India, April 9 -- Residents across Gurugram have raised concerns after a garbage collection tax was levied in their March property tax bills by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), despite the absence of a fully functional door-to-door waste collection system.

According to residents, the tax, ranging from Rs.200 to Rs.600, appeared in recent property tax invoices, triggering widespread objections. Many pointed out that the levy had previously been zero and questioned its inclusion without corresponding services.

Several residents also said they are already paying private vendors between Rs.100 and Rs.200 per month for waste collection, as many sectors continue to rely on such arrangements in the absence of a permanent municipal ...