Mumbai: BMC records highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 7,610 crore

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC has registered its highestever property tax collection garnering Rs 761090 crore in the financial year 2025ndash26 This marks a historic achievement for the civic body as it is the first time such a significant revenue milestone has been crossedThe Assessment and Collection Department surpassed its revised annual target of Rs 7341 crore achieving an impressive 10368 per cent of the goal The recordbreaking performance underscores the corporationrsquos strengthened financial position and improved tax compliance across MumbaiRecordBreaking SingleDay CollectionIn a notable feat the BMC also recorded its highestever singleday property tax collection on March 31 2026 amounting to Rs 39974 crore This surge reflects lastmile efforts by the administration and increased responsiveness from taxpayers toward meeting deadlinesCivic Chief Commends Departmentrsquos EffortsMunicipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide praised the officers and staff of the Assessment and Collection Department for their exceptional dedication and efficiency She credited their consistent efforts and strategic approach for achieving this landmark figureProperty Tax Remains Financial BackboneProperty tax continues to be one of the most reliable and significant sources of revenue for the BMC The funds play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery and enhancement of essential civic services across Mumbai including infrastructure maintenance sanitation healthcare and public amenitiesStrategic Planning and Administrative LeadershipThe achievement was driven by focused administrative leadership and sustained efforts Under the guidance of Additional Municipal Commissioner City Dr Ashwini Joshi and the supervision of Joint Commissioner Vishwas Shankarwar and Assessor and Collector Gajanan Bellale the department implemented targeted strategies to maximise tax recoveryDespite the added responsibilities of conducting municipal general elections officials maintained consistent momentum in tax collection activities throughout the yearCitizen Outreach and Digital Push Improve ComplianceThe BMC undertook extensive awareness campaigns to encourage timely tax payments Citizen facilitation centres remained operational even on weekends and public holidays improving accessibility for taxpayers Additionally enhanced online payment systems enabled seamless transactionsSpecial drives targeting major defaulters and recovery of arrears also contributed significantly to boosting overall collectionsPenalties and Additional RevenueApart from the primary tax collection the civic body also collected Rs 30113 crore in penalties further strengthening its revenue baseTop Performing Wards Lead CollectionsAmong administrative wards K East emerged as the top performer with collections of Rs 71923 crore followed by G South Rs 67064 crore and K West Rs 62216 crore H East and H West wards also recorded strong performances with Rs 57778 crore and Rs 53655 crore respectivelyZoneWise Collection HighlightsIn the city area total collections stood at Rs 210260 crore led by G South ward The western suburbs contributed the highest share of Rs 372133 crore with K East and K West dominating collections Meanwhile the eastern suburbs recorded Rs 145741 crore with S Ward leading the regionStrong Public Participation Drives SuccessThe BMC attributed this achievement not only to administrative efficiency but also to the cooperation of Mumbairsquos citizens The combination of strategic governance digital facilitation and public participation has set a new benchmark in municipal revenue collection