Patna: State’s urban local bodies have collected more than Rs908 crore revenue, including holding tax, during the last fiscal (2025-26).Deputy CM and minister for urban development and housing department, Vijay Kumar Sinha, highlighted this achievement, stating that it reflects the strengthened financial position and better management of the state’s urban administration.The minister said this collection was achieved from 19 municipal corporations, 89 municipal councils and 156 nagar panchayats. “Notably, the holding tax recovery alone crossed Rs565 crore against a target of Rs533 crore, registering an impressive 106% of the target. In comparison, during the previous financial year (2024-25), the total revenue collection, including holding tax, stood at Rs432 crore, while only Rs290 crore was collected as holding tax. This represents a substantial year-on-year increase in both overall revenue and holding tax recovery,” he said.Sinha credited this success to the continuous efforts of the govt to promote transparency, accountability and digital processes in urban local bodies. “The department has taken several initiatives such as introducing online payment systems, ensuring timely tax assessment and conducting regular monitoring, which have made the collection process simpler and more effective while also boosting people’s participation,” he said.The deputy CM said financial self-reliance of urban local bodies is crucial for the holistic development of cities. The increased revenue will play a vital role in developing urban infrastructure, improving sanitation, ensuring reliable water supply, constructing better roads and expanding other essential civic services for the people, he added.He also appreciated the dedication of all elected representatives and employees of the urban local bodies (ULBs). Sinha encouraged them to maintain the same level of commitment and efficiency to further strengthen revenue collection in the future. He also appealed to the citizens to pay their taxes on time so that improved and efficient urban services can be provided across the state.Expressing confidence, the minister said in the coming years, the ULBs will set new standards in revenue collection.
