Chennai Corporation collects over ₹150 crore in property tax drive
The Greater Chennai Corporation has collected over ₹157 crore in property taxes during a month-long intensive drive. Officials have taken enforcement actions, including sealing commercial premises with significant tax arrears, to ensure compliance before the July 31 deadline.
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Effective municipal tax collection is critical for funding urban infrastructure and maintaining essential civic services in rapidly growing metropolitan areas.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has collected ₹157.39 crore in property tax during a special intensive collection drive held between July 3 and 29, 2026. The collection camp will conclude on July 31.
As part of the enforcement measures, civic officials sealed the premises of South India Hotels Private Limited in Egmore, located in Ward 61 of the Royapuram zone, on Wednesday. The action was initiated after the establishment failed to renew its trade licence for the 2026-27 financial year and accumulated property tax arrears amounting to ₹8,38,850.
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