Shed light on what the city dwellers can do about the apathy of the municipal corporation in providing services.

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City dwellers can organise community protests when the municipal corporation delays services. They can come together and sign petitions about the issue they are facing in their ward and approach the ward councillor and the commissioner.

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Statement:The municipal corporation has announced 50 $%$ reduction in water supply till monsoon arrives in the city.

Assumptions:
I.People may protest against the unilateral decision of the Municipal Corporation.
II.Municipal Corporation may reduce its taxes from the residents as it failed to provide adequate water.

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