Sanchaya Tax

The Revenue and Licence System“Sanchaya” is an application software suite developed for the computerisation of Revenue System in local governments. This application handles property tax, profession tax, rent on Land and building and licenses such as Dangerous and Offensive (D&O), Prevention of food Adulteration (PFA) and Advertisement tax etc. Utility payment services like Hall booking, ambulance, vehicles, crematorium, payment on water bill etc.

The Government of Kerala launched the Sanchaya portal, an e-governance application software, to digitise property-related services such as sanchaya tax, property tax calculation, sanchaya tax paymentsanchaya ownership certificate, sanchaya property tax status, etc. 

Citizens of Kerala state can log into the Sanchaya portal to access revenue and license department services. Sanchaya online services allow for a seamless collection of taxes, levies and fees by the Local Self Government (LSG) department of Kerala. 

Sanchaya Online Property Tax in Kerala

Features

  1. Streamlining Revenue System
  2. General public can create online account to group various properties owned within Kerala. Various activities can be done using a single login. The owner will also get period SMS/ email alerts
  3. Status (payment successful/failed) will be intimated to the payee through email or SMS
  4. e-File property tax self assessment form (under the new plinth-area, self-assessment based rule)
  5. No expense incurred by the local body
  6. Local government can generate Demand-Collection-Balance statements at any point of time.
  7. Local governments can easily identify big defaulters and take necessary steps for revenue realisation. Details of defaulters can also be published as a list, if desired by the local government.
  8. 256 bit SSL (VeriSign) secured
  9. Multiple profession tax numbers (traders & employees) can be grouped.
  10. e-File profession tax details
  11. Linkage with FRIENDS, SPARSH, Akshaya and India Post
  12. The eSMS facility, State Data Centre and KSWAN are the common infrastructure of the State Government, utilised in the project

Sanchaya portal services

  • Property tax calculation 
  • Know property tax (Sanchaya Tax)
  • Online payment of property levies and taxes
  • e-payment status
  • Application for and downloading building ownership certificate
  • Application for building age certificate
  • Rent to civic bodies
  • Dangerous and offensive (D&O) license
  • Property tax search using the Plinth area
  • Utility bill payment (water, telephone or electricity)

Sanchaya tax

The Kerala Building Tax Rules govern the calculation of property and building taxes in Kerala. These rules determine the amount of tax to be paid for a property or building situated in Kerala based on various factors, such as the property’s location, use, and size. 

Property or building owners can pay taxes online on the Sanchaya tax portal. According to the Kerala Building Tax Rules, property taxes are calculated annually. To avoid penalties, the property owner must pay the Sanchaya building/property tax on or before the due date. 

In addition to the Sanchaya property tax, there is a luxury tax for buildings in Kerala. The Sanchaya tax is imposed on luxury properties, such as large houses with amenities and multiple rooms. The luxury tax is based on the property’s market value and must be paid in addition to the regular property tax. The tax collected is used to fund various local government services, such as maintenance, infrastructure development and repair.

Pay property tax online from Sanchaya

Step 1: Go to the Sanchaya portal and click the ‘Quick Pay’ option. 

Step 2: Fill in the details like district name, local body type, local body name, ward year and ward, door or sub number.

Step 3: Click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 4: The building/property details and pending demand will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Select the ‘Payment Period’, enter the email ID and mobile number and click the ‘Pay Now’ button.

Step 6: Make the online payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, mobile wallet, etc.

Through the Sanchaya portal login

Users can pay the Sanchaya property tax online by logging into the Sanchaya portal through the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the Sanchaya portal.

Step 2: Choose the ‘Payment for Registered Users’ option.

Step 3: Choose the ‘New user Registration’ option.

Step 4: Enter details such as full name, mobile number, email and the captcha code and click the ‘Submit’.

Step 5: Enter the registered username and password, and log in to the Sanchaya portal.

Step 6: Select the corporation, gram panchayat or municipality and click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 7: The online local governmental institutions will be displayed on the screen.

Step 8: Select the district and click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.

Step 9: Click the ‘Property Tax’ button in the next window.

Step 10: Select the ward year, ward, door or sub number and click the ‘Search’ button.

Step 11: The property and tax details will be displayed on the screen.

Step 12: Enter the registered email, mobile number and captcha code and click the ‘Pay Now’ button.

Step 13: Make the online payment using a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, RTGS, NEFT, mobile wallet, etc.

View tax receipts in Sanchaya

  • Visit the Sanchaya portal.
  • Select the ‘District’ from the drop-down list.
  • Select the corporation, municipality or gram panchayat.
  • Click the ‘Select’ button next to the EPay option.
  • Select the ‘e-Payment Status’ option.
  • Select the transaction type and year and click the ‘Search’ button.
  • The status will be displayed on the screen.

FAQs

What is Sanchaya Online Property Tax?

Sanchaya Online Property Tax is an initiative by the Government of Kerala to facilitate online payment of property taxes. It’s a platform designed to make property tax payment easier and more convenient for property owners in Kerala.

How can I access Sanchaya Online Property Tax portal?

You can access the Sanchaya Online Property Tax portal through the official website of the Kerala government’s Revenue Department or through the Sanchaya mobile application.

What are the benefits of using Sanchaya Online Property Tax?

Some benefits include:

  • Convenience: Pay property taxes from the comfort of your home or office.
  • Time-saving: Avoid long queues and save time by paying taxes online.
  • Transparency: Access property tax details and payment history easily.
  • Secure transactions: Ensure secure online transactions through the government’s portal.

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