Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Water Connection Cut in Banjara Hills
In Hyderabad, a person in Banjara Hills was fined and had their water supply cut off because they wasted drinking water twice.
The first time, water overflowed from their sump and flowed down the road.
The second time, officials saw water leaking again and decided to disconnect their water connection.
The officials warned that anyone wasting water will face strict action.
A domestic water connection was disconnected in Banjara Hills due to repeat water wastage.
The house owner was fined ₹10,000 for the second violation, having been fined the same amount previously.
The first incident occurred on September 3, 2023, where a drinking water sump overflowed, causing water to flow along the road.
HMWS&SB managing director Ashok Reddy ordered the disconnection after noticing the repeat offence.
Officials inspected the premises, issued a notice, and imposed the fine as per the managing director’s instructions.
- Who
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) officials and a house owner in Banjara Hills
- What
- Disconnection of a domestic water connection due to repeat water wastage
- When
- September 3, 2024 (second incident); September 3, 2023 (first incident)
- Where
- Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Why
- The house owner was found wasting drinking water for the second time, leading to a fine and disconnection of the water supply
- Location
- Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Fine Amount
- ₹10,000 (each time)
- Date of First Incident
- September 3, 2023
- Date of Second Incident
- September 3, 2024
- Action Taken
- Water connection disconnected
- Authority
- Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB)
- Official Involved
- Ashok Reddy (Managing Director, HMWS&SB)