India, Oct. 15 -- Ahead of Diwali, the BJP-led Delhi Government announced on Tuesday a complete waiver of late payment surcharges of water bills running into over Rs 11,000 crore for domestic consumption till January 31 next year.
Addressing a press conference along with Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said from February 1 to March 31, 2026, a 70 per cent waiver on late payment charges will be given. She said that under the scheme, approximately Rs 11,000 crore in surcharges will be waived.
Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh also called it a Diwali gift for the people of Delhi, emphasising that the Government has taken this step in the public interest and aims to improve the efficiency and effectivenes...