Delhi Jal Board issues notices to Centre over Rs 6,811 cr pending bills

Chadha said the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the economy hard and governments across the country were facing financial challenges.

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Raghav Chadha on Tuesday said the utility has issued notices to several central government departments, including the Railways and Delhi Police, and municipal corporations asking them to pay outstanding dues amounting to Rs 6,811 crore within 30 days.

Addressing a press conference, Chadha said notices were also issued to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and the Delhi Development Authority between September 1 and September 15.

There was no immediate response from the Railways, Delhi Police and CPWD.

However, North Delhi Mayor Jai Prakash rejected the allegations as "baseless" and said, "The charges were being levelled