BSNL official gheraoed for disconnection of water supply

Udhagamandalam, May 30 (PTI): An Assistant General Manager of BSNL in Coonoor, about 18 km from here was gheroed by staff after water supply to their quarters was disconnected for non-payment of property tax arrears amounting to Rs 42 lakh. Staff members alleged that BSNL, which is deducting the tax amount from staff residing in the quarters, had failed to pay the property tax, for which the Municipality disconnected the water supply, putting them into hardship. Since there was no water for the last six days, the staff in Coonoor and also from Udhagamandalam decided to gherao the AGM in Coonoor, they said. Some staff members have gone to meet the Collector to sort out the issue, they said. BSNL officials were not available for comment. PTI COR NVM APR