Water Charges Overturned: United Spirits Scores Big Win Against Maharashtra Regulators

United Spirits Limited (USL) secured a significant courtroom success as the Bombay High Court set aside Rs. 443 crore in water charge demands raised by Maharashtra's Water Resources Department (WRD). The judgment marks a pivotal turn in the long-standing litigation over water usage fees for USL’s distillery operations.

 

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This verdict not only relieves United Spirits from a hefty financial burden but also calls for transparent water charge assessment, potentially setting a precedent for industrial water billing in Maharashtra. The company is currently evaluating further legal steps, while stakeholders await the reconciled water bills and future developments.

 

Source: The Indian Express, Lokmat Tmes