Amritsar, June 20: Amritsar Municipal Corporation (MC) has rolled out a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme aimed at regularising unauthorised water and sewerage connections and allowing clearance of pending property taxes without interest or penalties.
To facilitate this, the MC will host a series of special camps across the city from June 20 to 30. The drive is expected to benefit thousands of households, particularly those who installed connections under schemes like the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), and the South-East Projects but failed to regularise them. According to MC estimates, nearly one lakh such connections remain unaccounted for, resulting in significant revenue loss.
“This is a golden opportunity for residents to come clean and avoid future complications,” said Additional Commissioner Surinder Singh, who chaired a coordination meeting with officials from the Water, Sewerage, and Property Tax departments following directions from Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Aulakh.
He said the camps will rotate through all city zones—west, south, north, and east—with the first camp scheduled on June 20 at RB Estate on Loharka Road (western zone). Other locations include Sultanwind village (June 23), near Escort Hospital (June 24), and Rajesh Nagar (June 25). Additional dates are June 26, 27, and 30 for follow-up camps in the western, southern, and northern zones respectively.
Singh directed officials to ensure extensive outreach through local announcements and hoardings, while also coordinating closely with area councillors to maximise public participation. “We are committed to making the process hassle-free,” he said.
Besides connection regularisation, the OTS policy also covers unpaid property tax from previous years. Under the scheme, residents can pay their dues without incurring interest or penalties up to July 31. Property Tax Department staff will be present at each camp to assist with the process.
Calling on citizens to utilise the opportunity, Singh said, “This is a limited-time window. Failure to comply may lead to disconnection of services and legal consequences.”
The MC’s effort reflects the state government’s push to streamline urban service records and recover lost revenue without burdening the public.
