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Gulf Insider
08-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Shop Ordered To Pay BD8,000 In Unpaid Municipal Fees
A shop in Muharraq has been ordered to pay BD8,000 in overdue municipal charges, following a ruling by the High Administrative Court. The case was brought by the Muharraq Municipality after the shop owner failed to respond to repeated notices demanding payment. The council submitted a copy of the utility bill and a detailed breakdown of fees tied to the rented premises, showing the amount outstanding. Fees The court referred to Articles 35 and 36 of the 2001 Decree-Law on Municipalities, which provide that councils may charge fees for the use of services and facilities under their control. Regulations issued in 2002 confirm that rented properties are subject to monthly charges equal to ten per cent of the approved rental value, regardless of the activity or lease period. Evidence The judge found the evidence sufficient to prove that the shop owner had not paid the dues. He did not appear in court and offered no reply. There was no record of any payment.
Daily Tribune
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Shop ordered to pay BD8,000 in unpaid municipal fees
A shop in Muharraq has been ordered to pay BD8,000 in overdue municipal charges, following a ruling by the High Administrative Court. The case was brought by the Muharraq Municipality after the shop owner failed to respond to repeated notices demanding payment. The council submitted a copy of the utility bill and a detailed breakdown of fees tied to the rented premises, showing the amount outstanding. Fees The court referred to Articles 35 and 36 of the 2001 Decree-Law on Municipalities, which provide that councils may charge fees for the use of services and facilities under their control. Regulations issued in 2002 confirm that rented properties are subject to monthly charges equal to ten per cent of the approved rental value, regardless of the activity or lease period. Evidence The judge found the evidence sufficient to prove that the shop owner had not paid the dues. He did not appear in court and offered no reply. There was no record of any payment.
