Trinamool councillors demand abolition of water tax in Haldia

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Press Trust of India Haldia (WB)
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

Twelve councillors, led by the ward number 18 representative Debaprasad Mondal, submitted the charter of demands which also called for asking tender for running the ferry ghat nearby.

They alleged the civic board is handing over contracts without any tendering process.

The councillors said the poor and middle class in the township area would be hard hit if water tax was imposed on them.

Seth promised to address the issue, the councillors said.

  

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First Published: Dec 26 2012 | 4:45 PM IST

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