Water charges in society
Ashish
(Querist) 29 November 2017
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir,
Please let me know the decision of water charges in society based on the following scenerio
1) There are 1 Bhk and 2 Bhk flat with 20 nos each in our society. Total 40 Nos in a society.
2) 1Bhk having 1 No. washroom and 2 Bhk having 2 No. washroom and both having 1 kitchen
3) Bye Law says : Water Charges - On the basis of total number and size of inlets provided in each flat.
4) Corporation water which is chargable by corporation is lifted in overhead tank and distributed equally between 1 Bhk and 2 Bhk flat as both having one inlet in Kitchen.
5) Borewell water is free of cost to society which is also lifted in overhead tank and distributed. But 1 bhk has one inlet and 2bhk has 2 inlet due to difference in washroom nos.
6) Borewell water is also used for car washing and some memebers do not have vehicle at home.
7) Borewell water is also used for Gardening purpose
8) Borewell water is also used at common washroom at society parking used by all i.e security person, person to comes for any work in society....etc
9) There is only one electric meter for all these water motor/pumps. From above points it is seen that water is used at many places leaving that used by flats.
10) Please let me know motor electric charges for uplifting water are part of this bye laws saying "On the basis of total number and size of inlets provided in each flat." Byelaws mentions common electric charges to be shared equally. But since water charges are on inlets so does electric charges will also be charged accordingly???
11) Water meter is not fitted in any of the flats, but if fitted then also taking monthly reading of so many flats and dividing amongs all will be impossible.
Seeing all above points please let me know how to calculate water charges for each flat based on so many parameters.
Kishor Mehta
(Expert) 30 November 2017
Water charges are leviable according to the total number and size of the inlets provided in each flat. Electricity charges are to be shared equally. In order to make any changes a resolution, commensurate with the ruling CHS Bye-laws, has to be passed in AGM/SGM with necessary majority.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 03 December 2017
The decision of GBM of the Society shall be binding.
If you are dissatisfied with the decision of GBM, file a case in civil Court .
