The L&T company has started implementing strict rules regarding the 24-hour water supply scheme in Belagavi city. As per the Urban Development Department’s order, only properties with a Property Identification (PID) number will be provided with a round-the-clock water connection. Additionally, only one connection per PID is allowed, and any extra taps installed earlier are being disconnected.
This new rule has created challenges in areas like Kanbargi, Basavan Kudchi, and Alarwad, where multiple families often reside in a single house. Previously, households in these areas had been given multiple water taps on request, after paying deposits and regular water bills. However, with the new 24-hour water supply scheme, only a single connection per PID is being provided, leading to water-sharing issues among families.
This has led to protests from Kanbargi residents, who have demanded that they should continue to receive multiple taps as before. They have questioned why taps installed earlier—after paying the necessary fees—are now being removed.
Municipal officials have assured that connections are being provided as per regulations and that residents facing issues can contact the concerned staff. However, with multiple families relying on a single tap, concerns have arisen about potential water disputes in affected localities.
Meanwhile, work on the 24-hour water supply project continues in Belagavi, with connections being granted only after verifying the PID number.