Maximum Cash Limit for Electricity Bill Payments Introduced from August 1

Pune, 30th July 2023: In accordance with the Electricity Regulatory Commission’s directive, a maximum limit will be imposed on cash payments for electricity bills by Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) starting from August 1, 2023.

According to the order issued by the Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission on March 31, 2023, Mahavitaran customers (excluding the low-pressure agricultural category) can only pay their electricity bills in cash up to a maximum limit of Rs 5000 per month. Additionally, the monthly maximum cash payment limit will be Rs 50,000.

Mahavitaran offers various convenient options for electricity bill payments online, ensuring ease and accessibility for customers. Through the website www.mahadiscom.in and the Mahavitaran mobile app, electricity consumers can pay their bills anytime and anywhere. The process and guidelines for these payment methods are available on Mahavitaran’s website. Customers can pay their bills electronically using credit/debit cards, net banking, UPI, or through Bharat Bill Payment (BBPS). For small pressure customers with bills exceeding Rs. 5,000, MSEDCL also provides the facility of payment through RTGS/NEFT. The necessary customer-wise bank information required for such payments is available on the electricity bill.

Online payment for electricity bills is free for all modes except credit cards. Additionally, customers receive a discount of 0.25 percent (maximum Rs. 500) on their bill amount when using online payment methods. The online payment system adheres to the safety provisions of the Reserve Bank’s Payment and Settlement Act 2007. Currently, 110 lakh customers (65 percent) of Mahavitaran are utilizing the online payment facility, contributing an average revenue of 2250 crores per month.

Upon making online payments, customers will receive instant SMS notifications on their registered mobile numbers, and they can check their payment details and receipts on the website www.mahadiscom.in. The online electricity bill payment system is highly secure, and in case of any queries or complaints, customers can reach out to Mahavitaran via the email ID [email protected]. MSEDCL encourages electricity consumers to make the most of the hassle-free online payment services provided, avoiding queues and saving valuable time.