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Delhi considers water bill receipt for property registration
Thinking of buying or selling property in Delhi? You might soon need to show a paid water bill from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to complete registration.
The government is considering this step to boost revenue and make sure every household has a proper water connection—right now, there are way fewer registered connections than actual homes.
Over half of Delhi's treated water isn't billed
Over half of Delhi's treated water isn't billed, often because of leaks, theft, or people using water without official connections—especially in unauthorized colonies.
This not only means big losses for DJB but also leads to issues like untreated sewage polluting the Yamuna river.
If approved, the new rule could help regularize connections and support upgrades to the city's sewage system.