India, March 24 -- The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has set March 31 as the deadline for clearing pending water bills worth around Rs.270 crore, cautioning of penal interests for the entire upcoming financial year from defaulters, officials said on Monday.

Officials said from April 1, the total outstanding amount will attract interest for FY 2026-27 for customers who fail to clear dues within the current billing cycle.

There are over 51,000 water connections in Greater Noida, of which more than 29,000 have dues, amounting to approximately Rs.270 crore.

Builder group housing societies account for the largest share of this liability, with around 92 projects collectively owing nearly Rs.150 crore.

The remaining ...