Between January 1 and December 31, 2025, a total of 2.70 lakh million litres of water was supplied to the city. Despite what officials describe as an adequate water supply in Nagpur, the number of water bill defaulters continues to rise. The number of bill payers has declined amid protests from both the ruling party and the opposition over increased water bills.
According to information obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, outstanding water tax dues have reached ₹362.18 crore. The RTI reply, provided to social activist Abhay Kolarkar, stated that the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) Water Supply Department collected ₹210.17 crore during the period. However, ₹120.38 crore from the same billing cycle remains unpaid.
As of December 31, 2025, the total outstanding amount stood at ₹362.18 crore, reflecting years of accumulated arrears.
Key Highlights:
Despite claims of improved water supply, 416 water tankers were dispatched to slum areas.
The Water Supply Department’s limited focus on recovery has contributed to rising dues.
Over the past five years, the department recovered ₹165.21 crore in pending dues from 1,06,751 consumers. Nevertheless, this recovery is considered inadequate compared to the growing arrears, raising concerns about enforcement measures and action against defaulters.
Government institutions have also significantly contributed to the crisis, with ₹53.91 crore outstanding across 1,608 government connections. As the financial year draws to a close, the Water Supply Department is expected to intensify efforts to recover pending water taxes.
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