Chennai property tax: Why some owners are getting higher demands despite no rate hike
Greater Chennai Corporation has not increased property tax rates citywide. Revised demand notices were issued for properties with under or incorrect assessments. Discrepancies were identified using GIS mapping and satellite data analysis. Property owners can appeal revised assessments within fifteen days. The corporation urges residents to verify details and avoid misinformation.
Chennai residents receiving higher property tax demands may be surprised to learn that the city's Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has not raised tax rates. Instead, the authority has identified cases where properties were under-assessed or incorrectly assessed. Using Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, satellite data, government records and property owner self-declarations, the GCC has revised demands for properties with discrepancies.
This means property owners who received a higher demand should review their assessment details, specifically the property area and other assessment factors. If a property owner disagrees with the revised assessment, they have 15 days to file an appeal with the regional deputy commissioner, with the GCC promising to resolve such appeals within 30 days.
The corporation is urging residents not to believe reports claiming a citywide tax hike, as this is merely a corrective measure to ensure accurate property assessments.
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