Property owners across Chennai who have recently received higher property tax demands have been advised not to assume that the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has increased property tax rates. The higher demands in some cases are reportedly due to revised property assessments, following the identification of discrepancies in existing property records. The civic body has clarified that the exercise is intended to correct under-assessed or incorrectly assessed properties and regularise their records. The discrepancies were identified using various sources, including Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, satellite data, government records and self-declarations submitted by property owners. Property-related details such as the recorded area and other assessment information are being reviewed as part of the process. As a result, properties that were previously assessed based on incorrect or incomplete information may receive a higher tax demand after their assessment is corrected. This does not necessarily indicate a change in the applicable property tax rate. The clarification comes amid reports and concerns among property owners about increased property tax demands. The civic body has maintained that the revised notices are primarily aimed at correcting assessment discrepancies rather than imposing a general property tax rate hike. Property owners who receive revised demands are advised to carefully check the details mentioned in their assessment, particularly the property area and other relevant assessment information. If the recorded details do not match the actual property, owners can approach the civic authorities for clarification and correction. The development is particularly relevant to both residential property owners and commercial establishments, as discrepancies in property records can result in changes to their individual tax demands.