4Photo© thehindu.comWater bill settlement scheme soon in Delhi; may benefit 40% of users
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Water Minister Atishi on Friday announced a fresh one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for revising faulty water bills of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) consumers.
Addressing a press conference in Delhi alongside Urban Development Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj, Ms. Atishi said once the proposal is approved by the Delhi Cabinet, it is expected to benefit 40% of DJB consumers, who complain about being saddled with inflated water bills.
Mr. Bharadwaj said he has directed that the proposal be presented to the Cabinet by February 14.
The Delhi government has announced similar provisions over the past few years to offer consumers a specific time period to clear their pending bills.
“ When a consumer feels their bill is higher than their consumption, they tend not to pay. Currently, 40% consumers are staring at inflated bills and DJB is also facing revenue collection challenges,
Atishi Marlena,
One time settlement scheme for unpaid water bills in Delhi
“ To avail of this scheme, it is mandatory for consumers to have functional water meters. Those with faulty meters will have to get their meters replaced,
Atishi Marlena,
Water bill settlement scheme soon in Delhi; may benefit 40% of users