Chandigarh, April 8 -- Citizens found wasting water in the morning anywhere in Chandigarh and Panchkula will now be slapped with a Rs.5,788 fine.

While the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has already kick-started its annual drive for water conservation during summer, when the demand for water soars, Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) will also start issuing challans from April 15.

Violators in both cities will invite a fine of Rs.5,788 fine in case of first violation. The same fine will be imposed in case of second violation, while the third instance will lead to disconnection of water connection.

Year-long patrols in Chandigarh

Going a step further, the Chandigarh MC has decided to extend the drive into a year-long initiative....