Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Delhi Govt Considers Water Bill Relief & Free Water Scheme Changes
The Delhi government is planning to help people with their water bills in two ways.
First, they may waive late payment fees, which could save people money.
Second, they're thinking about changing the free water program so that only people in lower-income areas get the benefit.
This is to help people who need it most and reduce the government's financial burden.
The changes come after complaints about incorrect bills and rising costs for providing water.
Delhi government likely to waive late payment surcharges on water bills.
The waiver could provide 80-90% relief to consumers.
Government is reviewing the free water scheme.
Free water subsidy may be limited to low-income areas.
Move aims to streamline resources and reduce the financial strain on Delhi Jal Board.
- Who
- Delhi government.
- What
- Waiver of late payment surcharges and a review of the free water scheme.
- When
- In the coming days.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To provide financial relief and streamline resource allocation.
- Consumers Affected
- Approximately 27 lakh water consumers in Delhi
- Relief Provided
- 80-90% of late payment surcharges waived
- Incorrect Bills
- Around 16 lakh consumers faced issues
- Free Water Scheme
- Currently 20,000 liters free per household per month
- Potential Change
- Subsidy may be limited to low-income areas.
- DJB Losses
- Increased from Rs 344 crore in 2019-20 to Rs 1,196.2 crore in 2021-22
Sources
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