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Property tax receipt missing — RTI to municipal corporation

File RTI to your **Municipal Revenue Officer**. Ask copies of last 5 years' property tax receipts, ledger statement, dues outstanding, rebate eligibility.

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 +====== Property tax receipt missing — RTI to municipal corporation ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to your **Municipal Revenue Officer**. Ask copies of last 5 years' property tax receipts, ledger statement, dues outstanding, rebate eligibility.</WRAP>
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 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **State Municipal Acts** — property tax framework.
 +  * **State Property Tax Rules** — rebate windows.
 +  * **GST on construction** does not affect property tax.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Last 5 years' receipts (copies).
 +  - Ledger statement.
 +  - Dues outstanding (if any).
 +  - Rebate eligibility.
 +  - Assessment-revision notices.
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +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.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== 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 =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay|Mutation RTI]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-property-tax-assessment|Tax assessment RTI]]
 +  * [[:file-rti-online-india|How to file an RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - State Municipal Acts. Property Tax Rules.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti for municipal tax receipt citizen-rti rti-template}}