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Service Code: COC-603 | Department: Greater Chennai Corporation Purpose: The Collection of Property Tax service enables property owners to pay their outstanding property tax through the e-District portal. This service is designed for: – Property owners within Chennai Corporation limits– Authorized representatives handling property tax payments– Residential and commercial property owners– Owners of both new and old property registrations Required Information: Mandatory Search Criteria (Choose One Option): For New Property: – Property Type: Select “New“– Zone Number where property is located– Division Code of the property area– Bill Number of the property– Sub Number of the property For Old Property: – Property Type: Select “Old“– Old Property Tax Number– Local Body selection Special Requirements: – Existing Property: Must be previously assessed for property tax– Tax Assessment: System displays half-yearly arrears automatically– Penalty Inclusion: May include penalty amounts for overdue payments– Payment Flexibility: Can pay partial or full outstanding tax amount– Operator Login: Service accessed through authorized operator login Step-by-Step Payment Process: 1. Visit the Portal: Login to e-Sevai Tamil Nadu portal as Operator 2. Navigate to Service: Click on Services → Greater Chennai Corporation → COC-603 Collection of Property Tax 3. Select Property Type and Enter Details: – Select Property Type (New or Old – Mandatory) For New Property:– Select Zone No. (Mandatory)– Select Division Code (Mandatory)– Enter Bill No. (Mandatory)– Enter Sub No. (Mandatory) For Old Property:– Enter Old Property Tax Number (Mandatory)– Select Local Body (Mandatory) – Click Search 4. Review Tax Information: System displays: – Owner Name and Address– Half-Yearly Wise Arrears breakdown (shows 6-month periods)– Penalty amounts (if applicable)– Total Collection Amount (already paid)– Total Demand Amount (total tax due)– Total Payable Amount (outstanding balance) 5. Make Payment: – Enter Amount To Be Paid (can be partial or full amount)– Click Make Payment 6. Download Receipt: After successful payment: – Click Get Receipt to download payment receipt<b– Save/print the receipt for tax records</b Alternative CSC Centre Method: Property owners may also pay taxes through any Common Service Centre (CSC) where trained operators assist with:– Property type selection and details verification– Tax arrears calculation and explanation– Penalty amount clarification– Payment processing– Receipt download and printing After Payment: – Instant Receipt: Payment receipt available immediately– Digital Record: Tax payment recorded in corporation database– Proof of Payment: Downloadable receipt serves as payment proof– No Physical Visit: Entire process completed online Important Notes: – Property Type Selection: Must choose correct property type (New/Old) first– Different Requirements: New and Old properties have different search criteria– Arrears Display: System shows half-yearly arrears history automatically– Penalty Charges: May include separate penalty amounts for overdue payments– Flexible Payment: Can pay any amount towards outstanding tax arrears– Receipt: Payment receipt is generated instantly after transaction– Tax Compliance: Payment updates property tax compliance status– Greater Chennai Corporation: Service limited to Chennai Corporation jurisdiction– Existing Assessment Required: Only for previously assessed properties– Half-Yearly System: Tax periods displayed as half-yearly cycles (e.g., 2015_2016_1, 2015_2016_2) Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in Assistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (COC-603). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2016.