The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has directed the management of M3M Woodshire, a condominium complex in Sector 107, to take corrective action regarding unauthorised water connections and deteriorating pipelines. This decision comes after residents raised concerns about inadequate water supply during a grievance meeting with Badshapur MLA Rao Narbir Singh last month.
An inspection by GMDA officials revealed that the condominium was drawing 450 kilolitres per day (KLD) of water through its pipeline, but only 150 KLD was actually reaching the complex. The shortfall of 300 KLD was attributed to illegal connections and frequent pipeline leakages, with 8 to 10 leak incidents reported weekly.
“We maintain the master water supply infrastructure, but the responsibility for managing internal property infrastructure, including water lines, lies with the developer or the Resident Welfare Association (RWA). We have instructed them to disconnect unauthorised connections and replace the pipeline,” said a GMDA official. Residents of M3M Woodshire, home to around 950 families, have been spending approximately Rs 30 lakh per quarter on water tankers due to the insufficient water supply. Atul Nagpal, a resident, voiced concerns about the quality and quantity of water, stating, “Water is a basic requirement, yet we are not receiving adequate GMDA supply. A large portion of our maintenance bills is spent on water, but the quality remains substandard.” M3M India, the developer, clarified that the estate was handed over to the RWA in December 2020, and since then, the RWA has been responsible for managing the complex and its services. However, RWA President Swaraj Verma noted that the project was not fully handed over, and ongoing discussions with the developer aim to resolve the pipeline issues.
