Ahmedabad AMC Collects ₹1,730 Crore in Taxes in Seven Months; Revenue Up 72.79% of Last Year's Total
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has collected ₹1,730.23 crore through property tax, professional tax, vehicle tax and property transfer charges in the first seven months of the current financial year, reflecting a strong revenue performance compared with the previous year's collections.
The civic body has already achieved 72.79% of the ₹2,377.03 crore collected across these revenue heads in the previous financial year. The figures indicate that citizens have continued to pay their municipal dues, even as concerns persist over the delivery of basic civic amenities such as drinking water, drainage and roads.
The revenue collection has also increased compared with the corresponding period last year, according to the figures provided.
Property Tax Contributes ₹1,362.73 Crore
Property tax remains the largest contributor to AMC's revenue. The civic body collected ₹1,362.73 crore under this head during the first seven months, achieving 74.20% of the previous financial year's collection of ₹1,836.46 crore.
Professional tax collection stood at ₹185.41 crore, or 67.45% of the previous year's ₹274.88 crore.
The corporation also collected ₹162.65 crore in vehicle tax, representing 67.93% of the previous year's ₹239.42 crore. Property transfer charges contributed another ₹19.45 crore, equivalent to 74.02% of the previous year's ₹26.28 crore.
Together, these four revenue sources generated ₹1,730.23 crore.
West Zone Leads Property Tax Collection
Among AMC's seven zones, the West Zone recorded the highest property tax collection during the first seven months of the current financial year, at ₹326.54 crore. The North West Zone followed with ₹310.84 crore, while the South West Zone collected ₹197.40 crore.
The zone-wise figures are:
Zone | Previous Year (₹ crore) | Current Year: First 7 Months (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
West | 411.12 | 326.54 |
North West | 400.49 | 310.84 |
South West | 260.06 | 197.40 |
Central | 248.35 | 159.49 |
North | 148.40 | 104.20 |
South | 160.83 | 107.01 |
East | 206.90 | 157.26 |
The West and North West zones together accounted for more than ₹637 crore in property tax collections during the period.
Tax Collection Rises by ₹163.43 Crore
According to the figures provided, property and professional tax collections across all seven zones reached ₹1,710.78 crore during the first seven months of the current financial year.
The corresponding collection during the same period last year was ₹1,547.35 crore. This represents an increase of ₹163.43 crore.
The rise in collections highlights the continued contribution of taxpayers to the municipal corporation's finances.
Citizens Expect Better Civic Amenities in Return
With tax collections continuing to rise, the focus now shifts to how effectively AMC utilises the revenue to improve civic infrastructure and public services.
Residents expect the corporation to ensure a reliable supply of clean drinking water, a functioning drainage network and properly maintained roads across the city.
The revenue figures underline the importance of transparent spending and accountable civic administration to ensure that the money collected from citizens translates into better facilities and improved living conditions.
