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Property tax assessment too high — RTI for assessment basis

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 +====== Property tax assessment too high — RTI for assessment basis ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **Municipal Assessor / Commissioner**. Ask basis of assessment, built-up area survey, unit-area-value applied, age depreciation, comparable assessment of neighbouring properties (anonymised).</WRAP>
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 +<WRAP collapse>
 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **State Municipal Acts** — assessment principles.
 +  * **Unit Area Value method** (most cities) or **Annual Rateable Value method**.
 +  * **Article 14** — equality before assessment.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Built-up area as recorded by assessor.
 +  - Unit-area-value rate applied.
 +  - Age-depreciation factor used.
 +  - Use-classification (residential/commercial).
 +  - 5 anonymised comparable assessments in same locality.
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Assessor
 +Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Property tax assessment basis
 +
 +My property no. [..] is assessed at [..]. Please furnish: (1) built-up area, (2) UAV rate, (3) depreciation factor, (4) use classification, (5) 5 anonymised comparables.
 +
 +Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +  * Asking for neighbours' tax data with names — barred.
 +  * Not citing **survey number/PID**.
 +  * Skipping the **revision-window deadline** (typically 30 days from notice).
 +
 +===== Case law anchors =====
 +  * **CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000567** — assessment basis disclosable to assessee.
 +  * **DDA v. Skipper Construction (SC 1996)** — fair assessment principle.
 +
 +===== Pro tips =====
 +  * Compare your UAV with **municipal-published zone rates**.
 +  * File appeal to **Tax Appellate Authority** within window.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +  * **Q: Self-assessment system — RTI useful?** Yes — ask for **audit findings on your self-assessment**.
 +  * **Q: Vacant land tax dispute?** Reference state vacant-land notification.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-municipal-tax-receipt|Tax receipt RTI]]
 +  * [[:file-rti-online-india|How to file an RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - State Municipal Acts. UAV Rules.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti for property tax assessment citizen-rti rti-template}}