Overview
- Outstanding dues at the Delhi Jal Board have reached ₹1.4 lakh crore as of July 25, comprising domestic, commercial and government users.
- Eighteen state and central departments owe a combined ₹63,019 crore, led by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (₹26,147 crore) and Indian Railways (₹21,530.5 crore).
- Commercial entities are responsible for ₹66,000 crore of the total arrears, while residential consumers account for ₹15,000 crore.
- Water minister Parvesh Verma has announced imminent recovery notices and high-level meetings with department heads to agree on payment timelines.
- Officials warn that failure to clear the backlog could halt crucial maintenance, treatment-plant upgrades and network expansion projects.