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The Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) has proposed a municipal tax increase that would affect residents based on their monthly electricity consumption.
The proposal, which aims to generate more revenue for improving urban services, will be presented in the upcoming City Council meeting for approval.
According to KMC officials, the revision in charges is meant to enhance facilities and infrastructure across the city.
The proposal suggests that the collected funds will go directly into urban development projects, including waste management, road maintenance, and water services.
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The proposed plan includes a tier-based tax system according to which the consumers using up to 50 electricity units monthly will be exempt, while those using 51 to 200 units will see a Rs 30 increase, paying Rs 50 total in municipal charges on their bills.
Residents consuming 201 to 300 units would face a new rate of Rs 100, a Rs 50 increase, while those in the 301 to 400 unit bracket would pay Rs 200, up by Rs 100.
For 401 to 500 units, the proposed charge is Rs 225, also with a Rs 100 hike.
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Users of 501 to 600 units would pay Rs 275 (up by Rs 125), and 601 to 700 units would be charged Rs 300, up by the same amount. Those using over 700 units may now pay Rs 750, reflecting a Rs 450 increase.
Additionally, the proposal fixed charges for non-residential users: Rs 600 for general services, Rs 550 for commercial consumers, and Rs 750 for industrial users, regardless of electricity usage.
Officials claim the move is crucial for boosting revenue and addressing Karachi’s long-standing infrastructure challenges. The final decision rests with the elected City Council members, who are expected to debate and vote on the measure in the coming days.
