The Commissioner directed officials to take strict action—in accordance with the rules—against major defaulters of the Raipur Municipal Corporation and to regularize unauthorized water connections. He also instructed that taxpayers who pay their property tax for the current financial year in full by December 31, 2026, should be granted the prescribed 4% rebate, ensuring that as many citizens as possible benefit from this provision.
- Furthermore, the Commissioner directed officials to ensure the prompt resolution of public grievances.
He also reviewed the progress of the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana’ (Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme), the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme), and other ongoing projects, issuing necessary directives accordingly.
the Commissioner of the Raipur Municipal Corporation, Mr. Sambit Mishra, chaired a weekly ‘Time-Limit’ (TL) review meeting at the corporation’s headquarters, ‘Mahatma Gandhi Sadan’. During the meeting, he conducted a thorough review of various tasks and schemes, providing specific instructions to the concerned officials.
Commissioner Sambit Mishra underscored the need to prioritize the improvement of sanitation services across Raipur. He assessed the status of public grievances related to cleanliness and reviewed ‘before-and-after’ photographic evidence of sanitation work. He instructed the Zonal Commissioners to accord top priority to sanitation efforts.
Additionally, the Commissioner directed all Zonal Commissioners and Assistant Revenue Officers to prioritize revenue collection in line with established targets, keeping the interests of the Municipal Corporation paramount.
Commissioner Sambit Mishra further instructed that citizens who pay their current year’s property tax in full by December 31, 2026, be provided with a 4% rebate—as per the existing regulations—thereby maximizing tax collection while ensuring taxpayers receive the intended benefit. He also mandated that strict action be taken against major tax defaulters, in full compliance with the rules. Commissioner Sambit Mishra instructed all Zonal Commissioners to ensure that cases regarding property mutation (transfer of title) are resolved within the stipulated timeframe. He further directed that unauthorized water connections be brought into the tax net; these connections should be regularized upon payment of the prescribed penalties, and water charges should be collected from the concerned parties in accordance with established procedures.
During the ‘TL’ (Time-Limit) meeting, the Commissioner reviewed the ‘e-challan’ (electronic penalty/notice) initiatives undertaken by the Municipal Corporation and the Health Department.
The Commissioner issued necessary directives to the relevant officials to ensure proper street lighting across the city ahead of the upcoming festive season. He instructed Zonal Commissioners to take action—following due legal process—against cases involving illegal land plotting, unauthorized construction, and illegal colonies. For cases eligible for settlement (compounding), he directed that the prescribed settlement procedures be followed; for those not eligible for such settlement, he ordered the removal of the unauthorized structures in accordance with the law.
During the meeting, the Commissioner emphasized the need to implement rainwater harvesting systems at as many locations as possible within the Raipur Municipal Corporation area. He also suggested recognizing and encouraging institutions and individuals who maintain their rainwater harvesting systems effectively.
Commissioner Sambit Mishra directed that public grievances—received by the Raipur Municipal Corporation through the CM Helpline, the Collector’s ‘Jan Darshan’ (public grievance redressal forum), elected representatives, or the general public—must be addressed promptly and within the designated timeframe.
The Commissioner reviewed the progress of housing construction under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s Housing Scheme) and projects under the ‘Mukhyamantri Nagarotthan Yojana’ (Chief Minister’s Urban Development Scheme), instructing that the pace of work be accelerated to ensure timely completion.
During the ‘TL’ meeting chaired by Commissioner Sambit Mishra, Additional Commissioners Lokeshwar Sahu and Pankaj K. were present. The meeting was attended by Sharma, Vinod Pandey, Ravi Rahi, Chief Engineer Mr. Sanjay Bagde, Superintending Engineer Mr. Imran Khan, City Planner Mr. Abhash Mishra, all Deputy Commissioners, Zonal Commissioners, officers-in-charge of various departments, Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers, IT Expert Mr. Ranjit Ranjan, all Zonal Assistant Revenue Officers, as well as other relevant officials and staff from the Municipal Corporation headquarters.