Delhi Govt. Hikes Water Tariff By 10 Per Cent For Consumption Exceeding 20,000 Ltr

20 March, New Delhi

The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has increased water tariff in the city by 10 per cent for consumption exceeding 20,000 litres per month. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisoida, who chaired the 121st Board Meeting of Delhi Jal Board, gave his nod to the proposal for the tariff hike with immediate effect.

The new rates will be effective from next month.

Talking to reporters, DJB vice-chairman Kapil Mishra said the hike would affect only 10 per cent of consumers.

He also said the increase will rationalise water tariff and it is applicable only on consumption of over 20,000 litres a month. Both Congress and BJP have slammed the government’s decision saying it will put addition burden on the common man.

Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay said that the ruling party is playing with the sentiments of the people and decision to increase water tariff is a stab on peoples back. DPCC chief Ajay Maken, said government’s decision to hike the water tariff is a betrayal of the people.