Amidst the rising water crisis, the administration in Gurugram has imposed serious restrictions for the residents.
As per the latest guidelines, the washing of cars in the city has been banned and the district administration stated that a penalty of Rs 5000 will be imposed on the residents if they are found washing their vehicles or courtyards with potable water between 5 am and 9 am.
As per media reports, the decision was taken by the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) in order to prevent wastage amid the water shortage in the city.
The order by the Municipal Corporation has also stated that if the residents continue to violate the order then their water connection will be cut and an additional fine of Rs 5000 will be imposed.
In order to restore the water supply, the MCG will take a fee of Rs 5,000 and reconnection charges of Rs 1000, a Times Of India report stated.
The decision of the municipal corporation comes after urban local bodies directed on preventing water wastage during peak supply hours in the city.
The commissioner of MCG, Narhari Singh Banger said that in the order that the rampant violations include installing motors and pumps directly on the supply line, which reduces water pressure in the area.
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