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.
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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