Prominent Names Owe Up to ₹6 Lakh; Civic Body Signals Strict Recovery Measures Including Sealing and Legal Action
Published on: March 19, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
In a decisive move to strengthen its financial position, the Rajnandgaon Municipal Corporation has intensified its revenue recovery drive by publicly releasing a detailed list of property tax defaulters. The list includes several prominent individuals and entities with pending dues ranging from ₹95,000 to over ₹6 lakh.
Despite repeated notices, appeals, and the introduction of rebate schemes, a significant number of taxpayers failed to clear their dues, prompting the civic body to adopt stricter measures. Officials have now made it clear that the phase of warnings is over, and concrete recovery actions will follow.
Financial Strain on Civic Administration
Property tax remains one of the primary sources of revenue for the municipal corporation. However, non-payment by a large section of taxpayers has adversely affected its financial health. Even with government grants, the corporation is facing mounting pressure in maintaining essential civic services such as sanitation, road maintenance, water supply, and street lighting.
From Notices to Public Disclosure
Before taking this step, the corporation had issued multiple notices, warned of penalties and surcharges, and even rolled out incentive schemes to encourage payments. With limited response, authorities have now placed the names of defaulters in the public domain to create social accountability and pressure.
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Categorisation of Defaulters
The municipal body has classified defaulters based on the outstanding amount:
- High Defaulters (Above ₹4 lakh): Likely to face strict recovery actions
- Mid-Level Defaulters (₹2–4 lakh): Action post final notices
- General Defaulters (₹1–2 lakh): Final warning stage
- Lower Defaulters (₹95,000–₹1 lakh): Directed for immediate payment
Selected List of Major Defaulters
- Above ₹4 lakh:
Jaswant Kaur Bhatia – ₹6,11,326
Noharlal/Manoj Kumar – ₹6,08,480
Bholashankar – ₹5,28,682
Sabra Siddiqui Family – ₹4,06,998 - ₹2–4 lakh:
Sarda Steel – ₹3,86,495
Pradeep Gupta – ₹3,52,385
Motinath Temple – ₹3,38,526
Girijarani Awasthi – ₹3,21,540
Harishankar Khandelwal – ₹2,74,092 - ₹1–2 lakh (Selected):
Janrail Singh/Ajit Singh – ₹1,73,744
Nilesh Kumar – ₹1,72,340
Harsh Kumar – ₹1,70,682
Manji Patel – ₹1,64,130
Gajanand Wadekar – ₹1,60,601
Mukesh Rathore – ₹1,56,752
Tryambak Rao – ₹1,47,904 - Around ₹1 lakh:
Priyanka/Ajay Khandelwal – ₹1,06,456
Haji Nazaruddin – ₹1,05,660
Gulabchand Family – ₹1,04,930
Buddhulal – ₹1,03,881
Tarachand – ₹1,02,000 - Below ₹1 lakh:
Dr. Gambhir Kotadia – ₹97,416
Vivek Agrawal – ₹97,120
Radhadevi – ₹95,726
Amit Jain – ₹95,604
Gyanesh Jain – ₹95,262
Strict Warning from Authorities
Municipal officials have issued a stern warning stating that defaulters who fail to clear dues promptly will face property attachment, sealing of premises, and legal proceedings. “This is the final opportunity for taxpayers to clear their pending dues,” an official said.
Panic Among Defaulters, Administration Firm
The publication of the list has reportedly created a stir among defaulters across the city. With the financial year nearing its end, the corporation’s aggressive stance signals its seriousness towards enforcing fiscal discipline. Notably, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav has maintained a non-interventionist approach, allowing officials to carry out recovery operations independently.
The civic body’s move reflects a clear intent to boost revenue collection and ensure adequate resources for improving basic urban infrastructure. With a large-scale recovery अभियान likely in the coming days, the pressure is mounting on defaulters to comply, as the administration shows no signs of backing down.
