Pune: Western Maharashtra is grappling with a substantial amount of unpaid electricity bills, with 19.19 lakh consumers collectively owing ₹416.82 crore.
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL / Mahavitaran), the state's electricity distribution company, has issued an appeal to all defaulting consumers, urging them to clear their outstanding bills promptly. Failure to do so could result in the disconnection of their electricity supply.
Bill Payment Centers to Remain Open Over the Weekend
To make the payment process more convenient for consumers, MSEDCL has announced that all authorized electricity bill payment centers across five districts—Pune, Satara, Solapur, Sangli, and Kolhapur—will remain open on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, during office hours.
The extended hours aim to accommodate consumers who may otherwise struggle to clear their dues on weekdays.
District-Wise Breakdown of Outstanding Payments
According to Mahavitaran, the highest outstanding amount is in Pune district, where 9,33,923 consumers owe a total of ₹261.49 crore. This includes domestic, commercial, and industrial categories. The breakdown of outstanding bills across other districts is as follows:
Satara District: 2,28,000 consumers owe ₹32.41 crore.
Solapur District: 2,92,670 consumers owe ₹60.63 crore.
Sangli District: 2,26,383 consumers owe ₹32.58 crore.
Kolhapur District: 2,38,231 consumers owe ₹29.71 crore.
Online Payment Options
Mahavitaran has made it easy for consumers to pay their bills online. They can visit the official website www.mahadiscom.in or use the Mahavitaran mobile app for hassle-free payments.
Additionally, consumers with electricity bills exceeding ₹5,000 have the option to pay through RTGS or NEFT, with detailed instructions provided on their bills.
Avoid Disconnection by Paying Now
Mahavitaran has reiterated the importance of paying dues on time to avoid the inconvenience of disconnection. By providing multiple payment options and keeping centers open over the weekend, they hope to assist consumers in settling their dues before further action is taken.