India, March 23 -- The irrigation department recently issued a notice to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) seeking payment of Rs.143 crore, including pending dues for water supply and penalties for alleged failure to treat sewage adequately, officials said on Sunday.

According to the notice, the civic body allegedly treats only 275 MLD of sewage, despite an installed capacity of 345 MLD. The untreated water is discharged into the river, leading to pollution and treated water is not being adequately reused for irrigation purposes. The department also warned of cutting the water supply if the dues are not cleared.

A senior PCMC official confirmed that the bill, for the current financial year, also includes disputed charges...