Tirunelveli Corporation to increase underground drainage, drinking water connection deposits
The Tirunelveli Corporation has decided to implement a significant increase in connection deposits for drinking water and underground drainage. The decision, based on property plinth area, has faced pushback from several local councillors who are demanding a withdrawal of the hike.
Why it matters
This reflects the tension between municipal revenue generation needs and the economic burden placed on residents during inflationary periods.
Tirunelveli Corporation, which put on hold its decision to effect a steep hike in drinking water and underground drainage connection deposits before the Assembly election fearing a backlash from voters, has decided to implement the upwardly revised deposit structure now.
The Corporation Council meeting held here on Thursday decided to fix the revised deposit amount, without any debate on the issue, based on the plinth area of residences and commercial buildings. It also decided to effect 3% increase of the deposit and the monthly tax every year. Those who have paid the deposit for getting the underground sewage connection should pay the difference in the deposit.
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