Property related matters in the city of Mumbai are mostly handled by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). Thus, when it comes to paying your water bill, you will be making the payments to the MCGM.
Also known as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai is the richest city civic body in India. The annual budget for the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai exceeds that of some of India's smaller states. It is also known as one of the richest civic bodies on the continent of Asia.
Formed in 1888 under the Municipal Corporation Act, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai is headed by an IAS Officer that’s appointed as the Municipal Commissioner.
Being the sole body responsible for quenching the thirst of Mumbaikars, the MCGM supplies over 3850 million litres of water to the city every day. This astronomical amount of water is treated at 4 water treatment plants by the MCGM before supplying it to the citizens of Mumbai. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai sources this water from seven water bodies, both natural and man-made. The seven bodies of water that provide water to Mumbai are Middle Vaitarna, Upper Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Vihar, Tulsi and Tansa.
How Is The Water Bill Generated In Mumbai?
The MCGM has a set procedure for the generation of water bills across the city. The MCGM made a resolution in 2012 to only increase the water tax by a maximum of 8% every year. The Municipal Corporation makes most of its revenue from sources like the Property tax and the water tax in the city.
The water tax or charges are set by the BMC as per the usage of the supplied water. The following are the current water charges in Mumbai.
1. Rs. 5.22 per 1000 litres of water for domestic usage.
2. Rs. 2.91 per 1000 litres of water for usage in slums.
3. Rs. 9.20 per 1000 litres of water for Commercial usage.
4. 70% of water tax for Sewerage.
Steps To View Your MCGM Water Bill Online
Step 1: Click on this link to go to the page where you can view your MCGM water bill.
Step 2: On the right-hand side, under the ‘Pay/View Bills & Download Receipts’ section, select the ‘Download Bills/Receipts’ option.
Step 3: Enter your Consumer Number and click Proceed.
Step 4: Select the Duplicate Bill option and View and Expand. You can view your latest MCGM water bill by clicking the ‘+’ icon.
Step 5: You can now print and download your water bill.
Steps To Pay Your MCGM Water Bill Offline
Step 1: With a Printed copy of the water bill you wish to pay, visit the nearest MCGM office.
Step 2: Use Cash, Cheque, Demand Draft, UPI, Debit Card, or Credit Card to pay your water bill.
Note:
Cheque: Citizens wanting to pay their water bill using a cheque need to make the cheque out to Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalika and write their Consumer Number and phone number on the back.
NEFT: An NEFT to the following account can also be made to make a payment toward your water bill.
Account Name: MCGM Water Charges
Account Number: MCGMWCSX10360115
IFSC Code: SBIN0000300
Steps To Pay Your MCGM Water Bill Online
There are two ways that you can pay your water bill to the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai:
Payment via Web
Step 1: Vist MCGM's website to go to the page where you can view your MCGM water bill.
Step 2: On the right-hand side, under the ‘Pay/View Bills & Download Receipts’ section, select the ‘Download Bills/Receipts’ option.
Step 3: Enter your Consumer Number and click Proceed.
Step 4: You will then be redirected to a new page with your outstanding bill. Here, you can enter your bill amount and select your mode of payment and then click Submit.
Step 5: On the next screen, verify all the details, select your preferred payment gateway, and click on Pay.
Step 6: Make the Payment using the mode you prefer and screenshot the subsequent payment acknowledgement displayed on your screen.
Payment via Mobile App
Step 1: Download the MyBMC24x7 app from the app store on your mobile.
Step 2: If you haven’t already registered, enter your name, mobile number and the subsequently received OTP to register yourself on the app.
Step 3: Select Water Bill from the Make Payment section on the app.
Step 4: Enter your CNN number, first Validate it on the app and then Register it.
Step 5: You will then be redirected to the page where you can make payment for your water bill.
Since the Digital India mission was launched, it has become easier to make your due payments to the government through online modes. While you can pay your due water bill on your Mumbai Property by visiting the BMC office, it is much easier to do so online. Whatever mode of payment you choose, we hope this detailed blog makes your Mumbai water bill payment hassle-free.
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