LUCKNOW, Aug. 18 -- : Property owners in Lucknow can now clear their long-pending property tax dues without paying the interest and surcharge accumulated on dues up to April 1, 2026, with the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) launching a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme.

The scheme, which started on August 15, will remain open until December 15, giving defaulters four months to settle their outstanding house, water and sewer tax dues.

Under the scheme, property owners who pay their entire outstanding principal amount can claim exemption from applicable interest and surcharge. LMC will inform defaulters about their dues through SMS, email and letters between August 15 and September 14.

To make the process easier for residents, LMC has...