Overview
- The Delhi Jal Board reported ₹32.79 crore collected and ₹96.30 crore in late fee rebates since the scheme began.
- Under the one-time relief, consumers pay only the principal on overdue bills, with total arrears of about ₹16,000–₹16,100 crore including roughly ₹11,000 crore in surcharges and ₹5,000–₹5,100 crore in principal.
- Officials aim to recover around ₹5,000 crore of principal, with more than 1.5 million of Delhi’s 2.9 million registered consumers eligible.
- A citywide campaign on buses, the Metro, FM radio, newspapers and digital platforms, plus RWA partnerships and potential staff incentives, is being rolled out to boost participation and emphasize support for pipeline upgrades, sewage treatment and Yamuna cleaning.
- The window for a full late fee waiver runs through January 31, followed by a 70% waiver from February 1 to March 31, 2026, and sources say non-payers after March 31 risk disconnection and liability for full charges.