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Navi Mumbai: PMC Collects Rs 135 Crore As Property Tax In Just First Quarter Of 2023-24

In just the first quarter of the current fiscal year, 2023-24, the Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has already collected over ₹135 crores in property tax. The civic body had faced resistance from a section of residents in the collection of property tax. However, the recent court orders paved way for a smoother tax collection.
46,154 owners paid more than ₹135 crores
“Around 46,154 property owners paid more than ₹135 crore property taxes in just three months. This is the first time that such a large amount of tax has been collected in such a short time in the financial year”, said an official from PMC’s Property Tax department. Last year, it collected a total of Rs 164 crores of property tax.
41,824 citizens paid digitally
Out of the total collection so far, about 41,824 citizens paid ₹110 crore of the total property tax through digital mode.
8 teams formed to increase tax collection
In order to increase tax collection, the civic chief Ganesh Deshmukh formed 8 teams in all four wards. In the 8 teams, 2 teams each were formed for Kharghar, Kamothe, Navade, and Kalamboli, and one team each for Panvel and New Panvel. Each of these teams has six members namely one municipal employee, two retired officers, one security guard, and one cameraman.
Penalty of 2% for non-payment
In order to create public awareness among the citizens regarding the payment of property tax, the corporation used public announcement through a loudspeaker moving in an auto-rickshaw across the civic area. In addition, there is a penalty of 2 percent for non-payment of property tax. This worked out and citizens are paying their taxes.
Mobile App and Website created
Along with this, the municipal corporation developed a mobile app called ‘PMC TAX APP’ to pay property tax online and also a website, www.panvelmc.org to pay taxes.
The civic body has appealed to the citizens to not believe any rumours as there is no stay from the Bombay High Court on the collection of property taxes.
Property tax is the major source for all proposed municipal works. Also the court has not suspended the collection of the same. Commissioner Mr. Ganesh Deshmukh appealed to citizens to pay their property tax and become partners in the development of the municipal corporation.
Maharashtra
Major Reshuffle in Mumbai Police: Multiple DCPs Transferred

Mumbai, May 30, 2025: In a significant administrative move, the Mumbai Police Establishment Board has ordered the transfer of several Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), following a meeting held on April 30, 2025. The reshuffle aims to enhance operational efficiency and streamline law enforcement across the city.
Part A: Internal Transfers within Mumbai Police
- Krishna Kant Upadhyay, previously in charge of Headquarters-1, has been transferred to serve as DCP, Zone 3.
- Dattakishan Salgar, who was with the Prohibition and Narcotics Branch, will now head Zone 10.
- Mahesh Bhanushali Chimte, earlier in charge of Protection, has been posted to Zone 11.
- Narayana Dakhale, who was posted in Zone 6, will now lead the Special Crime Branch.
- Vijaykant Namdev Samar, transferred from Zone 7, has been appointed as Port Police DCP.
- Prashant Ashokdas Pardeshi, previously responsible for Mantralaya Security, has been posted to Traffic (South).
- Ninit Gokhale will now serve in the Special Force Unit (Anti-Naxal Operation).
- Vikas Kavade, from Zone 9, has been transferred to Special Branch-2.
- Purushottam Ramrao Kale, formerly with Crime Branch-1, is now posted to the Andheri Crime Branch.
- Salim Bh. Gulate, previously in Zone 10, will now serve as DCP (Crime Branch, General).
Part B: Transfers from Outside Mumbai to Mumbai
- Sameer Arshad Shaikh, Police Officer from Satara (transferred on 23/04/2025), has been posted as DCP, Zone 6.
- Rakesh Aol, Police Officer from Akola (transferred on 26/04/2025), has been posted as DCP, Zone 7.
- Raj Tilak Roshan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Maharashtra State, Mumbai (transferred on 27/04/2025), has been posted to the Disclosure Department.
All newly appointed officers have been instructed to take charge immediately and confirm their joining with the Senior Administration Office (PS-3). This major reshuffle is expected to bring fresh leadership to crucial zones and departments within Mumbai Police and is seen as a step toward strengthening the city’s law and order mechanisms.
Maharashtra
Mumbai Police DCP Internal Transfer Dutta Nalawde Zone 10 and Aslam Shaikh Zone 6 appointed

Mumbai: Internal transfers have been made in Mumbai Police, under which Krishna Kant Upadhyay has been transferred to Zone 3, he was earlier in Police Headquarters 1. DCP Detection Datta Nalawade has been transferred to Zone 10 and Sachin Ganjal has been transferred to Preventive. Mahesh Chamte has been transferred from Protection to Zone 12, Zone 6 Nunath Dhule to Anti-Narcotics Cell, Zone 7 Vijay Kant Sagar to Sea Protection Port Zone, Prasant Pardesi Mantralaya to Traffic South, Nimit Goel from LA to STF EOW, Zone 3 Dattatre Kamble SB 1, Parshottam Karad Cyber Crime, Aslam Sheikh has been transferred to Zone 6. Rakesh Ola has been transferred to Zone 7, Raj Tilak Roshan to Detection Crime Branch, DCPs.
Maharashtra
Two Arrested in Malvani for Printing Fake Indian Currency Notes

Date: 30th May 2025 Location: Malvani, Mumbai
In a major breakthrough, Malvani Police from Zone XI have arrested two individuals involved in the printing and circulation of counterfeit Indian currency notes. The accused were apprehended from the Malvani area of Malad (West), Mumbai, following a tip-off received by Senior Police Inspector Dr. Deepak Hinge.
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, the police raided a rented room near Sai Baba Mandir in Malvani’s Gate No. 8 on 29th May 2025 around 10:30 PM. The operation was led by a special team comprising Crime Detection Unit officers and beat marshals from Malvani Police Station.
During the raid, the police seized a total of 1,000 fake notes in ₹500 denomination, amounting to a face value of ₹5,00,000. In addition, they confiscated tools used in the counterfeiting operation, including a laptop, printer, cutter, ink, and blank note paper. Police estimate the material could have been used to print up to ₹23,30,000 in fake currency.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Sampat Saamarya Ujjanpalli (Age 46), originally from Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra.
- Hasimoddin Gafur Sheikh (Age 30), resident of Ghansawangi, Jalna district, Maharashtra.
Both individuals have been booked under IPC Sections 489A, 489C, 489D, 34, and other relevant provisions for counterfeiting currency and are currently in police custody.
Senior officials from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), including senior police inspectors and crime detection teams, played a crucial role in guiding the investigation.
Malvani Police are continuing further investigations to trace other individuals possibly involved in this fake currency network and to understand if there are any links to organized crime syndicates.
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