The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had initially set January 31 as the deadline for geotagging properties. This deadline has now been pushed to February 29 as iPhone users reported facing technical issues with the MCD app. Delhi residents now have an additional month to geotag their property in the capital. Completing this process will make the owners eligible for a 10% tax rebate. Let’s take a quick look at how you can geotag your property in Delhi as per MCD guidelines.
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What is geotagging and why you should geotag your property
Before we move on to the geotagging process, let’s take a closer look at what geotagging is and why you should carry it out for your property. To put it simply, geotagging is the process of assigning a latitude-longitude marker to a location on a Geographic Information System (GIS) map. Every property has a Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC). This UPIC can be linked to a set of coordinates on a map. Once that’s done, your property can easily be identified on the map using the exact coordinates.
MCD is offering the added incentive of a 10% rebate on lumpsum advance tax payments if you geotag your property in Delhi before February 29. You can generate a UPIC for your property by registering it on MCD’s tax portal. A collective database of geotagged properties is much easier to manage for the civic body compared to a record of ever-changing addresses. This is why it is pushing the citizens to carry out this process.
How to geotag your property in Delhi
Step 1: Download the UMA app (Version 1.8) using this link – https://mcdonline.nic.in/download.html.
Step 2: Enable location services on your smartphone. You may need to allow the app access to these services.
Step 3: Go to Module and log in using your registered mobile number.
Step 4: Select Property Tax Module.
Step 5: Select the Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC) of the property that is meant to be geotagged.
Step 6: Once you’re at the property, tap on Capture Geo Coordinate.
Step 7: Take a picture of the property and upload it to the app.
Step 8: You can also choose to provide additional details like building name & address, house number, and floor number.
Step 9: Hit Submit to save the details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is geotagging?
Geotagging is the process of assigning coordinates and other geographic information to a location, typically on a GIS map.
When is the MCD deadline to geotag properties in Delhi?
MCD has pushed the deadline to geotag your property in Delhi from January 31 to February 29.
Where can I download the MCD UMA app?
To geotag your property in Delhi, you need to download the MCD UMA app. It can be downloaded from the MCD portal. Click on this link to install it on your phone.
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Conclusion
This is how you can geotag your property in Delhi before the February 29 deadline using the UMA app. If you’re facing technical glitches while trying to geotag your property, clear the cache of the MCD app and restart your phone. If you have any other questions, let us know in the comments!
