To speed up the process of collecting property tax, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has finally resorted to conventional methods of accepting cheques and organising camps following residents’ demands.
It has already organised camps at Greater Kailash I & II, Anand Lok, Panchsheel Enclave, Som Vihar, Defence Colony, Vasant Kunj and Mayapuri Industrial Area. On June 21, it will be held at Arya Samaj Mandir.
“Our officials are pursuing councillors, residents and RWAs regularly to help us hold these camps. We share a list of officials and their contact details with the RWAs or organisers, who are responsible for the venue,” said an SDMC official. During the camp, social distancing and other Covid-19 safety norms are strictly followed, he added.
The civic agency earlier decided to make online payment compulsory, but is now worried about revenue loss. “We are not accepting cash but cheques are allowed. Our staff are also helping interested applicants in submitting tax online,” the official said.
This year, SDMC targets to collect Rs 1,000 crore from property tax. The corporation is asking staff from the building and other departments to visit residential and commercial neighbourhoods, help people fill form and arrange for its collection after two-three days. “Since some departments are not fully operational, their field staff are helping us in increasing the tax collection,” said the official.