Garbage tax in Caraguatatuba Reproduction/TV Vanguarda The court denied the request from Caraguatatuba City Hall to overturn the law that suspends the collection of garbage tax in the municipality. The decision was taken by the São Paulo Court of Justice and maintains the rule approved by the City Council in force. The city hall filed a lawsuit asking for the law to be declared unconstitutional. According to the municipal administration, the measure eliminates a source of revenue without presenting a study on the financial impact, which could compromise the provision of public services. When analyzing the request, judge Álvaro Torres Júnior denied the injunction. In the decision, he stated that the case requires a more in-depth analysis and that, at this moment, there are not enough elements to suspend the effectiveness of the law. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vale do Paraíba and region channel on WhatsApp The law that suspends the collection of garbage fees had been vetoed by Mayor Mateus Silva (PSD), but the veto was overturned by the Chamber. Last week, the Legislature enacted the rule, which also provides for the refund of amounts already paid by residents. Chamber promulgates end of garbage tax in Caraguatatuba In the decision, the judge gave 30 days for the president of the Chamber to present arguments in defense of the constitutionality of the law. In a note, Caraguatatuba City Hall informed that it respects the decision and trusts that, at the end of the process, the unconstitutionalities of the rule will be recognized. Also in a note, the City Council informed that it is analyzing the order and that, after this evaluation, it will adopt the appropriate procedural measures. See more news from Vale do Paraíba and the Bragantina region