
The facility of property tax payment will be available through online medium, WhatsApp chatbot 9264447449, Patna Municipal Corporation offices, and the authorized online portal of the corporation.
