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Delhi Extends 100% Water Bill LPSC Waiver Till March 2027
Sometimes when people pay their water bill late, they have to pay extra money on top of it, called a Late Payment Surcharge.
This extra money can grow so big that the bill becomes very hard to pay.
The government of Delhi made a special rule to help people.
If people paid just the original amount they owed, all the extra late fees would be forgiven.
This help was going to end soon, but the government has now extended it until March 2027.
More than 5.27 lakh people and businesses have already used this help.
The government says it has forgiven Rs 3,261 crore in late fees and collected Rs 815.84 crore in original bills.
The water minister said this is a simple and fair plan.
He also said this is the final extension, so people should make sure to pay their bills on time.
The Delhi government extended the 100% waiver of Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills for domestic and non-domestic consumers until March 31, 2027.
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced the extension, stating no further extension will be allowed beyond this date.
So far, 5,27,514 consumers have benefited, with Rs 3,261 crore in LPSC already waived.
The Delhi Jal Board has collected Rs 815.84 crore in principal amount from domestic and non-domestic consumers.
The scheme covers 14.09 lakh domestic and 70,312 commercial consumers.
- Who
- Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced the extension on behalf of the Delhi government and the Delhi Jal Board.
- What
- The 100% waiver of Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills was extended until March 31, 2027, for domestic and non-domestic consumers.
- Where
- Delhi
- When
- Announced on Sunday; the waiver is valid until March 31, 2027.
- Why
- To provide financial relief to consumers settling old water dues while helping the Delhi Jal Board recover genuine principal amounts.
Key facts
- Policy
- 100% waiver of Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) on outstanding water bills
- Valid until
- March 31, 2027
- Announced by
- Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh
- Beneficiaries so far
- 5,27,514 consumers
- LPSC waived
- Rs 3,261 crore
- Principal collected
- Rs 815.84 crore
- Coverage
- 14.09 lakh domestic and 70,312 commercial consumers
- Applicable to
- Domestic and non-domestic consumers
Quotes
Parvesh Sahib Singh
Delhi Water Minister
“"For a family, an old water bill can remain a worry for years. When LPSC keeps getting added, the amount can become difficult to clear. We wanted to give people a genuine opportunity – pay the principal amount and leave the burden of LPSC behind."”
thestatesman.com
thehansindia.com
“"We are not asking people to pay more. We are asking people to pay what they actually owe. If the principal amount is paid, 100 per cent LPSC will be waived."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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