LAHORE – The Punjab government has introduced a new garbage tax across the province under the Suthra Punjab (Clean Punjab) campaign, after approval from the Cabinet Division.
The tax has been launched in upscale residential and commercial areas first, with collection in Lahore being handled by the Lahore Waste Management Company’s (LWMC) revenue and operational teams.
According to the plan, households and shops will pay different monthly charges based on size and location.
For urban areas, five marla houses will pay Rs300, while the same size in villages will be charged Rs200. Houses between five and 10 marlas will pay Rs500 in cities and Rs200 in rural areas.
For larger properties, houses of 10 marla to one kanal will be taxed Rs1,000 in urban areas and Rs400 in villages. Residences between two and four kanals will pay Rs2,000, while houses above four kanals will face Rs5,000 in cities. In rural areas, homes above two kanals will be charged Rs400.
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Commercial units will also come under the levy. Small shops will pay Rs500 in cities and Rs300 in villages. Medium shops will be charged Rs1,000 in urban centres and Rs700 in rural areas. Large businesses will face Rs3,000 in cities and Rs2,000 in villages.
Punjab Govt Garbage Tax Under ‘Suthra Punjab’ Drive (Tariff/Per Month/Unit):
Residential
| Category (House Size) | Urban (Rs) | Rural (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 Marla | 300 | 200 |
| Above 5 to 10 Marla | 500 | 200 |
| Above 10 to 20 Marla | 1,000 | 400 |
| Above 20 to 40 Marla | 2,000 | 400 |
| Above 40 Marla | 5,000 | 400 |
Commercial
| Category | Urban (Rs) | Rural (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Small Shops | 500 | 300 |
| Medium Shops | 1,000 | 700 |
| Large Shops / Industries | 3,000 | 2,000 |
The LWMC has already started distributing the new garbage tax bills under the provincial government’s initiative.
