Big relief to the people of Delhi, government cuts infrastructure charges by up to 80%

Delhi government has taken a big decision for the common people. The government has reduced the infrastructure charge i.e. IFC by almost 80%. Now landlords will have to pay IFC charges according to consumption. The building which earlier had an IFC charge of Rs 16 lakh, will now have to pay only Rs 2 lakh.

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Pravesh Verma said that IFC charge i.e. infrastructure charge, when you build a house or building, was charged by the Delhi Jal Board for laying water and sewer lines. This was based on the number of people in the family and usage. But the Aam Aadmi Party government imposed it according to the area. Even if two people live. He said that in 2019, the Aam Aadmi Party government changed the tax on square feet basis. Which was 5/6 times. Now we have simplified it.

For example, someone who earlier had to deposit IFC charges of Rs 16 lakh will now have to deposit only Rs 2.5 lakh after 4 days. When you had to pass the map from MCD, then only IFC’s NOC had to be taken from the Water Board. Pravesh Verma said that this was also our election promise. We told people to deposit only 25% of the charges. If the government gives 80% discount, we will adjust the remaining amount deposited in the water bill. This is the first time that benefits were given even before the introduction of the scheme.

These were the major changes

1. Infrastructure charges (IFC) for water and sewer will be levied on the basis of water demand.
2. IFC will only apply to new developments or additions to a property. IFC will not be applicable in redevelopment cases where there is no change in water demand.
3. Non-FAR and uncovered areas will not be included in the calculation of water demand and IFC.
4. All properties located in E and F category colonies will be given 50% discount and properties located in G and H category colonies will be given 70% discount.
5. IFC will be levied only on those units whose plot size is more than 200 square meters.
6. Plot size more than 200 square meters will be determined on the basis of documents like conveyance deed, sale deed, registered GPA, agreement to sell etc.
7. In unauthorized colonies, plans signed by registered architects will be valid.
8. Residential units of 50 square meters or less in size built on a plot more than 200 square meters will be given an additional 50% discount on the net IFC of water and sewer.
9. Institutions and religious places registered under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 will get additional 50% discount on net IFC of water and sewerage.
10. Institutional and commercial properties having Zero Sewerage Discharge Infrastructure will be given 50% rebate on applicable sewer IFC, provided Zero Liquid Discharge STP is installed and operated as per CPCB/DPCC standards.
11. If the STP is found not to be operational, a penalty at the rate of 0.05% per day will be imposed on the IFC rebate given under this provision.