BBMP Cuts Down Improvement Charges
Betterment charges might soon be reintroduced as ‘improvement charges’ at reduced rates. The proposal was approved by the Palike’s tax and finance committee on Tuesday. As per the revised tariff, rates will be Rs 50-60 lesser than what were fixed earlier. These improvement charges will be collected from all converted lands in the outer areas.
Garbage cess and tenders for collection of waste were among the other crucial proposals approved by the standing committee.It was decided that tenders for garbage collection must be subdivision-wise and there should be only one contractor per subdivision that comprises 3 to 4 wards. It was also decided to collect garbage cess from commercial buildings along with trade licence fee.
These proposals must get the council’s nod at the upcoming meeting before they are implemented. However, garbage tenders might also need government approval. A total Rs 150 crore has been estimated as user charges from SWM in budget 2010-11.
Proposed Betterment Rates
(Applicable for all converted land in new areas)
- 30 ft x 40 ft: Rs 150/sq.m
- 60 ft x 40 ft: Rs 200/sq.m
- 2400 sqft-6000 sqft: Rs 300/sq.m
- Above 6000 sqft: Rs 400/sq.m
Garbage cess Card
- Residential:
Less than 1000 sqft: Rs 10
1000-3000 sqft: Rs 30
Above 3000 sqft: Rs 50
- Commercial:
Less than 1000 sqft: Rs 50
1000-5000 sqft: Rs 100
Above 5000 sqft: Rs 200
- Industrial Establishments:
Less than 1000 sqft: Rs 100
1000-5000 sqft: Rs 200
Above 5000 sqft: Rs 300
- Hotels, Kalyan mantaps and Nursing Homes:
Less than 1000 sqft: Rs 300
1000-5000 sqft: Rs 500
Above 5000 sqft: Rs 600
(The rates are monthly basis and fixed as per section 103-B of KMC Act)
Source: Times of India
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Is Betterment charges applicable to (individual) apartments that have already been built. Or is it applicable only for sites. Please let me know
Any idea when BBMP will start accepting the improvement charges ?
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Ganesh