
⏰ Deadline Alert: 467 Properties to Be Auctioned Today
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued a final warning to property tax defaulters: today, March 31, 2025, is the last day to save your properties from auction!
- 490 non-residential, industrial, and mixed-use properties were initially listed for auction.
- 36 defaulters have paid over ₹1 crore in partial dues, reducing the auction list to 467 properties 1.
- To avoid auction, owners must clear at least 50% of dues if outstanding taxes exceed ₹2 lakh 1.
Urgent Notice: If no bidders emerge, PCMC will acquire properties for ₹1 under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act 1.
💸 Key Financial Figures
- ₹15 crore in pending dues from 467 properties.
- ₹11 crore already recovered from 567 defaulters since December 2024 1.
- Additional penalties: Defaulters who miss the deadline will face 15% auction expenses added to their dues 25.
📝 How to Avoid Auction
- Pay Online Immediately:
- Visit the PCMC portal, navigate to Residents > Property Tax > Pay Property Bill Online, and enter zone number, Gat number, and property code 10.
- Use UPI, debit/credit cards, or net banking for instant payment.
- Offline Payment:
- Visit PCMC’s Property Tax Department offices in Nigdi, Akurdi, Chinchwad, or other zones (full list here) 6.
- Partial Payment:
- Pay 50% of dues if outstanding taxes exceed ₹2 lakh to remove your property from the auction list 1.
⚠️ Consequences of Missing the Deadline
- Permanent Loss: Properties will be auctioned publicly, with ownership transferred to the highest bidder.
- Financial Burden: Defaulters will bear 15% auction costs and lose future rights to reclaim assets 25.
- Legal Action: PCMC may escalate recovery measures, including home visits for residential defaulters 1.
🗣️ Official Statements
- Shekhar Singh, PCMC Municipal Commissioner:
“Our goal is to become a ‘Tax Dues-Free Municipal Corporation.’ We urge defaulters to act now to avoid irreversible consequences.” 1. - Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner:
“The next phase will target residential defaulters. Pay 100% dues today to avoid inconvenience.” 1.
📅 Timeline of PCMC’s Recovery Drive
- December 2024: Seizure of 1,057 properties begins.
- March 2025: Deadline extensions granted, but only partial payments accepted.
- Today: Final auction unless 50% dues are paid 15.
🔍 What’s Next?
- Post-Auction: Unsold properties will be acquired by PCMC for ₹1 1.
- Residential Defaulters: PCMC plans to visit homes of residential tax evaders starting April 2025 1.
📞 Need Help? Contact PCMC
- Phone: 020-67333333 / 020-28333333 (extension 1506) 69.
- Email: egov@pcmcindia.gov.in 10.
- Office Address: Ground floor, PCMC Main Building, Mumbai-Pune Road, Pimpri 6.
💡 Pro Tips for Property Owners
- Check Rebates: Timely payments qualify for 5–10% discounts 10.
- Avoid Penalties: Delayed payments incur 2% monthly fines (up to 24% annually) 10.
- Stay Updated: Follow PCMC’s official portal for future notices.
🛑 Don’t Wait!
With hours left, defaulters must act swiftly to secure their assets. Share this alert to help others avoid losing their properties!
For official guidelines and payment links, visit PCMC’s website.