In a strong move to tighten revenue recovery, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun e-auction proceedings against six high-value properties across Mumbai after their owners failed to clear massive property tax arrears worth ₹455.48 crore, including penalties.
The action has been initiated by the civic body’s Assessment and Collection Department as part of a focused special drive aimed at targeting large-scale defaulters who have allegedly ignored repeated payment notices.
Also Read:- MCGM Property Tax: Download | Payment Online | Tax Bill
Crackdown on Major Property Tax Defaulters
According to the BMC, enforcement action was taken against eight properties across different parts of the city. These properties include a mix of:
- Open plots
- Residential land parcels
- Commercial and industrial premises
- A hotel property
Out of these, six properties have now entered the public e-auction process, while two others have been issued final 21-day notices. If the dues remain unpaid even after the deadline, those properties may also be auctioned.
List of Properties Being Put Up for E-Auction
The six properties for which e-auction proceedings have been formally initiated are spread across multiple municipal wards and carry significant reserve prices.
These include:
- A hotel in Goregaon West, owned by Aamir Park & Amusement Pvt Ltd, with a reserve price of ₹268.16 crore
- Shops and office premises in Bandra West, owned by Bhikabhai and Upadhyay and M J Bhatt, valued at ₹51.42 crore
- A residential plot in Dahisar, owned by Vikalal Investment Company, valued at ₹34.81 crore
- An open plot in Parel, held by trustees Laxman Raghunath Shetye and Gopal Pundalik Shetye, valued at ₹34.14 crore
- An oil mill, warehouse, and office premises in Mazgaon, belonging to Jayant Oil Mill, valued at ₹23.20 crore
- A commercial air-conditioned shed in Malad’s Kurar village, owned by Bacchubhai Daschov & Co, with a reserve price of ₹9.23 crore
These properties represent some of the most valuable real estate assets in Mumbai, and their auction highlights the seriousness of the civic body’s recovery mission.
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Two More Properties Served 21-Day Final Notices
Apart from the six properties already marked for auction, the BMC has also issued final 21-day notices to two properties located in Fort.
These are owned by Taher Saifuddin and include:
- A property comprising residential and commercial hospital premises, with outstanding tax arrears of ₹21.03 crore
- A separate commercial premises, with unpaid dues of ₹13.47 crore
The civic body has clarified that if these arrears are not cleared within the notice period, auction proceedings will be initiated against these assets as well.
BMC’s Bigger Goal: ₹6,200 Crore Property Tax Target
This aggressive action comes as the BMC pushes to meet its ambitious property tax collection goal of ₹6,200 crore for FY 2025–26.
As per official data:
- Between April 1, 2025 and February 4, 2026, the BMC has already collected ₹5,426.81 crore
- With the financial year ending on March 31, officials have confirmed that a ward-level recovery drive is being conducted to maximize collections before the deadline
Legal Backing: Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act and Bombay High Court Order
The BMC has stated that the recovery action is being carried out under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, specifically under Section 203, which empowers the civic body to issue attachment notices against defaulters.
If the dues remain unpaid, the corporation can proceed under Sections 203 to 206, allowing it to:
- Attach movable assets within the property
- Auction seized movable items first
- Proceed toward auctioning the property itself if recovery is still not achieved
Additionally, an interim order of the Bombay High Court in Writ Petition No. 2592 of 2013 permits the civic body to auction the property if dues cannot be recovered through seizure of movable assets.
Enforcement Drive to Continue Across Multiple Wards
Officials confirmed that such recovery measures will continue across several wards in Mumbai, including:
- E Ward
- D Ward
- F South Ward
- H West Ward
- P North Ward
- P South Ward
- R North Ward
The civic body has signaled that more high-value defaulters could face similar action in the coming weeks.
Why This Move Matters
The BMC’s decision to auction premium real estate properties reflects a tougher stance against long-term defaulters. Property tax is one of the corporation’s major revenue streams and plays a direct role in funding civic infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, water supply, public hospitals, and urban development projects.
With the year-end deadline approaching, the civic body appears determined to ensure that high-value defaulters are held accountable and that pending dues are recovered through legal and transparent measures like e-auctions.
In a strong move to tighten revenue recovery, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun e-auction proceedings against six high-value properties across Mumbai after their owners failed to clear massive property tax arrears worth ₹455.48 crore, including penalties.
The action has been initiated by the civic body’s Assessment and Collection Department as part of a focused special drive aimed at targeting large-scale defaulters who have allegedly ignored repeated payment notices.
Also Read:- MCGM Property Tax: Download | Payment Online | Tax Bill
Crackdown on Major Property Tax Defaulters
According to the BMC, enforcement action was taken against eight properties across different parts of the city. These properties include a mix of:
- Open plots
- Residential land parcels
- Commercial and industrial premises
- A hotel property
Out of these, six properties have now entered the public e-auction process, while two others have been issued final 21-day notices. If the dues remain unpaid even after the deadline, those properties may also be auctioned.
List of Properties Being Put Up for E-Auction
The six properties for which e-auction proceedings have been formally initiated are spread across multiple municipal wards and carry significant reserve prices.
These include:
- A hotel in Goregaon West, owned by Aamir Park & Amusement Pvt Ltd, with a reserve price of ₹268.16 crore
- Shops and office premises in Bandra West, owned by Bhikabhai and Upadhyay and M J Bhatt, valued at ₹51.42 crore
- A residential plot in Dahisar, owned by Vikalal Investment Company, valued at ₹34.81 crore
- An open plot in Parel, held by trustees Laxman Raghunath Shetye and Gopal Pundalik Shetye, valued at ₹34.14 crore
- An oil mill, warehouse, and office premises in Mazgaon, belonging to Jayant Oil Mill, valued at ₹23.20 crore
- A commercial air-conditioned shed in Malad’s Kurar village, owned by Bacchubhai Daschov & Co, with a reserve price of ₹9.23 crore
These properties represent some of the most valuable real estate assets in Mumbai, and their auction highlights the seriousness of the civic body’s recovery mission.
Also Read:- Benefits and Risks of Buying a Bank Auction Property in India 2025
Two More Properties Served 21-Day Final Notices
Apart from the six properties already marked for auction, the BMC has also issued final 21-day notices to two properties located in Fort.
These are owned by Taher Saifuddin and include:
- A property comprising residential and commercial hospital premises, with outstanding tax arrears of ₹21.03 crore
- A separate commercial premises, with unpaid dues of ₹13.47 crore
The civic body has clarified that if these arrears are not cleared within the notice period, auction proceedings will be initiated against these assets as well.
BMC’s Bigger Goal: ₹6,200 Crore Property Tax Target
This aggressive action comes as the BMC pushes to meet its ambitious property tax collection goal of ₹6,200 crore for FY 2025–26.
As per official data:
- Between April 1, 2025 and February 4, 2026, the BMC has already collected ₹5,426.81 crore
- With the financial year ending on March 31, officials have confirmed that a ward-level recovery drive is being conducted to maximize collections before the deadline
Legal Backing: Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act and Bombay High Court Order
The BMC has stated that the recovery action is being carried out under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, specifically under Section 203, which empowers the civic body to issue attachment notices against defaulters.
If the dues remain unpaid, the corporation can proceed under Sections 203 to 206, allowing it to:
- Attach movable assets within the property
- Auction seized movable items first
- Proceed toward auctioning the property itself if recovery is still not achieved
Additionally, an interim order of the Bombay High Court in Writ Petition No. 2592 of 2013 permits the civic body to auction the property if dues cannot be recovered through seizure of movable assets.
Enforcement Drive to Continue Across Multiple Wards
Officials confirmed that such recovery measures will continue across several wards in Mumbai, including:
- E Ward
- D Ward
- F South Ward
- H West Ward
- P North Ward
- P South Ward
- R North Ward
The civic body has signaled that more high-value defaulters could face similar action in the coming weeks.
Why This Move Matters
The BMC’s decision to auction premium real estate properties reflects a tougher stance against long-term defaulters. Property tax is one of the corporation’s major revenue streams and plays a direct role in funding civic infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, water supply, public hospitals, and urban development projects.
With the year-end deadline approaching, the civic body appears determined to ensure that high-value defaulters are held accountable and that pending dues are recovered through legal and transparent measures like e-auctions.
