Property Tax is of vital importance for generating revenue for the Government.\u00a0AMC property tax\u00a0was established in the year 1950; the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) looks after the civic amenities and administration of Ahmedabad. This article will give you a complete idea of property tax in Ahmedabad. Also, you will get to understand the nuances of payment and penalties while failing to do so on time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The\u00a0Ahmedabad municipal corporation property tax bill\u00a0is paid annually through the municipal corporation. In this regard, we must first understand what property means to better proceed with this entire guide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A property is a tangible building that an individual owns. The building can be used for residential as well as commercial purposes. The buildings include,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
So, as an owner of a property, you are entitled to pay the\u00a0AMC tax bill\u00a0every year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The property tax payment systems that facilitate tax payment have made the public clear off the dues more willingly. The fact for the year 2017-2018 shows that there was a record increase of INR 23 Lakhs as compared to 2016 due to 2 major reasons<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
One must also understand that AMC tax payment is one of the few municipal bodies that allows customers to pay the taxes through a mobile application. As said earlier, the year 2017 saw a massive increase of 25 times compared to the previous year. Also, 21% of transactions were cashless. The 8% drop in cash transactions is also a promising figure for future advancements. AMC has already achieved the achievement that most of the municipal bodies are striving to achieve.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Ahmedabad municipal corporation property tax\u00a0is calculated based on five different factors. They all constitute one value, and that is the property tax value to be paid every year. The five factors that are involved in property tax calculation are<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Further, the type of property also has different rates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For residential property, the rate is calculated at INR 16\/square meter while a non-residential property is priced at INR 28\/ Square meter<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
All these factors are included in calculating your property tax.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The below mentioned are the factors that need to be mentioned accordingly in the formula<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Property tax = Carpet Area X Rate\/Square meter X F1 X F2 X F3 X F4<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Let us see each factor and its category-based rating<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
F1 \u2013 Location of the property \u2013 both residential and non-residential<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n F2 \u2013 Age of the Property \u2013 Both residential and non-residential<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n F3 \u2013 Type of Building \u2013 residential only<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This factor for non-residential is given a stipulated rating as per the nature of business\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The following properties are rated at 1.0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The following properties are rated nil (0.0)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n F4 \u2013 Occupancy of the Property<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Using the above-mentioned rating and the formula already given, one can calculate the AMC property tax bill.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The best part about AMC is, it sends the property tax bills through emails. In fact, the individuals also receive text message alerts with regard to the tax dues as well. The property tax bill will contain the following information<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The\u00a0Ahmedabad municipal corporation tax bill\u00a0can be paid half-yearly. 31st March and 15th October are the last dates of payment. If there is a delay or default in tax payment, there will be a penalty of 2% of the tax value for every month till you make the payment. In such cases, the tax bill has the penalty fee mentioned too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This column gives you the detailed process of paying the\u00a0AMC tax bill online.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Visit the AMC official website<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n http:\/\/ahmedabadcity.gov.in\/portal\/web?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on the Quick Pay Option, which will be at the bottom left of the landing page<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step 3:<\/strong>\u00a0The web page will redirect you to the place where you can enter the Tenement number<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Click on Search<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As you do this, you will have all or a few of the following displayed on the screen depending on your payment frequency<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Additionally, you will also find the \u2018Pay\u2019 Button. Click on that.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The page will take you to the confirmation area to confirm your tax amount to be paid along with pending dues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Step 5:<\/strong>\u00a0You will also find columns to enter email addresses and mobile numbers. Enter them and click on Confirm<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Now, you will be taken to the payment gateway from where you can make the payment using a debit card and credit card, and internet banking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As you make the payment, you will receive the transaction reference number. It will act as the acknowledgment of the payment. The payment that you have made will be credited to AMC\u2019s account in 2 business days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You will receive the receipt for the payment through email. Alternatively, you can find the\u00a0AMC tax bill download\u00a0on the corporation website too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n AMC’s online payment process can be made through 3 payment methods. You can select the one that is suitable for you. The options are<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One must also understand that, apart from the fee supposed to be paid while paying online, payment gateway charges might apply to the bank. That means to say; there will be a small amount added to the existing tax charges.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n People can also make payments by cash. They can visit any of the 58 civic centers available in the city. The count of civic centers in every zone is given below<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As we went through making\u00a0AMC Tax Bill payment\u00a0online and offline, you must also understand the rebates and discounts offered by the municipal corporation. The discounts for property tax are announced at the discretion of the municipal corporation, and it is done from time to time. Let us see the rebates offered for the property owners.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For 2020, the municipal corporation announced a discount of 50% on the interest for the pending dues if paid between 16 January and 15 February 2020. Likewise, you might have many discounts offered at different times. It has enhanced the taxpayers to pay the tax on time, and the constant generation of revenue by the Government has never slacked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Certain institutions need not pay the property tax. The Ahmedabad Municipal corporation has announced the exemption for<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You can visit the government website http:\/\/ahmedabadcity.gov.in\/portal\/web? and check for the quick pay option to pay the AMC tax bill online. You have three modes of online payment that includes credit, debit cards and internet banking.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Tenement number is the unique ID given to every property in Ahmedabad. You need this ID to track your details and pay the Property tax. You can visit the website https:\/\/ahmedabad city.gov.in\/portal\/index.jsp and fill in the following details to get the Tenement number. The process to change the name in the AMC tax bill takes 15 to 30 days. You need to submit the documents listed below to the Commissioner of Revenue. The general tax for residential property is INR 16\/ Sq metre while non-residential is INR 28\/sq metre. Further, there are four factors that determine the total property tax. The four factors are<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\n Location<\/td>\r\n FACTOR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Posh area<\/td>\r\n 1.6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Good area<\/td>\r\n 1.1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Medium area<\/td>\r\n 0.9<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Poor area<\/td>\r\n 0.6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
\r\n AGE OF BUILDING<\/td>\r\n FACTOR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Less than 10years<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 10 years to 20 years<\/td>\r\n 0.85<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 20 years to 30 years<\/td>\r\n 0.7<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 30 years to 40 years<\/td>\r\n 0.6<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n 40 years<\/td>\r\n 0.5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n
\r\n TYPE OF BUILDING:<\/td>\r\n FACTOR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Individual Bungalow<\/td>\r\n 1.5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Tenement<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Row House<\/td>\r\n 1.00<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Flat<\/td>\r\n 0.7<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Gamtal<\/td>\r\n 0.7<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Pole<\/td>\r\n 0.7<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Chawl (More than 25 sq. Mts)<\/td>\r\n 0.5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
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\r\n s<\/td>\r\n Residence Rating<\/td>\r\n Non-Residence Rating<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Owner<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n \r\n Tenant<\/td>\r\n 1<\/td>\r\n 2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
Last Date of Property Tax Payment and Penalty for Delayed Payments<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Step By Step Process to Make Online Payment for the Property Tax<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Payment Options for Online Process<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Payment of Property Tax through Offline Mode<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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AMC Property Tax Rebates and Discounts<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Exemptions from Property Tax<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t
How can I pay property tax online in Ahmedabad?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t
How can I find my Tenement number in Ahmedabad?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t
A. Zone
B. Ward Number
C. Property Owner Name
D. Occupier Name
E. Complete Address
And click on Search to find the tenement number.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tHow do I change my name on my AMC tax bill?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t
a. Last Paid tax Receipt
b. Sales Deed Attested Copy
c. No Objection Certificate produced by the housing society
d. Filled Application form<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tHow much is the property tax in Ahmedabad?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t
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The property tax is calculated as Carpet Area X Location Factor X Age Factor X Occupancy Factor X Usage Factor.
The rating is given based on each criterion and the final value arrives. You can log on to the AMC website and use the tenement number to know the tax value for this year.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n