Patna: The Patna Municipal Corporation has reclassified 19 roads, including the Ashiana–Digha road, a move that will lead to an increase of up to 33% in property tax for properties located along these stretches.
As part of a wider restructuring exercise, the civic body has reviewed the classification of 112 roads across the city, upgrading 43 roads to the category of principal main roads and designating 69 as main roads. The changes directly affect the calculation of property tax, which is linked to road category, usage type, and annual rental value.
Until now, Patna had 24 roads listed as principal main roads. These remain unchanged, while 19 roads previously categorised as main roads have been upgraded, resulting in higher tax liabilities for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties located along them.
Municipal officials said the reclassification would make the tax system more transparent and equitable, while also increasing revenue to fund civic services such as roads, drainage, water supply, and sanitation.
Patna municipal commissioner Yashpal Meena confirmed that the revised classifications have been formally notified and will be effective retrospectively from May 19 2026. Property tax assessments will now be calculated based on the updated road categories.
Roads in the city are classified according to width: those wider than 40 feet are designated as principal main roads, roads between 20 and 40 feet as main roads, and narrower streets fall into a third category. Property tax is calculated as 9% of the assessed annual rental value, with rates varying by building type and usage.
The decision has sparked discussion among residents and business owners in the affected areas, many of whom are assessing the financial impact of the revised tax rates.
