Defaulters to pay reconnection charges and 18% GST with arrears: MSEDCL
PUNE: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is disconnecting the power supply of consumers who haven’t paid their bills. What’s more, it has informed consumers that the power won’t be turned back on until the overdue amount is paid along with reconnection charges of Rs.210 plus 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST). In February alone, the MSEDCL has disconnected over 44,000 power connections in western Maharashtra.
Ankush Nale, Pune regional director of western Maharashtra, said, “If electricity is disconnected due to unpaid bills, consumers must pay reconnection charges plus GST along with the arrears. The Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) has set these charges, ranging from Rs.210 to Rs.3,150, depending on the type of connection.”
Several consumers in western Maharashtra, including households, businesses and industries, owe a total Rs.254.20 crore in unpaid electricity bills. Pune district tops the list with Rs.165.14 crore owed by 730,850 customers; followed by Satara with Rs.15.34 crore owed by 142,900 customers; Solapur with Rs.31.94 crore owed by 196,915 customers; Kolhapur with Rs.23.92 crore owed by 182,520 customers; and Sangli with Rs.17.85 crore owed by 163,050 customers.
