Delhi residents facing huge pending water bills due to compounding surcharges, here’s major relief in 2026! The Delhi government has launched a one-time amnesty scheme offering 100% waiver on Late Payment Surcharge (LPSC) if you clear your principal dues by January 31, 2026. Even after that, get 70% waiver till March 31, 2026. This affects lakhs of domestic consumers in areas like East Delhi, South Delhi, North Delhi, and West Delhi – act fast to reduce bills worth thousands or lakhs.
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This Late Payment Surcharge Waiver Scheme applies only to domestic consumers (residential connections). Commercial users are excluded for now. The waiver covers only the surcharge (late fees), not the principal water usage amount. Total outstanding dues with Delhi Jal Board stand at over ₹87,000 crore, of which ₹80,000 crore (91%) is surcharge alone. Domestic pending: ₹16,000 crore principal + ₹11,000 crore surcharge.
- Pay principal by January 31, 2026: 100% surcharge waiver
- Pay between February 1 to March 31, 2026: 70% surcharge waiver
- After March 31, 2026: No waiver – full surcharge applies
Government calls this the “first and final” such scheme – no extensions expected.
How Much Benefit/Relief/Savings
Many households have bills inflated to lakhs due to old compounding at higher rates (now reduced to 2%).
Example Savings:
| Pending Principal | Approx Surcharge (Typical Case) | Pay by Jan 31 (100% Waiver) | Pay Feb-Mar (70% Waiver) | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹25,000 (pay ₹10k + ₹15k) | ₹40,000 to ₹25,000 |
| ₹20,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹50,000 (pay ₹20k + ₹30k) | ₹80,000 to ₹50,000 |
| ₹50,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹1,10,000 (pay ₹50k + ₹60k) | ₹1,50,000 to ₹90,000 |
Benefits around 27-29 lakh registered consumers, especially those with old disputed or inflated bills.
How It Affects You
- Bills auto-recalculated on DJB portal – waiver applies on payment.
- Clear dues to avoid future disconnections or issues.
- In colonies across Delhi (RK Puram, Dwarka, Rohini, Shahdara), many stopped paying due to high surcharges – now settle easily.
- Separate scheme for unauthorised connections: Reduced penalty till Jan 31, 2026.
Tips to Avoid Trouble
- Check your bill on DJB website using KNO number immediately.
- Pay online via DJB portal or app for instant waiver reflection.
- Visit zonal offices or facilitation camps for help in calculating dues.
- Pay in lump sum or installments – but full principal needed for waiver.
- Don’t wait till last minute – rush expected near deadlines.
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