Water charges will have to be hiked, says Minister Joseph

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Water charges in the state will have to be hiked, said Irrigation Minister P J Joseph.

Talking to the media, he said a review petition will be filed against the Supreme Court verdict in the Mullaperiyar issue on June 30.

Water authority expenses are increasing and not only that the present charge is of old manner. It should be renewed timely.  A final decision will be taken after obtaining water authority’s recommendation, he said.