India, May 8 -- To tackle the rising water scarcity and wastage of water in Pune city, the water supply department of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has come up with permanent rules regarding the usage/wastage of water. The proposal for the same has been given to the legal department of the civic body for final approval, officials said on Wednesday.

Nand Kishore Jagtap, head of the water supply department, PMC, said that the initiative aims at equal distribution of water and prevention of misuse. "The final proposal prepared includes rules and regulations, penalties and action for wastage and misuse of water. The rules prohibit use of potable water for non-essential purposes like washing vehicles and gardening, and for entertainmen...