Thane Municipal Corporation's Special Drive Nets Over ₹4.22 Crore In Water Tax Dues, Disconnects 103 Connections In One Week
The Thane Municipal Corporation recovered ₹4.22 crore in pending water tax between Feb 27 and Mar 5 during a special enforcement drive in Thane. Authorities disconnected 103 water connections, issued 177 notices and seized pumps as part of a zero-tolerance crackdown on defaulters, with Manpada ward leading the recovery with ₹1.14 crore.
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has significantly ramped up its special drive to recover outstanding water tax dues. Between February 27 and March 5, 2026, the Water Supply Department successfully collected a total of ₹4,22,35,750 across various ward committees. | File Photo (Representational Image)
Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has significantly ramped up its special drive to recover outstanding water tax dues. Between February 27 and March 5, 2026, the Water Supply Department successfully collected a total of ₹4,22,35,750 across various ward committees.
Zero-Tolerance Policy Leads to Disconnections
The administration has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against defaulters. During this period, the TMC disconnected 103 water connections, issued 177 show-cause notices, seized three water pumps, and sealed one pump room.
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Ward-wise Performance
The Manpada ward led the recovery efforts with a collection of ₹1.14 crore. Significant enforcement was also seen in:
Kalwa: ₹59.05 lakh recovered; 35 connections severed.
Naupada: ₹52.98 lakh recovered; 31 connections severed and 60 notices issued.
Vartak Nagar & Uthalsar: Combined recovery of over ₹86 lakh.
Diva: ₹23.64 lakh recovered, including the seizure of pumps and sealing of a pump room.
Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao emphasized that this crackdown will intensify in the coming weeks. He urged citizens to clear their arrears immediately to avoid the inconvenience of disconnection and further legal action.
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