Panchayat Pay: A Digital Platform for Rural Tax Collection

Abstract

Tax collection in rural areas has always been slow and inefficient, with manual paperwork leading to delays and errors. The Panchayat Pay system is designed to solve these issues by introducing a digital platform that allows residents to pay their taxes online using QR codes and secure payment gateways. This system not only makes the process easier for taxpayers but also helps local authorities keep better records and reduce administrative workload. By eliminating the need for physical visits and manual data entry, Panchayat Pay increases transparency, reduces corruption risks, and ensures timely tax payments. Testing results show that the system significantly improves tax collection efficiency and accuracy. If implemented widely, it can transform how local governance operates, making tax payments simpler, faster, and more reliable for rural communities.

Country : India

1 Vedant Waghunde2 Shreyash Chikane3 Gaurav Thakare4 Sayali Shilwant5 Tanmay Padale6 Nita Pawar

  1. Student, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India
  2. Student, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India
  3. Student, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India
  4. Student, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India
  5. Student, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India
  6. Professor, Computer Engineering Diploma, Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil School of Engineering, Charholi, Pune, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2025 pp. 89-92

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.904012

References

  1. Backend Framework: Node.js ([Official Site]( https://nodejs.org/en).
  2. Frontend : HTML, CSS , Java script
  3. Database Systems: MySQL ([Official Site](https://www.mysql.com/)).