Ahmedabad Municipal authorities in the city have failed to collect a substantial amount in fees and rents from telecommunication companies for the erection of mobile towers and laying of cables across the city. Standing Committee officials said that a total of Rs 16.9 crore in dues is yet to be collected from 16 telecom agencies.
During a meeting of the committee, a proposal was presented regarding the new Telecommunications Rules-2024, which includes updated rates for the fees and rents to be collected from telecommunication companies.
The deputy municipal commissioner in charge of the Estate Department and the Estate officials clarified the details of the proposal. The DyMC revealed that approximately 2,200 mobile towers are spread across various parts of the city, with a total of Rs 16.9 crore still pending in fees and rents for these towers and cables.
The DyMC also admitted that he was unable to provide specific details regarding the property tax arrears from telecommunication companies. However, he assured that the implementation of the new proposal would not result in any financial loss to the AMC.
Additionally, the committee said that telecom companies are obligated to restore roads and footpaths after their work is completed. Ahmedabad Mirror