Explaining the attachment process, an auction officer from the Civic Assessment and Collection Department said, “If dues are not paid within 21 days, we start the process of attachment. This involves verifying legal aspects such as ownership, any disputes related to the property, and obtaining permission from civic authorities.” The ward team is currently scrutinising the properties, the official noted.

Sunil Dhamne, joint municipal commissioner, confirmed that the process of issuing notices to defaulters has commenced. “We aim to recover the outstanding property tax dues,” Dhamne said.

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According to data, the BMC has issued notices to defaulters across the city, with a total of  R702 crore in dues. The BMC has set a target to recover Rs 4,500 crore from property taxes, having earned Rs 4,856 crore in the 2023-24 financial year.