Vapi MC Lockdown: 127 Chawl Rooms Sealed in Massive Tax Raid; Relentless Crackdown Nets ₹16.78 Lakh in Just 24 Hours! (2026)

Vapi Municipal Corporation Property Tax Recovery News

The Vapi Municipal Corporation (Vapi MC) has unleashed a high-voltage recovery drive, striking fear into long-term tax defaulters. In a swift and aggressive operation led by top officials, the civic body sealed 127 chawl rooms across the city on Saturday. The “Zero Tolerance” approach resulted in an immediate recovery of ₹16.78 lakh in a single day. As the Vapi MC tightens the noose around property owners who have ignored repeated notices, the message is loud and clear: pay your dues or watch your properties get padlocked.

The Takedown: Top Officials Lead the Charge

Under the direct orders of Municipal Commissioner Yogesh Chaudhary, a special task force was mobilized to tackle the mounting tax arrears.

• The Leadership: The operation was spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner Ashwin Pathak, with Tax Superintendent Rakesh Thakkar and Tax Inspector Deepak Chhabadia executing the raids.
• The Strategy: The teams targeted specific “pockets” where property tax had been pending for several years despite multiple warnings.
• Immediate Impact: Seeing the locks being placed, several owners rushed to pay ₹4.22 lakh on the spot via cash and checks to prevent their properties from being seized.

Area-Wise “Sealing” Statistics: Where the Hammer Fell

The Vapi Municipal Corporation (Vapi MC) has released the final breakdown of their aggressive tax recovery operation. The statistics highlight a massive crackdown in the industrial and residential belts of the city.

Key Takeaways from the Raid

• Dungra Zone: Accounted for over 60% of all sealings, making it the primary focus area for the Vapi MC task force.
• Spot Payments: Beyond the recovered amount shown, an additional ₹4.22 Lakh was paid by residents immediately to halt the sealing of their properties.
• Phase 2 Warning: Vapi MC Commissioner Yogesh Chaudhary has indicated that Commercial Complexes and Industrial Sheds are next on the list if dues are not cleared by the end of the month.

The “Interest Trap”: 1% Monthly Penalty Activated

The Vapi MC has reminded citizens that being a defaulter is now an expensive affair.

1. Punitive Interest: Starting from October 2025, a 1% monthly interest rate has been applied to all outstanding property taxes.
2. Escalating Actions: Following the sealing of chawls, the administration plans to target commercial complexes and luxury residential bungalows in the next phase.
3. Final Warning: Residents in the village belts and peripheral chawls have been served final notices, with teams expected to arrive for sealing operations by early next week.

Civic Duty vs. Civic Action

“Property tax is the backbone of city development,” a senior Vapi MC official stated. “From roads to streetlights, every amenity depends on this revenue. We appeal to all citizens to pay their taxes voluntarily and avoid the embarrassment and cost of property seizure.” The sudden surge in enforcement has led to a massive rush at the Vapi MC tax windows, with residents queuing up to clear their dues before the “sealing squads” reach their doorstep.

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