Thane, March 17: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has significantly scaled up its water tax recovery campaign, collecting a staggering ₹14.88 crore within the first 16 days of March. This surge comes as the administration offers a final window for citizens to settle arrears with a 100% waiver on interest and administrative penalties.
Appeal to residents ahead of deadline
Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar and Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao have issued a joint appeal, urging residents to utilise this amnesty scheme before the March 31 deadline. Starting April 1, 2026, the TMC plans to launch a more aggressive crackdown on persistent defaulters.
Enforcement and recovery highlights
The Water Supply Department has already initiated stringent ground actions across various wards:
Disconnections: 533 water connections have been severed, with the highest numbers in Diva (202) and Kalwa (155).
Seizures: 28 water pumps were confiscated, and 14 pump rooms were sealed.
Notices: Over 717 official notices have been served to residents and establishments.
Ward-wise performance
The Majiwada-Manpada ward leads the recovery charts with over ₹4.36 crore collected, followed by Kalwa and Vartak Nagar.
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The TMC emphasises that timely payment is essential to avoid the disruption of essential services. Residents can settle their bills at Civic Facilitation Centres (CFCs) or through various digital platforms.
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