All about Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Tax (AMC)

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The tax levied on all tangible real estate properties like houses, offices, etc., owned by individuals is a property tax. This tax is a major source of revenue for the government.

The collection of revenues helps the respective government to provide basic amenities to its citizens.

In the same manner, Ahmedabad residents have to pay property tax annually to their municipal corporation.

In this article, we describe the calculation, payment procedures and other details surrounding the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax.

Without any delay, let's begin!

AMC property tax calculation

The responsibility of managing the civic administration and infrastructures of Ahmedabad lies on the AMC. To set zero litigation, the AMC has been introducing new strategies like municipal bonds and new tax reforms. Taxpayers from this location can calculate the AMC property tax online by visiting the official website of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

Here are the steps to follow to calculate property tax in Ahmedabad.

Visit the official website and select the "Self-assessment" section.
You will land on a page where you have to submit details on your property, location, usage, building details, etc.
Now you can calculate your property tax by clicking on the "Evaluate Tax" tab.

In addition to this, it is vital to note the property details thoroughly to understand the tax calculation process better.

Essential factors to know for tax calculation

Factor details: Rate of tax and type of property
Usage: Building type and group, usage type rate, and code.
Location: Location factor and its rate, land value.
Occupancy: Occupancy factor rate and type, whether it's a government building and has a water zone.
Floor: Description, discount rate percentage, year of construction, carpet and total area, age factor rate.

Also, one needs to add water tax, education cess, and conservancy tax while calculating the property tax. Here is a table showing the various taxes payable.

Tax	Charges
Water	30-45% of general tax
Conservancy	Same as water tax
Education cess	10% of general tax
Usage charge	Re. 1/day for residential properties and Rs. 2/day for commercial properties

Furthermore, for easy calculation, there is a single formula to calculate property tax.

This is the formula,

General Tax = Carpet Area (sq. mt.) x Rate x F1 x F2 x F3 x F4

Where F1 concerns the location factor for residence and non-residence

F2 is the age factor

F3 is the usage factor

F4 is the occupancy factor

Now let us see how these factors vary across properties.

F1

Residence and Non-residence	F1
Poor area	0.60
Medium	0.90
Good	1.10
Posh	1.60

F2

Building Age (Years)	F2
Less than 10	1.00
10-20	0.85
20-30	0.70
30-40	0.60
More than 40 years	0.50

F3 for residents

Building Type	F3
Individual bungalow	1.50
Tenement	1.00
Row house	Less than 1.00
Flat	0.70
Gamtal	0.70
Pole	0.70
Chawl > 25 sq. mt.	0.50

For non-residents:

For commercial properties, the specified rate will increase by multiplying it by 7.0.
The rate should be multiplied by 6.0 for entertainment places.
Rates on industrial properties and factories to be multiplied by 2.0.
It should be multiplied with the same factor for social and educational institutions.
The factors on buildings used as water tanks, religious institutions, etc., should be multiplied by a factor of 1.0.
The factor becomes 0.0 for temples, mosques, etc.

F4

Occupancy Type	Residence	Non-residence
Owner	1.00	1.00
Tenant	1.00	2.00

Here are the tables showing the tax rate variation for residential and non-residential properties.

A. Residential property

Building Type	Area in sq. mt.	The Tax Rate in Rupees
Huts	-	84
Chawl	<25	264
Other	<30	264
Other	30-50	300
Other	>50	330

B. Non-residential property

Area in sq. mt.	The Tax Rate in Rupees
<15	540
15-30	660
>30	780
Other	900

How to pay AMC property tax

Read on to learn more about the AMC property tax payment!

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax payment is simple and easy due to the online and offline modes. We explain both the modes in the following section for convenience.

AMC property tax bill payment online

For AMC property tax online payment, here are a few steps to follow.

Open the official website of AMC.
You will find an "Online Services" tab.
Click on it to view a drop-down menu. Choose the "Online Services without Login" option.
Another drop-down menu will appear. From there you have to choose the "Tax Department" option.
Click on "Pay Property Tax."
You will land on a page where you need to enter your tenement number and click on the "Search" tab.
On the next page, you will have to enter details like name, address, pending dues, etc.
Now click on the "Pay" tab.
A reconfirmation page will be shown, where you have to check the details and amount that you are going to pay and submit your mobile number and email ID.
Upon clicking on "Confirm," you will reach the payment gateway.
You can select your choice of payment mode from options like credit, debit, net banking, etc.
Once you have completed the payment, note down the Transaction Reference Number as an acknowledgement.

Apart from AMC tax payment in online mode, one can opt for an offline transaction following the given procedure.

AMC tax bill payment offline

The steps to follow for offline payment are as follows:

Visit one of the 58 civic centres for tax payment.
You can initiate payment by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, demand draft, etc.
Collect the AMC property tax receipt from the representative for future reference.

Additionally, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax is collected half-yearly. Bills should be paid before 31st March for the first half. As for the second half, the due date is 15th October.

AMC property tax bill payment online receipt

After completion of payment, one can download the AMC tax bill payment receipt in the following manner.

Visit the official website of AMC.
Select the "Online Service" tab. From the drop-down menu, click on "Quickpay" and "Payment Receipt" consecutively.
You will be given to choose a service name, for which, select "Property Tax."
Enter the tenement number in the respective field and click on "Search."
You will have to click on the "View" option against your receipt. It will open on a separate page where you can save the same as PDF for future reference.

AMC property tax exemption

The following institutions can enjoy tax exemption under AMC.

Temples, mosques and other religious institutions.
Graveyards and crematoriums.
Madrasa, Pathshala and other educational institutions.
Public baths.

Discounts and rebates on Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax

If the tax is paid online, an individual gets a discount of up to 2%.
In case a taxpayer completes the payment before the due date, he can enjoy a rebate of 10% on tax for the fiscal year 2020-2021.
Non-residential properties except ground floors receive a rebate of 20% on general tax.

Therefore, with this comprehensive guide, one can simplify the payment of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What to do if the portal shows "payment pending," but I can see tax amount deduction from my account?

In case of any payment discrepancy, feel free to send details to info@egovamc.com.

Whom do I address the cheque while paying the AMC tax?

You should address the cheque in the name of "Municipal Commissioner, Ahmedabad."

What is the procedure to follow if a tenant has vacated a property?

In such a case, you have to fill up the Tax Occupier Change form.