MSEDCL Amnesty Scheme To Benefit 36 Lakh Electricity Consumers Across Maharashtra, Bhiwandi Textile Industry Set For Major Relief
· Free Press Journal
Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited's (MSEDCL) amnesty scheme for consumers with outstanding electricity dues is expected to benefit around 36 lakh consumers across the state, including those in MSEDCL's franchisee areas.
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Rais Shaikh, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bhiwandi East, who had demanded the introduction of the scheme during this year's Maharashtra legislature session through a calling attention motion, said it would benefit domestic, commercial and industrial electricity consumers.
“I had demanded the reintroduction of the amnesty scheme for electricity consumers whose power connections had been disconnected due to outstanding dues. The Chief Minister had assured the Assembly that the demand would be considered and, accordingly, announced the scheme yesterday,” said Shaikh.
For years, families, shopkeepers and powerloom owners in Bhiwandi have struggled with old electricity dues. I have raised this issue since 2023 and demanded the reintroduction of the Amnesty Scheme in the Assembly.Today, Abhay Yojana 2026–27 offers eligible consumers much-needed relief:✅ 100% waiver of interest and late-payment charges✅ Up to 20% discount on principal dues, depending on category and age of arrears✅ Waiver of reconnection chargesEligible active consumers in Bhiwandi with dues from the earlier MSEDCL period are also covered, subject to the scheme’s conditions. Pay in full by 15 December 2026 to claim the applicable discount. The scheme closes on 15 January 2027.I urge eligible citizens to check their details on the MSEDCL portal and take advantage of this opportunity.Watch the video and share it so this relief reaches more people across Bhiwandi.#Bhiwandi #RiseWithRais #MSEDCL #AbhayYojana
— Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) November 6, 2026
Bhiwandi Consumers Face Outstanding Dues
In Bhiwandi, approximately 50,000 consumers continue to have permanently disconnected electricity connections, with outstanding dues amounting to nearly Rs 200 crore. Bhiwandi falls under an MSEDCL franchisee area. The previous year's amnesty scheme had received an encouraging response in the city, with around 1,000 consumers availing themselves of it and clearing their outstanding dues.
Interest Waiver And Payment Concessions
Under the scheme, 100% of the interest and delayed payment charges on outstanding dues will be waived. Consumers who pay their principal outstanding amount in a single instalment will also receive an additional 20% concession. The scheme also allows consumers to pay their outstanding dues in instalments. It will remain in force until January 15, 2027.
Mumbai OC Amnesty Scheme Faces Hurdles: Tardeo's Willington Heights Residents Unable To Apply, Only 4 Societies SucceedOver Rs 7,650 Crore Outstanding
As of March 31, 2026, a total of 34,86,348 consumers whose electricity connections had been permanently disconnected collectively owed Rs 7,650 crore. This includes Rs 2,092 crore in interest and delayed payment charges. Additionally, around 2.60 lakh consumers whose electricity supply had been temporarily disconnected owe Rs 488 crore, of which interest amounting to Rs 163.93 crore will be waived.
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Relief For Consumers And Textile Industry
“For the past two years, the amnesty scheme had been implemented in the state. However, it had not been announced this year. I thank the Chief Minister for taking cognisance of the issue and announcing the scheme. This initiative will provide a significant boost to Bhiwandi's textile industry while offering much-needed relief to ordinary electricity consumers across the state,” said Shaikh.
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