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Residents Question Unequal Sanitation Tax Rates in Chaklala and Rawalpindi

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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Residents in both Chaklala and Rawalpindi have questioned the different sanitation tax rates applied by their respective cantonment boards. The sanitation tax is noted to be higher in the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board than in Chaklala Cantonment Board. While the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board has revised heavy rates for water charges and property tax, residents continue to report issues with drinking water, sanitation, streetlights, sewerage systems, and damaged roads.

From tribune.com.pk

Why it matters

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The two settlements share functional responsibilities regarding service provision and taxation. The disparity in rates and the ongoing service issues are causing public outcry regarding the municipal bodies' operational standards.

From tribune.com.pk

Who's involved

  • ChaklalaSettlement whose residents are part of the service provision and taxation structure.
  • RawalpindiCity whose residents are part of the service provision and taxation structure.

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