Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Residents Oppose Higher Taxes in CURE 2026 Bill
People in Hyderabad are upset about a new bill called CURE 2026.
This bill wants to raise property taxes and the cost of water and sewer services.
They also don't like that the government is taking more control and that there aren't enough groups to represent residents.
Some groups, like the Federation of Gated Communities Cyberabad and the United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations, have asked the government to change the bill.
They want the government to talk to more people before making decisions and to make sure the taxes are fair.
They also want to hold contractors accountable for bad work and have independent audits.
Residents oppose higher property tax and water/sewerage charges in the CURE 2026 Bill.
Concerns raised include lack of RWA participation, absence of ward committees, and centralization of powers.
FGCC and U-FERWAS demand a rollback of tax hikes and more public consultation.
Residents seek accountability for contractors and transparent third-party audits.
The government proposes higher taxes to fund civic improvements and streamline administration.
- Who
- Residents and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Hyderabad
- What
- Opposition to higher taxes and charges in the CURE 2026 Bill
- When
- Public consultation ended on July 24
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Concerns over higher property tax, lack of RWA participation, centralization of powers, and lack of accountability
Residents and RWAs
Government
Property Tax Increase
Residents and RWAs
Residents oppose the increase in property tax, citing potential non-uniformity and injustice if based on sale deeds.
Government
The government proposes higher property taxes to fund civic improvements.
Centralization of Powers
Residents and RWAs
Residents and RWAs argue for strengthening Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and decentralizing powers.
Government
The government seeks to centralize powers to streamline civic administration.
- Bill Name
- CURE 2026 Bill
- Public Consultation End Date
- July 24
- Key Issues Raised
- Higher property tax, higher water and sewerage charges, lack of RWA participation, absence of ward committees, lack of accountability and auditing, centralization of powers
- Organizations Involved
- Federation of Gated Communities Cyberabad (FGCC), United Federation of Resident Welfare Associations (U-FERWAS)
- Key Demands
- Rollback of tax hikes, accountability for contractors, third-party audit, public consultation