Coimbatore: Councillors raise concerns over property tax assessment
Real Estate

Coimbatore: Councillors raise concerns over property tax assessment

Many councillors raised concerns at the Coimbatore Corporation Council meeting about the discrepancies in property tax assessments using drones. In response to several queries raised by councillors, corporation commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran said the assessments were carried out using drones to identify residential buildings turned into commercial buildings, plan violations, and non-assessed new buildings . In addition to drone surveys, corporation officials will measure these properties in person. "The measurement details will be issued to the building owner in the form of a notice, giving them a 15-day period to respond," he said.

"If property owners have valid objections, we will continue to apply the existing property tax. However, if violations are found, the tax will be increased," he added. He said the corporation had received only a few complaints regarding the survey and taxation process. He emphasised that accurate assessments would help generate revenue for the city, as many infrastructure projects require funding. It was the first council meeting presided by mayor K Ranganayaki after her election on August 6. Deputy mayor R Vetriselvan was also present at the meeting. A total of 83 resolutions were tabled at the meeting. Of these, all were passed except three, including one that proposed a fixed monthly fee for users of indoor sports courts in 17 wards and another that sought to revise the building permit fee for residential buildings exceeding 3,500 sq ft to Rs 88 per sq. ft.

The meeting also passed 17 resolutions related to finance, revenue and taxation despite objections voiced by the chairperson of the finance and taxation committee, VB Mubasheera. She said, "Seventeen resolutions related to our committee were tabled in the council meeting without our knowledge. Not a single subject was brought to the committee for review. All 15 members of the committee oppose the passing of these resolutions." Pointing out that resolutions were passed similarly earlier, committee members urged the mayor to refrain from passing the resolutions. However, the mayor passed the resolutions amidst the opposition.

Many councillors raised concerns at the Coimbatore Corporation Council meeting about the discrepancies in property tax assessments using drones. In response to several queries raised by councillors, corporation commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran said the assessments were carried out using drones to identify residential buildings turned into commercial buildings, plan violations, and non-assessed new buildings . In addition to drone surveys, corporation officials will measure these properties in person. The measurement details will be issued to the building owner in the form of a notice, giving them a 15-day period to respond, he said. If property owners have valid objections, we will continue to apply the existing property tax. However, if violations are found, the tax will be increased, he added. He said the corporation had received only a few complaints regarding the survey and taxation process. He emphasised that accurate assessments would help generate revenue for the city, as many infrastructure projects require funding. It was the first council meeting presided by mayor K Ranganayaki after her election on August 6. Deputy mayor R Vetriselvan was also present at the meeting. A total of 83 resolutions were tabled at the meeting. Of these, all were passed except three, including one that proposed a fixed monthly fee for users of indoor sports courts in 17 wards and another that sought to revise the building permit fee for residential buildings exceeding 3,500 sq ft to Rs 88 per sq. ft. The meeting also passed 17 resolutions related to finance, revenue and taxation despite objections voiced by the chairperson of the finance and taxation committee, VB Mubasheera. She said, Seventeen resolutions related to our committee were tabled in the council meeting without our knowledge. Not a single subject was brought to the committee for review. All 15 members of the committee oppose the passing of these resolutions. Pointing out that resolutions were passed similarly earlier, committee members urged the mayor to refrain from passing the resolutions. However, the mayor passed the resolutions amidst the opposition.

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Tata, Airbus to Build India’s First Private Helicopter Line

In a landmark development for India’s aerospace sector, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus will establish the country’s first private-sector helicopter assembly line in Vemagal, Karnataka. The facility will manufacture the Airbus H125 and H125M, marking a significant milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in aviation and defence manufacturing. The new Final Assembly Line (FAL) will produce the H125, the world’s best-selling single-engine helicopter, known for its versatility and performance in extreme environments. The first ‘Made in India’ H125 is expected to ro..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NeGD to Support Bharat Taxi in Building Cooperative Ride Platform

In a significant move for India’s digital and mobility transformation, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Digital India Corporation, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has entered into an advisory partnership with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, the company behind Bharat Taxi — a first-of-its-kind, cooperative-led national ride-hailing platform. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NeGD and Sahakar Taxi to provide strategic advisory and technical support covering key areas such as platform integration, cybersecurity..

Next Story
Technology

MeitY Hosts Pre-Summit for India–AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted a series of Pre-Summit events for the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 in New Delhi. These sessions mark a key milestone ahead of the main summit, scheduled for 19–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Delivering the inaugural address, S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, highlighted India’s innovative and frugal approach to AI development. “We have adopted innovative means by learning from others’ experiences to build projects and products that..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?