Navi Mumbai News: NMMC Records ₹876 Crore Property Tax Collection In FY26, Highest Ever Recovery

Navi Mumbai, April 1: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has recorded its highest-ever property tax collection of Rs 876 crore in the financial year 2025–26, due to strong taxpayer response, an amnesty scheme, and a technology-led recovery campaign.

Record collection and amnesty scheme

The record collection, achieved between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, marks the highest annual recovery since the civic body’s inception. Officials said the surge was aided by the 'Abhay Yojana' implemented from March 10 to March 31, offering a 50% waiver on late payment penalties, along with sustained follow-ups and extended working days at tax collection centres.

“NMMC’s focus on transparency, technology, and citizen convenience has significantly improved compliance. We are grateful to citizens for their cooperation, which made this record possible,” said Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde.

Ward-wise performance

According to civic data, Nerul ward topped collections with Rs 182.09 crore, followed by Koparkhairane at Rs 163.40 crore and Ghansoli at Rs 150.11 crore. In March alone, 28,811 property owners paid Rs 192.81 crore, contributing substantially to the annual total.

Technology-driven recovery efforts

The property tax department, under the guidance of Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar and Deputy Commissioner Dr Amol Palve, adopted a data-driven strategy, including analytics-based targeting of defaulters and AI-powered calling systems. Awareness campaigns through SMS, WhatsApp, and RCS messaging further boosted compliance.

Payment trends and response

Of the 2,25,576 taxpayers who paid property tax during the year, nearly 61% opted for online payments, while 39% paid offline at collection centres.

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Civic officials said the use of technology, continuous outreach, and citizen-friendly measures led to a steady rise in collections over the past two years, culminating in this record performance. Mayor Sujata Patil and Commissioner Shinde have congratulated the property tax department staff for the achievement, officials added.

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