- DJB extends the scheme of reduced rates of water and sewer development charges for another six months
- The previously launched scheme had benefitted around 1.4 lac consumers
Encouraged by the massive response of the consumers to the Scheme of reduced rates of sewer and water development charges of unauthorized/ regularized colonies, the Delhi Jal Board has decided to extend this scheme for another six months vide notification dated 19.01.2016. This measure is focussed on providing convenience to consumers and the Board is encouraging more and more people to apply for regularization of domestic unauthorized water connections to bring them into the ambit of its water and sewage network. The previously launched scheme had benefitted around 1.4 lac consumers.
According to the scheme, a flat rate of Rs.100/- per sq. mtr. is applicable towards water and sewer development charges in case of properties falling in D, E, F, G and H categories of unauthorized colonies being used for residential purposes, with plot area up to and including 200 sq. mtrs. for plots under domestic/mixed use categories only.
The terms and conditions and other contents of the earlier scheme are un-changed. The scheme would be implemented on first come first serve basis and the applications received under the scheme would be disposed of as early as possible but within a maximum period of 30 days, subject to completion of all required formalities.
All the consumers visiting D.J.B’s Z.R.O. offices of their respective areas will get hologrammed consumer copy specifying their file number and date of deposit. The consumers need to retain this consumer copy to track the status of their file.
