Thu Mar 13 12:24:07 UTC 2025: **Erode Corporation Seeks Property Tax Reduction**
ERODE, March 13, 2025 – The Erode Corporation Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday urging the Tamil Nadu state government to reduce property taxes. The increase, implemented in April 2022 based on a state-mandated order, has drawn significant criticism from residents and businesses, who claim the rates are excessively high compared to neighboring areas like Coimbatore.
The resolution, moved by Mayor S. Nagarathinam, cites concerns raised by various groups, including turmeric traders, powerloom owners, tannery unit owners, and trade associations. They argue that the current tax structure creates unfair disparities. The corporation’s four-zone classification system (A, B, C, and D) resulted in varying tax increases, further exacerbating the issue.
The resolution will now be sent to the state government for consideration. The outcome remains pending.
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