SHC summons KWSB MD over water paucity matter on Nov 24
A two-member division bench headed by Justice Sajjad Ali Shah heard the case.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday has summoned Managing Director of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) over water scarcity matter on November 24.
The issue of water shortage has continued to haunt Karachiites for the past few months as prolonged power outage had badly disrupted the working of KWSB.
A two-member division bench headed by Justice Sajjad Ali Shah heard the case, pertaining to water dearth in the metropolis.
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During the hearing, plaintiff told the apex court that provincial government has failed to combat water deficiency in Orangi Town, Sher Shah, Gulberg, New Karachi, Sarjani, Malir and Landhi despite tall claims.
Rana Faiz-ul-Hassan, the claimant, urged the judge to order early restoration of water so that the residents can get relief.
Subsequently, the court has called on MD of KWSB in next hearing due on November 24.
Earlier, the pumping stations could not pump out 15 crore gallons due to which severe shortage of water was seen in various parts of the city.
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Citizens had complained that the whole scenario is due to the inability and incompetence of K-Electric and Water Board officials.
Commenting on the matter, Water Board officials have said that city of Karachi needs 55 crore gallons of water per day for which new projects are underway but the water which has already been pumped out is also difficult to distribute due to various factors including shortage of electricity.
The KWSB had also launched a free tanker service but the affected people are not getting sufficient amounts.
