Pune: PCMC Fails to Resolve Water Crisis in Yashobhumi Society: Residents Consider Legal Action

Charholi, 2nd March 2024: Yashobhumi Society in Charholi is grappling with a significant water issue. Despite its proximity to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), the society receives an insufficient water supply. To address this concern, Prasad Alhat, the water supply department officer of PCMC, was personally taken to the society to witness the severity of the situation. Regrettably, no concrete steps have been taken to alleviate the water scarcity.

The society, comprising 200 flats, awaits a resolution. PCMC officials have requested a two-day grace period and have provided assurances that they will promptly rectify the water problem in Yashobhumi Society within this timeframe.

Additionally, until the society’s water problem is resolved, Municipal Corporation officials have agreed to address the issue by supplying water through tankers. The tanker deliveries have commenced. If the water problem persists after two days, residents have issued a warning, stating their intention to organize a handa (vessel) march on the PCMC, involving all concerned women in the protest.

Chikhali-Moshi-Charholi-Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Federation President Sanjivan Sangale expressed, “Numerous societies in Charholi are currently grappling with severe water issues. PCMC has obtained a commitment from the builder, mandating them to bear the cost of water supply until the completion of Bhama Askhed phases five and six, or until PCMC achieves full water capacity. Despite this agreement, neither the builder fulfils their obligation nor does PCMC provide the required water, with no repercussions for the builder’s non-compliance. Consequently, a legal case should be initiated against the implicated builder for breaching the warranty, as outlined in Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code.”

Despite the existence of an agreement between PCMC and the society’s builder, the residents of the society are currently facing a dire shortage of water. Both parties, the builder and PCMC, have failed to fulfil their commitments, leaving the society residents to bear the brunt of the consequences. Moreover, numerous citizens across multiple areas within PCMC have voiced complaints about water quality issues, including muddiness, insufficiency, and impurities.

In an attempt to address these concerns, the Punekar News team sought comments from Shrikant Savane, the Chief Engineer of PCMC’s Water Supply Department; he was unavailable for comment.