NEW DELHI: The deadline for installing rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems without attracting any penalty has been deferred by six months to September 30.
The decision has been taken due to the second Covid wave in the city, an order issued by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) states.
If anyone has paid the penalty, it will be reversed in the next bill, an official said.
The previous deadline was April 1.
RWH units have been made mandatory in Delhi in plots above 100 sqm and non-compliance invites a penalty amounting to 1.5 times the bill.
On the other hand, a 10% rebate is provided for a functional RWH system.
Delhi receives an annual average rainfall of 617mm and 917 million cubic metres of rainwater can be used to recharge its depleting groundwater levels.
As per the Delhi water and sewer regulations, a rebate of 10% of the total bill is provided to popularise the idea.
Last August, DJB had made it mandatory for all properties of 100 sqm and above to have functional rainwater harvesting systems.
Rain centres have been set up in each district from where anyone can know about the guidelines, needs, basic structure and rebates.
“DJB has achieved a near completion in installation of RWH system in its own buildings,” an official said.
Delhi: Breather on rain harvesting regulations till Sep 30
