Tamil NaduMonday, 14 September 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Greater Chennai Corporation property tax drive: 6.03 lakh owners owe ₹847.80 crore by Sept. 30
The GCC has asked over six lakh property owners to clear ₹847.80 crore in current and pending property tax dues by September 30, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On September 13, 2026, the Greater Chennai Corporation said that 6,03,232 property owners must clear ₹847.80 crore in current and pending property tax dues by September 30.
Key specifics
- Total property owners in Chennai: 14,15,771.
- So far, 8,12,539 owners have paid property tax without arrears.
- The dues are governed by the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 2023.
- Property tax for each half-year must be paid by the end of that half-year, or interest is charged from the subsequent half-year.
- Payments can be made through the GCC website, mobile app, WhatsApp links, QR codes and the chatbot number 9445161913.
Exam lens
TNPSC local governance and urban administration, note the figures: 14,15,771 owners, 8,12,539 paid, 6,03,232 pending, ₹847.80 crore, deadline September 30. One-liner: Chennai’s property tax is the corporation’s main revenue source for civic services.