To provide relief to property owners burdened with long-pending property tax dues, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced the Abhay Yojana 2025–26. This special amnesty scheme offers a massive 75% waiver on the penalty amount charged on outstanding property tax.
The scheme is aimed at encouraging citizens to clear old tax arrears in a simple and affordable manner, while also helping the civic body improve tax collection. The benefit is available for all types of properties, including residential, non-residential, commercial, and open plots within Pune city limits.
Objective of Abhay Yojana
The main objectives of the Abhay Yojana 2025–26 are:
- To provide financial relief to property owners with pending tax dues
- To reduce accumulated penalties on long-overdue property tax
- To encourage voluntary compliance among taxpayers
- To enable citizens to regularize their property tax records
- To strengthen PMC’s revenue system in a citizen-friendly way
Key Highlights of the Scheme
- 75% waiver on penalty amount charged on pending property tax
- Applicable to residential, commercial, industrial, and open land properties
- Valid for a limited period only
- Available even to property owners who have availed previous Abhay schemes
- Easy payment options through online, bank, and PMC counters
Scheme Duration
The Abhay Yojana 2025–26 will be effective only during the officially notified period:
- Start Date: 15 November 2025
- End Date: 15 January 2026
Payments made within this period only will be eligible for the penalty waiver. Any payment after the deadline will attract regular penalties and recovery action.
Who Can Avail the Scheme (Eligibility)
The scheme is open to:
- All property owners in Pune city who have pending property tax dues
- Owners of residential, non-residential, commercial, mixed-use, and open plots
- Property owners who have already benefited from earlier Abhay schemes in:
- 2015–16
- 2016–17
- 2020–21
- 2021–22
There is no restriction based on property size or usage, as long as outstanding dues exist.
Benefits Under Abhay Yojana 2025–26
- 75% reduction in penalty amount on outstanding property tax
- One-time opportunity to clear long-pending liabilities
- Helps restore regular tax payment status from the next financial year
- Avoids future legal action, interest accumulation, and recovery proceedings
How to Avail Abhay Yojana Benefits
To receive the 75% penalty waiver, property owners must follow these steps:
- Check Outstanding Dues
Calculate the total pending property tax, including principal arrears and penalties. - Pay the Full Outstanding Amount
The entire tax amount (principal + applicable amount) must be paid in full during the scheme period. - Penalty Waiver Applied Automatically
Once full payment is made within the scheme duration, 75% of the penalty amount is waived automatically.
Partial payments or installment payments will not qualify for the benefit.
Payment Modes Available
Property tax payments under Abhay Yojana can be made through multiple convenient channels:
Online Payment
- Official PMC Property Tax Portal:
propertytax.punecorporation.org
Offline Payment
- Pune Municipal Corporation Citizen Facilitation Centers (CFCs)
- Authorized bank branches:
- Bank of Maharashtra
- ICICI Bank
- Janata Sahakari Bank
- Cosmos Bank
Special Arrangement:
All PMC Citizen Facilitation Centers will remain open on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the scheme period to assist citizens.
Demand Draft Payment Details
For those paying via Demand Draft, the DD must be drawn in favour of:
“THE ASSESSOR & COLLECTOR OF TAX, PMC PUNE”
Important Points to Remember
- Full payment is mandatory to receive the penalty concession
- Newly reassessed property tax amounts are not eligible for this scheme
- Each property has a separate Property Identification Number (PID); payments must be made individually
- Benefits are applicable only to dues existing before the scheme cut-off date
