Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
The municipal corporation draws about 140 to 150 MLD of water from the Jayakwadi Dam every day. For this supply, the civic body is required to pay water charges to the Water Resources Department (WRD) of Maharashtra.
Over the past three years, the municipal corporation has paid Rs 10.58 crore to the department. However, the corporation has refused to pay an additional Rs 27 crore penalty imposed on old outstanding dues.
Every year in March, the WRD of Maharashtra issues a notice to the municipal corporation regarding the payment. A notice has been issued again this year as well.
According to Chief Finance and Accounts Officer (CAFO) Santosh Wahule, the corporation has paid Rs 10.58 crore over the last three years. Out of this amount, Rs 3.41 crore has been paid during the current year.