{
  "id": 18506331,
  "title": "MSEDCL Amnesty Scheme To Benefit 36 Lakh Electricity Consumers Across Maharashtra, Bhiwandi Textile Industry Set For Major Relief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/msedcl-amnesty-scheme-to-benefit-36-lakh-electricity-consumers-across",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:17:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/msedcl-amnesty-scheme-to-benefit-36-lakh-electricity-consumers-across-maharashtra-bhiwandi-textile-industry-set-for-major-relief"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MSEDCL, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited, has introduced an amnesty scheme to help over 36 lakh electricity consumers across the state, including Bhiwandi's textile industry. The scheme, announced by Chief Minister yesterday, aims to provide significant relief to domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers with outstanding dues. The consumer relief package includes 100% waiver of interest and late-payment charges, up to a 20% discount on principal dues, and a waiver of reconnection charges. Eligible consumers in Bhiwandi, with dues from the previous MSEDCL period, are also covered. To claim the benefits, consumers must pay their dues in full by December 15, 2026.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited's (MSEDCL) amnesty scheme for consumers with outstanding electricity dues is expected to benefit around 36 lakh consumers across the state, including those in MSEDCL's franchisee areas. Rais Shaikh, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bhiwandi East, who had demanded the introduction of the scheme during this year's Maharashtra…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}