Ludhiana Mahesh Sharma Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 9 The administration has taken serious note of rampant misuse of potable water by residents.
The Local Bodies Department has warned against the alleged misuse of drinking water for washing vehicles, floors and watering lawns directly with pipes.
A letter issued by special secretary of the Local Bodies Department reads, “At present many states are facing drought like conditions which has compelled people to migrate to other states.
However, some residents are misusing water for washing cars and watering lawns with pipes.” The communiqué further states, “In view of the acute scarcity of water it becomes our duty to use water in a conservative manner.” Officials at municipal councils, nagar panchayat and village panchayats have been directed to impose heavy fine on the violators.
A penalty of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on first time violator and Rs 2,000 for second violation.
Moreover, water connection will be disconnected if the violation takes place for the third time and the connection will be resumed at the cost of Rs 5,000.
Executive Magistrate Badal Din said executive officer at the municipal council Kuldeep Singh Bhogal has been advised to constitute teams to nab the offenders and impose fine on them.
President Municipal Council Suraj Mohammad said that councillors have been asked to make residents aware of water scarcity issues.
“The message has also been conveyed to the people through public address system,” he said.