Consumers falling under MSEDCL’s Kalyan circle have been given an opportunity to resolve long-pending electricity disputes through the National Lok Adalat scheduled on Saturday, December 13. The utility has appealed to consumers facing issues related to permanent disconnection, billing disputes, and pre-litigation or pending power theft cases to participate and settle their matters amicably.
2.62 Lakh Consumers Owe ₹324 Crore in Arrears
According to MSEDCL, the Lok Adalat will be held across all taluka courts in Thane and Palghar districts under the Kalyan circle. Currently, 2.62 lakh consumers collectively owe the utility ₹324 crore in arrears.
Breakdown of dues:
Kalyan Circle-1: ₹43.8 crore from 11,431 consumers
Kalyan Circle-2: ₹134 crore from 96,062 consumers
Vasai Division: ₹110 crore from 1,89,892 consumers
Palghar Division: ₹36.85 crore from 53,949 consumers
Notices Issued, but Walk-Ins Also Allowed
MSEDCL’s legal department has already issued notices to eligible consumers to attend the Lok Adalat. However, officials clarified that even consumers who have not received notices can directly appear at their respective taluka courts and settle their disputes on the spot.
‘Practical Platform for Dispute Resolution,’ Says MSEDCL
An MSEDCL spokesperson said 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. The utility has urged all consumers with pending cases to make use of the opportunity.
Supervision by District Legal Authorities
The settlement drive will be supervised by the district legal authorities, in coordination with MSEDCL’s Kalyan zone, to ensure smooth processing of cases.
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