SHILLONG: At a time when the Centre is taking steps to encourage digital transactions by giving various sops to those using the mode to make payments, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (MPDCL) is charging extra for online payments.
Those affected observed that the Prime Minister, the Union Finance Minister and most of the government and semi-government agencies are trying their best to motivate customers to use digital channels for all payments.
Moreover, the Centre has instructed all agencies to waive all usage charges like Merchant Discount Rate, convenience fee etc., on use of net banking. However, MPDCL’s move to charge additional amount for all digital payments has irked many who feel that the Centre should intervene in the matter.
