Archive · 24 Dec 2025
BNP condemns BWSSB's discriminatory water tariffs
The Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP) is upset about the new water prices set by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
They say it's not fair that people living in apartments have to pay much more for water than those living in separate houses.
The BNP thinks this is wrong because families in apartments actually use less water.
They want the BWSSB to change the way they charge for water, so everyone pays a fair price based on how much they use.
The BNP also wants the BWSSB to give back the extra money they've charged apartments since the new prices started in April 2025.
BNP condemns BWSSB's new water tariff order, calling it discriminatory against apartment residents.
Apartment complexes are classified as 'bulk consumers,' leading to higher water prices compared to independent houses.
RTI data shows that families in apartments consume less water per household on average than those in independent houses.
BNP proposes household-based billing and a retrospective revision of tariffs with full refunds for overcharged residents.
The new tariff slabs, effective from April 2025, charge apartments between Rs 24 and Rs 55 per kilolitre, while independent houses pay as little as Rs 8.5 per kilolitre.
- Who
- Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP) and apartment residents in Bengaluru
- What
- Condemnation of BWSSB's discriminatory water tariffs for apartments
- When
- Tariff order issued on September 1, effective from April 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- BNP argues that the current tariff system is unfair and discriminatory, penalizing apartment residents for choosing to live in multi-dwelling units
- Organization
- Bengaluru NavaNirmana Party (BNP)
- Issue
- Discriminatory water tariffs for apartments
- Current Tariff
- Rs 24 - Rs 55 per kilolitre for apartments, Rs 8.5 per kilolitre for independent houses
- Proposed Solution
- Household-based billing with retrospective revision and refunds
- Effective Date of New Tariffs
- April 2025
- RTI Data Finding
- Families in apartments consume less water per household on average