New Town Residents Can Now Pay Property Tax Directly on NKDA Website

New Digital Facility for New Town Residents

Residents of New Town Kolkata will soon have a more convenient way to pay property tax, mutation fees, and access various municipal services through the official website of the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA). This upgrade aims to eliminate the current challenges faced while using the e-district portal, which is known for frequent technical glitches and delays.

Why the Change?

An NKDA official stated,

“We are creating a dedicated digital platform embedded into the NKDA website. Many residents reported facing issues while paying property tax and other municipal fees through the current e-district portal.”
— NKDA Official

Presently, users are redirected from the NKDA site to the e-district portal, which is a generic platform for all urban local bodies in West Bengal. However, this portal does not align seamlessly with NKDA's specific requirements, leading to server issues and technical errors.

Streamlined Tax Payment for New Town Residents

With the launch of NKDA’s standalone platform, property tax payments in New Town are expected to become faster, easier, and more reliable. The system is being developed with user experience in mind and will be tailored specifically to NKDA's municipal operations.

Other Urban Areas Also Upgrading

Meanwhile, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation, which governs Salt Lake and Rajarhat Gopalpur, is planning to introduce the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS). This will serve as an additional digital payment mode alongside existing online and offline options.

By LNN (Liyaans News Network)