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New Delhi: From December, senior citizens will not have to visit zonal offices to pay property tax. “It will be appreciable to provide the doorstep service as it will help in enhanced tax collection. Under the concept, the employees will visit the residence and get the tax returns filled and accept payments both in cash or cheque by June 15 annually. Following on Delhi government’s footsteps, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) on Monday announced the plans to provide doorstep services for property tax exclusively for them.Of the total tax net of 4.5 lakh property taxpayers, around 1.25 lakh are senior citizens.SDMC standing committee chairman Shikha Rai stated that the scheme will be launched soon as the senior citizens have been facing difficulties in visiting zonal offices. The corporation will also launch a helpline number where people can call and fix appointments..