The Lautoka City Council rate arrears currently stand at $5 million.
Special Administrator, Jone Nakauvadra said because of the pending amount they are not able to execute the program and activities for developments.
Nakauvadra said if people pay their rates on time, they will be able to carry out the improvements on the infrastructure and facilities in the city.
He is requesting the ratepayers to settle their rates for better service delivery.
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