The Hindu 27.12.2013
Time-bound water connection release system introduced
The Coimbatore Corporation has introduced a system of releasing water connection in a time-bound manner.
Mayor S.M. Velusamy said that the applications received for new water connections in 100 wards in five zones of the Corporation would be processed and the applicants would be intimated by post on the charges to be remitted.
Within seven days from the receipt of the intimation, the applicants should remit the charges at any of the tax collection centres. After that, the work order would be sent to the applicants through SMS and post. Water connection would be provided within 15 days of issuing the work order.
The applicants could send the details of grievances, if any, by SMS to 92822-02422 and could contact the respective Zone Assistant Commissioners.
Action
Stringent action would be initiated if lapses were found, Mr.Velusamy said.
People could call the Assistant Commissioners at the following phone numbers: Central Zone at 94438-68230, East Zone at 94437-99207, North Zone at 94425-01877, West Zone at 94892-06055 and South Zone at 94421-04128.
