n Taking strict action Bhopal Municipal Corporation stopped the water supply of Rani Kamlapati Railway Station (RKMP). This action was taken due to non-payment of dues of service charge amounting to Rs 72.53 lakh.
Earlier, the Municipal Corporation had issued a notice on February 8 and given information regarding the said action.
At around 12 noon on Monday, the corporation staff stopped the water supply located on the side of the track near the Ganesh temple. After this the railway officials came into action. Railway officials met the Municipal Corporation Commissioner in the afternoon. After settlement regarding payment, water supply was restored at 8 pm.
It has been told that a 4 inch piped water connection has been given to the railways by the Municipal Corporation which is directly connected to the Kolar Line. In such a situation, water is supplied here round the clock.
According to an estimate, Railways take 7 to 8 lakh liters of water from this line every day.
The railway officials tried to mislead regarding the action of Municipal Corporation. Bhopal Railway Division spokesperson Subedar Singh said that no action has been taken by the Municipal Corporation like stopping the water supply.
On the other side BMC CommissionerFrank Noble A. said that water supply was stopped due to non-payment of dues. When they asked for immediate payment, the supply was restored.