The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has issued a stern warning to residents across the national capital: settle your outstanding water bills by March 31, or face immediate disconnection of your water supply starting April 1, 2024.
No More Extensions for Defaulters
In a decisive move to recover pending revenues, the water utility has made it clear that there will be no further grace period. This crackdown targets both residential and commercial consumers who have accumulated dues, with the DJB emphasizing that the deadline is final and non-negotiable.
Who is Affected by This Order?
The disconnection drive will impact a significant number of consumers throughout Delhi. The board has identified numerous households, businesses, and other establishments with long-pending bills.
- Residential Consumers: Homeowners and tenants in colonies and apartments with unpaid water charges.
- Commercial Establishments: Shops, restaurants, offices, and industries that have defaulted on their payments.
- Institutional Defaulters: Various other entities that fall under the DJB's consumer base.
Why Such a Strict Measure?
The DJB's hardline stance is driven by the need to improve its financial health. Massive outstanding dues have hampered the board's ability to fund crucial operations, including:
- Maintenance and upgrade of aging water treatment plants.
- Repairing and expanding the city's vast pipeline network to reduce losses.
- Investing in new infrastructure to ensure a more reliable water supply for all Delhiites.
By recovering these funds, the board aims to reinvest in the system, ultimately benefiting consumers with better services.
How to Avoid Water Supply Cut?
Consumers are urged to take immediate action to avoid the inconvenience of a water disconnection. Here's what you can do:
Check Your Dues: Verify your outstanding amount through the official DJB website or by visiting your local DJB office or citizen service center.
Make the Payment: Clear all pending bills, along with any applicable late payment penalties, on or before the March 31 deadline. Payments can be made online or via designated offline channels.
This move underscores the Delhi government's intensified focus on revenue collection for essential utilities. With summers approaching and water demand set to peak, ensuring the financial sustainability of the water supply system has become more critical than ever.
