MSEDCL launches Abhay scheme in Chandrapur, Gadchiroli with full waiver of interest and late fees

Mahavitaran has launched the Abhay Yojana 2026-27 for non-agricultural electricity consumers. Under it, interest and late fees on arrears will be waived 100 per cent for defaulting consumers in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts. According to information provided by Mahavitaran, only consumers whose electricity connection has been disconnected are eligible.

The scheme covers domestic, commercial, industrial and other non-agricultural consumers in the high-tension and low-tension categories. Those whose connection was permanently disconnected on or before 31 March 2026 can avail of it. Those whose connection was temporarily disconnected on or before 31 December 2025 are also eligible. The scheme has also been kept open to consumers of Mahavitaran distribution franchisees.

The biggest benefit is that interest and late fees on the entire bill will be waived in full, so a consumer will have to pay only the principal arrears. In addition, a special rebate has been given to those who pay the principal arrears in one go between the start of the scheme and 15 December.

Low-tension domestic and commercial consumers whose connection has been disconnected for up to 3 years will get a 10 per cent rebate. If the connection has been disconnected for more than 3 years, the rebate will be 20 per cent. All other low-tension and high-tension consumers are being given rebates of 10 per cent and 15 per cent respectively.

Consumers who cannot pay the principal arrears in one go can opt for instalments. Low-tension consumers can pay 50 per cent as a down payment and clear the rest in 6 equal, interest-free monthly instalments. High-tension consumers have been offered 3 to 6 interest-free instalments.

The entire application process is online. Consumers can apply from home through Mahavitaran's authorised online portal or its mobile app. The scheme will remain in force until 15 January 2027.

Mahavitaran has appealed to all defaulting consumers in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts to make the fullest use of the scheme. It said consumers should pay their bills with the rebate and get uninterrupted power supply again.