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MSEDCL Urges 2.62 Lakh Consumers to Settle Disputes
MSEDCL, which provides electricity, has asked 2.62 lakh people who owe them money to come to a special meeting called Lok Adalat on December 13.
These people owe a total of ₹324 crore for different reasons like not paying bills or having disputes.
The meeting will be held in courts in Thane and Palghar districts.
People who have been asked to come can settle their issues there.
Even those who haven't been asked can come and solve their problems.
This meeting is a friendly way to solve problems without going to court for a long time.
Officials will be there to help make sure everything goes smoothly.
MSEDCL urges 2.62 lakh consumers to settle pending electricity disputes at National Lok Adalat on December 13.
Total arrears amount to ₹324 crore across Kalyan and Palghar divisions.
Disputes include permanent disconnection, billing issues, and power theft cases.
Notices issued to eligible consumers, but walk-ins also allowed.
District legal authorities will supervise the settlement process.
- Who
- MSEDCL and 2.62 lakh consumers in Thane and Palghar districts
- What
- National Lok Adalat to settle pending electricity disputes
- Where
- Taluka courts in Thane and Palghar districts
- When
- December 13
- Why
- To resolve long-pending electricity disputes and arrears
Key facts
- Date
- December 13
- Number of Consumers
- 2.62 lakh
- Total Arrears
- ₹324 crore
- Locations
- Thane and Palghar districts
- Dispute Types
- Permanent disconnection, billing disputes, power theft cases
- Supervision
- District legal authorities
Quotes
MSEDCL spokesperson
A representative of the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited
“The National Lok Adalat offers a practical and consumer-friendly platform for resolving electricity-related disputes through mutual understanding, helping both sides avoid prolonged and costly litigation.”
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Sources
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