G002🏛️ Government & NoticesReply draft
Property tax demand — wrong calculation
What you need to know
If property tax assessment is incorrect, file an appeal with Municipal Commissioner within 30 days of the demand. Mistakes in area, usage, or valuation can be corrected.
Your rights
1
Appeal property tax assessment within 30 days
2
Hearing and correction of errors
3
Refund of excess tax paid
4
Approach civil court if municipality fails to correct
What you should do now
Action first1
File appeal with Municipal Commissioner within 30 days
- Submit written appeal pointing out exact errors in area, usage, or valuation
- Attach: property deed, building plan, previous tax receipts
2
If appeal rejected
- Approach Civil Court for further challenge
- Claim refund of excess tax paid in prior years
Acts applicable
Gujarat Municipalities Act
gujaratProperty tax assessment and appeal provisions
Surat / Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Acts
gujaratTax appeal procedure
Where to complain
Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.