Drinking Water Wastage in Banjara Hills: Water Board Imposes ₹10,000 Fine After MD’s Inspection
Water Board officials imposed a ₹10,000 fine on an individual in Banjara Hills after MD Ashok Reddy found drinking water being wasted due to an overflowing sump and overhead tank during an inspection in Khairatabad.
Officials of the Water Board imposed a ₹10,000 fine on an individual for wasting drinking water supplied by the Water Board and using it for other purposes in Banjara Hills.
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The action was taken after Water Board Managing Director Ashok Reddy noticed the wastage during a field-level inspection conducted in the Khairatabad area to review sewerage-related issues.
Ashok Reddy Spots Drinking Water Wastage During Field Visit
According to officials, Water Board MD Ashok Reddy visited various locations in the Khairatabad jurisdiction to assess sewerage problems.
During the inspection, he noticed that drinking water was being wasted at a house in Anand Nagar Colony due to overflow from a sump/overhead tank.
Officials stated that the overflow resulted in the wastage of drinking water supplied by the Water Board.
Water Board MD Orders Notice and Fine
Expressing anger over the incident, Ashok Reddy warned residents not to use drinking water in such a manner or for other purposes.
He directed the concerned officials to:
- Issue a notice to the individual
- Impose a penalty for wasting drinking water
Following the MD’s instructions, officials imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the individual.
Warning Against Misuse of Drinking Water
Ashok Reddy appealed to the public not to use drinking water supplied by the Water Board for purposes other than drinking water needs.
He warned that strict action would be taken against anyone found engaging in similar activities.
Key Highlights
- Incident Location: Banjara Hills
- Specific Area: Anand Nagar Colony
- Authority Involved: Water Board
- Official: MD Ashok Reddy
- Inspection Area: Khairatabad
- Issue Detected: Drinking water wastage due to sump/overhead tank overflow
- Action Taken: Notice issued and penalty imposed
- Fine Amount: ₹10,000
- Current Status: Fine imposed and warning issued against future violations
A ₹10,000 fine has been imposed on an individual in Banjara Hills after Water Board MD Ashok Reddy found drinking water being wasted due to a sump/overhead tank overflow during an inspection in Khairatabad, Hyderabad. The Water Board has warned that anyone misusing or wasting drinking water supplied by the department will face appropriate action in the future.
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