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MCD to roll back user charges; amnesty scheme for tax dues announced

The Morning Standard

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May 21, 2025

WEEKS after forming its government in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the ruling BJP on Tuesday announced two key decisions — withdrawal of user charges for garbage collection and the launch of an amnesty scheme to clear old house tax dues, party leaders said on Tuesday.

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MCD to roll back user charges; amnesty scheme for tax dues announced

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh shared the decisions. "The previous AAP-led MCD imposed the user charge without public consultation. We have directed officials not to collect any such charge. A private resolution will be moved in the MCD House meeting on Wednesday to formalise this decision," the mayor said.

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