Ban on water wastage: Only one challan,541 notices issued in 9 days

Councillor Anju Beniwala says untill the Municipal Corporation takes stringent action,people will not realise they are wasting water. “The checks need to be increased. There is blatant wastage of water. I have been receiving complaints from residents. Only notices will not serve the purpose. There are some who do not receive adequate water,while others are watering lawns. There need to be stricter laws,” says Beniwala.

The civic body has issued 541 notices since April 1. Nearly 62 notices were issued on Friday. Of these,16 were for washing vehicles,17 for watering lawns and the remaining for wasting water by other means.

Councillor Rajesh Gupta is also in favour of stricter measures. He says,“There is a need to change the bylaws. Untill strict action is not taken,wastage of water will continue. In fact,maximum defaulters are in the so called VIP sectors. People water their sprawling lawns. Officials are scared of issuing challans to them.”

“Complaints of low water pressure and lack of water supply have been pouring in. The habitual offenders should be dealt with strictly,” he adds.

Officials,meanwhile,say notices are issued for first time violators according to the bylaws as it aims to create awareness.