CPI stages protest in Coimbatore demanding rollback of property tax hike
Members of the Communist Party of India (CPI) staged a protest in front of the Coimbatore Corporation office in Town Hall on Wednesday, urging the administration to revoke the recent hikes in property tax, garbage collection charges, and drinking water fees.
The CPI's Coimbatore district committee organised the protest citing that the revised tax structure — including a 6% annual hike in property tax and penalties for delayed payments — had caused considerable distress to the public. The party also pointed to the growing discontent among residents, who they said were burdened by multiple charges without corresponding improvements in civic infrastructure.
Party representatives said they had earlier submitted petitions through their councillors and joined with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in recording objections during the council meetings. They also participated in a walkout in protest, but claimed that their demands had not been addressed.
The CPI further criticised the civic body for failing to close trenches dug for underground drainage, AMRUT and Suez water supply schemes across various parts of the city. They said the failure to restore roads had led to traffic congestion and accidents. They said commuters were unable to reach their destinations on time and that ambulances were often delayed due to traffic jams.
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