Gurgaon: MCG has rolled out a revised water tariff structure. The revised rates came into effect from April 1.The revised tariff has paved the way for an annual increase of around 5% in water charges across residential, commercial, industrial and institutional categories even as the civic body looks to boost revenue and push water conservation measures.Under the revised tariff structure — for the period 2024-2027 — domestic consumers under the residential category in 2026 will pay Rs 3 per kilolitre for consumption up to 10 kilolitres, Rs 6 for 10-20 kilolitres, Rs 9.7 for 20-30 kilolitres and Rs 12.1 for usage above 30 kilolitres. In 2027, these rates will rise further to Rs 3.1, Rs 6.3, Rs 10.2 and Rs 12.7, respectively.The move is expected to impact consumers in the city, especially residents of group housing societies and high-consumption households. Officials said the revised rates are aimed at making the water supply system financially sustainable while improving maintenance and operational efficiency. Residents have also been urged to clear dues on time and avoid wastage of water.In the group housing society category, the rate in 2026 is Rs 6 for the first 20 kilolitres and Rs 12.1 for above 20 kilolitres, which will become Rs 6.3 and Rs 12.7, respectively, in 2027. In the institutional category, the rate in 2026 is Rs 12.1, which will be Rs 12.7 in 2027. Similarly, in the industrial category, the rate will be Rs 18.2 in 2026 and Rs 19.1 in 2027, while in the commercial category, the rate will be Rs 18.2 in 2026 and Rs 19.1 in 2027.Apart from usage charges, the corporation has also revised service-related fees. Consumers will now have to pay Rs 1,000 for disconnection or reconnection of water supply, while testing of a 15 mm water meter will cost Rs 50. Earlier, these charges were not defined. A late payment penalty equivalent to 10% of the current bill has also been introduced.In another move, MCG has invited applications from plumbers seeking empanelment as authorised plumbers with the corporation. Applicants must either possess an ITI diploma in plumbing or have at least five years of experience with a reputed institution. Applications can be submitted at the office of the executive engineer (headquarters). The civic body is also banking on incentives to tighten its grip on illegal water connections. Authorised plumbers will receive up to 50% of the connection or disconnection fee collected from consumers, capped at Rs 1,000.Plumbers who report illegal or unauthorised water connections will also be eligible for an incentive of up to Rs 1,000 per case after verification. Officials said the twin measures — revised tariffs and plumber incentives — are part of a broader plan to improve water revenue collection and plug losses caused by unauthorised connections.The MCG officials said the continuation of water supply without meters or with defective meters prevents accurate assessment of water usage, which affects not only revenue but also the water management system. Keeping this in mind, the corporation is strictly implementing the metering system across the city.MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said, “Action is being taken as per rules against societies where drinking water meters have not been installed or where defective meters have not been reapproved and reinstalled. This campaign will continue going forward. The objective of MCG is to provide better services to citizens, but for this, the cooperation of all institutions and societies is also necessary. All concerned societies should complete the required process at the earliest so that the water supply system can be operated smoothly and any inconvenience in the future can be avoided.”On Wednesday, the corporation team cut the drinking water supply connections of four societies. These include a CGHS located in Sector-31-32A, two residential colonies located in Sector-10A and another group housing society located in Sector-9. Officials said these societies previously were issued notices multiple times, directing them to install meters or replace defective meters and get them reapproved, but action is now being implemented due to noncompliance with the rules.
