Tambaram residents miffed with ‘silent’ water charges hike and deposit burden
Residents of Tambaram are expressing frustration over unexpected increases in water charges and deposits. They were informed of these changes without prior consultation or notification, leading to significant financial burdens. Activists have raised concerns about the impact on senior citizens and have met with local officials to voice their discontent.
- ▪Residents are upset about abnormal monthly water consumption charges and one-time deposits.
- ▪The new charges are based on the plinth area of homes, with increases of 300 percent or more for larger properties.
- ▪Local activists have met with the Tambaram Corporation Commissioner to express their concerns about the lack of communication regarding the changes.
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In Tambaram City Municipal Corporation limits, residents are boiling over with resentment over what they call abnormal monthly water consumption charges and one-time deposits. They learnt around three days ago they have to fork out a deposit amount and monthly payment for water supply services based on the plinth area of their houses. The math has been worked out and the tariff slabs are available online. What has left a sour taste in their mouth is the notification about the water supply deposits and increase in water consumption charges had been made in September 2025, immediately followed by a GO, but they did not hear a chirp about it. There was no consultation; no explanation.
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