Overview

• The one‑time waiver removes 100% of late payment surcharges on pending bills for domestic users and government establishments.
• About 29 lakh registered Delhi Jal Board customers and government offices are eligible under the scheme.
• Commercial consumers, including private schools and hospitals, are excluded as officials review those accounts separately.
• Compounding interest has been reduced from 5% to 2% per billing cycle, with the minister noting a ₹100 monthly bill would grow to about ₹130 instead of ₹178 over a year.
• Officials said domestic arrears total ₹16,068 crore, of which ₹11,069 crore is late payment surcharge, and DJB will hold colony‑level awareness camps to facilitate settlements.