PRD Tax West Bengal 2026 — Panchayat Property Tax Online Payment | prdtax.wb.gov.in

In a village in Bardhaman district, Ramesh Mondal used to make repeated trips to the Panchayat office just to pay his Gram Panchayat property tax (গ্রাম পঞ্চায়েত সম্পত্তি কর). Someone told him it could now be done online, through prdtax.wb.gov.in. He entered his Assessee Number, saw the outstanding amount, paid through GRIPS, and downloaded the receipt — all in about 15 minutes.

If you live in a rural or Panchayat area of West Bengal and want to pay your property tax (chowkidari tax, holding tax) online, here’s the complete guide.

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💡 Quick Answer (দ্রুত উত্তর): Portal: prdtax.wb.gov.in For: Gram Panchayat (rural) areas — Municipal/KMC (urban) areas use a different portal Payment: Processed through GRIPS — you’ll receive a GRN for your receipt You’ll need: Your Assessee Number (available from your Gram Panchayat office)

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What Is PRD Tax (প্রপার্টি ট্যাক্স)

PRD Tax refers to the property tax collected by the Panchayat & Rural Development Department — payable annually by every property owner in West Bengal’s Gram Panchayat areas.

This is known by several names depending on the region and the person asking:

• Panchayat Property Tax
• Panchayat Tax
• Chowkidari Tax (historically collected separately for the village chowkidar/watchman’s salary, now folded into the general property tax)
• Gram Panchayat Tax

This tax can be paid online through prdtax.wb.gov.in, managed by the Department of Panchayats and Rural Development, Government of West Bengal.

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How It Differs From KMC Property Tax

This is the most common point of confusion — the two portals cover entirely different areas:

⚡ If you live within Kolkata city limits, see our KMC Property Tax guide instead — that’s a separate process. PRD Tax applies only to rural/Panchayat areas.

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Online Payment — Step by Step

Step 1: Go to prdtax.wb.gov.in

Step 2: Select “Property Tax Payment” or “Online Tax Payment”

Step 3: Choose your District, Block, and Gram Panchayat

Step 4: Enter your Assessee Number (if you have it)

Step 5: Your property details and outstanding amount will appear — verify them

Step 6: Click “Pay Now” — you’ll be redirected to the GRIPS portal

Step 7: Choose a payment method (Net Banking/UPI/Card) and complete the payment

Step 8: You’ll receive a GRN (Government Reference Number) — save this for your receipt

This payment is processed through GRIPS. For anything related to GRN or challan confusion, our GRIPS Portal guide covers the full details.

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Finding Your Assessee Number

If you don’t know your Assessee Number (required for tax payment):

Step 1: Contact your local Gram Panchayat office

Step 2: Check any old tax receipt — the Assessee Number is printed on it

Step 3: Assessee Numbers can also be retrieved through Panchayat records using your Khatian/Plot number

Don’t know your land’s Khatian/Plot number? Our Banglarbhumi guide covers the full process.

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Chowkidari Tax — Is It Separate

“Chowkidari Tax” is an older term that historically referred to a separate collection meant for the village chowkidar’s (watchman’s) salary. Today, this term is often used interchangeably to mean the general Panchayat property tax — it isn’t collected as a separate payment; it’s included within PRD Tax.

If an old receipt shows “chowkidari tax” as a separate line item, confirm the current billing structure with your Gram Panchayat office.

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GRN Search — Payment Status & Receipt

If your receipt didn’t print after payment, or you need to confirm status:

Step 1: Go to prdtax.wb.gov.in or the GRIPS portal

Step 2: Select “GRN Search” or “Challan Status”

Step 3: Enter your GRN number or Application/Mobile number

Step 4: Check the status and download your receipt

If you see a GRN mismatch or “payment successful but status pending”, wait 24 hours — bank confirmation can take time. If it’s still missing after that, contact your Gram Panchayat office with your transaction details.

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Common Problems + Fix

Problem 1: Can’t find the Assessee Number

Fix: Visit your local Gram Panchayat office with an old receipt or property records. First-time registration for a new property is also handled at the Panchayat office.

Problem 2: prdtax.wb.gov.in is slow or won’t open

Fix: Use the Chrome browser, and try during off-peak hours (early morning). If the portal appears down, try again after a few hours.

Problem 3: No GRN received after payment

Fix: Check your bank statement to confirm whether the amount was deducted. If it was, use GRN Search on the GRIPS portal to verify status — allow 24 hours for processing.

Problem 4: Property details appear incorrect (name/area mismatch)

Fix: Submit a correction application at your Gram Panchayat office, along with supporting documents (Khatian, old receipt).

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FAQ

What is PRD Tax? The property tax paid by property owners in West Bengal’s Gram Panchayat (rural) areas, payable online through prdtax.wb.gov.in.

What’s the difference between PRD Tax and KMC Property Tax? PRD Tax applies to rural/Panchayat areas; KMC Property Tax applies only to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (urban) areas.

How do I pay PRD Tax online? Go to prdtax.wb.gov.in, look up your property using your Assessee Number, pay through GRIPS, and save your GRN receipt.

I don’t know my Assessee Number — what do I do? Check an old tax receipt, or confirm with your local Gram Panchayat office.

Do I need to pay chowkidari tax separately? No — it’s now included within the general Panchayat property tax, not collected separately.

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Ramesh Mondal now pays his Panchayat property tax online every year, in about 15 minutes — no more trips to the office.

Related Articles:

• Banglarbhumi 2026 — Khatian, Mutation & Land Records
• GRIPS Portal West Bengal 2026
• KMC Property Tax 2026
• WB Registration 2026 — Deed Search, Stamp Duty

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This information is based on the prdtax.wb.gov.in official portal and Department of Panchayats and Rural Development, Government of West Bengal public information.