Property owners can now claim a waiver of interest, penalties and older arrears by paying principal dues for the 2020-21 to 2025-26 financial years.
Delhi property taxpayers who have fallen behind on municipal dues now have until December 31, 2026 to use the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s latest amnesty window, after the civic body pushed back the original September 30 deadline. The extension gives owners and occupiers more time to clear eligible liabilities and avoid the interest and penalty burden that normally builds on overdue bills, according to the MCD and reporting by Business Standard.
The relief comes under SUNIYO 2.0, the city’s one-time property tax settlement scheme. In practical terms, the programme requires taxpayers to pay the principal amount due for the current financial year, 2025-26, plus the previous five years, from 2020-21 through 2024-25. Once that is done, the MCD says it will waive all interest and penalties tied to those six years and also write off earlier property tax arrears, including principal, interest and penalties for periods before 2020-21.
The scheme is designed for a wide range of property owners, not just those who have never paid tax. The MCD says it covers residential, commercial, industrial and institutional properties within its jurisdiction, and can also help taxpayers who have paid irregularly, underpaid their liabilities, have pending litigation or are facing recovery action. It also applies to cases involving dishonoured cheques. However, taxpayers should first confirm that their property falls under the MCD and not another civic body such as the New Delhi Municipal Council.
Applications are made through the MCD’s property tax portal. Registered taxpayers can log in with their mobile number, email address or Unique Property Identification Code, check property details and file the Self-Assessed Property Tax Return before paying the principal amount for the six covered years. Those without registration must first obtain a UPIC, then complete the self-assessment and payment process. After payment, the portal generates a receipt and a waiver certificate, which taxpayers should keep as proof that the relief has been granted. The MCD also advises taxpayers to verify their records, outstanding balance and eligibility before paying, and says help is available through its helpline for users who run into registration or property-record problems.
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