According to the order issued, the last date for payment of property tax and filing returns in urban bodies was fixed until March 31 but now citizens can pay property tax in urban bodies till April 15.

For the convenience of people, a special relaxation of 15 days has been given in urban bodies for payment of property tax and filing returns.

Urban administration and development department has issued instructions to all the district collectors, divisional commissioners, chief municipal officer, municipal council and nagar panchayats. Citizens will now be able to pay property tax in urban bodies till April 15.

According to the order issued, the last date for payment of property tax and filing returns in urban bodies was fixed till March 31.

The order states that people coming to the office for property tax payment must mandatorily follow physical distancing. Besides, the employees of civic bodies must ensure physical distancing during the door-to-door collection of property tax.