Jammu, March 30;2026: The Jal Shakti Department, Hydraulic Division Kishtwar, has launched a major disconnection drive against water tax defaulters and illegal water connections across Kishtwar town and its adjoining areas, following mounting unpaid dues of nearly ₹5 crore.
According to an official order issued by the Assistant Executive Engineer, a large number of consumers in Kishtwar town have either availed illegal/unauthorized water connections or defaulted on payment of water taxes despite repeated notices. To address this, ward-wise teams have been constituted to carry out a special disconnection drive against defaulters.
Top Defaulter Areas (Area-wise Breakdown)
• 🔴 Kishtwar Main Town Area
₹32,95,991 | 141 defaulters
• 🔴 Malipath Kishtwar
₹21,96,785 | 119 defaulters
• 🔴 Shakti Nagar Kishtwar
₹14,38,500 | 69 defaulters
• 🔴 Link Road Kishtwar
₹11,91,319 | 69 defaulters
• 🔴 Hidyal Kishtwar
₹11,73,282 | 63 defaulters
• 🔴 Akhyarabad Kishtwar
₹11,08,472 | 51 defaulters
• 🔴 Matta Kishtwar
₹10,90,602 | 64 defaulters
• 🔴 Kuleed Kishtwar
₹10,82,280 | 63 defaulters
• 🔴 Pochhal Kishtwar
₹10,44,502 | 75 defaulters
• 🔴 Poochal Kishtwar
₹9,49,361 | 70 defaulters
Officials warned that strict action, including immediate disconnection of water supply, will be taken against defaulters who fail to clear their dues. Consumers have been urged to regularize their connections and deposit pending bills to avoid punitive action.
The drive has come into effect immediately, with field teams already mobilized across wards and panchayat areas to ensure enforcement and compliance.
