Summary:
In order to implement RWH, the water board had earlier proposed doubling of fines for building owners for non-compliance. However, in order to make the public immediately adopt RWH in their houses, we have asked the BBMP to incorporate it in their building by-laws. Another proposal by the BWSSB related to RWH that is pending approval from the government is that of doubling of fines for non-installation of RWH structures. “At present, the water board earns up to Rs 3 crore per month as penalty collected from building owners not abiding by the RWH regulations. “The reluctance to invest a one-time sum ranging between Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000 for installing RWH structures is another aspect..