Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 14: The CPI (M) has demanded an immediate withdrawal of the decision of the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council to impose a User Charge of Rs. 1000/- on the residents of the Municipal area for collection of waste.

The CPI (M) Secretary, Shri D. Ayyappan criticizing the undemocratic move by the SVPMC in a letter said, “I draw your kind attention to a press release of the Sri Vijaya Puram Municipal Council issued on 12th November, 2024, announcing the decision of the Municipal Council to impose a user fee from the stakeholders and residents in the Municipal area. At the outset, the CPI (M) condemns this unilateral decision of the Municipal Council to impose the user charge without consultation with the stakeholders and residents.