About the Department

The **Department of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs (UDMA)** is the key governmental body responsible for the planning, development, and governance of urban areas in West Bengal. The department has launched several e-governance initiatives to bring services like property tax, building plan approvals, and mutation online, making them accessible to citizens from the comfort of their homes. This digital transformation simplifies municipal transactions and promotes transparency.

Key Online Services

• Online Property Tax Payment: Citizens can view their property tax dues and make payments online through the **OPTICS** (Online Property Tax Information & Collection System) portal.
• Building Plan Approval: The **Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS)** allows citizens and architects to submit building plans for sanction and track the application status.
• e-Mutation: The online mutation service facilitates the transfer of property ownership records in the municipal database.
• Trade License: Businesses can apply for or renew their trade licenses through the e-District portal or the respective municipal service website.

How to Check Property Tax & Pay Online

Follow these steps to pay your property tax online. You will need your Assessee ID or Holding Number.

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official property tax payment portal.
2. Find the Payment Section: Click on the 'Property Tax Online (Citizen Entry)' option.
3. Enter Details: Select your district and Urban Local Body (ULB). Enter your Holding Number or Assessee ID.
4. View and Pay: The portal will display your outstanding dues. You can then proceed to the payment gateway to pay using your preferred method, like net banking, UPI, or debit/credit card.

Official Portals & Links

• UDMA E-Services Portal: wburbanservices.org
• Property Tax Portal (OPTICS): holdingtax.co.in
• Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS): obpsudma.wb.gov.in