Introduction

The Water Charges module offers a consolidated platform for managing new and existing water connections. The module eliminates the need for manual processing and streamlines the key water management functions for operational efficiency. DIGIT Water & Sewerage (W&S) module enables automated processing of new connection requests, generating water bills, and facilitating online payment of bills.

Module Features

DIGIT Water Charges module enables citizens to -

1. Apply for new water connections.

2. Upload documents required for processing new connections.

3. Pay water connection charges and water bills using an online payment gateway.

4. Receive SMS alerts on application status, bills generated, payment due date, and payment receipt confirmation.

5. Download water connection approval letter, payment receipts, and bills online.

DIGIT Water module enables employees at ULB and State level to -

1. Process applications using customizable workflows.

2. Configure water charges, interest, and penalty calculation logic.

3. View custom dashboards for module statistics.

4. Filter search results using advanced configurable search parameters.

Module Ontology

State Level

None

ULB Level

1. Pipe Size Types

2. Water Source Types

3. Water Rates (metered)

4. Water Rates (non-metered)

5. Water Penalty Rates

6. Water Interest Rates

Module Reports

None

Introduction

Water Charges are levied for metered connections based on consumption. The rate for calculation of water charges varies widely and is dependent upon various parameters. In the DIGIT W&S module, water charges defined are based on actual consumption and property usage type.

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document to learn more about the template sheet, data type, size, and definitions.

3. Please reach out to the person who has shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.

4. Select the property type from the drop-down list available in the Property Usage Type column.

5. Enter the Slab (water consumed) range details in the From and To Value for water consumed.

6. Enter the Rate for the specified slab range and property type.

7. Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and making sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist is a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data type, size, and format of data is as per the expectation. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

A separate Entity Specific Checklist is not required for this module data.

Attachments

Introduction

There are two reasons for recording the water source. One is to measure availability vs consumption. And, the other is to monitor the water quality. Each ULB captures this information. Hence, the water source details are configurable at the ULB level. ULBs can configure water source data at two levels - water source and water sub source.

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document for more details on data type, size, and definitions.

3. Contact the person who shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.

4. Enter the relevant Water Source.

5. Enter the corresponding Water Sub Source. This will map the water sub source to the specified water source.

6. Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and making sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist is a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data entry requirements are met. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

A separate Entity Specific Checklist is not required for this module data.

Attachments

Introduction

Interest is levied from the consumer in case the consumer fails to make the payment of the bill before the specified due date. The consumer has to make the full payment before the due date to avoid interest charges. The number of days after which the interest is applicable is configurable at the ULB level. Interest Rates are calculated essentially on a daily percentage basis.

The interest rate on a daily basis can be levied on -

1. Entire bill amount

2. Balance pending when partial payments have been made

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document to learn more about the template sheet, data type, size, and definitions.

3. Please reach out to the person who has shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.

4. Enter the Grace Period.

5. Select the relevant Interest-based On parameter.

6. Enter the Interest Rate.

7. Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and making sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist contains a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data entry requirements are met. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

Separate Entity Specific Checklist is not required for this module data.

Attachments

Introduction

The penalty is levied on the consumer in case the consumer fails to make the payment for the bill raised before the specified due date. The consumer has to make the full payment before the due date to avoid penalty charges. The number of days after which the penalty is applicable is configurable at the ULB level. The penalty calculation logic may differ from one state or ULB to another.

The penalty can be -

1. Fixed amount

2. Percentage: When it is a percentage, it can be levied on

   1. Entire bill amount

   2. Balance pending when partial payments have been made

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document to learn more about the template sheet, data type, size, and definitions.

3. Please reach out to the person who has shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.

4. Enter an appropriate value for Penalty Based On.

5. Enter a value for the Grace Period.

6. Enter the Penalty Flat Amount.

7. Enter the Penalty value in percent.

8. Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and making sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist contains a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data entry requirements are met. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

Separate Entity Specific Checklist is not required for this module data.

Attachments

Introduction

Water Charges are recurring charges levied for a pre-defined billing period. The billing period is configurable as per the state or ULB requirement. The rate for calculation of water charges vary widely and is dependent upon various parameters. Charges for water are dependent upon either plot size slab or No. of taps combined with property usage type. In some cases, they can also be solely dependent upon the property usage type.

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document to learn more about the template sheet, data type, size, and definitions.

3. Please reach out to the person who has shared this template with you to discuss and clear your doubts.

4. Select the property type from the drop-down list available in the Property Usage Type column.

5. Enter the Slab (property size value) range details in the From and To Value for property size.

6. Enter the value for No. of Taps. The water charges will be calculated on the number of taps.

7. Enter the Rate or the per-unit water consumption charges that will be applicable for the listed parameters.

8. Verify the data once again by going through the checklist and making sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist contains a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data entry requirements are met. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

Separate Entity Specific Checklist is not required for this module data.

Attachments

Introduction

Water pipes are available in different sizes. Pipe size is a common parameter used for calculating water charges. The allotted pipe size for new water connections depends on specific service requirements.

Data Table

The data given in the table is sample data for reference.

Procedure

Data Definition

Steps to fill data

1. Download the data template attached to this page.

2. Refer to the ‘Data Definition’ section of this document to understand the headers in the template sheet, their data type, size, and definitions.

3. Reach out to the person who shared the template for further details or to clear your doubts. Identify if the State/ULB has a provision for capturing pipe size for connections.

4. Enter the Pipe Size details.

5. Enter the corresponding UOM for the specified Pipe Size.

6. Go through the checklist to verify the data. Make sure that each and every point mentioned in the checklist is covered.

Checklist

The checklist is a set of activities to be performed once the data is filled into a template to ensure data type, size, and format of data is as per specifications. These activities have been divided into 2 groups as given below.

Common Checklist

This checklist covers all the activities which are common across the entities.

Entity Specific Checklist

A separate entity-specific checklist is not needed for this module data.

Attachments