Shimla
Consumers in the capital, Shimla, and surrounding areas will have to spend more money for water consumption. Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) has increased the tariff by ten percent. The revised rates will be applicable to all consumer categories, including domestic, commercial, and religious institutions.
Officials said that according to the notification issued by the government, the tariffs will be different for consumers within the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) area and outside the SMC area. The revised water charges will be Rs 21.23 per kiloliter on the 0-20 kiloliter slab, Rs 36.61 per kiloliter on the 20-30 slab and Rs 69.89 for consumption of more than 30 kiloliters for consumers within the municipal corporation limits. The minimum maintenance charge has been increased to Rs 121 per month. While the rate of the faulty meter will be Rs 488.48 per month.
At the same time, for consumers outside the Shimla Municipal Corporation area, the tariff will be Rs 48.31 for consumption up to 20 kiloliters. This will be followed by Rs 73.21 for the 20-30 kiloliter slab and Rs 102.49 for more than 30 kiloliters, while the minimum maintenance charge for domestic water connections outside the Shimla MC limits will be Rs 242 per month. The rate for faulty meters will be Rs 1,948.58 per month.
The per kiloliter charge for water supply connections for establishments like hotels and restaurants inside and outside the SMC limits will be Rs 116.93 for consumption up to 20 kiloliters, Rs 155.88 for 30–75 kiloliters, and Rs 214.34 for consumption of more than 75 kiloliters. Apart from this, Rs 242 per month will be charged in case of plugged connections and Rs 8,557.67 per month for faulty meters.
