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01/02/24 08:33 AM IST

Delhi’s property geo-tagging deadline extended

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  • The national capital’s property geotagging deadline has been extended, according to a statement released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Geo-tagging
  • Geotagging is the process of alloting geographic coordinates to media based on the location of a mobile device.
  • Geotags can be applied to photos, videos, websites, text messages, and QR codes, and could also include time stamps or other contextual information.
  • Nowadays, smartphones and digital cameras come equipped with GPS (Global Positioning System) or use other location-based technologies to automatically geotag photos.
  • By default, every photo you take with your iPhone or Android tags your GPS location and stores that data with your photo.
  • In the context of photographs, for example, geotagging allows users to associate a specific location with the image.
  • Geotagging properties means digitally mapping a property with the geographic information system (GIS).
  • This means that a property can be identified on a map with its unique and permanent latitude and longitude coordinates.
  • MCD officials say that the capital’s property geotagging excercise will have several benefits, not only for the corporation but also for residents.
Importance
  • Geo-tagging properties will prove instrumental in boosting tax collection potential.
  • By distinguishing between tax-paying and non-tax-paying entities, it will reduce tax evasion and help enhance revenue collection.
  • Another advantage of geotagging is the ability to pinpoint illegal and unauthorised properties and colonies.
  • This will help in urban planning, as it will allow the civic body to take corrective actions as required.
  • According to the MCD, geotagging will also streamline essential services such as sanitation and road repairs in colonies, and help recognise area-based residential needs.
  • This will make it easier for civic bodies to ensure more efficient service delivery.
  • In times of emergencies, such as natural disasters or accidents, geotagged information can become crucial for quick and targeted interventions in future as responders can utilise the data to navigate and address issues.
  • It can help in maintaining healthy urban spaces by monitoring environmental factors like green spaces, pollution sources, and ecological reserves.
Other cities going geo- tagging
  • The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has been working on geotagging properties to improve urban planning and service delivery.
  • The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has also undertaken geotagging initiatives for property tax assessment and urban planning.
  • Municipal Corporations of Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Pune have previously shown interest in geo-tagging of different public entities.
Source- The Hindu

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