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Full late charge waiver on water bills
The Morning Standard
|October 15, 2025
CM Rekha Gupta announces relief for people who settle pending principal amount
IN a significant move aimed at providing relief to city residents, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a 100% waiver on late payment surcharges (LPSC) for water bills.
The waiver, which covers approximately 11,000 crore in overdue surcharges, applies to domestic consumers who clear their pending water bills by January 31, 2026.
The Late Payment Surcharge Waiver Scheme offers full relief from late payment charges if outstanding water dues are paid by the deadline.
This story is from the October 15, 2025 edition of The Morning Standard.
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