CSPDCL announces fresh concessions

Raipur | Correspondent: The Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has issued revised guidelines for the 'Mukyamantri Bijli Bill Bhugtan Samadhan Yojana 2026 ', providing significant relief to electricity consumers across the state. 

The scheme will remain open till June 30, and the new guidelines replace the rules issued in March. 

Under the revised scheme, consumers have been divided into two categories, Active and Inactive. 

Consumers whose electricity connections were disconnected on or before March 31, 2023, have been classified as inactive. For them, the entire surcharge (interest) on the pending bills will be waived. In addition, BPL consumers will get a 75% concession on the principal amount along with a complete surcharge waiver. For dues pending for less than five years, 50% of the principal amount and the full surcharge will be waived.

The remaining amounts can be paid in installments over 40-60 months, depending on the outstanding dues. 

Active domestic and agricultural consumers will have to register to avail the scheme. After the surcharge is waived, consumers choosing lump-sum payment will get an additional 10% concession of the principal amount. While those paying in three installments will receive a 5% concession, and those opting for six installments will not get any discount on the principal amount. At the time of registration, it will be mandatory to deposit at least 5 percent of the total outstanding dues. 

Consumers can register through the Mor Bijli mobile app. Those who do not have access to an internet connection can visit their nearest electricity office or sub-divisional office and register through the Prakash app with assistance from officials. 

The scheme does not apply to consumers who miss installment payments will have to pay a penalty of Rs.50 to Rs.200 to keep the scheme active. If installments are not paid for three consecutive months, all benefits under the scheme will be cancelled, and all the outstanding amount will be added back to the bill. 

To improve the recovery of pending dues, CSPDCL has also announced incentives for meter readers. However, they have been strictly barred from collecting cash directly from the consumers.