In the wake of the ongoing row over the appointment of consultants for the 24X7 water supply plan for the city, municipal commissioner Praveensinh Pardeshi clarified his stand that the proposed scheme was necessary as it is for the benefit of Pune. Addressing media persons on Thursday, the commissioner said, "This is an opportunity to bring a solution to the erratic water supply, which should not be missed.' Those who wanted to approach the court regarding the appointment of consultants for the project were free to do so, Pardeshi added.