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The remaining bawdis are not in use and have sufficient water in them,” Pandey told TOI.The archaeology department will give water in case of scarcity and if it is required. We use water only from one of bawdis for garden and other utilities such as public washroom. Now, that that portion has been taken by the IMC, we don’t have any authority of that well,” said Pandey. Indore: The residents living in areas near Lal Bagh palace may be able to use water of four step wells of the heritage property in case water scarcity persists during the summers.The administrative officer and in charge of Lal Bagh palace Dr D P Pandey gave a nod to supply water from these step wells to residents in case of scarcity.“We have four bawdis on the campus. But, as the water in the remaining three bawdis has not been used for years, it has to be cleaned by Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), he added.At present, total water in all four step wells is approximately 9,61,418 litre and Magar Kuva (well) outside the campus near trenching ground of IMC behind the heritage property is estimated to have around 7,63,479.70 litre water.“The Magar Kuva is completely covered, so there is no chance of any dirt falling into it, the water from that well used to be sufficient for the whole palace including the garden..