TARIFF SETTING FOR DESLUDGING SERVICES
Desludging of toilet pits has to be directly charged to beneficiaries/households. The registering/licensing authorities must notify applicable tariffs. Rates should be finalized in consultation with existing service providers, ensuring they are practical, market-aligned, and affordable.
Tariff Setting Principles
Direct Charges
Charges apply directly to households/commercial establishments. Subsidy mechanisms may be included to motivate desludging.
Stakeholder Consultation
Tariffs are finalized in consultation with existing service providers to ensure rates are practical and market-aligned.
Distance-Based Pricing
Rates are fixed for a single trip up to 10 km from the point of collection to the designated treatment plant. Additional per-km charges apply beyond 10 km.
Category-Based Rates
Separate rates for Non-BPL households, BPL households (subsidized), and commercial establishments.
Sample Tariff Structure
The following table formats show the typical structure for tariff notification. Actual values should be determined based on state-specific guidelines and local market conditions.
Non-BPL Households
| Vehicle Capacity | Fixed/Emptying Charges | Transport (per km beyond 10 km) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3000 Litres | [As per state notification] | [As per state notification] |
| 3001 - 4000 Litres | [As per state notification] | [As per state notification] |
| 4001 - 5000 Litres | [As per state notification] | [As per state notification] |
| > 5000 Litres | [As per state notification] | [As per state notification] |
BPL Households (Subsidized)
| Vehicle Capacity | Fixed/Emptying Charges | Transport (per km beyond 10 km) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3000 Litres | [Subsidized rate] | [As per state notification] |
| 3001 - 4000 Litres | [Subsidized rate] | [As per state notification] |
| 4001 - 5000 Litres | [Subsidized rate] | [As per state notification] |
| > 5000 Litres | [Subsidized rate] | [As per state notification] |
Commercial Establishments
| Vehicle Capacity | Fixed/Emptying Charges | Transport (per km beyond 10 km) |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3000 Litres | [Commercial rate] | [As per state notification] |
| 3001 - 4000 Litres | [Commercial rate] | [As per state notification] |
| 4001 - 5000 Litres | [Commercial rate] | [As per state notification] |
| > 5000 Litres | [Commercial rate] | [As per state notification] |
Note: Actual tariff values should be determined based on state-specific guidelines, local market conditions, and consultation with stakeholders. BPL households typically receive subsidized rates to encourage safe desludging practices.