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The irrigation department needs to conduct a detailed audit of the annual water supply,” he said.Sources in Pune Municipal Corporation said maintenance of the canal was the responsibility of the irrigation department though the canal goes through the city limits. “People swim in its water, wash their vehicles and draw water for domestic work from the canal. PUNE: Poor maintenance of the Mutha right bank canal by the irrigation department is draining out tons of litres of water every day but Pune Municipal Corporation takes the blame for drawing more water from the four reservoirs that supply water to the city.The canal, built by the British, has developed cracks along its walls which have not been plugged. There is no audit of how much water is flowing into the canal and the quantity of water being utilized by the city and the rural parts. It is a crucial facility to meet the water requirements of the city and the rural areas..