‘If they misspend money…’: Bengaluru fumes as garbage tax lands today with zero clean-up trust

Starting April 1, real estate owners in Bangaluru will see a new line added to their tax bills – a garbage user fee aimed at cleaning the city. But in a city where civil promises often rot faster than organic waste, the population is skeptical.

One of the IT professional moods online: “I am ready to pay the garbage tax, but I expect the clean Bengal in return.

It is a sharp message. And those that are frequent in technological capital in India, where citizens feel that they are paying more without seeing results.

The fees for the new waste management user have been approved by the Karnataka State government and will enter into force as of April 1. It was proposed last November by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd., and it was punished by the Ministry of Urban Development, led by Deputy Prime Minister DK Shivakumar.

Officials say fees will support services such as waste collection from door to door and get rid of garbage. However, operation is already facing heat because it is unscientific and plans well. BSWML estimates that the fees can generate 600 rupees annually, with possible revenue.

The fees will be assembled at the property tax and fees are imposed on it based on a built area, using six panels:

• Characteristics less than 600 square feet: 10 rupees per month
• Properties of more than 4000 square feet: 400 rupees per month

This step can significantly raise annual property taxes in all fields.

For bulk waste generators – such as large residential complexes and offices – the government allowed BSWML to direct fees on 12 rupees per kilogram of non -equipped waste, unless the Empanes agencies are employed. The additional cost can affect the operating budgets of both housing and commercial units.

Meanwhile, the current Cess for Solid Waste Management (SWM) is still unchanged. While CESS is heading towards cleaning public spaces, the new user fees aim to bridge gaps at the level of service-although citizens are not convinced.

Critics argue that the lack of accountability makes the new system difficult to trust. Since the Bangaluru residents are preparing for higher bills, their request is simple: show us the results, not more receipts.