Ludhiana MC begins survey to check illegal water connections at labour quarters

As per MC officials, there are approximately 50,000 buildings in the city that house labour quarters and out of these, at least 80% have illegal water connections. The field staff has started its survey and recovery notices would be served to the owners soon.

After increasing the property tax for labour quarters, the Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) has commenced a drive to check illegal water connections in the city. As per MC officials, there are approximately 50,000 buildings in the city that house labour quarters and out of these, at least 80% have illegal water connections. The field staff has started its survey and recovery notices would be served to the owners soon.

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Most of labour quarters are situated in Giaspura, Haibowal, Barewal road and adjoining areas. The officials said that a penalty of at least Rs 20,000 will be imposed on the owner, if illegal water connections are caught by the MC team. The penalty will include regularisation charges, a fine and fixed amount of monthly bill for the last three years.

Additional commissioner, Rishipal Singh said, “The MC has already begun a survey after property tax for residential rental properties, including labour quarters was increased to 7.5% of the annual rent. Now the teams will also inspect the water connection of the building. A survey has been initiated in the city, following which notices would be served to the erring owners.”