Ahead of general elections in Andhra Pradesh, the imposition of user charges for garbage collection has become a contentious issue. Introduced under the CLAP-Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam program in 2021, the fees range from ₹30 to ₹120 for households and higher for businesses. Critics argue that since garbage collection is already covered under property taxes, additional charges burden citizens unnecessarily. Moreover, the collected fees don’t benefit municipalities but go to private agencies providing collection services, sparking further debate.
Garbage Collection Fees Spark Controversy in Andhra Pradesh Elections
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