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"We have extended the amnesty plan on water bills for one more month starting from Tuesday that is January 15 to February 14. However, on Tuesday the Authority extended the relief for another one month to facilitate those pending clearance of dues. NOIDA: The Noida Authority has extended 40% amnesty on penalty/interest arrears accrued on outstanding water bills for one more month starting January 15 to February 14, 2019.The Authority had announced 40 % amnesty on outstanding water bills till September 30, 2018 for three months starting October 1, 2018.Under the scheme, 40 % amnesty was provided to consumers who would clear their dues between October 1 -31, then a 30 % relief on such bills if cleared between November 1-30 and a final 20 % relief on bills paid between December 1 - 31, 2018. The relief was to automatically lapse from January 2019. “We are still in the process of collating how much dues we have to recover, but the amount collected so far is definitely not meeting the outstanding dues,” said Yogendra Kumar, senior manager water department Noida Authority.While an average 11 % interest is levied on late water bills, the October to December amnesty window was the last golden opportunity for consumers to avail the said massive discounts on water dues say officials..