Several municipal corporations in West Bengal are facing financial strain because of inadequate property tax collections. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation, in particular, has significant outstanding dues from numerous defaulters.
As a measure to improve revenue and provide employment, the state government is developing a rehabilitation policy for transgender individuals. This policy includes offering training for roles in traffic management and tax recovery.
The initiative aims to tackle the issue of unpaid taxes while offering a structured livelihood opportunity for the transgender community, according to The Economic Times.
