Tag: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)

GCC to recover encroached lands; preserve OSR areas CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has initiated efforts to trace land records to secure 6,000 parcels of land belonging to the civic body. These lands include Open Space Reservation (OSR) areas, playgrounds, parks, and sites where public buildings have already been constructed. Additionally, the drive will identify lands that have been encroached upon.

GCC to recover encroached lands; preserve OSR areas

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has initiated efforts to trace land records…

Poor usage of safety gear persists amongst GCC sanitation workers

Poor usage of safety gear persists amongst GCC sanitation workers

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is clearing and desilting its storm-water drains…

An increase of Rs 44 cr in property tax collection during FY 2023-24: GCC CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The property tax collection by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) for the fiscal year 2023-24 has increased by Rs 44 crore, compared to the previous financial year where they collected Rs 1,600 crore. The highest amount of property tax collected is in the Teynampet zone (zone 9), which is Rs 315 crore. Though the tax amount collected by the city corporation has increased compared to the previous year, the collected tax from the property owners has not reached the fixed target of Rs 1680 crore. According to Chennai Corporation data, in FY2022-23, Rs 1556 crore property tax was paid whereas in FY 2023-24, Rs 1600 crore tax was paid by the property owners. The local body has received 15.37 lakh of receipts from the property owners.

An increase of ₹44 cr in property tax collection during FY 2023-24: GCC

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: The property tax collection by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) for the…

GCC’s waste disposal facilities account for 52% of TN's methane emission: Study

GCC’s waste disposal facilities account for 52% of TN’s methane emission: Study

CHENNAI, Tamil Nadu: A study conducted by the Centre for Climate Change and Disaster Management…