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Service Code: COC-602 | Department: Greater Chennai Corporation Purpose:The Collection of Professional Tax service enables professionals and businesses to pay their outstanding professional tax through the e-District portal. This service is designed for:– Professionals and business entities liable for professional tax– Employers responsible for deducting and remitting professional tax– Authorized representatives handling tax compliance– Entities registered within Greater Chennai Corporation limits Required Information:Mandatory Search Criteria:– Zone Number where professional/business is registered– Division Code of the business location– Category of the professional/business– Unique ID of the professional/business Special Requirements:– Existing Registration: Must be previously registered for professional tax– Tax Assessment: System displays half-yearly arrears automatically– Category Selection: Must select appropriate professional/business category– 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 https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in portal as Operator 2. Navigate to Service: Click on Services – Greater Chennai Corporation – COC-602 Collection of Professional Tax 3. Enter Professional Details:– Select Zone No. (Mandatory)– Select Division Code (Mandatory)– Select Category (Mandatory)– Enter Unique Id (Mandatory)– Click Search 4. Review Tax Information: System displays:– Company/Professional Name and Address– Half-Yearly Wise Arrears breakdown (shows 6-month periods)– 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– Save/print the receipt for tax records Alternative CSC Centre Method:Professionals may also pay taxes through any Common Service Centre (CSC) where trained operators assist with:– Professional details verification– Tax arrears calculation and explanation– Category selection guidance– Payment processing– Receipt download and printing After Payment:– Instant Receipt: Payment receipt available immediately– Digital Record: Tax payment recorded in corporation database– Proof ofof Payment: Downloadable receipt serves as payment proof– No Physical Visit: Entire process completed online Important Notes:– Mandatory Fields: Zone No., Division Code, Category, and Unique Id are all required for search – Category Selection: Must choose correct professional/business category – Arrears Display: System shows half-yearly arrears history automatically – Flexible Payment: Can pay any amount towards outstanding tax arrears – Receipt: Payment receipt is generated instantly after transaction – Tax Compliance: Payment updates professional tax compliance status – Greater Chennai Corporation: Service limited to Chennai Corporation jurisdiction – Existing Registration Required: Only for previously registered professionals/businesses – Half-Yearly System: Tax periods displayed as half-yearly cycles (e.g., 2014_2015_2, 2015_2016_1) Apply Online: https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.inAssistance: Visit your nearest e-Sevai / CSC Centre This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District User Manual (COC-602). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2016.