(a) whether the large scale illegal tapping of water is being done from the water main in Haiderpur, Delhi as reported in the Times of India dated June 03, 2005;
(b) if so, the facts thereof; and
(c) the steps proposed to be taken to stop such rampant pilferage of water?
MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )
(a)to(c): The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has informed that its
Enforcement Cell takes necessary action against
illegal/unauthorised connections on a continuous basis. In the
Haiderpur Water Works Phase-II 10 connections out of 37 have
already been shifted. Action has been initiated to shift the
other similar connections soon. Surveillance of rising mains
has also been strengthened by them to prevent unauthorised
tapping and pilferage.