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MCG Denies Waste Charge Exemptions on Property Tax in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has clarified that no exemptions will be provided regarding garbage collection charges linked to property tax bills, amidst growing uncertainty among residents. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized to TOI that the charges should not be seen solely as a garbage collection fee. “These are solid waste management charges that incorporate road sweeping and other sanitation expenses. Residents are required to pay,” he stated, noting that MCG’s annual sanitation expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 350 crore. This announcement follows weeks of confusion, during which many residents questioned the necessity of the charges. Various resident…

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Waste Charges Delay Property Tax Payments in Bengaluru Apartments

BENGALURU: Large apartment complexes are typically quick to pay their annual property tax to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) when the payment portal opens in April. However, this year’s response in the first two weeks has been surprisingly slow. The confusion arises from unclear definitions and calculations surrounding bulk waste generators, hindering early tax payments. There is ongoing confusion about solid waste management (SWM) charges, especially for apartment complexes that produce over 100 kg of waste per day. Although bulk waste generators can qualify for exemptions, they must declare their status on the property tax portal, which is proving to…