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Property Tax Penalties Completely Waived in Kolkata and Howrah Benefiting Lakhs
- •A waiver scheme is being introduced in the Howrah Municipal Corporation to clear pending property taxes by waiving accumulated interest and penalties.
- •Eligible taxpayers with dues pending up to the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 financial year will benefit and receive an additional 10 percent discount on principal residential taxes.
- •Nearly one lakh taxpayers in the Howrah Municipal Corporation area are expected to benefit from this initiative, boosting municipal revenues.
- •Taxpayers can easily clear their dues online from home or by visiting the Howrah Municipal Corporation office directly.
- •The scheme aims to collect long-standing property dues, encourage tax compliance, and strengthen civic infrastructure and financial foundations.
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A waiver scheme is being introduced in the Howrah Municipal Corporation to completely waive accumulated interest and penalties on property taxes pending up to the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. Additionally, eligible taxpayers for residential properties will receive an extra 10 percent discount on the principal tax amount.
Taxpayers can conveniently clear their pending property taxes online from their homes. Alternatively, if they encounter any difficulties with online payments, they can visit the Howrah Municipal Corporation office directly to settle their dues.
The initiative aims to collect long-standing property taxes, encourage citizens to clear their dues, strengthen the financial foundation and revenue coffers of the municipal corporation, and further improve civic service infrastructure.
