VMC property tax is calculated based on the type of property, age of building, location and usage of the property. There are some concessions given to some citizens or some property. In Vijayawada, there is VMC property tax online payment facility also.
Of Indian taxation system, property tax has been an important component and it is prevalent in almost all cities, towns and rural areas in different forms at different rates. Even the farmers and villagers are supposed to pay property tax subject to the existing laws and rules related to property tax. If they fail to pay it in time there will be a penalty imposed on a monthly basis.
Assessments of property tax are made on the basis of the area of the property and other benchmarks by the officials of VMC property tax collection authority. It is calculated and collected in June and December for the first and second half of a year. If the property tax is not paid in time, simple interest at the rate of 2% per annum is charged. Also, there is a provision for imposition of a penalty for unauthorized construction and it is imposed by the municipality. One can view the tax assessment and which can be downloaded using the Property tax auto calculator. One can use an online service option and choose tax from the dropdown menu.
VMC property tax online payment Vijayawada can be made as follows:
Through the online website: It can be made using the portal. There is an online link Puraseva Mobile application also. There is a citizen service centre for municipal services, payments of taxes and also for handling and redressal of grievances.
Payment through online website i.e. CDMA portal
You should use the link provided to pay property tax through the online portal. When the page is open, you should click on the ‘online payments’ option from the given menu and select the ‘property tax’ option and click on it. It will give you a new screen. The page provides options to select required information about the property that includes District, corporation, municipality, and also the payment type. In order to turn to the next page, you should hit the ‘submit’ button. On the next page, you will be prompted to enter your property tax details. You should use correct details and afterward search to reach the next page. You will be getting the property tax details according to the assessment number. You should check the details. If you find that the details are all right, you should hit the ‘pay tax’ option. It will take you to the payment page. After this step, you can go ahead with the page prompt to continue the online payment process. There are various tools for payment of property tax. You may use a credit/debit card or net banking option. You may be asked to fill in some details which you should do. Now select the proper option to make an online payment. You will be receiving an acknowledgment of the transaction. You can save the page in case you require it in the future.
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1. What is Puraseva?
You can pay through Puraseva for which there is a link known as Puraseva app link. You may visit this page and have the options to select or enter the information you want for the property that includes district/ municipality and the payment type. After selecting you should hit the submit button that will take you to the next page. If you want the details of property tax, you will get it as per the assessment number. You should look for the details and if that is okay, you should hit the pay tax option. It will take you to the payment page.
2. What is Puraseva mobile app used for?
There is a link for a mobile app which can be used to pay your property tax. Next to ‘welcome to eSeva’ there is a ‘pay bill’ option. In the next page, the page will ask you to provide ID and password. If you are new to it, you have to create them. Once you are logged in all that you’ve to do is follow the screen prompt and fill in the details and reach the online payment window
3. How to apply in person?
You can reach the citizen service centre or Puraseva centre that is dedicated to providing municipal services. While paying property tax one should make sure that he/she has all the needed documents. After making the payment you will be getting a receipt of payment.
4. What are the required documents?
Assessment number, old assessment number, name of the owner, address of the property, Aadhar card details. You should be an Indian citizen and your age should be a minimum of 18 years. The amount of property tax varies from area to area and from one property type to another.
Property tax is calculated based on the Basement area, the prevalent rate in the street where the property is located, property usage that is residential or commercial, occupancy that is occupied by owner or tenant, the age of the building.
5. What is the validity period of property tax paid?
The period of validity of property tax is one year and it should be renewed every year.
