‘Clear bills or face sealing’: DJB issues notices to 1,025 defaulters with dues of ₹25 lakh or more
The Delhi Jal Board has issued notices to 1,025 commercial property owners with water bill arrears exceeding ₹25 lakh. Defaulters have until August 15 to pay or face property attachment and sealing.
Why it matters
This enforcement action is part of a broader effort to recover thousands of crores in outstanding dues and stabilize the financial health of the city's water utility.
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has issued notices to commercial property owners with outstanding dues of ₹25 lakh or more, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Thursday.
He said the government has given defaulters until August 15 to clear their dues, adding that failure to do so could result in the attachment and sealing of properties under the relevant provisions of the law.
“The DJB has the authority to attach and seal the properties of water bill defaulters. So far, we have identified 1,025 commercial properties with outstanding water bills of ₹25 lakh or more accumulated over the years. If the defaulters fail to pay within the deadline, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the rules,” the Minister said.
The Delhi government aims to recover nearly ₹5,000 crore in outstanding principal water dues while providing relief by waiving approximately ₹11,000 crore in accumulated late payment surcharge.
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