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Property tax receipt missing — RTI to municipal corporation
Direct answer. File RTI to your Municipal Revenue Officer. Ask copies of last 5 years' property tax receipts, ledger statement, dues outstanding, rebate eligibility.
Legal framework
- State Municipal Acts — property tax framework.
- State Property Tax Rules — rebate windows.
- GST on construction does not affect property tax.
5 questions to ask
- Last 5 years' receipts (copies).
- Ledger statement.
- Dues outstanding (if any).
- Rebate eligibility.
- Assessment-revision notices.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Revenue Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Property tax receipt copy My property no. [..] / SAS no. [..] needs receipt copies and ledger. Please furnish: (1) 5-year receipts, (2) ledger, (3) dues, (4) rebate eligibility, (5) assessment-revision notices. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Not citing SAS / property index number.
- Asking for another's property — third-party data.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000345 — property tax receipts disclosable to taxpayer.
Pro tips
- Most states have online tax portals — reference your PID.
- Annual rebate (5-10%) often expires April 30 — file early.
FAQ
- Q: Lost original receipt — accepted? Yes — RTI-furnished copy is admissible.
- Q: Tax assessment seems high? Separate appeal to Assessor.
Related reading
Sources
- State Municipal Acts. Property Tax Rules.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.