Prayagraj Civic Body Plans Land Bank and Changes Property Mutation Fees
Prayagraj | September 19, 2026: Property owners and businesses in Prayagraj could see changes in municipal land management, mutation charges and commercial property fees after the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) approved a series of reforms.
The civic body will prepare its own land bank for future projects, introduce a one-time ₹1,000 fee for delayed property mutation, and charge 150% of the applicable fee from people found occupying municipal shops illegally.
The corporation also plans to expand advertising infrastructure at major transport hubs to increase municipal revenue.
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation to Create Its Own Land Bank
The PMC House has unanimously approved the creation of a municipal land bank, similar to the land bank maintained by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA).
Councillors will collect details of land received from gram panchayats and village assemblies in their respective wards and facilitate its transfer in favour of the corporation.
The land bank is intended to provide the civic body with land that can be used for future development projects, particularly in areas brought within the city's expanded limits.
Delayed Property Mutation Fee Changed to ₹1,000
One of the most relevant changes for property owners concerns delayed mutation.
The PMC House approved a one-time ₹1,000 fee for delayed mutation, irrespective of how long the mutation has been pending.
Under the earlier system, property owners were required to pay ₹500 per month for delayed mutation.
The new structure could significantly change the cost for owners whose property mutation has remained pending for longer periods.
Illegal Municipal Shop Occupation to Attract 150% Fee
The civic body has also approved a proposal to charge 150% of the applicable fee from people found in illegal possession of municipal corporation shops.
The original proposal included a ₹1 lakh deposit and a monthly charge, but councillors opposed the upfront payment on the grounds that it could make the arrangement difficult for small and lower-income shopkeepers.
Municipal commissioner Seelam Sai Teja said the 150% charge would apply uniformly across areas under the PMC.
PMC Plans LED Displays at Major Transport Hubs
Revenue generation is another major focus of the municipal reforms.
The corporation has decided to install unipoles and LED advertising displays at key locations including:
- Prayagraj Airport
- Railway station
- Roadways bus stands
The move is intended to increase advertising revenue for the civic body.
PMC earned ₹4.36 crore from advertisements during 2025-26, while it has already collected ₹3.16 crore in the current financial year, according to the information presented before the House.
Land Bank Could Support Future City Projects
The proposed land bank could become important as Prayagraj's urban boundaries expand and the city requires additional land for public infrastructure and civic projects.
A dedicated inventory of municipal land could help the corporation identify available parcels before planning future facilities.
For property owners and developers, the exercise could also make ownership and status records of civic land more important as the PMC consolidates its land holdings.
Committee to Examine Faulty Electrical Equipment
The municipal body has also decided to form a committee headed by the municipal commissioner to investigate complaints concerning electrical equipment purchased since 2023.
Several councillors reportedly raised concerns that a significant amount of equipment had developed faults.
The committee will include the chief financial officer and examine the purchases as well as the condition of the equipment.
More Staff Planned for Electrical Department
The PMC also decided to increase manpower in its electrical department.
The move is aimed at improving maintenance and addressing complaints related to the city's electrical infrastructure.
For residents and property owners, better maintenance of municipal electrical infrastructure could have a direct impact on the reliability of civic services in developed and expanding areas.
What Prayagraj Property Owners Should Know
The most immediate property-related change is the new ₹1,000 one-time delayed mutation fee.
Property owners dealing with pending mutation should verify when the revised fee structure becomes operational and what documentation the PMC requires.
Meanwhile, the proposed municipal land bank could influence the availability and use of public land for future projects as Prayagraj continues to expand.
The combination of land consolidation, property-record reforms and additional municipal revenue measures indicates a broader push by the civic body to strengthen its financial and infrastructure capacity.