The Delhi Jal Board (DJB), on May 22, 2026, issued by the Office of the Chief Engineer (Planning & Design), revised the framework for levy of Infrastructure Charges (IFC) on a water demand basis. The revised structure was approved by the Board in its 178th meeting under Resolution No. 1593 and will apply up to March 31, 2027. Under the revised rates, IFC for water has been fixed at ₹75 per litre of average daily water demand, while IFC for sewer has been fixed at ₹45 per litre of average daily sewage discharge, with an annual escalation of 5% from the first day of every financial year without requiring separate Board approval.
The circular clarifies that IFC shall apply only to new developments or additional constructions where water demand increases, and redevelopment projects with unchanged demand will remain exempt. Non-FAR and uncovered/open areas will not be considered for calculation of IFC liability. Rebate provisions have also been introduced, including 50% rebate for properties in E & F category colonies, 70% rebate for G & H category colonies, additional relief for smaller dwelling units, and concessions for charitable institutions registered under Section 12AB of the Income Tax Act and places of worship.
Further, institutional and commercial properties equipped with Zero Sewerage Discharge infrastructure and operational STPs compliant with CPCB/DPCC norms will be eligible for a 50% rebate on sewer IFC. The circular also supersedes the earlier provisional IFC mechanism introduced through the March 23, 2026 circular and all previous related circulars and corrigenda issued on the subject.
[Circular No. DJB/CE(P&D)/2026/280-281]
