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All commercial consumers (individual and bulk) of DJB All commercial consumers (individual and bulk) of DJBhaving a functional water meter and those who will get itinstalled before the closing date would be eligible for thebenefits of the scheme. Commercial consumers can pay actual arrears by November 30in one go or through a maximum of four instalments. The minister further said sewer charge on commercialconnections has also been waived off for those using groundwater with or without DJB connection. He said this would benefit hoteliers and smallrestaurants. DJB will also renew 81 water bodies and recycleand reuse water by forming three executive divisions. Also, the DJB has approved the proposal for constructionof the 70 MGD Waste Water Treatment Plant with 10 yearsOperation and Maintenance on DBO basis at Coronation Pillar. At Rs 515 crore, the plant would be one of the cheapestone to be built in the country for 378 MLD as well as singlelargest plant to clean Yamuna. Apart from it, it would haveadvanced features of BOD-10, TSS-10, Ammonia and PhosphateRemoval along with sludge management. Board also discussed the proposal to grant water andsewage connections in the basement after an expert committeeexamined its feasibility. Also for the employees, the Board gave its consent toimplement recommendation of 7th Pay Commission. PTI BUNSMJ