The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) on Friday said that it has began a crack down on illegal water connections, taking a strict action against illegal usage in unauthorised buildings, the civic body disconnected around 134 connections, officials said.

According to the civic body, a special drive was launched by the Water Supply Department and the civic officials disconnected 134 unauthorised water connections, sealed 79 illegal borewells, and seized 18 motor pumps across various parts of the city.

The officials said that these water connections were taken without proper approvals and linked to illegal constructions within the municipal limits.