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Delhi extends water bill late payment waiver till March 2027

Delhi extends water bill late payment waiver till March 2027
Eyeing recovery of Rs 6,000 crore, Delhi extends water bill late payment waiver · indianexpress.com

The city of Delhi provides water to people through pipes.

Sometimes people do not pay their water bill on time, and extra money, called a late payment charge, gets added.

This extra amount can grow very big and become hard to pay.

The Delhi government made a special rule to help families.

If people pay the main amount they actually owe, the extra late charge is completely removed.

This special offer was going to end soon, but the government extended it for seven more months.

People now have until March 31, 2027, to pay their old bills.

The city wants to recover 6,000 crore rupees that people owe.

This helps families clear old bills and helps the water board get the money it needs.

Key facts

Outstanding dues targeted
Rs 6,000 crore
New deadline for principal dues
March 31, 2027
Extension length
7 months
Late payment surcharge waiver
100% (full waiver)
Extension number
Second extension
Announced by
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh
Governing body
Delhi Jal Board (DJB)

Quotes

Parvesh Sahib Singh

Delhi Water Minister

“"For a family, an old water bill can remain a worry for years. When Late Payment Surcharge (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."”
indianexpress.com

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