New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- The Delhi government's late payment surcharge compensation (LPSC) rebate scheme has received a strong public response, with thousands of consumers clearing their pending water dues in just two days. According to Delhi Jal Board (DJB) data, the utility has collected over Rs.6.56 crore under the scheme, while consumers have availed of rebates worth more than Rs.9.17 crore.

Water minister Parvesh Verma, while launching the one-time LPSC waiver scheme, had said it was designed to offer relief to residents burdened by heavy penalties on overdue water bills. The graded rebate structure, he said, encourages consumers to voluntarily clear their arrears by waiving a significant portion of the late payment surcharge, which ac...