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Municipal Administration

Drinking water, property tax, and building permission

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Contact information

Tamil Nadu Secretariat
Minister in-charge

Hon'ble Thiru K.N. Nehru - Minister for Municipal Administration and Water Supply

Headquarters & office address

Commissionerate of Municipal Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 600005

Email address
secymun@tn.gov.in

Directorates, boards & agencies under this department

  • Commissionerate of Municipal Administration (CMA)
  • Directorate of Town Panchayats
  • Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB)
  • Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD)
  • Tamil Nadu Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TUFIDCO)

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Frequently asked citizen questions (FAQs)

How to pay Property Tax and Water Charges online?

You can pay Property Tax, Water and Sewerage charges, and Professional Tax online for all municipal corporations, municipalities, and town panchayats across Tamil Nadu.

Start online (fastest):

  • For Greater Chennai Corporation: Visit chennaicorporation.gov.in.
  • For all other Municipal Corporations & Municipalities: Visit tnurbanepay.tn.gov.in.
  • Enter your Property Assessment Number or Door Number and Ward/Zone details.
  • Pay securely via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit card and download your instant official receipt.

If paying offline:

  • Pay at any municipal tax collection counter, e-Sevai center, or respective zonal office.
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How to obtain Birth and Death certificates in urban local bodies?

Institutional births and deaths occurring in government or private hospitals are reported directly by the hospital within 21 days. Citizens can search and download these certificates online free of charge.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit the Civil Registration System portal (crstn.org) or chennaicorporation.gov.in (for Chennai).
  • Go to 'Birth / Death Certificate Search'.
  • Enter date of occurrence, gender, hospital name, and parent/deceased name.
  • Download the digitally signed QR-coded certificate without any fee.

Delayed registrations:

  • Registrations beyond 21 days up to 1 year require permission from the Municipal Commissioner / Tahsildar. Beyond 1 year, an order from the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) or Judicial Magistrate is mandatory.
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How to apply for residential building planning permission online?

Constructing a residential or commercial building requires planning permission and building permit from the local municipal body or CMDA/DTCP.

Instant approval under Self-Certification:

  • For residential buildings up to 2,500 sq.ft plot area and up to 3,500 sq.ft built-up area (Ground + 1st Floor), instant building permissions are granted online based on self-certification.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit the Single Window Portal for Building Plan Approvals (onlineppa.tn.gov.in).
  • Have your licensed surveyor / registered civil engineer upload CAD drawing files.
  • Upload land Patta, Sale Deed, Encumbrance Certificate, and structural stability certificates.
  • Pay scrutiny fees online to receive the digitally approved planning permit.
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