The incident that occurred in the Chilanzar district sparked serious public debate. According to reports circulating on social media, in Block 19, Building 10, of the Chilanzar district in Tashkent city, the entire floor was left without water due to one apartment's unpaid water bill.
According to information received by the editorial office, the situation was caused by a local water supply inspector. It is said that he visited the debtor's apartment several times but was unable to resolve the issue. As a result, on his own initiative, he disconnected the pipe supplying several apartments in the corridor from the main water supply line.
As a consequence of this action, many residents with no outstanding debt were also left without water. Naturally, public dissatisfaction arose — people began saying that the entire floor was being punished for one person's irresponsibility.
The press service of “Toshkent shahar suv ta’minoti” issued an official statement regarding the situation. According to them, the inspector had exceeded his authority and his actions were completely unlawful. He has been strictly warned to prevent such cases from happening again.
Officials also stated that every case of debt should be resolved individually without violating human rights. “Punishing others to solve the issue” contradicts the principles of public service.
Local residents strongly criticized such actions. Through social networks, they called on the authorities to find a serious solution to the matter. After all, this is not just about water supply, but a test of civic justice.
It should be noted that water supply in the building has now been restored, and all apartments are receiving water again. However, the incident will remain in people's memory and is likely to prompt a review of officials’ actions.
Legal experts remind that in such cases, the rights of every citizen must be protected. If one person has a debt, only they should be held accountable — this is a fundamental principle of a democratic society.
At the same time, questions are being raised among the population about knowing their rights and how to act in such situations. Responsible bodies must conduct outreach efforts and activate communication channels.
Such situations test not only technical systems but also the public’s trust in government institutions. Therefore, every decision must prioritize human interests. If these principles are followed, justice and trust can be restored.
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