Property tax collection in Chennai has witnessed a significant increase, with Rs 103.03 crore collected from both current and pending property tax dues within just 14 days. The impressive collection reflects the success of a city-wide intensive tax collection campaign aimed at encouraging property owners to clear their outstanding dues on time. The special collection drive was conducted between July 3 and July 16, during which a large number of property owners voluntarily paid their pending and current property taxes. The campaign has resulted in a remarkable improvement in revenue collection compared to the same period last year, recording a 145% increase in collection efficiency. The intensive collection campaign is scheduled to continue until July 31, giving property owners additional time to settle their dues without facing further financial consequences. Along with regular collection efforts, authorities have intensified recovery measures for long-pending property tax arrears to improve overall revenue generation. According to the latest figures, the city has 1,423,653 registered taxable properties. Among them, 710,285 property owners have already paid their property taxes without any outstanding arrears, demonstrating strong public participation in the ongoing collection campaign. Despite the encouraging response, Rs 969.56 crore in property tax dues remain outstanding from 713,363 property owners. Authorities are continuing their efforts to recover these pending amounts through multiple awareness and payment initiatives. To make tax payment more convenient, digital reminders are being sent directly to property owners through WhatsApp, including QR codes that enable instant online payments. In addition to digital communication, awareness campaigns are being carried out through pamphlets, public notices, and newspaper advertisements to encourage timely payment and help taxpayers avoid penalties. Property owners are being advised to clear all pending dues before additional penal interest is imposed. Multiple payment options have been made available, allowing taxpayers to pay through official online portals, mobile applications, WhatsApp payment facilities, designated tax collection centres, and special collection camps established across various zones and wards throughout the city. Timely payment of property tax plays a vital role in strengthening civic finances. Revenue generated through property taxes supports the maintenance and development of essential public infrastructure and services, including roads, street lighting, sanitation, drainage systems, parks, public health facilities, and other municipal amenities. Officials have encouraged all property owners with pending dues to utilise the available payment facilities and complete their payments before the conclusion of the special collection drive, ensuring uninterrupted civic services and avoiding unnecessary penalties.