Revised Guidelines for Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bhugtan Samadhan Yojana 2026
The Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has issued revised guidelines for the implementation of the Mukhyamantri Bijli Bill Bhugtan Samadhan Yojana 2026. This scheme provides relief on outstanding electricity dues for Below Poverty Line (BPL), non-government domestic, and agricultural consumers. The scheme will remain in effect until June 30, and the new directives replace those issued in March.
Classification of Consumers
Under the revised framework, consumers are categorized as active or inactive to determine eligibility for waivers on principal and surcharge components. For inactive connections that became inactive on or before March 31, 2023, CSPDCL has announced a 100% waiver of surcharge. Principal waivers vary by category: BPL consumers receive a 75% waiver on principal, while domestic and agricultural consumers—both permanent and temporary—receive a 50% waiver on principal.
Benefits for Active BPL Consumers
For active BPL consumers, eligibility is limited to those with a connected load of up to 1 kW as of March 31, 2023. If dues have been pending for more than five years, the consumer receives a 75% waiver on principal and a 100% waiver on surcharge. If dues have been pending for less than five years, the principal waiver is 50% with a 100% surcharge waiver. The remaining amount can be paid in monthly installments along with regular bills. The number of installments is determined automatically: 60 installments for balances above ₹1 lakh, 50 installments for ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh, and 40 installments for balances below ₹50,000.
Benefits for Active Domestic and Agricultural Consumers
Active non-government domestic and agricultural consumers with dues pending as of March 31, 2023 must register to avail benefits. After a 100% surcharge waiver, they can choose among three payment options: lump-sum payment with a 10% principal waiver, three installments with a 5% principal waiver, or six installments with no principal waiver. A minimum payment of 5% of total dues is required at registration, and no surcharge will be levied on subsequent installment payments.
Registration Process
CSPDCL stated that inactive consumers do not need to register, as relief will be applied automatically through the SAP system. Active consumers must register online through the Mor Bijli mobile application using their registered mobile numbers. Consumers without internet access can register at distribution centers or sub-division offices, where officials will complete registration using the Prakash app.
Exclusions and Penalties
The revised guidelines exclude consumers facing cases under Sections 126, 135, and 138 of the Electricity Act, 2003. For registered consumers who miss installments for consecutive months, a penalty between ₹50 and ₹200 will be charged to keep the plan active. Defaults exceeding three consecutive months may result in withdrawal of benefits and restoration of the full outstanding amount to the bill.
Incentives for Meter Readers
CSPDCL has also introduced incentives for meter readers to boost recoveries. Meter readers will receive 5% of the recovered amount, capped at ₹1,000 per connection for lump-sum payments and ₹500 for installment-based clearances. The utility has barred meter readers from collecting cash directly from consumers.
