Panchkula, July 31 -- A delegation from the Citizens' Welfare Association (CWA), led by president S K Nayar, met with municipal commissioner R K Singh on Wednesday and submitted two memorandums addressing critical civic issues.

The CWA strongly objected to the municipal corporation's (MC) practice of levying yearly garbage charges through property tax bills, demanding immediate refunds or adjustments for overpaid amounts.

The delegation further urged the MC to stop charging residents who use private collectors due to the MC's unreliable service, particularly impacting senior citizens, patients, and working individuals. They further alleged that MC's garbage collection vehicles remain absent for days without any prior notice and is habit...