For five long years, Ashfaq Qureshi Ahmed lived in darkness after his residential power supply was permanently disconnected in May, 2021, due to financial hardships. By October 2026, his accumulated electricity arrears had surged to a staggering Rs 8,29,867 - an impossible mountain of debt for an ordinary citizen. However, MSEDCL’s newly launched ‘Abhay Scheme 2026–27’ brought a miraculous turning point.

 

After studying the scheme, Qureshi made a one-time payment of Rs 4,93,650, supported by the guidance of Binaki Sub-Division officials including Additional Executive Engineer Vivek Raut and Assistant Engineer Subodh Mandpe. The initiative granted him a massive concession of Rs 3,36,220 (roughly 41%), completely waiving Rs 2,04,647 in interest, Rs 7,711 in late fees, and Rs 443 in demand charges. Additionally, an ‘Early Bird Rebate’ of Rs 1,23,411 was applied for the prompt lump-sum settlement. MSEDCL has urged other consumers facing disconnection due to arrears to take advantage of the Abhay Scheme.