Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) is a key electricity provider in Maharashtra, India. Established on May 31, 2005, it emerged from the restructuring of the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. MSEDCL is responsible for distributing electricity across the state, serving over 27 million consumers. It operates a vast infrastructure, including more than 4,000 substations and 330,000 kilometers of distribution lines. The company focuses on improving service quality and reducing losses.

Additionally, customers can conveniently pay their electricity bills using theBajaj Pay – the BBPS platform on Bajaj Finserv. Bajaj Pay is a secure andaccessible avenue for users to handle their Maharashtra electricity bill effortlessly.

Overview of electricity charges in Maharashtra

Here is a summary of the electricity charges in Maharashtra for different categories, presented in a table format:

Domestic consumers

Consumption band	ZFAC (Rs./kWh)
BPL (0-30 units)	0.10
31-100 units	0.25
101-300 units	0.45
301-500 units	0.60
Above 500 units	0.65

Non-domestic/commercial consumers

Consumption band	ZFAC (Rs./kWh)
0-20 kW	0.45
>20-50 kW	0.60
>50 kW	0.70

How to calculate domestic charges in Maharashtra

To calculate domestic electricity charges in Maharashtra, follow these steps:

1. Determine consumption slab: Identify the total number of units consumed in the billing period.

2. Apply tariff rates: Check which tariff slab your consumption falls into (e.g., LT-I A, LT-I B, LT-I C). Apply the respective per-unit charges for each slab.

3. Calculate energy charges: Multiply the number of units in each slab by the corresponding per-unit rate. Sum up the charges for all slabs.

4. Add fixed charges: Include the fixed charges based on the kW demand, if applicable.

5. Calculate electricity duty: Multiply the total units consumed by the electricity duty rate (0.06 paise per unit).

6. Add customer charges: Include customer charges based on the consumption slab.

7. Sum up all charges: Add energy charges, fixed charges, electricity duty, and customer charges to get the total bill amount.

8. Check minimum charges: Ensure the total bill is not less than the minimum charges specified by the electricity board.

9. Adjustments and final bill: Apply any adjustments for previous payments or credits. The final amount is your total electricity bill for the period.

How to check a Maharashtra electricity bill

To check your Maharashtra electricity bill, follow these steps:

Visit Maharashtra website: Go to the official website of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

Consumer services: Click on the ‘CONSUMER SERVICES’ tab and select ‘ONLINE SERVICES’ from the drop-down menu.

Bill details: Choose the ‘PAY YOUR BILL’ option and enter your Unique Service Number to view your bill details.

Alternatively, visit the nearest MSEDCL office or collection centre with your account number and identification to check your bill.

By following these steps, you can easily check your Maharashtra electricity bill. In addition, Bajaj Finserv also provides electricity bill payment services.

Steps to make Maharashtra electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Finserv

Here are the steps to make Maharashtra electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Finserv:

• 1. Visit the Bajaj Finserv website or click on https://www.bajajfinserv.in/
• 2. Go to the ‘ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT’ under the ‘PAYMENTS’ section
• 3. Click on ‘PAY NOW’
• 4. Select ‘MSEDCL’ as your electricity board from the drop-down menu
• 5. Enter your ‘CONSUMER NUMBER’ and click on ‘FETCH BILL’
• 6. Select a payment method from the list of available payment options such as credit card, debit card, e-wallet, UPI, and net banking
• 7. After choosing your preferred payment mode, enter the requested payment details.

Fees and charges

• A convenience fee of up to 2% will be charged depending on the transaction amount and payment mode (inclusive of applicable taxes). For more information on fees and charges, click here.Note: For failed transactions, the total amount including charges except taxes are reversed.