Mumbai Body Invokes Disaster Management Act To Resolve Water Tanker Strike

Mumbai's civic body on Sunday invoked the Disaster Management Act 2005 to find a solution to the water tanker strike underway in the metropolis since April 10.

In a release issued this evening, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said it is exercising powers under sections 34 (a) and 65 (1) of the Act to requisition private water tankers, wells and borewells.

"Tanker operations will be managed through coordinated efforts of teams from BMC wards, Mumbai police and the transport commissionerate," the release.

It said a standard operating procedure (SOP) has formulated for streamlined water supply to private housing societies and other stakeholders.