Rajkot civic body collects ₹100.17 crore in taxes; RUDA cancels 5 PMAY allotments
Synopsis
Rajkot's civic body crossed ₹100 crore in tax collections within 23 days of launching its FY2026-27 drive — over 73% of it through digital payments. Simultaneously, RUDA cancelled five PMAY housing allotments over unpaid instalments, signalling a tougher stance on beneficiary defaults in government housing schemes.
Key Takeaways
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) collected ₹100.17 crore in property and water taxes between 7 April and 30 April 2025 .
A total of 1,65,559 taxpayers paid dues; ₹72.57 crore came via online payments from 1,22,141 taxpayers .
Advance-payment rebates totalling ₹11.99 crore were extended; women taxpayers get a 15% rebate until 31 May .
RUDA cancelled five PMAY housing allotments after beneficiaries failed to clear pending instalments despite repeated notices.
Affected beneficiaries have seven working days to contact RUDA's Housing Branch with objections.
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has collected over ₹100.17 crore in property and water taxes for the financial year 2026-27 within less than a month of launching its annual tax recovery drive, with a majority of payments made through online transactions, officials said on Thursday, 7 May 2025. Separately, the Rajkot Urban Development Authority (RUDA) has cancelled five housing allotments under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) after beneficiaries failed to clear pending dues despite repeated notices.
Tax Collection Milestones
The RMC's tax recovery drive for the current financial year commenced on 7 April 2025. By 30 April, a total of 1,65,559 taxpayers had cleared their dues, generating revenue of ₹100.17 crore for the corporation.
Of the total amount collected, ₹72.57 crore was received through online payments from 1,22,141 taxpayers, while the remaining ₹27.68 crore was collected via cheque and cash from 43,418 taxpayers. The dominance of digital transactions underscores a broader shift in civic payment behaviour across urban Gujarat.
Rebate Schemes for Advance Tax Payers
Taxpayers who opted for advance payment under the corporation's rebate scheme received collective discounts amounting to nearly ₹11.99 crore, according to the RMC's Tax Recovery Department.
Under the current rebate structure, general taxpayers making advance payments until 31 May will receive a 10 per cent discount, while women taxpayers will be eligible for a 15 per cent rebate during the same period. Between 1 June and 30 June, the rebate will be reduced to 5 per cent for general taxpayers and 10 per cent for women. The corporation has appealed to all property owners within municipal limits to pay their taxes before the deadlines to avail these benefits.
RUDA Cancels Five PMAY Housing Allotments
In a separate development, RUDA has cancelled five housing allotments under PMAY following a resolution passed at a board meeting, after the concerned beneficiaries failed to deposit outstanding instalment payments despite multiple notices from the authority.
The cancelled allotments include flats D-604 and K-104 at Vrundavan Housing Co-operative Service Society, flat F-104 at Parishram Housing Co-operative Service Society, flat A-806 at Parivar Housing Co-operative Service Society, and flat A-1104 at Shivshakti Housing Co-operative Service Society across different parts of the city.
RUDA has stated that beneficiaries were informed several times regarding outstanding dues, but the amounts remained unpaid. The authority has directed the concerned beneficiaries to contact its Housing Branch within seven working days if they wish to raise any objections or submit representations against the cancellations.
What This Means for Rajkot Residents
The twin developments reflect active civic governance in Rajkot — strong early tax compliance on one hand, and firm enforcement of housing scheme obligations on the other. The RMC's collection of over ₹100 crore within 23 days of the drive's launch signals improving municipal revenue mobilisation, a critical factor for infrastructure and service delivery in one of Gujarat's fastest-growing cities. The PMAY cancellations, while affecting only five allotments at present, signal that RUDA is prepared to enforce accountability among beneficiaries who default on government-subsidised housing commitments. Further cancellations could follow if other defaulters do not respond within stipulated timelines.
Point of View
But the more telling metric is what percentage of the total annual demand has been recovered — not just the absolute figure. Early-bird rebates are a proven lever, but the real test is sustaining compliance after the discount window closes. On the PMAY front, RUDA's cancellation of just five allotments raises a broader question: how many other beneficiaries are in arrears but have not yet been acted upon? Enforcement in government housing schemes tends to be selective and slow, and a firmer, more transparent defaulter list would better serve public accountability.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax did Rajkot Municipal Corporation collect in April 2025?
The Rajkot Municipal Corporation collected ₹100.17 crore in property and water taxes between 7 April and 30 April 2025, within the first 23 days of its FY2026-27 tax recovery drive. Of this, ₹72.57 crore was received through online payments.
What rebates are available for Rajkot property tax payers?
General taxpayers making advance payments by 31 May 2025 receive a 10 per cent discount, while women taxpayers get a 15 per cent rebate in the same period. Between 1 June and 30 June, rebates drop to 5 per cent for general taxpayers and 10 per cent for women.
Why did RUDA cancel five PMAY housing allotments in Rajkot?
RUDA cancelled five PMAY allotments because the beneficiaries failed to deposit pending instalment payments despite multiple notices from the authority. The cancellations were formalised through a resolution at a RUDA board meeting.
Which housing societies are affected by the RUDA PMAY cancellations?
The cancelled flats are located at Vrundavan, Parishram, Parivar, and Shivshakti Housing Co-operative Service Societies in Rajkot. Specifically, flats D-604 and K-104 at Vrundavan, F-104 at Parishram, A-806 at Parivar, and A-1104 at Shivshakti have been cancelled.
What should affected PMAY beneficiaries do after the RUDA cancellation?
Affected beneficiaries have seven working days to contact RUDA's Housing Branch at its office to submit any objections or representations against the cancellation of their allotments.
