Dishonest meter readers cause huge loss to Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation

Mumbai: A section of water meter readers attached to the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has come under the scanner of investigations for their suspected involvement in manipulating readings and fulfilling their selfish monetary motives.

The matter came to light after the water supply department was flooded with complaints, even as hundreds of hapless commercial water users in the twin-city made a bee-line at the MBMC headquarters to register their protest against the astronomical jump in quarterly water bills.

“There is a four-fold difference in residential and commercial water rates. However, after realizing that water from residential meters was used for commercial purpose, a survey was conducted and subsequently revised bills were sent. A probe is on to nail the erring personnel who allowed the illegalities by manipulating the system,” said Executive Engineer (Water) Suresh Vakode.