New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The deadline to pay property tax is approaching in several Indian cities. In Chennai, Tamil Nadu, homeowners must clear their dues by September 30, the cut-off date for the first half of the financial year. Property owners who miss the deadline may face late fees or interest charges.

Patna in Bihar follows the same schedule, with September 30 set as the last date for payment, post which a 1.5% penalty will be imposed. Here's a detailed guide on how to clear your dues, available modes of payment, eligibility for rebates and how these taxes are calculated by the municipal body:

Property tax is a direct tax levied by local municipal authorities on the ownership of real estate, including residential, commercial, and in...