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MCD Extends Deadline
New Date: February 29, 2024
Previous Date: January 31, 2024
Reason: Technical Difficulties
When
Initial Announcement: December 7, 2023
Original Deadline: January 31, 2024
Extended Deadline: February 29, 2024
Why
Purpose
Create Property Tax Database
Implement Advanced Technology
For Whom
Property Owners in Delhi
What
Process
Digital Mapping
Use of GIS
Assigning Coordinates
Requirements
Download MCD Mobile App
Geotag at Property Location
Unique Property Identification
Code: UPIC
Where
Location
Delhi, India
Who
Involved Parties
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Delhi Mayor
Name: Shelly Oberoi
Property Owners
Affected Users
iPhone Users
Specific Issue: App Glitches
How
Geotagging Method
Using Mobile App
Linking to UPIC
At Property Location
Significance
Benefits
Tax Rebate: 10%
Lumpsum Advance Payments
For FY 2024-2025
Challenges
Technical Difficulties
App Issues for iPhone Users
Delay in Compliance
Way Forward
Resolving Technical Issues
Priority for MCD
Future Compliance
Target: 15 Lakh Properties
Timeframe: 2 Months

Geotagging in Delhi involves a recent initiative by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to create a comprehensive property tax database using advanced technology. The MCD extended the deadline for property owners to geotag their properties to February 29, 2024, due to technical difficulties, particularly for iPhone users. Property owners are required to use the MCD’s mobile app to geotag their property at its location, linking it to a unique property identification code (UPIC). This process, which uses digital mapping and GIS, aims to accurately identify properties and streamline tax collection. The initiative promises a 10% tax rebate for those who comply by the extended deadline, with a goal to geotag approximately 15 lakh properties within two months.