Amid the ongoing water crisis in the city, 22 families have been fined ₹5,000 each by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board for violating its order of using potable water for non-essential purposes.
The order was issued nearly two weeks ago and the action was taken based on several complaints received by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) via social media, officials said.
According to BWSSB, it has collected ₹1.1 lakh fine from 22 such households for flouting its order and using potable water for washing cars, gardening and other non-essential purposes amid shortage of water especially in certain parts of the city.
