The civic administration has reversed the property tax rebate offered to 3,081 establishments because of their failure to comply with the solid waste management norms.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) offers 5% discount in property tax to the housing societies and big commercial establishments for segregating and processing waste within their premises.
A recent survey conducted by the civic administration revealed that 3,081 of the 75,038 establishments were availing the tax benefit without complying with the norms.
“Besides reversing the discount on property tax, the civic administration will also take action against the bulk waste generators and fine the owners of such establishments.,”
PMC additional commissioner Kunal Khemnar said. He added that the erring establishments have till March 31, this year, to comply with the norms of setting up a garbage disposal at source.
