Good News for the Delhi Jal Board Consumers

The scheme would allow each consumer only one opportunity to settle their bills

Dusmanta Behera
Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief
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The Delhi Government is making a way out to waive off domestic water bills very soon. Delhi’s Water Minister Parvesh Verma said, “The government is soon going to waive the late payment surcharge on domestic water bills, offering nearly 80 per cent to 90 per cent relief to consumers.”

Due to incorrect billing by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB)  The move is expected to benefit lakhs of people who have been facing issues Due to incorrect billing by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Recently, the Delhi Water Minister Verma also presided over a meeting with the MLAs at the Delhi Secretariat on issues related to the Delhi Jal Board.

DJB currently serves around 27 lakh customers in Delhi. Out of these, around 16 lakh consumers have reportedly received inflated bills, many of which date back to the Covid period when Delhi Jal Board failed to conduct proper meter readings.
In October and November 2022, the government received nearly 10,000 complaints related to faulty water bills. The Then Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also promised to bring a one-time settlement scheme to resolve the issue.
Delhi Jal Board said that the scheme would allow each consumer only one opportunity to settle their bills. “If they miss this chance, there won’t be another. Most bills are inflated due to pending arrears and late fees. Once settled, the bills will appear significantly reduced,” the official added.
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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.
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