Cleanliness Tax

Dog owners in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city will soon be taxed, a first in the state, after over 40 councilors unanimously decided to do so for the "security and cleanliness" of the city residents.

The standing committee of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday proposed to levy 2% special cleanliness tax on commercial establishments like malls, hotels, marriage halls, hospitals and lodges that do not provide toilets facilities for the public. The panel also approved the proposal to double the entertainment tax.PCMC st...

Dog owners in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city will soon be taxed, a first in the state, after over 40 councilors unanimously decided to do so for the "security and cleanliness" of the city residents.

The standing committee of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday proposed to levy 2% special cleanliness tax on commercial establishments like malls, hotels, marriage halls, hospitals and lodges that do not provide toilets facilities for the public. The panel also approved the proposal to double the entertainment tax.PCMC st...