New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a 100% waiver on late payment surcharge for domestic water consumers. Under the scheme, citizens who clear their pending water bills by January 31, 2026, will be completely exempt from paying any surcharge.

M Gupta launched two key initiatives - the "Late Payment Surcharge Waiver Scheme" and the "Unauthorized Connection Regularization Scheme." She stated that both schemes are aimed at making Delhi's water management system more citizen-centric, transparent, and efficient, while providing much-needed financial relief to the public.

The government has also reduced penalties for unauthorized connections, making it easier for consumers to regularize their water supply. The pen...