India, Oct. 30 -- The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Tuesday intensified the drive to recover pending water bills amounting to nearly Rs.250 crore. Water supply to the houses of defaulters will be disconnected, and those who reconnect illegally will be prosecuted, officials from TMC said.

TMC commissioner Saurabh Rao has directed the water supply department to ensure complete recovery of both outstanding and current dues within the ongoing financial year. The department has also been instructed to review progress every Monday, with disciplinary action proposed against officers who fail to submit timely reports.

According to TMC data, of the Rs.250 crore outstanding, Rs.92.28 crore are long-pending arrears, while Rs.157.80 crore ar...