CM announces up to 70% cut in water, sewer infra charges
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced significant reductions in water and sewer infrastructure charges in Delhi. The cuts include a 50% reduction for residential properties in E and F category colonies and a 70% reduction for G and H category colonies. This initiative aims to provide relief to middle-class homeowners and simplify the charging system.
- ▪Infrastructure charges for residential properties in E and F categories will be cut by 50%.
- ▪G and H category colonies will see a 70% reduction in these charges.
- ▪Plots up to 200 square metres will remain exempt from these charges.
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced cuts in the Delhi Jal Board’s water and sewer infrastructure charges by 50% for residential properties in E and F category colonies and by 70% in G and H category colonies.Category E covers lower middle-income areas; F, rural areas; G, resettlement colonies; and H, the Capital’s most underdeveloped settlements.Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the system of levying water and sewer infrastructure charges has been simplified and made more transparent. “Plots up to 200 square metres will remain exempt, with no scope for unnecessary measurements or harassment by officials,” he said.Mr.
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