PG owners across Bengaluru raise alarm over hike in water & sewerage charges by BWSSB
By Sanjana CSBENGALURU: Paying Guest (PG) accommodation owners across Bengaluru are raising alarm over a steep hike in water and sewerage charges imposed by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), calling it a severe financial burden that has already forced several PGs to shut shop. According to the PG Association, nearly 10% to 15% of PGs across the city have shut down over the past few weeks. The PG Association, which represents over 250 owners, submitted a petition to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on May 16, 2025, urging the state government to either roll back or revise…