Gurgaon: Highlighting the poor efficiency of the MCG in recovering property tax in final fiscal yr, the division of city native our bodies (ULB), Haryana, directed MCG to get well no less than 90% of the excellent property tax dues in 2022-23. The ULB division has additionally directed the MCG to submit quarterly experiences on its income and expenditure on the fifth day of each quarter beginning July 5.
The civic physique may generate solely 13% of the projected earnings from property tax — Rs 165 crore — in opposition to its goal of Rs 1,235 crore in 2021-22. For the present fiscal, it has set a goal of producing Rs 1,100 crore from the property tax, officers mentioned.
“It's the first time that the ULB division has requested us to ship a quarterly report of our earnings and expenditure. The ULB holding a test on our earnings and bills would streamline the whole system and is a welcome step. Moreover approving our funds, the division has additionally despatched its observations and proposals,” mentioned Vijay Singla, chief accounts officer, MCG.
The ULB division has additionally identified that the electrical energy payments of the workplace buildings and streetlights needs to be paid on time to keep away from paying big penalties.
“The ULB division has accepted the funds of the MCG with sure modifications and proposals. The division has put emphasis on income technology and has additionally requested MCG to submit quarterly experiences on its income sources and standing of the income generated. I, together with the commissioner, will hold month-to-month checks on the income assets and earnings generated in order that MCG’s earnings is enhanced this yr,” mentioned mayor Madhu Azad.
The ULB division has additionally directed MCG to get well arrears and pending dues of municipal tax, expenses and many others. Recommending a slew of measures at enhancing income, the company has additionally been advised to generate income from its land.