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- The Greater Chennai Corporation collected ₹157.39 crore in property tax during a special drive running from July 3 to July 29, 2026, which concludes on July 31.
- As part of enforcement, officials sealed two business premises — South India Hotels in Egmore and Velavan Stores Silks in T. Nagar — over unpaid property tax dues and lapsed trade licences.
- One of the sealed premises was reopened after the firm paid its full pending amount of ₹15,91,494.
- The corporation has warned property owners to clear arrears before July 31 to avoid penal interest and further enforcement action.
What to watch next
- Whether more premises are sealed or penal interest applied after the July 31 deadline
- Whether total collection figures for the full camp period are announced after July 31
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