dtp.tn.gov.in : Pay Town Panchayat Property Tax Online Tamil Nadu

Organisation : Directorate of Town Panchayats, Tamil Nadu
Facility Name : Pay Town Panchayat Property Tax Online
Applicable State/UT : Tamil Nadu
Website : https://dtp.tn.gov.in/

How To Apply For Town Panchayat Property Tax Online?

To Apply For Town Panchayat Property Tax Online, Follow the below steps

Related / Similar Facility : Pay Town Panchayat Profession Tax Online Tamil Nadu

Steps:
Step-1 : Go to the link https://dtp.tn.gov.in/project/forms/TownPanchayatMaster/quick_pay.php
Step-2 : Click on the button “Pay Tax”
Step-3 : Fill the Online Tax Form
Step-4 : Click On “View” Button.

A citizen applying for Property Tax should submit :
a) duly filled in Self-Assessment Form.
b) Documents of title such as sale deed / patta.
c) Agreement of Sale / Agreement of construction in case of Apartments.
d) Approved Building Plan obtained from the Concerned Town Panchayat.
e) Photograph showing the Rain Water Harvesting Structure in the building.

FAQ On Town Panchayat Property Tax

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Town Panchayat Property Tax

What is Property tax?
Property tax is a tax levied on every building in a Municipal / Town Panchayat limit together with its site and other adjacent premises occupied as appurtenance.

Who is empowered to levy a Property Tax?
The concerned Municipal Council is empowered to levy Property tax on directions from the Government by order published in the Official Gazette (Refer Sec 78(1) of TNDM Act, 1920)

What are the components of Property Tax?
a) a tax on general purpose
b) a drainage tax
c) a lighting tax
d) a Scavenging tax
e) a railway tax. But in town panchayats, only the tax on general purpose is levied.

What is the period of levy of the Property tax?
The Property tax is levied every half year (Ref Sec 86 of TNDM Act, 1920)

What is the mode of Assessment of Property Tax?
Self Assessment Mode

What are the buildings exempted from Property Tax?
The following buildings and lands shall be exempt from property tax:- a) Places set apart for public worship.
b) Choultries for the occupation of which no rent is charged.
c) buildings used for educational purpose including hostels attached there to, public buildings and places used for charitable purpose.
d) Such Ancient moments prescribe under Ancient moments preservation Act, 1904
e) Charitable hospitals and dispensaries
f) Such hospitals and dispensaries maintained by railway administrations.
g) Burial and burning grounds included in the book kept at the municipal Office.
h) Buildings or land belonging to municipal Council. (Ref Sec 83 of TNDM Act, 1920)

What is the procedure for Name Transfer of Property?
i) On application by the person to whom the property is transferred the Registered Sale Deed of the property.
ii) Copy of receipt of the property tax paid up to the previous half year.
iii) Payment of Name Transfer Fees as prescribed by the concerned Town Panchayat.

Additional Simplified Procedure

Here are the steps on how to apply for Town Panchayat Property Tax Online in Tamil Nadu:
1. Go to the official website of the Directorate of Town Panchayats, Tamil Nadu
2. Click on the “Citizen Services” tab.
3. Select “Property Tax” from the drop-down menu.
4. Click on the “Quick Pay” option.
5. Enter your mobile number and email ID.
6. Select your district and town panchayat.
7. Choose the type of tax you want to pay (property tax, profession tax, water charges, or non-tax).
8. Enter your tax number.
9. Click on the “Proceed” button.
10. Review your payment details and click on the “Pay Now” button.
11. Select your preferred payment method (debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI) and complete the transaction.

You will receive a confirmation SMS and email once your payment has been processed. You can also view your payment history by logging into your account on the website.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
** You can also pay your property tax in person at the office of your town panchayat.
** The deadline for paying your property tax is 30th September for the first half of the year and 31st March for the second half of the year.
** If you do not pay your property tax by the deadline, you will be charged a penalty.