The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has recorded an unprecedented milestone in its revenue collection history by collecting Rs 522.72 crore in property tax within the first quarter (April 1 to June 30) of the current financial year 2025–26. This is the first time PCMC has crossed the Rs 500 crore mark in just 90 days—making it a historic achievement for the civic body.
The significant rise in early payments was driven by a host of well-planned incentives and robust citizen outreach. To encourage timely compliance, PCMC had announced multiple rebates valid up to June 30, including a 10% concession on general tax for online payers. Over 4.12 lakh property owners availed these benefits, resulting in record-breaking revenue.
Year-on-Year Q1 Comparison:
In FY 2021–22, the first-quarter collection stood at Rs 171.85 crore
In FY 2022–23, it rose to Rs 253.65 crore
In FY 2023–24, the figure surged to Rs 454 crore
In FY 2024–25, it was at Rs 440 crore
Now, in FY 2025–26, the collection has touched a new high of Rs 522.72 crore as of June 30.
Category-wise Beneficiaries of Tax Rebates:
Women property owners: 17,459
Ex-servicemen: 4,023
Persons with disabilities: 1,897
Gallantry award recipients: 9
Environment-friendly properties: 24,869
Advance payers: 40,934
Online payers: 3,23,239
Ward-wise Collections (Rs in crore):
Wakad: 65.11
Thergaon: 47.52
Chikhali: 39.35
Kaspate Vasti: 37.60
Kiwale: 34.23
Bhosari: 33.95
Chinchwad: 33.03
Pimpri-Waghere: 32.84
Moshi: 30.53
PCMC Headquarters: 28.22
Sangvi: 27.09
Akurdi: 24.33
Charholi: 16.37
Dighi-Bopkhel: 17.84
Talawade: 12.90
Nigdi Pradhikaran: 12.77
Fugewadi-Dapodi: 18.49
Pimpri Nagar: 4.24
Highlights of the Collection Strategy:
Over Rs 380 crore collected through online payments
Rs 30.63 crore via cash counters at 18 ward offices
Rs 34.49 crore collected on June 30 alone
Multiple modes such as RTGS, cheques, and cash ensured ease for citizens
Role of CHDC project in driving results:
A major contributor to this success was PCMC’s City Hub for Data Communication (CHDC) initiative. The project enabled data-driven planning, real-time analysis of defaulters, and area-specific tax response patterns.
While speaking to GPlus, Shekhar Singh, Commissioner, PCMC said that this milestone is not just about revenue numbers—it reflects the growing trust and cooperation of Pimpri Chinchwad citizens. He added that strategic planning by the tax department, use of data through CHDC, door-to-door delivery of bills via self-help groups, and effective public communication have all contributed to crossing the Rs 522 crore mark in record time. He congratulated tax-paying citizens, dedicated staff, officers, and the SHG women for this collective success.
Pradip Jambhale Patil, Additional Commissioner, said the response to rebates announced until June 30 has been phenomenal. Citizens were kept informed through tele-calling, digital messaging, and social media. The 10% online rebate especially encouraged digital payments. He stated that they remain committed to further strengthening this momentum through transparent and citizen-friendly governance.
Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner (Tax), said from the beginning of the financial year, the department had set a target to maximize tax collection in the first quarter. Along with outreach efforts, they mapped and followed up with defaulters from the past two years. Special arrangements were made to keep all 18 ward-level counters open even on public holidays in the last week of June. The collective effort of every team led to this remarkable outcome.
