Hyderabad Water Crackdown: HMWSSB Seizes 22 Illegal Motors in One Day Under ‘Motor-Free Tap’ Campaign
HMWSSB seizes 22 illegal water motors in Hyderabad under Motor-Free Tap campaign. Strict action and Rs 5,000 fine for repeat offenders.
In a major enforcement drive, officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) seized 22 unauthorised electric motors in a single day across the city as part of action against illegal water extraction.
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The crackdown, carried out under the ongoing ‘Motor-Free Tap’ campaign, aims to ensure equitable water distribution, and the current status confirms that inspections are ongoing with strict action against violators.
HMWSSB Intensifies Inspections Across Hyderabad
As part of the drive:
- Enforcement teams conducted inspections for two consecutive days
- Focus was on households illegally attaching electric motors directly to water pipelines
- Such practices were found to disrupt water pressure and deprive other consumers
9 Illegal Motors Seized in Hyder Nagar Ward
On Tuesday morning, officials from:
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division-22
conducted inspections in:
- Hyder Nagar ward
During water supply hours, they:
- Identified and seized 9 illegal motors connected to pipelines
Night Vigilance Drive: 13 More Motors Confiscated
Later in the evening:
- Time: 8 pm to 11 pm
- A vigilance team, along with the concerned manager, carried out surprise checks
Areas covered:
- Gayatri Nagar Colony
- Jyothi Nagar Colony
- Gayatri Nagar Indoor Stadium Colony
During this drive:
- 13 more illegal motors were confiscated
Strict Action and Penalties Announced
Authorities issued a clear warning:
- Consumers using motors illegally will face strict action under HMWSSB regulations
- Motors will be seized immediately
- Repeat offenders will be fined Rs 5,000 and booked
Public Advisory Issued by Water Board
The HMWSSB urged residents:
- Not to install motors on water taps
- To report low pressure or supply issues to:
- Local Manager
- Deputy General Manager (DGM)
- General Manager (GM)
Alternatively:
- Complaints can be lodged via customer care helpline: 155313
- Officials assured prompt resolution of grievances
The HMWSSB crackdown in Hyderabad, which led to the seizure of 22 illegal electric motors in one day, highlights strict enforcement under the ‘Motor-Free Tap’ campaign to prevent illegal water extraction. With 9 motors seized in Hyder Nagar and 13 in Gayatri Nagar areas, and penalties including Rs 5,000 fines for repeat offenders, the current status confirms ongoing inspections and strict monitoring to ensure fair water supply across the city.
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