Jammu 06 September :- The Office of the District Magistrate, Jammu, has officially withdrawn its order requisitioning all private water tankers for public use, effective immediately.
The order, which was issued on August 30, 2025, under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, was enacted to ensure equitable access to drinking water following severe disruption caused by recent floods.
In a new order dated September 6, 2025, District Magistrate Dr. Rakesh Minhas, IAS, stated that the measure is no longer necessary as normal water supply has been successfully restored to approximately 80% of the affected areas, with alternative arrangements in place for the remaining locations.
The decision to rescind the order marks a significant step towards the resumption of normal services and reflects the successful coordinated efforts of various government departments in managing the post-flood crisis.