Thane and Navi Mumbai civic bodies record surge in tax collections after intensified recovery efforts, digital options

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) reported its highest-ever tax collection since inception at Rs 876 crore. File Pic

The Thane and Navi Mumbai civic bodies in Maharashtra have reported a significant rise in tax collections for the 2025-26 financial year, driven by intensified recovery efforts, amnesty schemes, and increased adoption of digital payment methods, officials said, reported the PTI.

According to the officials, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) recorded tax collections of Rs 878.37 crore, up from Rs 810 crore in the previous year. Notably, 87.37 per cent of taxpayers opted for online or digital payment modes.

The Majiwada-Manpada ward emerged as the top contributor, generating Rs 236.51 crore. TMC Commissioner Saurabh Rao attributed the growth to increasing public confidence in technology-driven services, according to the PTI.

NMMC achieves record collections

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) reported its highest-ever tax collection since inception at Rs 876 crore, compared to Rs 812 crore last year.

Officials credited the use of Artificial Intelligence-based calling systems and data analytics to identify and target defaulters.

The ‘Abhay Yojana' amnesty scheme, which offered a 50 per cent waiver on penalties, contributed Rs 192.81 crore in March alone. Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde highlighted administrative transparency and technological integration as key factors, as per the PTI.

Nerul tops collection charts

Among administrative wards, Nerul emerged as the top contributor with Rs 182.09 crore in collections. It was followed by Koparkhairane (Rs 163.40 crore) and Ghansoli (Rs 150.11 crore), indicating strong recovery across key nodes.

BNCMC and MBMC also report increase

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) recorded tax recovery of Rs 103.31 crore, an increase from Rs 87.54 crore in the previous year. Commissioner Anmol Sagar said strict enforcement measures, including issuing 1,300 seizure notices and disconnecting 5,142 water connections, played a crucial role, the news agency reported.

Similarly, the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation reported collections of Rs 254.09 crore, up from Rs 230 crore last year.

KDMC records slight decline

In contrast, the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) witnessed a marginal decline, collecting Rs 431.49 crore compared to Rs 453 crore in the previous financial year.

Officials noted that the absence of the Abhay amnesty scheme in 2025-26 may have contributed to the dip.

(with PTI inputs)