The audit will cover both legal and illegal properties within the merged villages
The administration is yet to recover over ₹2,500 crore from property owners in these areas, according to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data. The audit will cover both legal and illegal properties within the merged villages.
Our goal is to ensure better management of tax levies in these regions,” said Shrinath Bhimale, the chairman of the standing committee. “A property-wise inquiry into assessment errors and potential revenue leakages, alongside fixing responsibility on relevant officials, will be central to this audit.
A detailed audit report and an action taken report must be submitted to the Standing Committee within 30 days.
“This integrated platform will allow us to identify congestion hotspots, frequently obstructed routes, and accident-prone areas for immediate remedial action,” said a senior official from the PMC’s road department. “The data will also support signal coordination, junction redesigning, and the development of footpaths and cycle tracks.” To ensure accountability, the committee has requested an officer-wise report to identify staff responsible for assessment errors. A joint inspection team, comprising officials from the tax assessment, building permission, town planning, and ward office departments, will be formed. If negligence or a breach of rules is discovered, disciplinary action will be taken. In cases of deliberate revenue loss or record tampering, legal action will be pursued to recover outstanding amounts.