Retain domestic water tariff for buildings with limited commercial activity, Coimbatore Corporation urged
The Coimbatore Consumer Cause has requested the local Corporation to amend water distribution by-laws to prevent residential properties with minor commercial activity from being charged non-domestic water tariffs. They argue the current reclassification imposes an unfair financial burden on residents.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between municipal revenue collection and the economic impact on small-scale residential property owners.
The Coimbatore Consumer Cause (CCC) has urged the Coimbatore Corporation to amend its Water Supply Distribution by-laws and retain domestic charges for water connections for residential buildings where only a small portion of the premises is used for commercial purposes.
The article presents the consumer group's perspective while acknowledging the Corporation's existing by-laws.
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