The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reached a significant milestone in its property tax collection efforts for the financial year 2025–26. Officials on Monday confirmed that the civic body has successfully collected over 50% of its property tax target in just the first quarter, driven largely by the success of its recently launched amnesty scheme and the introduction of streamlined digital payment methods.
According to MCD officials, the department has so far collected ₹1,650 crore in property tax, against the annual target of ₹3,200 crore. This figure already exceeds the ₹1,500 crore collected by the same time last year and signals growing public engagement, thanks to a series of reforms and outreach efforts.
A key contributor to this year’s performance has been the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO) — a one-time Property Tax Amnesty Scheme introduced for the financial year 2025–26. Under this scheme, taxpayers can avail a complete waiver on interest and penalty amounts accrued before 2020–21, provided they clear the principal dues for the current and past five years (from 2020–21 to 2025–26).
Launched on June 1, the SUNIYO scheme will remain open until September 30, giving property owners ample time to settle their dues without the added burden of penalties. So far, 59,411 taxpayers have already availed themselves of the benefits, contributing ₹145.19 crore under the scheme.
In a major push to encourage participation, the MCD conducted 2,333 property tax camps across its 12 administrative zones on Monday alone. These camps aimed to help residents file their taxes and guide them through the online portal for submitting their Property Tax Returns (PTRs). The ease of digital payment — introduced last July — has played a critical role in reducing issues like bounced cheques, delays in clearance, and record mismatches that previously hindered collections.
“Earlier, people would often submit cheques at the last moment. Many of those cheques would either bounce or get cleared in the next financial year. Because of delayed reconciliations and missing address details, it became difficult for officials to track payments,” said a senior MCD official.
The shift to online payments has allowed for real-time updates, better record-keeping, and fewer discrepancies. According to the official, these improvements have already translated into more efficient tax administration and higher public compliance.
Adding further incentive, MCD Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh announced the extension of the 10% rebate on lump sum property tax payments for the current financial year. Originally set to expire earlier in July, the deadline has now been pushed to July 31, offering residents an extra opportunity to maximize their savings while clearing dues.
“In view of the overwhelming response to SUNIYO, we will organize more property tax camps in the coming days. Our goal is to ensure that all eligible residents can benefit from the scheme and get their records in order,” said Singh.
The Mayor added that MCD’s approach is not only helping raise revenue but also building trust with taxpayers by making the system more accessible and transparent.
With the halfway milestone already crossed and nearly three months remaining in the amnesty period, MCD officials are hopeful that the civic body will surpass its ₹3,200 crore target by the end of the financial year. The department has urged all residents with outstanding dues to make use of the SUNIYO scheme before the September 30 deadline to avoid future penalties and contribute to the city’s development initiatives.
For more information or to file property tax returns, taxpayers can visit the official MCD portal or attend upcoming camps announced through their respective zone offices.
