Mumbai, April 14 -- Considering the ongoing strike by tanker drivers in Mumbai and in the interest of the general public, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) administration invoked the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and decided to requisition wells, borewells, and private water supply tankers across the city.

In response, representatives of the Mumbai Water Tanker Association met with Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani on Monday to present their case, according to a release.

A constructive discussion took place during the meeting, after which the tanker drivers announced at a press conference that they were calling off the strike. Consequently, the MCGM administration will no longer need to requisiti...