Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Urban Administration Department (UAD) has intensified efforts to achieve 100% property tax collection, announcing special tax collection camps across all municipal corporations in Madhya Pradesh on February 25 and March 15.
UAD Commissioner SanketBhondve said any laxity in tax recovery will not be tolerated, emphasisingtransparency and efficiency during a departmental review at the SunderlalPatwa National Institute of Urban Management in Bhouri.
Bhondve directed officials to leverage artificial intelligence to resolve citizen complaints within two to three hours and accelerate digitisation through e-office and digital locker systems.
He also highlighted key infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, including the formation of a joint water supply board for Ujjain, Indore, and Dewas, closure of tube wells in areas with adequate supply, 100% installation of smart meters, and the use of GPS and fuel gauges in municipal vehicles to prevent misuse.
At least 5% of civic vehicles will be converted to CNG, with Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior serving as models for e-vehicles.
Additional targets include approving subsidies for one lakh houses under PMAY (Urban) by March 15, ensuring timely completion of AMRUT works, and improving cleanliness rankings across cities.
