The integrated command centre developed by Greater Chennai Corporation has served as a model for Tambaram Corporation's newly launched 'Voice of Tambaram' app, which processes civic complaints and feedback efficiently.

Residents in Chennai have raised concerns about chronic under-staffing at Greater Chennai Corporation hospitals, particularly at urban primary health centres. The lack of adequately paid doctors, which has led to high turnover and absenteeism (notably on holiday dates like May 1), has resulted in compromised healthcare services for a majority of local residents.

The Greater Chennai Corporation has withdrawn its proposed eco-park project at the Perungudi dump following sustained public opposition expressed during stakeholder meetings, marking a victory for citizen activism and democratic accountability.

The Greater Chennai Corporation canceled its controversial plan to convert the Perungudi dumping yard into an eco-park following significant public opposition and regulatory concerns. Instead, the corporation is focusing on sustainable waste management practices, including biomining operations, recycling a portion of the dumping yard to develop integrated waste management facilities.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India reported significant irregularities in the remittance of labour cess by Greater Chennai Corporation. The report shows that out of ₹221.81 crore pending across Tamil Nadu, GCC alone retained ₹207.08 crore while remitting only ₹8.57 lakh, potentially denying essential funds meant for construction workers' welfare.

A recent CAG report reveals that Greater Chennai Corporation misappropriated Labour Cess funds collected from building permit applicants, retaining Rs 206.33 crore between 2017 and 2022 while remitting only Rs 8.5 lakh to the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers’ Welfare Board. This significant failure to remit funds raises serious concerns about the corporation's adherence to labor rights and ethical financial practices.

More than 1,300 sanitation workers employed in the Ambattur zone under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission by the Greater Chennai Corporation have raised concerns over labor practices, alleging that they are forced to work seven days a week and lack proper job regularisation despite a recent salary revision.

On July 12, 2023, members of the Chennai Corporation Red Flag Union (affiliated with CITU) held a large protest at the Ripon Building in Chennai. The demonstrators opposed the decision by the Greater Chennai Corporation to privatize waste management services in certain zones, arguing that the move jeopardizes job security for Dalit and lower-income workers by shifting part of their wage share to private companies. The protesters demanded that the corporation reverse the privatization decision and ensure a minimum monthly wage of ₹26,000 for affected workers.

Over 50 sanitation workers protested against the Greater Chennai Corporation for failing to provide basic equipment, proper health measures, and fair job security, demanding improved safety standards and better labor rights.

An audit revealed that Greater Chennai Corporation misappropriated labour cess funds amounting to over Rs 200 crore over a five‐year period, remitting only a fraction of the collected amount to the Tamil Nadu Construction Workers’ Welfare Board. This practice undermines worker welfare and violates ethical responsibilities in labor relations.

The Greater Chennai Corporation terminated the jobs of 560 contract conservancy workers without notice during the pandemic, leading to severe financial and educational hardships for the affected workers, as evidenced by testimonies from affected individuals.