Speaking to ANI, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Amit Kashyap said, "I received a couple of complaints regarding the illegal connections of water and they were correct.
So, I have ordered the seizure of the same and have told the concerned people to take appropriate action against the culprits."
He said that he was directed by the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary of the state itself to take stern action against this.
"I myself visited some spots in order to take a stock of the situation.
Investigation in the case has been ordered and the culprits will not be spared," he added.
Angry local residents complained that the crisis has now touched the eighth day.
The tourists visiting the hill station are also complaining of overcharging for the services rendered to them.
Tourists staying in several hotels in the city are being overcharged for bottled water, and are being supplied water in buckets.
I had to pay Rs 42 rupees for 1 litre bottled water," he said to ANI.
Like Hemant, many tourists are cancelling their tour midway as they feel cheated owing to this crisis.