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    Mumbai: 2 Vasai societies fighting for water-connection since a decade

    Mumbai: 2 Vasai societies fighting for water-connection since a decade
    Written by Mansi Motwani
    Apr 13, 2017, 01:04 pm 3 min read
    Mumbai: 2 Vasai societies fighting for water-connection since a decade

    The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation has failed to provide 2 housing societies in Vasai's Evershine City with a water connection since they were formed in 2007. Residents have been using mineral water for drinking and cooking purposes. They allege that the Municipal Corporation refused them water connection due to "water shortage", but have provided connections to other establishments. Read on for more from Mumbai.

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