Tigray Municipality Service implementation of the revised Tariff Regulation
The sources of revenue not included in the tariff regulation 104/2011 will start paying service charges in accordance with the amended Tariff Regulation No. 19/2
The office said this while discussing the necessity and implementation of the revised Tariff Regulation 19/2016 to combat sources of revenue not included in the Tigray Municipality Service Tariff Regulation 104/2 bodies and at a forum.
Speaking at the forum, the Mayor of the city, Dr. Redae Berhe, said the directive will play a crucial role in ensuring the recovery of Tigray and the implementation of the development programs of the city. He said the city should work in an honest and coordinated manner to implement the various development programs initiated by the city by using its internal revenues properly.
Explaining the necessity of amending the regulation, Mulugeta G/Yesus, Municipal Revenue Coordinator, said the new regulation will correct the gaps in the tax assessment and collection system, It will enable the city to increase revenue, create better job opportunities and collect additional revenue, he said.
Mulugeta added that the new sources of revenue included in the new regulation will be revenue from service tax, revenue from rent, revenue from capital investment, revenue from fixed assets and municipal license services He explained that it is. He urged the industry professionals, leadership at all levels and stakeholders to work attentively for the implementation of the new regulation.
On the other hand, strong leadership and coordinated process is needed in collecting over 2 billion birr debt that has not been paid yet Preparations are underway to launch, he said.
The participants of the forum said that the revised Tariff Regulation No. 19/2016 will correct the gaps and enable the city to generate better additional revenue.