Greater Visakhaptnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has collected Rs 421.50 crore property tax for FY23, that is around Rs 100 crore more than the property tax collected in FY22.
Understanding GVMC property tax: A guide
The areas under the erstwhile Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (VMC) and the Gajuwaka Municipality, along with 32 other villages, are governed by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). The GVMC came into effect on November 21, 2005. With an area of 540 sq kms under its jurisdiction, the GVMC is an integral part of the planning body of the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA). The Corporation also imposes the GVMC property tax on areas under its jurisdiction.
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To see the outstanding GVMC property tax bill, follow the steps mentioned below:
Login to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation- GVMC website by clicking on https://www.gvmc.gov.in/ to see the property tax GVMC. On the top right-hand side of the www.gvmc.gov.in property tax website, press on the Login/Register button to login to the GVMC website.
If you have not registered yet on the site, press on the ‘register now’ tab and enter details asked for property tax GVMC, including user name, password, confirm password, name, email-id and mobile number and press on ‘generate OTP’.
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You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number that you have to enter, to access the GVMC house tax online services on the GVMC property tax page.
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GVMC property tax: How to view and pay the bill?
To pay GVMC house tax online, click on the ‘Citizen Services’ option that is on the top on the homepage. You will be directed to https://www.gvmc.gov.in/wss/Citizen%20Services.htm. This page is GVMC’s virtual civic center, where you can access the various services like GVMC property tax online payment Vizag anytime, anywhere without paying any additional fees.
Click on the ‘Property Tax/ Vacant’ option that is listed under the e-Payment tab on the bottom left side of the house tax GVMC website.
You will be redirected to https://visakhapatnam.emunicipal.ap.gov.in/ptis/citizen/search/search-searchForm.action#no-back-button, where you have to search your property details to proceed further with house tax payment. On this GVMC property tax online payment page, enter the assessment number, the old assessment number, owner name and door number and press the search button.
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You can then see your property tax GVMC dues and make GVMC house tax online payment using a number of options. These include credit card, debit card, internet banking, Bharat QR, PayTM, Pura Seva app, Smart Vizag app and Any EMI, with your new assessment number.
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GVMC property tax online payment using Smart Vizag App
You can also pay GVMC property tax online by install the Smart Vizag App, which can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Once downloaded sign in/ register on the house tax gvmc app.
Once you login, you will see the option – Pay your tax, which you click on, to proceed with paying your GVMC property tax.
However, at present, the GVMC is facilitating payment of tax using the state government portal as mentioned by GVSCCL on June 30, 2021 as part of answer to a user query.
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GVMC property tax: How to view the transactions?
You will be directed to the ‘My Transactions’ on GVMC website page only after login or register on the GVMC website, where you can check all details about your GVMC property tax, including receipt number, assessment number, owner name, installment paid year, paid amount and payment date.
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On the same GVMC house tax online page, in case of complaints, requests or bookings, you can click on the respective tabs and proceed.
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Maximizing savings on GVMC property tax
You can save on GVMC property tax by:
- Taking advantage of the rebates offered to people who pay their property tax before the deadline.
- Most states offer incentives if property tax for entire is paid at once at the beginning of the year.
- Not forgetting to pay the GVMC property tax on time or else you will have to pay penalty.
GVMC property tax: How to register grievances?
You can dial the toll-free number 180042500009 for complaints regarding GVMC tax payment. Complaints regarding property tax Visakhapatnam and property tax payment can also be sent on the WhatsApp number 9666909192.
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FAQs
How will you get your assessment number to view your GVMC property tax bill?
To get your new assessment number, enter your old assessment number on the GVMC website and make a note of your new assessment number.
What are the various options to pay the GVMC property tax bill online?
You can pay the GVMC property tax using the GVMC portal’s citizen services, the Pura Seva app and the Smart Vizag app.
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With 16+ years of experience in various sectors, of which more than ten years in real estate, Anuradha Ramamirtham excels in tracking property trends and simplifying housing-related topics such as Rera, housing lottery, etc. Her diverse background includes roles at Times Property, Tech Target India, Indiantelevision.com and ITNation. Anuradha holds a PG Diploma degree in Journalism from KC College and has done BSc (IT) from SIES. In her leisure time, she enjoys singing and travelling.
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