In this system, any citizen can provide information about suspected defaulters by sending an SMS on any of the six mobile numbers provided by the PMC.

“We want to keep a check on defaulters and who have given their residences on rent for office use. There are many owners who have rented their flats to office people but are not disclosing it to get a property tax rebate. After getting an SMS, our staff will verify documents and recover the amount,” said Hemant Nikam, Deputy Commissioner and head of tax collection.