India, March 13 -- Bengaluru residents may see a rise in property taxes as the Karnataka government has given the go-ahead to levy a user fee on all domestic waste generators in the city.

According to a report by Deccan Herald, the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd (BSWML), which proposed the user fee in November last year, has yet to issue an official order, the report added.

However, the Urban Development Department, under Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, has approved the collection of the fee. The charge is justified on the grounds that BSWML provides waste collection and disposal services, although concerns remain over the effectiveness of its waste management practices.

This additional charge, linked to property tax, is exp...