Crackdown on water defaulters launched

WASA to cut off water supply until clearance of all dues

RAWALPINDI:

Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has launched a crackdown against the defaulters of water and sewerage bills.

According to officials, the civic agency will cut off the water connections of defaulters until 100 per cent recovery of their dues during the crackdown.

WASA MD Mohammad Tanveer said a detailed review of the revenue collection of WASA has been done and the civic body has decided to come down hard on defaulters.

“A zero-tolerance policy will be implemented for recovery of the dues for which a survey report has been prepared,” he said.

WASA MD also said an ultimatum has been issued to all the officers for full recovery of the due to ensure an uninterrupted water supply.

Mohammad Tanveer has also directed the revenue director and deputy directors to immediately disconnect the connections of the defaulters. According to the managing director, officers with good recovery records will be appreciated while low performers will be dealt with as per departmental rules.

Meanwhile, the official urged citizens to ensure payment of their arrears, to avoid disconnection of their water connections.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 4^th, 2023.