Government and Public Institutions
- Central and state government buildings may be exempt from property tax.
- Defense establishments and military cantonments are typically excluded.
- Buildings used for official purposes by government departments are exempted.
- Some may pay nominal service charges instead of full tax.
- Legislative bodies and judicial buildings usually fall under exemptions.
Charitable and Educational Organizations
- Registered charitable trusts running schools, hospitals, or orphanages may be exempt.
- Non-profit organizations engaged in public welfare are often excluded.
- Religious institutions like temples, mosques, churches, and gurudwaras may receive exemption.
- Educational institutions approved by the government may qualify.
- Cultural centers promoting public interest may also benefit.
Individuals with Special Status
- Senior citizens may get full or partial exemption based on age and income.
- Persons with disabilities may be eligible for tax relief or waiver.
- War widows and families of martyrs may receive exemptions.
- Freedom fighters recognized by the government may qualify.
- Economically weaker section (EWS) families may receive special consideration.
Low-Income and Special Housing Categories
- Slum dwellers in notified areas may be exempt under urban housing policies.
- Owners of properties below a certain annual value threshold may be exempted.
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders may get full or partial relief.
- Small residential properties in rural panchayat areas are often excluded.
- Beneficiaries of government housing schemes may be temporarily exempt.
Exemptions Based on Property Use
- Agricultural land used solely for farming is exempt from property tax.
- Burial grounds, crematoriums, and heritage buildings are generally excluded.
- Vacant land in certain zones may be conditionally exempt.
- Uninhabitable or condemned buildings may qualify upon verification.
- Structures used for public utility services may receive exemptions.



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