GTA asks Darjeeling Hoteliers' body to collect Rs 10 from each

Tourist Darjeeling (WB), Aug 24 (PTI) A sanitation tax of Rs 10 per day per tourist should be collected through the respective hotel, Gorkhaland Territorial Administration chief executive Bimal Gurung has directed Darjeeling municipality. Municipality chairman Amar Singh Rai "As Darjeeling receives many tourists almost every season, they are also responsible for polluting the hill town to some extent." However, the Hotel Owners Association, have decided to convene a meeting to discuss the matter." "We have lists of plans to improve the infrastructure of the town, but some vested group or association always opposes us so we are unable to carry out the work. However, nobody can oppose Gurung’s decision," said a councillor. PTI COR SUS SUS