Delhi government has finally decided to implement the Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme on Diwali. The Rekha Government is expected to roll out a one-time amnesty scheme to waive off surcharged bills. As per the report, long-pending bills will be recalculated automatically through upgraded software. This settlement window will open after the billing system upgrade.
The Delhi government’s water bill waiver scheme will first be introduced for domestic consumers. The government wave of 100% of their late payment on the water bills.
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Key Details of the Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme
| Name of the Scheme | Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme |
| Launched By | Delhi Government |
| Launch Date | Expected around Diwali after billing software upgrade |
| Purpose | Waive 100% late payment surcharge/overdue domestic water bills and auto-recalculate dues |
| Beneficiaries | Domestic category water consumers in Delhi |
| Target Beneficiaries | About 16 lakh affected users out of approximately 27 lakh DJB consumers |
| Advantage | Automatic bill correction, surcharge waiver, one-time settlement window |
| Eligibility Criteria | Domestic users only in first phase; commercial and government users not covered; payment of recalculated principal within window is required |
| Required Documents | No separate documents for waiver; keep K No (Consumer number) and registered mobile handy |
| Application Process | No separate application; pay recalculated bill online/offline once system updates reflect |
| Official Website | https://delhijalboard.delhi.gov.in |
Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme
To solve the problem of water bills in Delhi, the state government has decided to start Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme. This scheme will waive late fees on water bills. This scheme will waive up to 90 percent of domestic consumers’ bills. This Delhi government’s initiative will only benefit domestic consumers.
This is a one-time settlement scheme for those people who registered on Delhi Jal Board Department. Bill correction will be automatic recalculation for your water bills.
Eligibility For Domestic Consumers
- The scheme is for all Delhi residents.
- The people who are registered with the Delhi Jal Board department are eligible for the scheme.
- Keep your latest water bill with K No and registered mobile number.
- If visiting ZRO for any other issue, carry an ID and address proof.
- This scheme is only for the domestic consumers in the state.
- The government is still planning to include the commercial consumers under the scheme.
How to Apply for the Delhi Water Bill Waiver Scheme
STEP 1: Visit the official Delhi Jal Board to check your updated bill once the system shows revised amounts.
STEP 2: Log in or proceed with your Consumer No, open your consumer account, and view the recalculated bill showing surcharge waiver.
STEP 3: Check total payable and due date; download or note the revised bill details. If any mismatch appears, raise a ticket on the portal.
STEP 4: Pay the revised bill online or at approved counters within the one-time window to lock in the waiver benefit.
Delhi has announced a one-time amnesty for domestic water consumers. This scheme is only for domestic consumers. All eligible citizens will benefit from it. Currently, millions of customers in Delhi are not paying their bills, which is why the state government has taken this decision.