Lahore: Tax on commercial use of underground water likely to be imposed
A decision to make an artificial lake along Lahore for the recharge of water is under discussion.
LAHORE (Web Desk) – The underground water level in provincial capital has reached an alarming situation after which the authorities are considering to impose tax on the commercial usage of water.
The increasing population has created a need of water in the metropolis while the water sellers are also taking advantage due to lack of proper policy.
However, the water level is lowering three feet annually because of no system of recharge.
On the other hand, a water management act is being prepared for its commercial use as the companies sell it to the people on high rates.
A decision to make an artificial lake along the Lahore for the recharge of water is also under discussion while the experts have also said that Pakistan may face water dearth in future if appropriate policy would not be established.
The story was published in Daily Dunya
