Ahmedabad collects ₹834.8 crore in property tax under advance rebate scheme
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has collected ₹834.80 crore in property tax under its Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme, which was in effect from April 8 to May 31. A total of 5.98 lakh taxpayers availed themselves of the scheme, with over four lakh making payments online. As part of the scheme, citizens paying their property tax in advance were offered a rebate of 12 to 15%. Online payments alone contributed ₹519.26 crore, reflecting a growing shift toward digital transactions.Zone-wise, the western zone topped the list with collections of ₹218.55 crore, followed by the north-western zone with ₹190.35 crore. The south-western zone contributed ₹123.76 crore, and the central zone added ₹112.18 crore to the AMC's coffers.Other contributions included ₹67.62 crore from the east zone, ₹62.04 crore from the north zone, and ₹60.28 crore from the south zone. In addition to property tax, AMC collected ₹44.89 crore in profession tax and ₹32.91 crore in vehicle tax, bringing the total revenue from all taxes to ₹924.78 crore.In previous years, the AMC has seen a steady rise in property tax collections under the Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme. In 2023, the AMC collected approximately ₹775 crore, with around 5.5 lakh taxpayers participating in the scheme, including 3.7 lakh online payments. The trend has shown consistent growth -- in 2022, the revenue stood at around ₹700 crore, and in 2021, during the peak of the pandemic, the figure was around ₹650 crore, as digital payment adoption surged.Zone-wise collections have typically followed a similar pattern over the years, with the western and north-western zones contributing the highest shares due to higher property values and tax compliance rates in those areas.The rebate offered has generally ranged between 10% to 15%, incentivising early payments. Alongside property tax, the profession tax and vehicle tax collections have also increased incrementally, contributing to the AMC’s growing annual revenue from direct taxation.(This story was taken from a syndicated feed and was only edited for style by Gujarat Samachar Digital team)
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has reported a substantial increase in property tax collections through its Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme for the fiscal year 2025-26. Between April 8 and May 31, 2025, the AMC collected ₹834.8 crore in property taxes, a significant rise from ₹775 crore in 2023 and ₹700 crore in 2022. The Hans India+1Sakshi Post+1Sakshi Post
Scheme Details:
The Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme offered citizens rebates ranging from 12% to 15% for early payments. Online payments were incentivized with an additional 1% rebate, and property owners who had consistently paid advance taxes for the past three consecutive years were eligible for an extra 3% concession. Magzter+5The Hans India+5Sakshi Post+5The Times of India+1MagicBricks+1
Digital Payment Surge:
Reflecting a growing trend towards digital transactions, over 4 lakh taxpayers opted for online payments, contributing ₹519.26 crore to the total collection. This shift underscores the increasing adoption of digital platforms for civic services. The Hans India+1Sakshi Post+1
Zone-wise Contributions:
The collections varied across different zones in Ahmedabad:
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Western Zone: ₹218.55 crore
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North-Western Zone: ₹190.35 crore
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South-Western Zone: ₹123.76 crore
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Central Zone: ₹112.18 crore
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East Zone: ₹67.62 crore
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North Zone: ₹62.04 crore
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South Zone: ₹60.28 croreThe Hans India+1Sakshi Post+1Sakshi Post+1The Hans India+1
These figures indicate a balanced distribution of tax payments across the city, with the western and north-western zones leading due to higher property values and tax compliance rates. The Hans India+1Sakshi Post+1
Additional Tax Revenues:
In addition to property tax, the AMC collected ₹44.89 crore in profession tax and ₹32.91 crore in vehicle tax, bringing the total revenue from all taxes to ₹924.78 crore. Sakshi Post+1The Hans India+1
Looking Ahead:
The success of this year's Advance Property Tax Rebate Scheme reflects the effectiveness of early payment incentives and the growing trend of digital transactions among citizens. The AMC plans to continue and possibly expand such initiatives in the future to further enhance revenue collection and citizen engagement.Facebook+5The Hans India+5Sakshi Post+5
For more information on property tax payments and upcoming schemes, visit the official AMC website.
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