The Hazaribag Municipal Corporation has issued notices to the identified 5400 consumers who have taken water connections and directed them to deposit the outstanding amount for six years. The notice is being issued phase wise. Consumers have been instructed to deposit at the rate of Rs 135 per month by January 15. Along with the arrears, instructions have been given to deposit the arrears amount. At present no penalty is being charged on the arrears.
Due to this notice of the municipal administration, there has been a stir among the consumers using the supply water. As soon as the notice is received, the consumers have to either pay the dues or give a written answer to the water supply related problem with the receipt of the notice. It has been said in the notice that if the consumer is not satisfied with the condition of the water supply or if dirty water is coming then, they can complain in writing to the municipal administration. The corporation administration will check the water connection and remove the connection or appropriate action will be taken in the light of the complaint.
There are hundreds of such consumers in the municipal area who are using supply water without connection. The corporation administration has decided to investigate those making such illegal connections. During the investigation, strict action will be taken against the consumers who have taken water connections without the permission of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department and the Municipal Corporation. For the number of years that cases of illegal connections come to the fore, consumers will have to pay water tax at the rate of 135 per month as well as fine.