The Karnal Municipal Corporation (KMC) has announced that its citizen facilitation centre will remain open on the weekend, including Saturday and Monday, to assist taxpayers in completing the process for the Haryana Government's one-time interest waiver scheme on pending property tax dues before the June 30 deadline.
Extended Hours for Taxpayers
Newly appointed KMC Commissioner Saloni Sharma, a 2019 batch IAS officer who assumed office on Friday after being transferred from Faridabad, stated that despite the holiday, the facilitation centre at the office will operate from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Monday. This move aims to ensure that residents do not miss the opportunity to benefit from the special scheme.
Sharma has previously served as Additional Commissioner in Faridabad Municipal Corporation, Additional Deputy Commissioner and CEO-cum-District Municipal Commissioner in Jhajjar, SDM at Nuh and Naraingarh, and Assistant Commissioner (Under Training) in Sonepat.
Scheme Details and Requirements
“The ongoing scheme offers a waiver on interest for pending property tax dues from the financial year 2010-11 to 2024-25, but the benefit will be available only until June 30,” Sharma added. She urged all property owners who have not yet cleared their dues to do so within the stipulated time to avoid a last-minute rush.
Commissioner Sharma clarified that self-certification of the Property ID is mandatory to avail the interest waiver. Taxpayers must first complete the self-certification process of their property ID; otherwise, they will not be eligible for the concession under the scheme.
Mayor's Appeal and Collection Update
Mayor Renu Bala Gupta also appealed to residents to avail the benefits of the government’s scheme. She revealed that the KMC’s property tax collections have already crossed Rs 13.62 crore under the ongoing drive.
Mayor Gupta emphasized that revenue generated through property tax plays a crucial role in improving civic infrastructure, including the construction and maintenance of roads, installation of streetlights, sanitation services, beautification projects, drinking water facilities, and development of parks and expansion of other public amenities.
“The residents can contribute to the city's development by depositing their property tax on time and taking full advantage of the government's interest waiver before the scheme expires on June 30,” she added.
