Tax Pay – Digital Gram Panchayat Tax Collection System
Project Overview
- Text Pay is a modern web-based tax collection system designed for Gram Panchayats to digitally collect and manage various local taxes.
- The system allows citizens to view and pay their property-related taxes online by simply entering their property number, eliminating the need to visit the Panchayat office.
- Currently, the Text Pay system is actively used in 20+ villages, helping Panchayats improve revenue collection and service delivery.
Problem Statement
- Traditional Panchayat tax collection systems faced multiple challenges:
- Manual tax registers and bill distribution
- Citizens required to visit Panchayat offices for tax details
- Delays in tax collection
- Difficulty tracking pending and paid taxes
- No centralized digital record of tax payments
Objectives
- The primary objectives of Text Pay are:
- Digitize Panchayat tax collection
- Enable citizens to view and pay taxes online
- Reduce manual workload for Panchayat staff
- Improve transparency and accessibility
- Ensure accurate and real-time tax records
Taxes Covered
- Text Pay supports collection of multiple Gram Panchayat taxes, including:
- Home / Property Tax
- Water Tax
- Cleaning / Sanitation Tax
- Other Local Panchayat Taxes
- All taxes are linked to the citizen’s property number for easy identification and tracking.
Key Features & Modules
- Property-Based Tax Lookup
- Online Tax Bill & Payment
- Panchayat Admin Panel
- Tax History & Records
User Roles
- 1. Citizen (Resident)
- View property tax details
- Download tax bills
- Pay taxes online
- Check payment history
- 2. Panchayat Admin
- Gram Panchayat employee
- Manages tax data
- Monitors collections
- Generates reports
Technology Stack
- Frontend: React.js (Responsive Web Application)
- Backend: ASP.NET (Web APIs)
- Database: Microsoft SQL Server
- Architecture: Client–Server Web Architecture
Database & Data Management
- Centralized SQL Server database
- Property-wise tax records
- Secure storage of payment data
- Fast retrieval and reporting
Security & Reliability
- Role-based access control
- Secure backend APIs
- Data validation at frontend & backend
- Reliable transaction records
Benefits & Impact
- Easy tax access for citizens
- Faster tax collection
- Reduced Panchayat office visits
- Improved revenue tracking
- Transparent and digital governance
- Better citizen experience
Scalability
- Currently live in 20+ villages
- Easily extendable to more Panchayats
- Ready for:
- Payment gateway integrations
- SMS / WhatsApp notifications
- Mobile app support
Conclusion
- Text Pay is a powerful Gram Panchayat Tax Collection System that bridges the gap between citizens and local governance.
- By combining a React.js frontend, .NET backend, and SQL Server database, the platform ensures secure, transparent, and efficient tax collection while delivering convenience to residents.
