The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) is intensifying its efforts to achieve its revenue target of Rs 10 billion for the 2024-25 financial year, once again employing the strategy of public shaming, which proved effective in the previous year.

IMC initiated a drive using 'Band Baja' (drums) to address property tax and water tax defaulters. Teams from different zones have been visiting the residences and commercial establishments of these defaulters, publicly announcing their outstanding dues to neighbours and passersby. This method has already prompted several defaulters to clear their dues to avoid further embarrassment.

By November 30, IMC had collected approximately Rs 5.75 billion. With more than three months left in the financial year, officials expressed confidence in meeting the Rs 10 billion target. IMC's additional commissioner, NN Pandey, stated that the corporation is utilising all legal measures to recover dues, highlighting public shaming as one such strategy. He further noted that legal action would be taken against individuals obstructing recovery efforts.

Senior IMC officials emphasized that the rigorous revenue collection approach aims to enhance the city's infrastructure and deliver better services to its residents. They believe strict action against defaulters will help secure a sustainable financial future for Indore.

Officials also disclosed that zone-level revenue teams had been provided with a list of defaulters, focusing on those with pending property tax exceeding ?50,000 and water tax above Rs 10,000. These teams have been using drums to confront the defaulters and recover the outstanding amounts.