The MCGM Water Charges Rules say water demand notices are made out in the owner's name, and it is the owner's duty to collect and pay the dues. Whether the owner passes the bill to you depends on your agreement, so ask before you sign. Unpaid dues can lead to disconnection of the main connection.
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What the record says
- Notices of demand are in the owner's name.
- The main connection can be disconnected for outstanding dues.
- Settle in writing whether water is in the rent.
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The basis
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MCGM Water Charges Rules effective 1 April 2015
MCGM HYDRAULIC ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT, WATER CHARGES RULES EFFECTIVE 1 APRIL 2015 · CHECKED 14 OCT 2026
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Sources
Where it comes from. Level 1 is a government page; level 2 established press; level 3 a portal. Our own read of public listings is named as ours.
- MCGM Hydraulic Engineer's Department, Water Charges Rules effective 1 April 2015, https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/irj/go/km/docs/documents/MCGM%20Department%20List/Hydrallic%20Engineer/DOCS/Water%20Charges%20Rules%20effective%20from%2001.04.2015_English.pdf, level 1, read 14 October 2026
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