Greater Chennai Corporation, Municipal corporation in Chennai, India.
Greater Chennai Corporation handles municipal services across 200 wards, including waste collection, street lighting, and public health care. It runs schools, parks, and local markets for several million people.
This institution began operating in 1688 under King James II and is the oldest municipal body outside Great Britain. It grew over the centuries with the city, adapting to the needs of its expanding population.
The corporation reflects Chennai's diversity by organizing municipal programs across three regions: North, Central, and South Chennai, each with distinct neighborhood characteristics.
The official website provides access to permits, housing applications, and tax inquiries, while the phone line 1913 offers round-the-clock information. Offices are distributed across the city, so you can find a location near your neighborhood.
The administration runs several seawater desalination plants to meet drinking water needs in the rapidly growing metro area. These facilities produce millions of liters of fresh water daily from the Bay of Bengal.
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