Jammu, Aug. 30 -- In compliance with the order issued by District Magistrate Jammu, Dr Rakesh Minhas, under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has taken over all private borewells and water tankers falling within the JMC limits to ensure regulated and equitable distribution of safe drinking water to the people residing within the jurisdiction of JMC.

According to a release, all owners of private borewells and private tankers within JMC limits are directed to contact Engineer Vineet Nanda, AEE, Company Bagh, immediately. Any violation of this order will result in strict penal action.

The order was necessitated following the disruption in the potable water supply cause...