On Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal waived off water arrears of about 13 lakh people with functional water meters. While speaking to the media persons, Kejriwal said that some of these arrears are due to consumers but some are also due to incorrect billing.

#Delhi Chief Minister #ArvindKejriwal on August 27 waived off water arrears of about 13 lakh people with functional water meters.

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While the water waiver will be for those having domestic water meters, those installing the meters by November 30 can get their late payment surcharge waived off, reports news agency IANS. Kejriwal said that it is an open invitation to the people of Delhi to join the mainstream and install water meters.