Pune: Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is ushering in the New Year with a significant initiative to provide immediate new electricity connections or increased electricity loads to all consumer categories, excluding agricultural pumps. Through the New Service Connection (NSC) scheme, MSEDCL is absorbing the costs associated with setting up necessary infrastructure, ensuring a hassle-free process for electricity consumers. This move underscores MSEDCL’s dedication to enhancing customer service and streamlining the electrification process.
Under the NSC scheme, consumers applying for new electricity connections or load modifications will benefit from MSEDCL covering the expenses for necessary infrastructure and system works. The only charges incurred by consumers will be the service connection fee and the security deposit amount.
To ensure effective implementation of the NSC scheme, MSEDCL has issued stringent instructions to its field offices. The circular emphasizes offering the NSC scheme as the primary option for customers applying for new electricity connections, aiming to streamline the process and provide a seamless experience for consumers.
While the NSC scheme takes center stage, MSEDCL is also implementing two other schemes: Non DDF Consumer Contribution & Refund (CC&RF) and Dedicated Distribution Facility (DDF). In the CC&RF scheme, consumers undertake the construction of necessary electricity infrastructure at their own cost, and reimbursement is adjusted in their monthly electricity bills.
The DDF scheme caters to builders or individual consumers willing to construct separate power lines, distribution boxes, substations, and other infrastructure at their expense. While the power system remains dedicated to consumers, MSEDCL takes over the responsibility for maintenance and repairs.
MSEDCL has observed instances where only the DDF scheme option is being provided in some regions of the state. In response, MSEDCL has reiterated its policy to accept applications for new electricity connections and load modifications under the NSC or CC&RF scheme. Customers opting for the DDF scheme are advised to submit written applications, and regional offices have been directed to facilitate this process.
This proactive approach by MSEDCL aims to simplify the application process for electricity consumers, ensuring they have access to immediate new connections while addressing the specific needs of different consumer categories. The company remains committed to providing efficient and customer-centric services in the coming year.
