MCD Delhi Door-to-Door Property Tax Survey: Drones and 3D Mapping to Identify Defaulters in All Colonies

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is launching a massive door-to-door survey to identify property tax defaulters across the city. This master plan covers both planned and unauthorized colonies to expand the tax base from the current 3,200 crore to nearly 9,000 crore. The corporation will deploy advanced technology like drones and 3D mapping to track properties that have been evading taxes since 2004. This initiative aims to streamline tax collection by creating a robust database of over 50 lakh properties in the national capital.

How the MCD Survey and Tax Collection Will Work

MCD is in the process of appointing a specialized agency by September 2025 to conduct the ground-level survey and geo-tagging. Survey teams will visit properties to record details via a dedicated mobile app, which will then be verified by circle officers. For locked houses, visits will be rescheduled for weekends or holidays, and notices will be pasted on-site. The agency will earn incentives based on the recovery amount they help collect through these notices.

• Drone surveys have already covered 550 square kilometers, including unauthorized colonies.
• Teams will check the number of floors, covered area, and any new rooftop constructions.
• MCD circle incharges will verify data before generating tax demand notices.
• Non-cooperation with surveyors can lead to penalties under the DMC Act and IPC.
• Survey results will help identify properties that have never paid tax or are under-reporting area.

Important Dates and Revenue Targets for Property Owners

MCD has set an ambitious goal to increase its property tax collection from the current levels to a range of 7,000 to 9,000 crore. To encourage taxpayers, the SUNIYO settlement scheme has been extended until April 30, 2026. This scheme allows owners to pay arrears for the last five years with a reduced penalty. Recent mapping has already helped identify over 5,800 new properties, showing the potential of digital tracking.