Gurugram is a city in the Southwest of New Delhi in Northern India. MCG (Municipal Corporation of Gurugram) is the authorized body to collect the tax. Property tax can be paid online as well as offline mode. Property tax can be defined as a tax that the property owner is expected to pay to the local Municipal corporation for immovable assets for example Personal house, or office whether the property is commercial or residential. The tax period of property tax MCG starts in April and ends in March of the next year. Small and medium residential properties attract lower taxes whereas large properties used for Commercial activities attract a high tax rate.
How to Pay Property/ House/ Flats Tax at Gurgaon @mcg.gov.in?
There are 2 ways to pay property/ house tax one is the online method and the second is the offline method.
Let’s discuss the steps to Pay Gurugram Property Tax Online;
- Visit the official website https://www.mcg.gov.in/. On the left-hand side bottom, you will find a tab on property tax. Please find the reference image below.
- Search Property Details. If you don’t have property ID details please fill in details such as Name, address, zone, locality, and ward
- Then click on Search. The amount which needs to be paid will be mentioned there.
- Payment can be made through debit or credit card.
- Receipt will be generated one has to save the receipt for future reference.
Similarly, Payments can also be made through E-wallets like Paytm App.
Steps for Gurugram Property Tax Payment Offline Mode
If one wishes to pay the tax offline he can visit the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon or any property tax collection centers. The person has to then provide his property details, property ID name, and address. Payment can be made in cash or via Credit or debit card. Alternatively one can also visit the Oriental Bank of Commerce branch to pay the tax.
Payment of Tax through Paytm;
- Click on Get Tax Amount
- MCG property tax will be displayed on the screen. Click on the make payment and select the mode of payment.
MCG Property/ Hosue Tax Calculation
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) uses the property tax calculator while calculating the tax. The tax is calculated by considering various factors like Age of the property, location, size, etc. Below are the Parameters of tax calculation.
Residential House:
| AREA | RATE PER SQUARE YARD |
| 300 square yards | Rs 1 |
| 301-500 square yards | Rs 4 |
| 501-1000 square yards | Rs 6 |
| 1001 square yards to 2 acres | Rs 7 |
| Above 2 acres | Rs 10 |
| Shop Area | Rate Per Square yard |
| 50 square yards | Rs 24 |
| 51-100 square yards | Rs 36 |
| 101-500 square yards | Rs 48 |
| 501-1000 square yards | Rs 60 |
| Institutional Space Area | Rate per square feet |
| 2500 square feet | Rs 12 |
| 25001-5000 square feet | Rs 18 |
| Above 5000 square feet | Rs 24 |
| Industrial Plots | Rate per square feet |
| Upto 500 square yards | Exempted |
| 101 square yards and above | Rs 5 |
| Above 501 square yards | Rs 2 |
Properties that are exempted from paying tax include places of religious worship like temples gurudwara or mosque, vacant land used for agricultural purposes Residential properties of defense personnel which are self-occupied wherein the area is not more than 300 square yards, freedom fighters’ family and deceased family of the solider are exempted from paying the tax. If property tax is paid before July 31st, a 10 percent rebate will be provided to the owner.
Conclusion
By Making the payment online the process has become all the more easy and very convenient to use. Late payments can incur an interest rate of up to 1.5% per month on the outstanding payment. Property owners thereby can fulfill their tax responsibility by properly understanding the self-assessment system. As a responsible citizen timely tax payments help support the development of the city and also help to avoid penalties
