PMC to fine residents for wasting water in homes and bungalows
Water wastage by houses and bungalows will be fined by PMC.
PMC to fine residents for squandering water in homes and communities.
Pune: Water waste by residents could result in fines. To prevent waste, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is developing guidelines and policies for the use of water in public areas. The local government intends to launch a targeted campaign to fine people who misuse water, focusing on housing societies and individual bungalows.
Legal provisions state that the maximum fine for each instance of water waste is Rs 100. According to civic officials, this amount of the fine won’t work as a deterrent. “Serious fines have been established for offenses related to solid waste management. The head of PMC’s water supply department, Nandkishor Jagtap, stated that the water department aims to follow suit.
Once authorized, water waste will result in fines for both private citizens and commercial entities. Ten offenses have been identified by PMC for which fines may be imposed. This involves removing PMC-installed meters and avoiding water meters. “There will be a protracted notification and reply process before any fines are assessed. According to a senior PMC official, the Rs. 100 fine is insufficient.
According to an activist, “Such a low fine amount will prove to be effective.” It is impractical to impose such a small fee, given the equipment and labor required to carry out the fine. He stated that the costs would exceed the actual amount of recovery.
In accordance with PMC’s plan, the solid waste management flying squads will inspect infractions at different locations. The administration is thinking of assigning them the duty of monitoring water waste as well.
People who disobey the rules and regulations pertaining to solid waste management have been charged by the civic body. The offenses include burning trash, throwing trash in public areas, not giving trash to rag pickers, open defecation, and failing to separate dry and wet waste.
The administration increased the fine for improper garbage segregation as of May 22, according to Sandip Kadam, head of PMC’s solid waste management department. “Both individual households and bulk waste garbage generators are subject to the fine,” he stated.
According to a statement released by the PMC, households will be fined Rs 300 for the first offense of not sorting their garbage and Rs 500 for each subsequent offense. There will now be a fine of Rs 5,000 for the first offense and Rs 15,000 for each subsequent offense for failing to comply with bulk waste garbage norms.
