private wells
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning to levy tax on tanker companies which draw water from private wells. The civic body has already sent a proposal regarding rampant drawing of water from wells for commercial purpose to the state government for permission. The BMC does not have the power to take those wells as [...] Continue Reading »
Faced with the grave issue of water shortage in the city, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to acquire all privately-owned wells in the city to alleviate the troubles of the citizens. Currently there are 784 private wells in the city and the BMC is to solicit the Collector’s assistance in acquiring them. While the [...] Continue Reading »
