India, July 25 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has identified at least 17,373 illegal water connections across the city and has started sending notices to the concerned property owners. These residents have been given 15 days to clear their dues and apply for legal, metered water connections, failing which their water supply will be disconnected and heavy penalties imposed on them, officials, aware of the matter, said on Thursday.

According to senior MCG officials, the penalty will be calculated based on the date of the Property ID being issued, effectively bringing long-standing defaulters into the legal framework. The civic body aims to plug revenue losses and ensure fair usage of water resources by targeting those who h...