Prior to the formation of the Board, the task of providing water supply to the city was
with the Bangalore City Corporation in the Cantonment area and KPWD in the city
area. The cost of maintenance was charged to the corporation which was purchasing
the water in bulk from PWD. The head works was under the control of PWD. From
14th August 1961 the entire distribution system except the head works was transferred
to BCC for its maintenance.
The World Bank team which came for first hand appraisal of the project insisted upon
the need for creating an autonomous Board for handling the Cauvery Water
Supply Scheme on commercial lines which was accepted by the Government.
Accordingly, the Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board was constituted under an
Act of Karnataka State Legislature vide notification No.PLM/15/MNY/64 dated
30th September 1964 and the Board came into the existence on 2nd October 1964.
With the formation of the Board the entire system of water supply component
was transferred to the Board on 1st December 1964 and the sanitary component on
21st December 1964.
:: Functions of the Board
1. Providing water supply and making arrangements for the sewerage and disposal
of sewage in the existing and developing new regions of Bangalore Metropolitan Area.
2. Investigating adequacy of water supply for domestic purpose in Bangalore
Metropolitan area.
3. Preparation and implementation of plans and schemes for supply of water for
domestic purposes within the Bangalore Metropolitan area to the required standards.
4. Preparation and implementation of plans and schemes for proper sewerage
and disposal of sewage of the Bangalore Metropolitan area.
5. Levy & collection of water charges on “no loss no profit basis.”
|
