Total Outstanding Electricity Dues in State Reach ₹5,853.86 Crore as of May
Raipur (Economy India): The Chhattisgarh Government informed the State Legislative Assembly on Thursday that outstanding electricity dues in the state stood at ₹5,853.86 crore as of May 2026, with government departments accounting for ₹3,117.49 crore of the total unpaid amount.
The remaining ₹2,736.37 crore is owed by non-government consumers to the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL).
Government Departments Account for Majority of Dues
The data presented in the Assembly revealed that unpaid electricity bills from various state government departments constitute more than half of the total outstanding amount.
The figures underline the financial burden on the state’s power distribution utility, which relies on timely bill collections to maintain operations, upgrade infrastructure, and ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Total Outstanding Crosses ₹5,850 Crore
According to the information shared in the Assembly:
| Category | Outstanding Dues |
|---|---|
| Government Departments | ₹3,117.49 crore |
| Non-Government Consumers | ₹2,736.37 crore |
| Total Outstanding | ₹5,853.86 crore |
The dues were pending with the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) as of May 2026.
Impact on Power Distribution
Large outstanding receivables can affect the financial health of electricity distribution companies by limiting cash flows available for:
- Power purchase payments
- Maintenance of transmission and distribution infrastructure
- Network modernization
- Rural electrification projects
- Service quality improvements
Power distribution companies across India have been working to improve billing efficiency and recover pending dues through digital payments, consumer awareness, and stricter collection mechanisms.
Importance of Timely Payments
Experts note that regular payment of electricity bills by both government institutions and private consumers is essential to ensure the financial sustainability of distribution companies and maintain reliable electricity services.
Reducing outstanding dues also supports investments in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and improved customer services.
(Economy India)
