Curation Team
RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has already raked in 23% of its target revenue for the ongoing fiscal year through holding taxes, with over 54,709 households out of 2.34 lakh registered properties having paid their dues since April this year.
“The RMC has collected Rs 22 crore in holding tax payments for the financial year 2025–26, achieving 23% of its annual target of Rs 97 crore,” deputy municipal commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu said.
In a bid to encourage early payments, the civic body has announced rebates of up to 10% for those who pay by June 30. The highest rebate, 10%, is offered for payments made online, including through a newly launched WhatsApp chatbot – RMC Payment Mitra (Mobile No: 8986627070). This is the first time RMC is using a chatbot service for tax collection.
“This year, a strong push is being made for digital payments. We’ve already crossed Rs 22 crore in collections within two months of launch,” Sahu said.
Apart from online, payments made at Jan Suvidha Kendras at the RMC headquarters and Doranda zonal office are eligible for a 7.5% rebate, while door-to-door collection through an authorised agency carries a 5% rebate. Additionally, certain categories such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities, transgender persons, and armed forces personnel can claim an extra 5% rebate upon submission of valid documents.
