BMC Serves Attachment Notices to Top Property Tax Defaulters, Warns of Auctions

Mumbai’s civic body has initiated property attachment proceedings against major tax defaulters, warning of asset seizure and auctions under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act to recover pending dues

Mumbai | February 14, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a strong enforcement drive against leading property tax defaulters in Mumbai, issuing attachment notices to entities that have failed to clear substantial dues despite having the financial capacity to do so

Acting under Section 203 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act, the civic administration has begun the legal process of attaching properties belonging to major defaulters. Officials have warned that if outstanding payments are not settled within the stipulated timeframe, further action including auctions may be initiated under Sections 204 to 206 of the Act.

Among the top 20 defaulters are prominent corporates and developers such as Raghuvanshi Mills Ltd, which reportedly owes ₹140.61 crore, and Rajhans Associates, with dues amounting to ₹47.02 crore. Other firms including Ashapura Developers, Sumer Buildcorp, and Samir N Bhojwani also feature on the list of high-value defaulters.

Civic officials stated that repeated reminders and demand notices were issued earlier, urging defaulters to settle their liabilities. However, failure to comply has compelled the administration to escalate recovery proceedings.

As part of the process, the BMC will first move to seize movable assets. If recovery remains incomplete, immovable properties could be auctioned to recover pending amounts.Property tax remains one of the largest revenue sources for the BMC, funding essential civic infrastructure, sanitation services, and urban development projects. Authorities have urged property owners to utilize the online payment system available on the official portal to clear dues and avoid legal consequences.

With this intensified recovery drive, the civic body aims to strengthen municipal finances and ensure compliance across Mumbai’s real estate sector.

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