Municipal Taxes Payment

FAQs

• 1. How to pay Municipal Tax Online at payrup.com?

  • Login to Payrup
  • Select “Municipal Tax” module from the menu bar
  • Select the operator which you want to pay your bill to
  • Enter the required details (select property ID/property number/shop number, etc)
  • Fetch the bill amount
  • Click the button "Proceed to payment "
  • Finish the payment using various municipal tax bill payment methods listed on the Payrup along with which you can also avail discount coupons while doing your transactions

• 2. How do we calculate the built up area?

  For payments of municipal tax online, the definition of built up area under Rule (2) (vi) is reproduced: “Built up area” means total area covered by building or high rise buildings above the plinth level, and including all covered area like basement, mezzanine flooring, balcony whether covered or not; garage area, constructed boundary of swimming pool, fuel storage tanks constructed underground or above the ground, storage of merchandise in open space like timber, granite, bricks etc, stilts meant for parking and telecommunication and other towers and hoardings erected on the surface or top or any other open space of land or building but does not include:
  (a) courtyard at the ground level, garden, rocky area, well and well structures, plant, nursery platform around a tree, overhead water tank, fountain, bench with open top and the like
  (b) drainage, culvert, conduit, catch-pit, gully pit, chamber gutter and the like
  (c) compound or boundary wall, chajja, uncovered staircase, watchman booth/pump house not exceeding three-square meters and sump tank.

• 3. How is property tax calculated for a new building?

  If the building is completed after 1st October of any year, property tax for the second half year has to be paid. Those completed prior to 1st October have to pay property tax for the full year.

• 4. If my building is demolished and is under construction, what should I pay property tax?

  If the building is demolished and whether or not the construction has commenced, municipal property tax has to be paid on the vacant land.

• 5. Should exempted property pay any tax?

  Properties exempted from payment of tax under section 110 are not subjected to property tax. However, the said section now makes it mandatory for properties exempted from tax to pay a service charge. Under UAV the service charges are prescribed in category XIV and 25 percent of this rate shall be paid as service charges.

• 6. Should we calculate cars parked in open veranda or under the portico of our residential house?

  Cars parked in open spaces including veranda or under the portico in respect of residential houses are excluded from the built up area and there is no municipality property tax that is going to be levied on it.

• 7. In respect of apartments should a super built up area or carpet area be considered?

  To keep the measurement objective, the measurement mentioned in the schedule to the sale deed has to be taken as this is irrefutable evidence. Carpet area will always lead to interpretation between the taxpayer and Municipal corporation and hence avoided.

• 8. Is depreciation provided under UAV? Should the depreciation be calculated on the basis of calendar year or financial year?

  Yes depreciation is provided under UAV. Depreciation is to be calculated on the basis of the calendar year. Under UAV you can claim depreciation once in a block period

• 9. Where should I pay the property tax on Payrup?

  For paying your municipal tax bill on Payrup follow the detailed step-by-step procedure in point no. 1.

• 10. Can we pay the tax by cash?

  Payment not exceeding Rs.1000/- can only be paid by cash. Thus, any municipal tax bill payment exceeding Rs.1000/- is better to be paid on the Payrup platform.

• 11. What happens if I short calculate the tax payable?

  As per the government rules listed for municipal tax payments, if you short calculate the property tax payable upon issue of notice you will have to pay twice the difference of tax as penalty along with interest at 2% per month.

• 12. Can a user file for a revised return?

  Yes, you can file a revised return if you want to make any change in the Return Form applicable to you by superscribing on it as “Revised Return”. You can pay the difference of municipal tax along with the revised return.

• 13. Is the Occupier of a building also responsible to pay the municipality property tax?

  If the owner fails to pay the municipality property tax, the liability shall be on the occupier. So, check with your owner and have him paid to avoid any issues further.

• 14. Who can I contact if I have additional questions related to Municipal Services payment?

  Please contact our customer care team, they would be able to assist all your queries

• 15. What forms of payment are accepted online on Payrup for Municipal Services payment?

  We accept payments from online cards (debit and credit), internet banking, wallets, UPIs, MyRupee, etc.

• 16.  How long does it take for my online payment to go through (or be successful)?

  Payments usually will be posted to your utility account the following business day. If your payment needs same-day posting,

• 17.  How can I confirm that a payment has been made?

  You will receive a confirmation number at the end of your online transaction. This confirmation number, as well as your credit card or bank statement, will provide confirmation of your payment.

• 18. Who do I call if my payment doesn’t appear on my credit card or bank statement?

  Contact our customer service for any such query

• 19. I clicked my back button on my browser and got an error message pop-up?

  You will see an error message if you click your back button while attempting to cancel an on-going transaction of your municipal tax bill payment.

• 20. Who do I call if I need assistance making my municipal tax bill online payment?

  Please contact our customer service team during regular business hours for any such troubles.

• 21. How to get your house number from the municipality?

  Visit your respective Municipality office with details of your address, enquire with the concerned people about the house number. In simple terms, enquire the house numbers of your neighbours, abutting your house, from which you can figure out your house number

• 22. Is it important to pay the Municipal Tax Bill?

  The tax must be paid every year without missing out on it. A property, office buildings and residential homes that are rented out to third parties are considered real estate assets.

• 23. Does House Tax Online Payment come under Municipal Tax?

  YES, it comes under municipal tax payments.You can go ahead and pay your property taxes online either on the official portal of the local municipal body or on Payrup payment platform.