The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has ramped up its enforcement drive against property tax defaulters, taking coercive action by sealing two commercial properties in Saraswati Enclave. This decisive move came after the owners failed to clear outstanding dues totalling a significant Rs 43 lakh, despite receiving repeated notices from the civic body.
Details of the Sealing Action
Officials confirmed that the two sealed properties had individual outstanding liabilities of Rs 20.9 lakh and Rs 22 lakh respectively. The action was executed on Friday after the defaulters did not pay within the stipulated time frame. This is part of a broader, ongoing campaign to boost revenue collection and ensure strict tax compliance across the city.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized the critical nature of this drive, stating, "Property tax remains the primary source of revenue for the civic body and is crucial for funding civic services and development works in the city. Strict action against defaulters will continue, and we urge all property owners to pay their taxes on time."
Scale of the Crackdown and Impact
The sealing in Saraswati Enclave is not an isolated incident. In a revealing statistic, officials shared that over the past 15 days alone, MCG has sealed 28 defaulter properties in Zone 1. Furthermore, 33 more properties have been identified and are likely to face similar sealing action in the coming days, indicating the scale of the crackdown.
The drive is already yielding results. Following the recent enforcement, 11 property owners submitted objections seeking corrections in their tax records, which are now under review. Additionally, 2 property owners deposited their pending dues after the sealing action began, showing a direct coercive impact.
Revenue Collection and Future Outlook
The aggressive stance is translating into substantial revenue recovery. In a notable achievement, the sealing drive recently resulted in the collection of Rs 7 crore in a single day. Cumulatively, MCG has collected Rs 285 crore in property tax during the current financial year.
Officials expect this figure to rise further by March 2026 as the enforcement campaign continues. MCG authorities have clarified that notices continue to be issued to defaulters, warning them to clear outstanding taxes to avoid punitive measures. The message from the civic body is clear: compliance is non-negotiable for sustaining city services and infrastructure projects.
