tax department

Tax Department

The Tax Department assesses, bills and collects key municipal taxes and fees that finance local services and development.

Role of the Tax Department

The department maintains records of taxable holdings, calculates demand as per approved rates, issues bills, receives payments at counters / online, and follows up on pending dues so that tax collection remains fair and citizen-friendly.

Citizens paying municipal tax at counter

Tax payment & billing counter (illustrative)

Important Tax Information (Essentials)

Property / Holding Tax

Main municipal tax on buildings and land within the municipal area, assessed as per holding details, type of use and applicable valuation rules.

Payment & Due Dates

Tax is generally payable annually or in instalments. Please pay within the printed due date to avoid surcharge or interest.

Name / Ownership Change

After sale or inheritance, apply for mutation with supporting documents so that the tax register shows the present owner.

Revised Construction / Demolition

Major additions, alterations or demolition of a building should be reported for revised assessment from the applicable date.

For exact rates and rules, citizens should refer to their latest bill or contact the Tax counter / helpdesk.

How Citizens Can Use Tax Services

➤ Keep your holding number and latest bill ready for payment or enquiry.
➤ Pay tax at municipal cash counters or, where available, through authorised online portals / banks.
➤ For name change or building changes, submit a mutation / revision application with documents.
➤ Preserve receipts for future reference and property-related transactions.

Pay Property Tax Apply for Mutation Download Tax Bill

Officers – Tax Department

Officer Name	Designation	Role / Section	Contact Number
Shri A. B. Example	Tax Officer	Head of Tax Department	0XXX-XXXX01
Smt. C. D. Example	Assessment Inspector	Assessment & mutation of holdings	0XXX-XXXX02
Shri E. F. Example	Tax Collector	Bill distribution & collection follow-up	0XXX-XXXX03
Tax Helpdesk	Enquiry Desk	Bill, payment and mutation queries	0XXX-XXXX04