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kishore kumar   01 September 2024

water supply cut off without notice

Two old flat owners of our multi-storey building have decided the maintenance amount arbitrarily and are collecting it from all the flat owners.
On talk of reducing the maintenance amount, they threaten to cut off the electricity and water supply. They do not allow the formation of a new committee nor do they get the registration done.
When two new flat owners protested against the arbitrariness in the building and did not pay the maintenance, their water supply was cut without listening to them.
What action should both the families take?
Can anyone cut off the water supply without listening to anyone?
Is this legally correct?
Thank you Sir.


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 7 Replies

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     01 September 2024

This is a criminal offense.  They don't have any rights either to collect the maintenance or cut off the water or electricity supply. 

A complaint with police against their atrocious act and offensive attitude will fetch you the relief. 

kishore kumar   01 September 2024

Respected Sri T.Kalaiselvan Sir,Thanks a lot for your valuable information.

One more question is that, they both doesn't allow us to get separate municipal water connection and not allowing us to put a separate water tank on terrace, and insists every flat owner to take water from 35 years old water tank which made by builder and leaks when and then, result a heavy power consumption bill.
Can a flat owner get a separate municipal water connection and can put his separate water tank on terrace?
Thanks and Regards Sir.

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     01 September 2024

Immediately call local police to get water and electricity restored.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     01 September 2024

There is no legally recognised society in your complex hence nobody can dictate terms on the routine issues at their whims and fancies on others.

Nobody has a right to curtail or disconnect the basic amenities to other occupants of the complex.

You can apply for separate water connection to your apartment alone ignoring the fact thaty there is a ommon water tank for everyone.

Dr. MPS RAMANI Ph.D.[Tech.] (Scientist/Engineer)     02 September 2024

Police may drag its feet. File a case against the two old members by name. Immediate order will be issued against the two to immediately restore the supply.

kishore kumar   02 September 2024

Respected Forum Members, Thank you very much for your valuable information and advice. Thanks again.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     02 September 2024

You are welcome fo your apprecations. 


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