Summary:
MahaVitaran's total arrears have increased by 23.44% to Rs 40,278 crore in 2018-19 from Rs 32,627 crore in 2017-18. Of the Rs 40,278 crore, the rise in dues from agriculture consumers alone is Rs 30,199 crore against Rs 24,699 crore including interest which is 22% increase. The arrears from local bodies for electricity supply to streetlights is Rs 4,145 crore against Rs 3,500 crore. MahaVitaran supplies power at the subsidised rate to agriculture consumers by charging more to industry consumers. However, this won't work unless agriculture consumers clear running bills and pay arrears in a time bound manner..