Chandigarh Hikes Property Tax for Common Citizens While ₹250 Cr Dues from Government Properties Remain Unpaid

                Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is facing a severe financial crisis, leading to a halt in all development works since May 2024. One of the major causes is the massive backlog of unpaid 
property tax—amounting to around ₹250 crore—mostly from commercial and government-owned properties. Top defaulters include Punjab University (₹68.40 crore), Punjab Engineering 
College (₹11.83 crore), and PGIMER (₹12.12 crore).

In total, about 670 government buildings across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the central government have pending dues. While the administration has begun issuing notices, 
such as a ₹41.5 crore demand to PGIMER, taking strict actions like sealing government buildings remains impractical.

Meanwhile, common citizens are being burdened with increased property tax rates, sparking widespread frustration. This disparity between treatment of government institutions and 
ordinary taxpayers raises serious concerns over fairness, governance, and accountability.

​The information provided is based on reports from Hindustan Times and The Realty Today.