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 Pune Water Crisis: A Legal Battle for Consumer Rights

Residents of  Pune, especially the newly merged villages, have been grappling with a severe water crisis since 2021. Despite being under the jurisdiction of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the residents have been deprived of adequate water supply. This has led to significant inconvenience and financial burden for the affected families.

The Problem:

• Insufficient Water Supply: The PMC has consistently failed to provide adequate water supply to the residents of Bavdhan Budruk.
• Continued Water Tax Collection: Even without providing adequate water, the PMC continues to impose and collect water tax from the residents.
• Double Financial Burden: To meet their water needs, residents are forced to rely on private water suppliers, incurring additional expenses.
• Mental and Physical Hardship: The lack of adequate water supply has caused immense mental and physical distress to the residents.

Legal Recourse:

Recognizing the severity of the situation, Adv. Krunnal Gharre has filed a complaint on behalf of the affected residents under Section 47(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. This legal action challenges the PMC's failure to provide essential services and its unfair practices.

Update  Consumer Rights:

In a significant development, the complaint filed by Adv. Krunnal Gharre has been admitted for further consideration by the concerned authorities. This is a major step towards securing the rights of the affected citizens.

The Road Ahead:

The admission of the complaint signifies that the authorities recognize the validity of the residents' concerns. It also indicates a commitment to addressing the water crisis and ensuring that the residents receive their rightful entitlements.

As the case progresses, the residents with  the legal guidance of Adv. Krunnal Gharre, remain hopeful that they will ultimately prevail in their fight for justice and adequate water supply.

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