The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Chennai Corporation councillors accuse Tamil Nadu government of denying their rights
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Aloysius Xavier Lopez & R. Aishwaryaa
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Councillors of the Greater Chennai Corporation are demanding the release of their annual ward development funds, which have been delayed despite the lifting of the Model Code of Conduct. Officials cite a significant municipal budget deficit and pending contractor payments as reasons for the financial strain.
Councillors of the DMK-led Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Council alleged at the Council meeting on Wednesday (July 29, 2026) that the State government was denying the elected representatives of the city’s local administration their rights.
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