KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Sharjeel Inam Memon Monday said that the loadshedding on pumping stations is an act of contempt of court and against the law and government also reserved the right to take action against the K-Electric.
He stated that the government will take legal action against the power company as the loadshedding disturbed the supply of water to millions of consumers and it may also disturb the law and order situation in city, said a statement on Wednesday.
The Sindh Information Minister said that the load-shedding is worsening the water crisis in Karachi.
Meanwhile, the Minister also warned the tankers mafia of overcharging the price of water and directed the authorities to take action against the mafia.
He also appealed to the people to senf their complaint on phone numbers 02199203442-99245138-99245139-99245140 and 111-115-972 against overcharging.
The Minister said that action would be taken within 24 hours in respect of the complaints and directed the MD KWSB, and chief engineers to take strict action against the owners of the tanker if found overcharging.
He advised the people to collect the receipt from the tanker operator.
The LG Minister also advised the people to note the name of tanker driver and hydrant number and inform the complaint center set up at Commissioner office and MD KWSB office.
He said the directives have been issued to all six deputy commissioners to take action against the tanker mafia for overcharging the price.
He said the price of tanker of 1000 gallons water is Rs 1000, Rs 1300 of 2000 gallons, Rs 1800 of 3000 gallons and Rs 2800 for 5000 gallons water.
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