In response to complaints about technical difficulties, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended the deadline for Delhi MCD Property tax geotagging until February 29, 2024. Residents who self-geotag their properties before the deadline can receive a 10% rebate on their advance property tax payment. With this, the company hopes to use cutting-edge technology to create a database of property tax records.
The deadline for geotagging properties in Delhi has been extended by one month by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The last day to apply was January 31, 2024. By Feb 29, 2024, property owners will have the ability to geotag their property.
The MCD had declared earlier in December that the 10 percent rebate on the advance tax payment for the fiscal year 2024-25 oil lose its force if the asset didn’t have a geotag. For those who do not know, tax rebates are available to citizens who pay their advance property tax by June 30, 2024. With this action, the Delhi MCD hopes to geotag 15 lakh properties in two months.
Geo-tagging
The method of digitally mapping a property using a geographic information system (GIS) and its distinct, permanent latitude and longitude coordinates is known as “geotagging.” Property geotagging in the capital, according to MCD officials, will benefit the corporation and its citizens in several ways.
Geotagging gives different media– images, videos, text messages, QR codes, and webpages—geometric coordinates baked on the mobile device’s location. GPS and other location-based technologies that automatically geotag photos are now available on smartphones and digital cameras.
The significance of geotagging properties
Delhi property geotagging is crucial for several reasons.
Geotagging will increase revenue collection and facilitate tax authorities’ ability to distinguish between taxpayers and tax evaders. The money made in this way will assist MCD in planning cities and creating public spaces in advance.
Urban planning benefits from geotagging properties as it helps identify unauthorized and illegal colonies and allows law enforcement to take appropriate corrective action. Additionally, this practice enhances colonial civic infrastructure by streamlining essential services like sanitation and maintenance.
Geotagging has the added advantage of being crucial for timely and targeted interventions that preserve a healthy locality by addressing the issues raised by the data and applying it.
Several other municipal corporations are exploring the possibility of utilizing geo-tagging to enhance urban planning and service delivery in light of these advantages. These corporations include the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), and the city corporations of Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Pune.
Difficulties with property geotagging
For various reasons, all Delhi citizens with real estate need to geotag their properties. However, a few obstacles that the residents must overcome have made the procedure more difficult:
Technical Error
Several residents have reported that technical problems hinder their ability to finish rolls. The MCD server is frequently unavailable, causing the process to be sluggish.
Ignorance
Delhi residents have complained that there is no appropriate announcement or circular regarding property self-geotagging from the Delhi government. The residents are why they aren’t aware of the potential advantages of geotagging the property.
Absence of clarity
The officers have allegedly done nothing to address the public’s concerns, even though they have brought up the problems with the app multiple times before the local authorities. People who reside in South, East, and North-East Delhi’s slums or unofficial colonies are especially concerned about entering incorrect information. To inform the public about the advantages and procedures for finishing the property geotagging, MCD organized an awareness campaign.
How to geotag properties in Delhi on your own
Installing the UMA app and following the instructions below will allow you to easily self-geo-tag properties in Delhi.
Step 1: Download the UMA app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
Step 2: Select the property tax module after logging in to the app with your registered mobile number and OTP.
Step 3: Select the property to be geotagged by clicking on its unique property identification code (UPIC).
Step 4: To record the geographic conditions of the property, click the ‘capture geo-coordinate” button.
Step 5: Add information such as the building name, floor number, and any other pertinent detail requested to the UMA app along with the property photos.
Step 6: Save all the information and send it in. After verification, the property with its geo-tagging appears to be green.
MCD of Delhi One of the main initiatives to enhance urban planning and service delivery is property tax geotagging. It assists municipal corporations in identifying issues, completing property tax assessments, and accelerating road and sanitation repairs in colonies.