Ranchi: Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) will assess govt buildings and premises whose holding tax has not yet been determined, as the civic body looks to expand its revenue base in the current financial year.Municipal commissioner Sushant Gaurav directed officials to measure such properties, generate tax demands and issue notices to the concerned establishments during a revenue review meeting on Thursday. The corporation also reviewed the collection of property tax, water user charges and solid waste user charges.RMC has collected approximately Rs 62 crore in taxes so far in the current financial year. The civic body’s revenue streams include holding tax on residential and commercial properties, water user charges, solid waste user charges and municipal trade licence fees. It also collects revenue through other municipal fees and services.Officials have also been asked to organise property tax collection camps three days a week through zonal offices, RMC stated. The camps will be held at selected locations, with residents informed in advance to facilitate payment.The commissioner directed officials to identify major defaulters and recover pending property tax and water user charges. Hotels, banquet halls and other commercial establishments will also be pursued for outstanding solid waste user charges, with action against those failing to pay as prescribed.RMC has also renewed its push for online property tax payments, asking officials to inform residents about the payment facilities available through its website and WhatsApp chatbot. Residents can access the corporation’s website at www.ranchimunicipal.com or use the chatbot at 8986627070.The corporation had introduced the WhatsApp payment facility in May 2025 to enable residents to check dues and pay municipal charges without visiting civic offices.
RMC administrator Sushant Gaurav with officials during a review meeting
