Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation offers 20% rebate on property tax payments, extending the deadline until September 30. The announcement, made on Thursday, aims to encourage residents to clear dues amid growing resistance to the recently increased tax rates for the financial year 2025-26.
Many residents, especially in Indirapuram, have voiced frustration over the hiked bills. Local resident Mohan Sangwan said people are unwilling to pay at the new rates, and the rebate extension shows officials are seeking cooperation after a low response.
Chief tax assessment officer Sanjeev Sinha explained that the rebate, originally ending on July 31, will now continue in stages. Taxpayers will receive a 20% rebate until September 30, 10% in October and November, and 5% in December and January 2026. Still, confusion remains about whether the rebate applies to the revised rates or last year’s figures.
At a board meeting on June 30, councillors opposed the proposed hike. Yet, the minutes of this meeting remain unpublished, leaving both councillors and residents frustrated. Mayor Sunita Dayal said she has already asked officials to prepare the minutes, but the lack of transparency still causes unease.
Adding to the uncertainty, three former councillors filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Allahabad High Court. The matter was last heard on August 5. Meanwhile, councillor Neeraj Goel confirmed that members plan to meet officials soon to demand the release of the minutes, arguing it would clear public confusion.
In July, councillors also protested at the corporation headquarters, pressing for clarity on the tax structure. Residents, caught between higher bills and unclear rebates, remain anxious.
Ultimately, while the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation offers 20% rebate until September 30, citizens expect quicker action to resolve disputes about tax rates and ensure fairness in the system.
