Unauthorized water connections
According to information from BMC’s hydraulic department there has not been a single FIR against illegal water connections in 2012. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation‘s (BMC) plan to lodge complaints against people taking illegal water connections does not seem to be working. In 2011, 56 police complaints were filed and in March 2011 the highest number [...] Continue Reading »
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has received good response for the regularisation of water connections from residents after implementing a water amnesty scheme ‘Abhay Yojana’ to gain water tax dues from the citizens. The amnesty scheme will be implemented till November 30. Around 1,700 citizens have applied for installation of new water meters under Abhay [...] Continue Reading »
The unauthorized water connections in Bangalore city is being traced! The BWSSB in Bangalore has decided to launch a drive to disconnect unauthorized water connections. Midst failing to provide regular water supply, BWSSB is facing huge revenue loss. Therefore, disconnecting illegal water connections will reduce BWSSB revenue loss and also the risk of contamination of [...] Continue Reading »
