Hyderabad GHMC launches property tax resolution drive
HYDERABAD:  The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Sunday held its ‘Property Tax Resolution’ (PTP) programme across all circle offices to address property tax-related grievances of citizens.
The special drive was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. Deputy commissioners, assistant municipal commissioners, valuation officers and tax inspectors received petitions on revision requests, correction of tax assessments, entry of payments made through bill collectors, online and RTGS modes, arrears corrections, court cases, Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) issues and self-assessment concerns.
The programme drew a strong response from residents.
A total of 285 applications were received on Sunday seeking resolution of property tax issues. Most petitions related to discrepancies in tax assessments, excess area recorded compared to actual extent, mutation matters and related issues. Officials said the applications would be resolved as per rules.
The drive will continue on March 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 am to 1 pm at all circle offices.
OTS offers 90% interest waiver on arrears
GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan urged residents of Greater Hyderabad to clear their property tax dues and support the city’s development.
He said the government has announced a ‘One Time Settlement’ (OTS) scheme for the financial year 2025–2026 to provide relief to long-pending property tax defaulters. Under the scheme, 90% of the accumulated interest on old arrears will be waived.
The Commissioner appealed to taxpayers to utilise the opportunity and clear their dues immediately.
GHMC received 285 applications under its Property Tax Resolution programme held across Hyderabad on March 1.
Commissioner R V Karnan urged residents to clear dues, highlighting a 90% interest waiver under the OTS scheme for 2025–26.
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— Hyderabad Mail (@Hyderabad_Mail) March 1, 2026
