Mumbai: Income remains a problem for cash-rich BMC

Civic body has not made much money this financial year apart from the regular Octroi and property tax collections

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has not succeeded in increasing its revenue through various sources mentioned in the previous budget (2022-23). While property tax, the BMC’s fixed source, dwindled, the civic body wasn’t able to increase revenue despite implementing user fee for solid waste management, seeking reimbursement of COVID-19 expenditure worth Rs 2,500 crore from district collectors or even through pending dues from the state government.

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