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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Discom gives TOD discounts of over Rs 5 crore to eight lakh consumers of Indore-Ujjain division
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd (MPPKVVCL) has granted Time of Day (TOD) discounts amounting to over Rs 5.72 crore to more than eight lakh consumers of Indore-Ujjain division in bills issued in June for power consumption in May. Acting on Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission's directive to provide TOD discounts on daytime electricity consumption for general domestic consumers, MPPKVVCL recorded its most effective implementation in Malwa-Nimar region, particularly in cities like Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Mhow, Ratlam, Mandsaur, Dhar, Khargone, Thandla, and Jhabua. The largest share of this benefit went to four lakh consumers in Indore city. This high number in Indore is primarily due to installation of approximately 5.25 lakh smart meters in the city. Smart meters, which meticulously record hourly consumption data, significantly eased the billing section of MPPKVVCL in calculating consumption as per TOD scheme. Under the current TOD discount order, domestic consumers receive a 20 percent rebate on the energy charge for consumption recorded between 9 am and 5 pm. For instance, if a consumer uses 200 units in a month, and 150 of those units are consumed during 9 am to 5 pm 'solar energy period,' they receive a 20 percent discount on the energy charge for those 150 units. With current energy charges ranging between Rs 6 and Rs 7 per unit, the total energy charge for 150 units during this period would be around Rs 900 to Rs 950, leading to a discount of approximately Rs 180. MPPKVVCL MD Anoop Kumar Singh said that the TOD discount was provided in compliance with the Commission's order. He confirmed that over Rs 5.72 crore in discounts were given on 8.21 lakh bills for May's consumption. The objective of this discount is to encourage domestic consumers to utilise green energy by performing most of their daily tasks during the daytime, thereby reducing reliance on electricity generated from water and coal.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Consumers protest in front of MSEDCL office in Sambhajinagar against installation of smart meters
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A group of consumers, led by the local unit of the Communist Party of India (CPI-M), staged a protest on Wednesday against the ongoing installation of 'smart meters' by the MSEDCL . Protesters said these new Time of Day (TOD) meters will inflict an additional financial burden on consumers. "Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (MSEDCL) has appointed people to install these so-called 'smart' meters without our consent. The meters do not show real-time consumption data to date as promised by the state power utility. We fear that it will inflate our monthly power bills in days to come," Prashant Beedkar, a consumer, told TOI. Gathered in front of the office of the joint managing director of MSEDCL on Wednesday, protesters raised slogans against state govt and demanded a stay on the installation of smart meters. Local CPI (M) leader Abhay Taksal, who led the protest, claimed a few large corporate houses in India have bagged the contract for smart meters. He said, "There are several hidden terms and conditions associated with the installation of smart meters. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo MSEDCL is deliberately keeping consumers in the dark about these. The installation of smart meters is a larger conspiracy to privatise the power supply." Taksal added that there is a strong possibility that the existing postpaid smart meters will become prepaid ones in days to come. "The private telecom service providers offered free internet initially and later gradually made data packages highly exorbitant in prices. Such a tactic is bound to be repeated in the matter of power supply in Maharashtra," he alleged. When contacted, MSEDCL authorities said false propaganda involving smart meters is being spread by certain elements. "We have not received complaints of hefty power bills from consumers who have received the smart meters. The existing postpaid nature of power bills will continue in the future too. The power tariffs are decided by the power regulator MERC, and therefore there is no scope for any arbitrary hike," the MSEDCL spokesperson for the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar zone said.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Consumer body requests users to install Time of Day meters to gain from reduced tariff
Nashik: Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat, Nashik Zilla, which previously opposed the installation of Time of Day (TOD) smart electricity meters, has reversed its position and urged consumers to adopt the new meters. H R Jadhav, a retired engineer from MSEDCL and current president of the district unit of Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), held a meeting with Sunder Latpate, the chief engineer of the Nashik Zone of MSEDCL, on Monday. Following the discussion, Jadhav called on residents to install TOD, or smart meters, to take advantage of tariff benefits now available to consumers. "We met Sunder Latpate, the chief engineer of Nashik Zone (Nashik and Ahilyanagar), who explained to us the finer points of the TOD meters that are in the interest of the consumers. So, till date, there has been opposition by the organisation for the installation of the meters, but we now appeal to the people to install these devices," said Jadhav. Jadhav explained that MSEDCL is installing TOD meters to analyse power consumption patterns. This data will enable the company to plan infrastructure investments effectively and reward consumers for using power during peak or off-peak hours. "Solar power generation is rising enormously. Since this power is cheap, the power distribution company intends to pass on the benefits directly to the consumers using the power during the daytime and, hence, will charge lower rates. However, current electricity meters do not have the facility to measure power consumption during specific timings. The TOD meters can provide details of power consumption, and hence they should be installed by consumers who will receive power supply at reduced prices," Jadhav added. He also said MSEDCL will cover the cost of installation and repairs if the TOD meter is damaged within five years from the installation date, except in cases where the malfunction results from consumer misuse. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Nashik girl jolted by smart meter in Sambhajinagar's Waluj, family seeks compensation
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The family of an eight-year-old girl from Nashik demanded compensation from MSEDCL after she suffered an electric shock from a smart meter in the Waluj area on June 15. The girl was visiting her uncle's home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar during school vacation at the time. She had to be admitted to the Govt Medical College and Hospital for a brief period during her recovery before being discharged. Sandeep Aswale, the girl's father, said his daughter has not resumed school due to poor health. "My daughter is suffering from fever and feeling severe pain on the right side of her body since the electric shock. She requires further medical care, for which the state power utility must pay us," he said. Aswale, a construction worker, said his family cannot afford the expenses for the girl's treatment due to their poor financial conditions. You Can Also Check: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar AQI | Weather in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Bank Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | Public Holidays in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar The girl came into contact with the Time of Day (ToD) meter, newly installed by the MSEDCL, in the Waluj area. Acting on the complaint of the girl's father, Waluj police registered an offence against two staffers of a private firm engaged by MSEDCL to install ToD meters. Police invoked BNS sections 125 (endangering life or personal safety of others through rash or negligent behaviour) and 3(5) (joint criminal liability when two or more individuals act with a common intention), among other charges. Pawankumar Kachhot, the MSEDCL chief engineer of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar zone, could not be reached for his comments.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
MSEDCL engineer, technician suspended after farmers' electrocution
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: State power utility MSEDCL Wednesday suspended assistant engineer and senior technician on the charge of negligence, following the electrocution of two farmers who came into contact with a snapped power cable on Monday evening. The state power utility also offered Rs 4 lakh ex gratia each to the families of the two victims. "The employees were suspended based on findings from the inquiry report, police panchanama and post-mortem report," MSEDCL stated in an official statement . CIDCO MIDC police on Wednesday also arrested the senior technician on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He has been sent to two-day police custody. Girl suffers injuries An eight-year-old girl from the Waluj area suffered injuries caused by electrocution due to a newly installed MSEDCL Time of Day (ToD) meter on June 15. Following her father's complaint, the Waluj police registered a case against two staff members of the private firm hired by MSEDCL for ToD meter installation. The girl was admitted to the Govt Medical College and Hospital. The father said she was experiencing tingling sensations in her limbs following the incident. The police have invoked BNS sections 125 (endangering life or personal safety of others through rash or negligent behaviour) and 3(5) (joint criminal liability when two or more individuals act with a common intention), among other charges, in the case.
