WASA Rawalpindi has finalized an action plan to launch crackdown against the defaulters

RAWALPINDI, Feb 23 (APP):Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Rawalpindi has finalized an action plan to launch crackdown against the defaulters.

Vice Chairman, Rawalpindi Development Authority/WASA Haroon Kamal Hashmi while chairing a meeting held here to review revenue recovery he said, the authorities concerned should launch operation in accordance with the law against major commercial defaulters immediately.On the occasion, Managing Director WASA Raja Shoukat Mehmood, Director Revenue Muhammad Irfan, Deputy Director Revenue Rana Shams ur Rehman, Assistant Directors Revenue and Revenue Inspectors were present.Raja Shaukat Mahmood informed the meeting that water rates were not raised since 2009. However, the electricity bills and salaries of the employees have increased many times due to which WASA is facing financial difficulties.

In view of the financial situation, it has been decided to recover the outstanding dues from the defaulters which would help curtail problems being faced by WASA, he said. All out efforts would be made to recover all outstanding dues from the defaulters, he added. The Vice Chairman directed the authorities to formulate a strategy immediately and prepare a list of major defaulters to launch the crackdown with full force. The VC said, if needed, the authorities can seek cooperation of the police to make the operation a success.