Summary:
The city administration has decided to collect property tax from individual flats rather than entire buildings in a move anticipated to both hold the individual flat owner more accountable as well as facilitate the tax payment for Mumbaikars. A BMC officer from the assessment and collection department told DNA, "Currently, property tax bills are raised in the names of the housing society which in turn collects them from its individual members. "If a member of the housing society does not pay property tax or outstanding dues, then BMC can take action against them including attachment and auction of the property. The housing society won't face the brunt,"' he said. "With BMC's decision to raise property tax bills flat-wise, it will be easier for the civic body to initiate action directly against the erring member..