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First Online Property Tax District - Dhamtari

February 4 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 26 0

Dhamtari in Chhattisgarh became the first district in India to collect property tax through the SAMARTH Panchayat portal.
The launch happened at Sankara Gram Panchayat in Nagri block using a UPI-enabled online payment system.
Citizens can now pay property taxes from home, reducing manual work and delays.
The system is rolled out across nearly 400-gram panchayats in Dhamtari and may expand to the whole state.
SAMARTH portal improves transparency, revenue collection, and financial independence for panchayats.