Application For Exemption From Payment Of Assessment Rates
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Application For Remission / Exemption From Payment Of Assessment Rates |
| 2. Introduction: |
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Under Regulation 7 of the Local Authorities (Rating) Regulation, 1997 the Council can exempt in whole or in part, from the payment of assessment rates if the ratepayers are in a state of poverty. |
| 3. What you'll need (Check List) |
| Applicant details Copy of MyKad or other official identification document Copy of Welfare Aid Card from Social Welfare Department of Sarawak or Copy of Registration as a handicapped person / Kad Orang Kurang Upaya
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| 4. How to get the service |
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Apply over the Counters at MPP: Apply for remission / exemption from payment of assessment rates by post or in person at MPP Counters and provide the required documentation.
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| 5. Who's eligible |
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Factors to be considered by the Council before granting remission of rates are: Applicant or family members living the same household are living below the poverty level and receives aid from Social Welfare Department of Sarawak / Non-Governmental Organisation Applicant is handicapped and living in poverty Applicant has illness (mental problem / health problem) and living in poverty Applicant has no benefactor, is elderly and living in poverty (old age / neglected by children) The house is in poor condition or poor living condition Other cases deemed fit to be granted remission of rates by the Council |
| 6. Things to keep in mind |
| Application takes up to 21 days to process. Application for remission / exemption from payment of rates must be made on a yearly basis as the Council has to assess the eligibility of the applicant every year. |
| 7. Payment methods |
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Free of Charge |
| 8. Need help? |
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We’re happy to help you with this transaction. Feel free to call us on 082 -615566 (Valuation & Rating Division, MPP) or visit the MPP Counters @ Kota Padawan |
