India, Nov. 22 -- As several builders and developers have reportedly failed to honour the water affidavits submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) at the time of obtaining building permissions, the civic body is likely to stop giving building permissions to builders and developers in exchange for water affidavits; officials said.

The matter was discussed during a high-level meeting regarding the city's water situation held at the PMC on Friday. The meeting was headed by additional municipal commissioner Pavneet Kaur and saw a strong turnout from residents of Ambegaon Budruk/Khurd, Bibwewadi, Kirkitwadi, Narhe, Nanded, Jambhulwadi, Bhilarwadi, Nandoshi, Khadakwasla, Sanasnagar, Dhankawadi and the adjoining areas. The meeting is ...