Delhi

New Delhi: In what could bring relief to lakhs of households struggling with water bill disputes, the Delhi government is preparing to launch a one-time settlement scheme around Diwali. The move, aimed at addressing years of complaints about inflated bills, will allow domestic consumers to clear dues without paying late payment surcharges.

According to senior officials, the scheme has received in-principle approval and is currently undergoing final software upgrades. Once the new system is ready, consumers will see their bills recalculated automatically, sparing them repeated visits to Delhi Jal Board (DJB) offices. “Past arrears and surcharges added to current bills have been one of the biggest reasons for inflated amounts. Once those are waived, the bills will fall substantially,

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