MSEDCL announces 100% waiver of interest, late fees for customers with disconnected connections

Mumbai, November 6, 2026: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has announced an amnesty scheme for non-agricultural customers whose electricity connections were permanently or temporarily disconnected. Under the scheme, interest accrued on their arrears and late payment charges will be waived 100%.

The scheme was launched on Thursday at MSEDCL's headquarters. Lokesh Chandra, the company's chairman and managing director, was present on the occasion. The scheme will remain in force from November 6, 2026 to January 15, 2027, and customers can avail of it during this period.

Under the scheme, interest on the arrears of eligible customers and late payment charges will be waived in full. Domestic, commercial and industrial customers are covered, but agricultural connections and water supply schemes are excluded. Customers whose connections were permanently disconnected up to March 31, 2026 will be eligible. Likewise, those whose temporary connections were disconnected up to December 31, 2025 will also be covered.

Customers who pay their entire principal arrears in a single instalment by December 15 will also get a separate additional early-bird rebate. Low-tension domestic and commercial customers will get a rebate of 10% to 20%. The remaining high-tension and low-tension customers will be eligible for a special rebate of 10% to 15%.

In addition, customers with a sanctioned load of up to 20 kW who opt for a prepaid smart meter will get an extra 5% rebate.

About 3.746 million customers across Maharashtra are expected to benefit from the scheme. The estimated interest waiver is about Rs 2,255 crore. Reconnection charges will also be waived under the scheme.

Customers can apply online for the scheme through MSEDCL's official portal and mobile app.