representative image Gurugram: To disconnect illegal water connections and repair the defective pipeline supplying water to the condominium in Sector 107, GMDA has instructed the management of m3m woodshire To take necessary action.
This happened after residents raised concerns during a grievance meeting with Badshahpur MLA Rao Narbir Singh last month.
During inspection by GMDA officials, it was found that 450 kiloliters (KLD) of water was being drawn through the pipeline, and only 150 KLD reached the condominium. The shortage of 300 KLD was attributed to unauthorized connections and leakages, with 8 to 10 incidents of pipeline leaks occurring weekly.
“While we maintain the main water supply infrastructure, the responsibility of managing and protecting the internal property infrastructure, including water lines, lies with the developer or RWA,” said a senior. “We have already warned them about cutting unauthorized connections and changing pipelines.” “Instructions have been given.” GMDA officials.
To meet their water requirement, residents of M3M Woodshire, comprising about 950 families, spend around Rs 30 lakh per quarter on water tankers.
Resident Atul Nagpal said, “Water is a basic necessity; yet, we are not getting adequate GMDA supply. A major part of the maintenance bill is water bills, and despite this, the quality of water is substandard. If there is There are challenges, government agencies must intervene, and they cannot shirk their responsibilities.”
Meanwhile, M3M India spokesperson clarified that the Woodshire Estate was handed over to the RWA in December 2020. “From January 2021, the RWA is responsible for the maintenance of the complex and its services,” the spokesperson said.
However, RWA president Swaraj Verma claimed that the project has not been completely handed over to her. “While we manage the day-to-day affairs of the society, the developer is still clearing the pending deficiencies. Discussions are ongoing with the senior management of the developer to replace the pipeline,” he said.
