Author: Mohanty Prasanna K
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Sage Publications
Year: 2016
Pages: 306
ISBN: 978-93-515-0875-5
Source: Purchased
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Developemnt
Keyword: Urban Finance
Shelf: C6R3
Accession No: B1349
Contents: List of Tables List of Boxes List of Abbreviations Preface 1- Overview 2- India’s Urban Fiscal Problem 3- A Portfolio of Municipal Taxes 4- Taxation of Urban Land Value 5- Reforming the Property Tax 6- User Charges, Benefit Charges and Fees 7- Intergovernmental Transfers to Municipalities 8- Development Financing Instruments 9- Value Creation, Capture and Recycling 10- Conclusion: An Agenda for Reforms Bibliography Index About the Author
Abstract: “Financing Cities in India” explores the fiscal challenges faced by urban municipalities amid rapid urbanization. The book critically examines municipal taxation, intergovernmental transfers, and development financing instruments, with a focus on property tax reform, user charges, and benefit fees. It addresses urban land value taxation and mechanisms for value creation, capture, and recycling to support urban development. The final chapters propose actionable reforms to enhance financial autonomy for municipalities. A vital resource for policymakers, urban planners, and scholars, this book combines theoretical analysis with practical insights into urban finance and development in India.