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Chennai collects ₹103 crore in property tax in 14 days

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation has successfully collected ₹103.03 crore in property tax dues over the span of 14 days, thanks to a focused collection initiative across the city. This amount was gathered between July 3 and 16, during which many property owners proactively settled their tax dues. The efficiency of collections has surged by 145% compared to the same time last year, as reported by officials. “The special property tax collection camp has been ongoing since July 3 and will continue until July 31. We will also organize additional intensive collection activities aimed at recovering long-standing dues. Out of…

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Chennai Extends Property Tax Collection Camps to July 31

CHENNAI: In a move to boost property tax collections, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has extended its special tax collection camps until July 31, with nearly half of the city’s property owners yet to settle their dues. Out of 14.23 lakh assessed property owners in Chennai, only 6.98 lakh have paid their property tax to date, leaving around 7.25 lakh still outstanding. The corporation typically collects around ₹1,800 crore annually in property taxes. During the special camps from July 3 to July 15, ₹96 crore was recovered. Though originally set to conclude on July 17, the drive has now been…

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Chennai Body Engages Stakeholders for Third Master Plan

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed several strategies for climate-resilient planning, including waterbody protection, GIS monitoring, enhanced social infrastructure, and urban planning aligned with future water and sewerage networks. This comes as the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) begins stakeholder discussions for its upcoming master plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA). Stakeholders include GCC, Metrowater, police, and other agencies. “Draft proposals have been shared with various departments for validating data accuracy, evaluating future infrastructure needs, and providing feedback before finalizing the plan. These consultations aim to create a comprehensive blueprint for Chennai’s development until 2046,” stated a…

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Six New Co-Working Spaces for CM’s Office Coming to Chennai

CHENNAI: Six co-working spaces, established by the previous DMK government in North Chennai, are set to open to the public soon. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has issued tenders to outsource housekeeping for a year while retaining technical and administrative oversight. The new facilities will be located in Purasaiwalkam, Periyar Nagar, Otteri, Pulianthope, Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar, and Kolathur. These centers, constructed before the elections, have been awaiting inauguration. Each facility will employ two sweepers, two receptionists, and two security guards. While housekeeping operations will be outsourced, the civic body will manage data operations, IT infrastructure, and electrical maintenance. Additionally, GCC has…

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Chennai Civic Body Aims to Recover Loans from Property Defaulters

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has recently addressed a letter to the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) regarding the low property tax collection, which stood at only 80% in the last financial year. The GCC is seeking directions that would require banks and financial institutions to include pending property tax dues when recovering loans from borrowers. To further enhance recovery rates, the GCC has also requested CERSAI to connect property tax defaults with CIBIL ratings and advise banks to deduct the owed amounts directly. GCC Commissioner G S Sameeran highlighted that there…

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Madras HC Criticizes Chennai Civic Body for Sealing Delays

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has criticized the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) as “negligent and indolent” for failing to follow court orders concerning unauthorized constructions. Instead of enforcing lock-and-seal orders, the GCC has been allowing building occupants to explore other options. This case arose from a petition aimed at sealing a building in Virugambakkam. During a hearing on April 3, the court reprimanded the GCC for neglecting a similar petition from 2023. Although the GCC requested four weeks for compliance, the case was not revisited until August 12. Due to the GCC’s inaction,…

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Chennai clears 2 lakh tonnes of building waste in 6 months

Representative Image CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation has successfully removed 2 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste over the last six months across all 15 city zones. The cleanup operation commenced on January 7, initially focusing on seven zones before expanding to all after resolving a legal issue. Supported by Premier Precision Surface, the effort now utilizes 168 vehicles, including earthmovers, tipper lorries, and compact trucks, averaging about 1,000 tonnes of waste clearance per day. Officials stated that the waste is sent to recycling centers located at Kodungaiyur and Perungudi, where it is sorted and repurposed into paver…

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Madras HC fines GCC commissioner ₹1 lakh for inaction on illegal builds

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has levied a fine of ₹1 lakh on Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner J Kumaragurubaran, expressing dissatisfaction over his lack of action regarding unauthorized constructions in the Royapuram zone. The first bench, comprising Chief Justice K R Shriram and Justice Sundar Mohan, has instructed the state government to deduct this amount from the commissioner’s salary and deposit it into the Adyar Cancer Institute’s account. The order was issued in response to a contempt petition filed by advocate N Rukmanganthan, who indicated that the corporation had failed to execute a court order dated April 8, 2022,…

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Chennai Civic Body Halts Iyra Properties Work Over Cracks

Representative image created by AI CHENNAI: Following significant cracks appearing in roads and buildings in Velachery, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) issued a stop-work order to Iyra Properties for damages due to inadequate construction practices. According to a notice under the Town and Country Planning Act of 1971, GCC mandated the realtor to cease work on Seshadripuram First Main Road due to damage observed in roads, buildings, stormwater drains, and sewer systems. GCC indicated that the roadways and stormwater drainage system collapsed as a result of improper piling and shoring practices at the site. IIT Madras has been engaged to…