Gurgaon: Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) additional commissioner Jaiveer Yadav on Friday instructed officials in the corporation’s zone-3 tax department to ensure transparent, time-bound, and citizen-focused functioning. This directive comes days after the civic body launched a major crackdown on alleged corruption in its property tax department.
Strict adherence to rules
Yadav emphasized that all tax-related work must be carried out strictly in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures. He instructed officials to expedite the disposal of pending cases, maintain up-to-date tax records, and regularly monitor work progress. “Providing better services to citizens is the corporation’s priority,” Yadav stated during the meeting, while directing staff to resolve residents’ grievances promptly and sensitively.
Revenue targets and accountability
The additional commissioner also asked officials to achieve revenue collection targets through an effective strategy. He called for teamwork, discipline, and accountability in departmental functioning to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Background of the crackdown
The meeting holds significance as the MCG has faced increasing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in its property tax branch. On May 19, following complaints of corruption, file tampering, and collusion with brokers, the corporation transferred 134 clerks out of the department—one of its largest administrative reshuffles in recent years. According to municipal officials, several clerks had remained in the same branch for extended periods, fostering what insiders described as an entrenched, under-supervised network. These employees were moved to other departments, while staff from sanitation, engineering, establishment, and other branches were redeployed to the tax department.
The action came after residents repeatedly complained that property tax applications—for corrections, ownership updates, and reductions—were delayed, rejected, or cancelled without reason. Sources said intermediaries then approached applicants, offering solutions for cash.
