Jammu, Aug. 30 -- In compliance with the order issued by District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) today took over all private borewells and water tankers falling within the JMC limits to ensure regulated and equitable distribution of safe drinking water to the people residing within the jurisdiction of JMC.
All the owners of private borewells and private tankers falling within JMC limits are directed to immediately contact Vineet Nanda, AEE Company Bagh.
Any violation of this order will result in strict penal action.
Official spokesman said that the order was necessitated following the disruption in potable water supply caused by the recent floods in Jammu District.
It was observed that several...