An official from the revenue department told TOI that the hotel had asked for a few days' time to make the payment. CHENNAI: Having exhausted all options to receive tax pending from Crowne Plaza Hotel, Greater Chennai Corporation officials reached the hotel with drums to garner attention from the hotel administration, reminding that the hotel owes 24.39 crore in property tax to the civic body.According to Zone 9 officials of the GCC , they were left with no option. Due to the ourt case, we could not take any action," an official of the zone told TOI Men hired by the corporation played drums while officials fixed a banner demanding the payment of property tax from the hotel outside its premises on Adyar Gate Road . Last time, we demanded the payment of the dues, they appealed to the high court. A video of the incident went viral on social media and messaging platforms.