A division bench of Chief Justice Manjulla Chellur and Justice N M Jamdar said, "Water scarcity is a major problem faced by cities.
Both the petitions highlighted the acute shortage of water in the areas and claimed that residents were sometimes not supplied water for a day.
If water is drawn from bore well then how many such bore well are there in the area.
The bench has asked both the corporations to submit an affidavit within two weeks giving details about how many construction projects are ongoing in the areas and their source of getting water The Bombay High court on Friday restrained the Thane and Pune Municipal corporation from issuing fresh commencement and occupation certificates to new constructions in Ghodbunder and Baner/Balewadi areas, respectively, until further orders.
A division bench of Chief Justice Manjulla Chellur and Justice N M Jamdar said, "Water scarcity is a major problem faced by cities.
In the future it will increase if corrective steps not taken now."
If water is drawn from bore well then how many such bore well are there in the area.
The court said, "Such a study will help in the future."
Both the petitions highlighted the acute shortage of water in the areas and claimed that residents were sometimes not supplied water for a day.
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