Overview
- The government labeled the new deadline the first and final extension, retaining the offer that domestic consumers can clear only the principal to get a full late surcharge waiver.
- Delhi Jal Board data show 330,908 consumers have participated, yielding Rs 430.26 crore in principal payments and Rs 1,493.70 crore of surcharge waived.
- Authorities estimate over 16 lakh domestic customers have pending dues, with total liabilities near Rs 11,000 crore and a recovery goal of about Rs 5,570 crore in principal.
- The minister cited suspensions of zonal revenue officers, said updated bills reflecting waivers would follow in the next cycle, and outlined KYC drives, software upgrades, payment camps and water Lok Adalats.
- Resident welfare groups continue to contest inflated average billing and outdated records, while the government prepares a separate 100% LPSC waiver for non-domestic connections with about 87,000 accounts owing over Rs 2,068 crore.