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Delhi Property Tax: MCD Launches SUNIYO 2.0 Amnesty Scheme
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi introduced the SUNIYO 2.0 property tax amnesty scheme to help eligible owners clear old dues and waive accumulated interest and penalties.
- •The scheme runs from September 29 to December 31, requiring taxpayers to pay the principal tax for the current financial year and the previous seven years from 2019-20 to 2025-26.
- •Taxpayers with liabilities of 5 lakh rupees or more can pay in instalments, provided the entire amount is settled by the December 31 deadline.
- •Government properties, Railways, public sector undertakings, and certain autonomous bodies are excluded from the amnesty scheme.
- •Eligible taxpayers can apply online through the MCD Property Tax Portal by filing their self-assessed returns and clearing the specified principal dues.
Key Questions Answered
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi introduced the SUNIYO 2.0 property tax amnesty scheme, running from September 29 to December 31, allowing property owners to clear old dues. Taxpayers must pay the principal tax for the current financial year 2026-27 and the previous seven financial years from 2019-20 to 2025-26, after which older outstanding dues, interest, and penalties are waived.
The scheme is open to owners and occupiers of properties under the MCD jurisdiction. Taxpayers with pending court cases can also apply if they provide a written undertaking to withdraw their litigation and agree not to seek refunds or adjustments. However, government, railway, public sector, and statutory body properties are excluded.
Yes, taxpayers whose total property tax liability under the scheme is ₹5 lakh or more are permitted to pay in equal instalments. The entire amount must be fully cleared by the December 31 deadline to retain the benefits, otherwise the scheme privileges will be withdrawn and recovery measures initiated.
