Last day to register for Varanasi house tax interest waiver: 14 November midnight

VARANASI: Saturday, 14 November 2026 is the last day for building owners with unpaid house tax to register for Varanasi Nagar Nigam's one-time settlement scheme (OTS), with the window closing at midnight.

The scheme matters to anyone carrying old house tax dues in the city. Owners who register in time and then clear their principal dues by 31 December get the full benefit of the scheme, meaning the interest and surcharge that has built up on the arrears is waived. Those who miss the registration deadline will have to pay the original dues along with the entire surcharge and interest.

When and where: Registration is with Varanasi Nagar Nigam and must be completed before midnight on 14 November. Registered owners then have until 31 December to deposit the tax. The Municipal Commissioner has said the registration date will not be extended and that nobody will be given a second chance after it passes.

The civic body has been reminding defaulters through SMS, phone calls and a chatbot. It has also said that owners who do not deposit their tax within the set time limit will face attachment proceedings against their house and property, so those with dues may want to check their status with the Nagar Nigam today.

According to the civic body's figures, only a small share of the outstanding principal has been deposited under the scheme so far, which is why the reminder drive has been stepped up on the final day.

Details are from Varanasi Nagar Nigam's statements on the scheme, as reported on 14 November.