Pune residents save Rs 2 crores in a month by paying MSEDCL bills online
Western Maharashtra leads in 'Go-Green' scheme of MSEDCL ; 1.72 lakh electricity consumers opted for scheme
By: Pune Pulse
August 8, 2023
Pune: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) gives a discount of one percent if the electricity consumers pay the electricity bill promptly. Thus, an average of 11 lakh 5 thousand electricity consumers in the Pune circle, which is the leader in ‘online’ electricity bill payment and ‘Go-Green’ scheme in the state, is currently saving about Rs 26,26,65,000 through this discount. It is seen that the number of customers who are availing the benefit of a one per cent discount is increasing as it is convenient to pay the electricity bill through an ‘online’ medium.Â
As per information, a one per cent discount is given by Mahavitaran if the electricity bill amount is paid promptly within seven days from the date of the electricity bill. The date of prompt payment (prompt payment) is mentioned in the relevant payment mode. Under Pune Parimandal, an average of 6,46,871 electricity consumers in Pune city are availing a discount of Rs 1,37,04,000 by paying their electricity bills promptly every month. Whereas in Pimpri Chinchwad city, an average of 2,87,090 electricity consumers are getting a discount of Rs 55,70,000 & 1,71, 815 electricity consumers of Ambegaon, Junnar, Khed, Maval, Mulshi, Velhe & Haveli talukas enjoy a discount of Rs 33,87,750.
Electricity consumers who mainly pay their electricity bills through ‘online’ without standing in queues are seen to have taken advantage of the prompt payment discount in greater numbers. A discount of 0.25 per cent (up to a limit of Rs. 500) is being given on online payment of electricity bills. Consumers can conveniently and securely pay electricity bills at home through Credit Cards, Debit Card, UPI, BHIM, Internet Banking, Mobile Wallet, and Mobile Banking through Mahavitaran’s mobile app or official website www.mahadiscom.in.
Also, if you participate in Mahavitaran’s ‘Go-Green’ scheme, instead of waiting for the printed paper electricity bill, it is sent to the concerned customers immediately by ‘e-mail’ and ‘SMS’. Along with this, a discount of Rs. 10 is given on the bill. Hence saving Rs. 120 per year in electricity bills. In Pune circle, 1,05,019 customers participating in ‘Go-Green’ are saving 1,26,02,280 rupees annually in their electricity bill.
Rajendra Pawar, Chief Engineer, Mahavitaran, Pune said, “Electricity consumers have a chance to save money if they take advantage of discounts on electricity bills. For every electricity bill, there are financial discounts in ‘online’ payment, prompt payment and a ‘go-green’ scheme. It also has other eco-friendly benefits. All electricity consumers are requested to take advantage of these discounts.”
