Pune Residents Still Await 40% Property Tax Rebate Despite State Orders
Pune residents are facing financial strain as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has not applied the 40% property tax rebate, despite citizens submitting the required forms and documents.
PuneProperty TaxRebatePmcSurveyReal Estate PuneMay 27, 2025
The PMC’s Property Tax Department, once known for its efficiency and orderliness, has witnessed increasing disarray over the past few years. Delays have become common, with this year’s property tax bills being distributed a month late, starting only from 1st May instead of April.
Many residents submitted PT-3 forms assuming the rebate would be applied to their 2025–26 tax bills and any overpaid amounts from previous years would be adjusted. However, the PMC continued to demand full 100% tax payments. It is seen that software and billing updates required to reflect the rebate were delayed, and even after tax collection began, the rebate was not implemented. Officials have since stated that revised bills may be issued with the rebate applied.
The controversy stems from a 2019 decision when the State Government questioned the legitimacy of the 40% rebate that had been in place since 1970 and ordered it to be discontinued. Following this, the PMC hired a private agency to conduct a city-wide survey to identify properties with multiple ownership or those rented out. As a result, nearly 4.64 lakh residential properties lost their rebate and were charged the full tax.
However, flaws in the survey led to several eligible homeowners — who owned only one property and lived in it — being wrongly denied the rebate. Widespread discontent followed, prompting the state government to reinstate the rebate in 2023. Citizens were then asked to reapply using the PT-3 form, but the confusion has continued into 2025.
Out of approximately 9 lakh residential properties, only 95,000 applications were received initially. In 2024, the PMC deployed nearly 350 staff to conduct a door-to-door survey across 4.63 lakh properties. The survey revealed that 2.42 lakh of them were indeed owner-occupied and eligible for the rebate, while the rest were found to be rented and thus disqualified.
Despite this effort, several homeowners have received property tax bills this year without the rebate. This has raised concerns that the recent survey may have been merely a bureaucratic exercise with no real implementation.
Avinash Sapkal, Deputy Commissioner of the Property Tax Department, acknowledged the issue: “We’ve received multiple complaints regarding the non-application of the 40% rebate for the 2025–26 tax bills. Affected citizens have been asked to resubmit the PT-3 form and proof of residence. We will ensure that no injustice is done.”
Current Situation:
– Citizens are being forced to visit ward offices repeatedly.
– PMC staff often give evasive responses.
– Revised orders from headquarters are still pending.
– Excess payments from previous years have not been adjusted in current bills.
Key Statistics:
– Total properties in the city: 14.25 lakh
– Residential properties: 9 lakh
– Properties charged 100% tax: 4.64 lakh
– Properties granted 40% rebate post-survey: 2.42 lakh
– Properties still denied rebate post-survey: 2.20 lakh
– Property tax collected between 1st May–26th May: Rs 400 crore
– Number of taxpayers in this period: 2.82 lakh
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 40% property tax rebate in Pune?
The 40% property tax rebate is a benefit provided to homeowners in Pune who own a single property and live in it. This rebate was introduced to reduce the financial burden on such residents.
Why have many residents not received the rebate?
Many residents have not received the 40% property tax rebate due to delays in software and billing updates, and flaws in the city-wide survey conducted to identify eligible properties.
What steps should residents take if they have not received the rebate?
Residents who have not received the 40% property tax rebate should resubmit the PT-3 form along with proof of residence. They should also visit their ward offices if necessary and seek clarification from PMC staff.
How many properties are eligible for the 40% rebate?
Out of approximately 9 lakh residential properties in Pune, 2.42 lakh properties were found to be owner-occupied and eligible for the 40% rebate post-survey.
What is the current status of the 40% property tax rebate implementation?
The implementation of the 40% property tax rebate is still pending in many cases. PMC officials have acknowledged the issue and are working to issue revised bills with the rebate applied.
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