AIADMK councillors stage walkout over inaction on property tax reduction
The meeting, chaired by Mayor S. Nagarathinam, was attended by Corporation Commissioner (in-charge) and Deputy Commissioner K. Dhanalakshmi, Deputy Mayor V. Selvaraj, councillors, and officials.
AIADMK councillor and Leader of the Opposition S. D. Thangamuthu said that since property tax rates were significantly higher compared to other Corporations, a special resolution had been passed during the council meeting held on March 13, 2025. He added that the Commissioner had then informed the council that the resolution would be sent to the government for necessary action. 'But one and a half months since the resolution was passed, no action has been taken so far to reduce the tax,' he said.
Thangamuthu stated that the public was questioning councillors about the delay, and they were unable to provide answers. He also pointed out that shops at the weekly markets near Kanirowther Kulam and Chikkaiah Government Arts and Science College had not yet been auctioned, causing revenue loss to the civic body.
Urging the Corporation to take immediate action on these issues, four AIADMK councillors staged a walkout.
Earlier, councillors requested that the rent for shops in commercial complexes and other buildings constructed under the Smart City Mission be reduced. They also pointed out that drinking water was being supplied only once every five days and urged that the supply be regularised.
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