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An ongoing survey conducted by the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has revealed that approximately 35% of properties within its limits are not registered with the property tax department. Consequently, PCMC has not received property tax from them. The PCMC administration has enlisted the help of an agency to conduct the survey and assign a Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC) to each property. This UPIC will serve as a unique identifier within the PCMC jurisdiction.
Property owners stand to benefit from this initiative, as the UPIC will enable them to access various services, including the convenient payment of taxes to the civic body. Although the numbering of properties has commenced in several areas, the primary focus is currently on Bhosari, Wakad, and Pimpri Waghere, with plans to cover all other areas in due course. Notably, a significant number of unregistered properties are concentrated in the Wakad area.
Approximately 300 personnel from the agency have been working in the field for the past six months. The comprehensive survey, including the internal measurement of each property, is expected to be concluded within the next 1.5 years.
The survey has progressed significantly, with the numbering of 305,573 properties completed thus far. At present, over six lakh properties are registered with the property tax department. Based on the data from the surveyed properties, it is estimated that two to three lakh unregistered properties will be identified by the end of the survey.
In response to the findings, the municipal corporation plans to issue notices to property owners of unregistered properties, urging them to register with the civic body. The expected property tax, currently at Rs 600 crore, may double once the unregistered properties are added to the tax roster, according to a civic official.
Internal measurements of approximately 45,000 properties have been conducted so far, revealing discrepancies that may lead to tax revisions for property owners who have altered their structures. This mismatch between registered and actual property area has prompted concerns.
Officials have encountered additional issues during the internal measurement process, uncovering cases where properties registered for residential purposes were being used for commercial activities. Such changes in unregistered properties are considered illegal under current tax regulations.
In conclusion, the introduction of the Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC) aims to streamline tax payment services for property owners. The municipality's proactive approach, including using technology, issuing notices, addressing discrepancies and challenges posed by unauthorized property use, would help it significantly improve its property revenue over time.
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