New Delhi: A month after taking charge of Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced a 10 per cent hike in water tariff for households that consume more than 20,000 litres per month facing the ire of the Opposition.
The BJP and Congress have accused the Arvind Kejriwal-led party of going back on its electoral promises. "It is very sad to see that about a month has passed since they came back to power and again they are going back on their promises," said Congress leader Ajay Maken.
On the other hand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Satish Upadhyay said, "When they had promised people that they will provide free water, cut down electricity rates, provide free WiFi they should have added a 'conditions apply' to it."
It was also decided to regularise all unauthorised water connections by taking a fee of Rs 3,310, which was earlier Rs 20,000, with the step aimed at encouraging consumers to go for authorised connections. "This will help DJB enforce better water accounting as well as reduce non-revenue water," said a senior government official.
Sources also said that the government will purchase 250 water tankers so that people living in areas lacking water pipelines may get water through tankers.
The government also announced approval of 100 per cent rebate in the Late Payment Surcharge amount for domestic water consumers, who need to clear their water bills by March 31.
On February 25, AAP government had announced a 50 per cent subsidy on monthly power consumption of up to 400 units and 20,000 litres of free water per month to all households.
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