New Delhi, May 22: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced significant relief for residents, residential units, institutions, and industries by rationalizing the water and sewer infrastructure charge (IFC) on Friday.
This decision aims to reduce unnecessary financial burdens on citizens, enhance transparency, and promote development.
Gupta stated that the water and sewer infrastructure charge will now be determined based on actual water demand rather than the total built-up area of a property.
Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, she clarified that the IFC will only apply to new construction projects or additional construction on existing properties.
She noted that the IFC will not be applicable to redevelopment projects where there is no increase in water demand. Additionally, areas without a floor area ratio, as well as open and uncovered spaces, will also be excluded from the water demand calculation or IFC assessment.
Gupta further emphasized that the Delhi government’s objective is to provide relief to citizens, strengthen infrastructure, and establish Delhi as a model in water management, sewage treatment, and environmental protection.
The Chief Minister announced that the government has decided to offer special relief to various categories of colonies and economically weaker sections.
Properties in E and F category colonies will receive a 50% discount on the IFC, while those in G and H category colonies will benefit from discounts of up to 70%.
She also revealed that residential units built on plots larger than 200 square meters, with an area of 50 square meters or less, will receive an additional 50% discount, providing direct relief to small families and the middle class.
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