The proceedings of the winter session of Delhi Assembly are going to start from Monday (05 January 2026). The assembly session will start from January 5 and continue till January 8. The session will start at 11:00 am with the address of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena.

During this time, an outline of government policies, upcoming plans and major issues related to the capital is expected to be presented. Delhi government will discuss pollution. It will also bring proposals on pollution and environment.

Rekha Gupta government will bring three CAG reports

According to the information, Rekha Gupta’s government will bring three CAG reports in the House. In this, reports will come on former CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence (Sheesh Mahal), Delhi Jal Board and Delhi Government universities.

Security and administrative preparations for the session completed

In view of the winter session, security and administrative preparations have also been completed. After the address of LG of Delhi, the proceedings of the House will start after an interval of about 30 minutes. In which the government’s special focus will be on issues related to pollution and environment.

There may be a heated debate between the government and the opposition

Political allegations and counter-allegations between the ruling party and the opposition regarding the CAG reports are likely to intensify. In this session of the Assembly which will last for four days, a heated debate can be seen between the government and the opposition. The Assembly building located at the old secretariat will once again become the center of political activities, where public representatives will raise issues related to the people of Delhi in the House. It is believed that this session can play an important role in deciding the direction of Delhi politics.

In the press note issued earlier by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat, it has been mentioned that this winter session has special significance. Special focus is likely to be placed on issues like progress of development works, administrative efficiency, and financial discipline.

There is big relief news regarding the Rithala-Bawana-Narela-Kundli metro corridor proposed under Delhi Metro Phase-4. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved to allot Delhi Jal Board (DJB) land to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for this corridor. With this, the way has been cleared for construction of viaduct from Rithala to Rohini Sector-25.

This matter was pending for the last several years. Now after the approval of LG, the construction of the metro line is expected to speed up.

How much and what kind of land will DMRC get?

Under the approval, DJB will hand over 50 square meter land of STP complex located at Rithala on permanent basis (99 years lease) and 1286 square meter land temporarily (for 4 years) to DMRC.

In return, DMRC will pay a total of Rs 75 lakh 50 thousand 353 to Delhi Jal Board. Rs 12 lakh 28 thousand 937 are included for permanent land, Rs 63 lakh 21 thousand 416 are included for temporary land. DMRC will be able to use this land only for the construction of metro viaduct.

Development of Narela will get big benefit

This decision will not only give impetus to the metro project but will also give a big boost to the plans to develop Narela as an education hub, residential area and sports hub. There was a demand for better connectivity in this area for a long time.

Delhi-Haryana connectivity will be strengthened

With the completion of Rithala-Kundli metro corridor, movement between Delhi and Haryana will become easier. There will be less traffic and pollution in areas like Rohini, Bawana and Narela. Lakhs of people will get direct metro facility through 21 elevated stations.

This metro route will be connected to the Red Line

This corridor will prove to be a lifeline for those areas of Delhi-Haryana border which till now did not have direct access to Metro. Narela-Kundli metro route will be connected to the Red Line, which will make traveling in NCR easier.

Delhi High Court has expressed strong displeasure over the negligence being done regarding the repair and safety of drains in Delhi. The court clearly said that this is not just an administrative issue, but a matter related to people’s lives. The court reprimanded both MCD and Delhi Jal Board and directed them to take immediate action.

During the hearing, the court was told that MCD does not have enough money for essential works like covering the flood chamber, installing barricades along the drains and preventing waterlogging. On this, the High Court directed the Delhi Government to immediately investigate the financial condition of the corporation.

MCD Commissioner Ashwini Kumar told the court that the corporation is going through a serious financial crisis and it is becoming difficult to implement many of the court’s instructions.

The matter is actually related to the suo motu cognizance which was taken on waterlogging in a residential colony in Delhi. The court was told that as per earlier instructions, porous drains have been made so that water does not stagnate, but the work of barricading has stopped due to lack of budget.

MCD Commissioner said that Rs 1 to 1.5 crore is required for covering the drains and barricading. The corporation has liabilities of about Rs 15,791 crore. The Finance Commission has not even been constituted. MCD says that it is trying to raise resources at its level, but the economic situation is very bad.

High Court made strict remarks

Expressing concern over the arguments of MCD, the court said that this situation directly impacts the safety of children, elderly and common people. Justice Prabhat M. Singh said during the hearing that you have to hold your hand at every step, it is very difficult. The court issued a tender and ordered to complete the work of covering the drain and barricading within three months.

Delhi Jal Board also fell under attack

Delhi Jal Board (DJB) also got reprimanded in the hearing. The court said that DJB did not raise objection in time, and is now bringing to light the existence of two big pipelines at the site of reconstruction of the drain.

The court directed that MCD and DJB should work together. Find solutions instead of blaming each other. The court made it clear that such disputes halt work and cause harm to the public. The High Court has fixed the next hearing of the case for December 19 and expressed hope that by then both MCD and Delhi Jal Board will show concrete progress.

Many important decisions were taken in the meeting of Delhi Jal Board on Friday (26 September). It has been decided that the Delhi government is completely forgiving the late charge on the outstanding bill. Delhi Water Minister Pravesh Verma said that bills of millions of people were coming because the interest rate on it was 5 percent, that too used to become a compound, i.e. 100 dues of 100. We have decided that now only 2% will be interest on the outstanding bill. The outstanding bill will be deposited by 31 January, it will have 100 percent discount on late charge and 70 percent discount on depositing by 31 March.

90 percent late payment charge in total outstanding bills- Minister

Delhi’s Water Minister Pravesh Verma further said, “When the interest rate was high, the person did not pay the bill and waited for the government to forgive the bill. The Delhi government has to collect a total of 87589 crore dues, in which the total outstanding outstanding of water is Rs 7125 crore and the late charge is Rs 80463 crore, that is, the total outstanding bills have 90 percent dues and the late payment charge.

Where is the rebate in 100 percent late payment charge applied?

He also said, “Now in the office of the registrar of Delhi, we will now make such arrangements that water bills should also be sought along with electricity bills. At present, 100 percent late payment charge in arrears will be waived in the outstanding bills of government and houses. Late payment in commercial will not be forgiven, how much will be done later.

How many rupees will be paid for valid connection of water now?

Minister Pravesh Verma said, “If a person had taken an illegal water connection, then earlier he had to pay 26 thousand rupees for a valid connection, but now only 1 thousand would have to be given. However, it will be applicable only till 1 thousand March. The Delhi government will take cognizance of complaints by setting up camp, which is complained that the bill is wrong. Right now the installation charge to invest 8 thousand rupees meter is there, now private license holders will decide his charge.

He said that the feature of late payment charge exemption took 6 months to add Delhi Jal Board software. Now if a commercial unit had taken the connection of illegal water, then earlier it would have to pay 61 thousand 56 rupees for a valid connection, but now only 5 thousand rupees have to be given. However, it will be applicable only till 5 thousand March.

‘1 lakh people applied for water meter’

Delhi’s Water Minister further said, “For those who want to install their meters, first thousand plumbs were given licenses in Delhi, then there were only 250 left. After that, a policy was made again that the Jal Board will install meters. Now we will increase the number again and will talk to ITI and Polytechnic College and will give license. In Delhi, 1 lakh people have applied for water meters but are not able to impose due to pendency, due to which there is a loss of Rs 51 crore.

Rekha gupta on delhi jal board: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken a historic decision today regarding the cleaning and drinking water supply of Yamuna in Delhi. The CM has given the Delhi Jal Board a gift of economic and administrative autonomy.

Under this, now the board will be able to approve and implement projects up to 50 crores, for which the approval of the cabinet will not be required.

Work like pipeline and boosting stations will be fast

Talking about financial rights, the financial autonomy of ₹ 50 crore to the Chairman, ₹ 25 crore to CEO and other officers has been increased. The biggest advantage of this decision has been that works like STP, Demilting Plant, Pipeline and Boosting Station will now be fast.

CM Rekha Gupta said that “We have made the Jal Board a real ‘board” “. The CM alleged that Yamuna and water supply schemes were stalled due to their decisions. Now the result will be rapid on cleaning the rule, drains and Yamuna. Along with curbing corruption, accountability and transparency will increase. Rekha government has taken a big decision in strong political will, public interest.

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