SHIMLA: The Shimla Municipal Company on Monday determined to cost Rs 5 from males for utilizing public bogs within the metropolis. The choice was taken in the course of the month-to-month Home assembly of the company.
Earlier, solely ladies had been being charged for utilizing public bogs whereas using urinals had been free for males. The price will probably be collected at round 30 public bogs having excessive footfall, officers stated.
As per the company, males will probably be charged Rs 5 for utilizing urinals which had been earlier freed from price. The company additionally plans to challenge month-to-month playing cards for merchants and shopkeepers within the city for utilizing the general public bogs. The merchants and shopkeepers should pay round Rs 100 to 150 per 30 days for utilizing the general public conveniences.
Mayor, Municipal Company Shimla, Surender Chauhan stated that the costs will probably be taken for upkeep in addition to to make sure cleanliness and hygiene within the chosen bogs. He stated {that a} framework for the implementation of this determination is being ready.
Chauhan additional said that extra conferences will probably be held sooner or later and strategies of the folks may even be taken. “The fees will probably be taken in solely these public bogs the place numerous folks go to each day,” he stated. He additionally clarified that the company shouldn’t be charging any bathroom tax, however it will likely be charging for upkeep of bogs.
