Even after 75 years of independence, people are knocking on the court's door for water- Bombay HC
- The petitioners have appealed to the Bombay High Court to direct the water distribution company STEM to supply water on a daily basis. They alleged that at present they are getting water only twice a month.
- The Court has observed that regular drinking water supply is a fundamental right but it is unfortunate that people have to approach the courts for the same even after 75 years of independence.
- This stern remark was made by a division bench of Justice SJ Kathawala and Justice Milind Jadhav on Wednesday while hearing a petition filed by Kambe villagers of Bhiwandi town.
- The judges said, "Don't force us to say that the Maharashtra government has failed to provide water to the citizens."
- "We do not believe that the government is so helpless and we will not hesitate to call top officials on the matter", they added.
