Tea shop license fee hiked by 35% in Chennai
The professional fee for the residents of chennai Corporation has been increased by up to 35 percent. Similarly, the license fee for tea stalls has been increased to Rs 10,000. The meeting of chennai Corporation was held under the chairmanship of Mayor Priya. Newly appointed Commissioner J.Kumaraguruparan participated for the first time. As soon as the meeting began, congress and MDMK councilors protested against the Union Budget by tearing a copy of the budget.
Of the 72 resolutions passed, all were passed. The fine for letting cattle roam on the roads has been increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000. The owner will be fined Rs 10,000 for the first time and Rs 15,000 for the second catch. An additional Rs 1,000 per day will be charged for maintenance from the third day.
Similarly, the professional tax for employees in corporation areas has also been increased by 35%. There is no professional tax for those earning up to Rs 21,000 for six months. Those earning between Rs 21,001 and Rs 30,000 will get Rs 180.
Those earning between Rs 30,001 and Rs 45,000 will be charged Rs 430, those earning between Rs 45,001 and Rs 60,000 will be charged Rs 930 and those earning between Rs 60,001 and Rs 75,000 will be charged Rs 1,025.
There has been no change in the tax of Rs 1,250 collected from those earning more than Rs 75,001. Similarly, the corporation passed a resolution to increase the license fee for companies up to Rs 30,000. Tea shops charge a minimum of Rs 2,000 and a maximum of Rs 10,000. For marriage halls, the minimum fee is Rs 10,000 and the maximum is Rs 30,000.