Overview
- MA&UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar announced the waiver for the 2025–26 year across all municipalities and municipal corporations.
- To qualify, taxpayers must pay 100% of the principal plus the remaining 50% of accrued interest in one lump-sum by March 31, 2026.
- Payments are being accepted through the Mana Mitra and PuraMitra platforms or at designated municipal office counters.
- The government has stated the window will not be extended and says the measure is designed to regularise dues and improve compliance.
- Officials urged State and Central government departments to clear significant arrears, noting property tax funds core urban services including water, sanitation, roads and street lighting.