Other Item Sahil Manoj Shinde, Solar Fraud, Complaint regarding cheating, deficiency in service and unfair trade practice by solar panel vendor & Non dcr panel

[prakashavhale]

Dealer Name

SAHIL MANOJ SHINDE

Company Name

SAHIL SOLAR TECHNOLOGY

Product Name

PM SURYA GHAR YOJANA

Customer Care Number

7020356983

Loss Amount

200000

Ratings

1.00 star(s)

Opposite Party Address

Sr. No. 611/3, Plot No. 74, Swapnpuri Row Bungalow, Mhasrul Link Road, Adgaon, Kadam Mala, Dhatrak Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422003

To,
The Concerned Authority,
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) / PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana,
Nashik, Maharashtra.

Subject: Complaint Against Sahil Solar Technologies (Mr. Sahil Manoj Shinde) Regarding Alleged Solar Installation Irregularities, Non-DCR Panels, Incomplete Installation and Subsidy-Related Representations — Request for Urgent Investigation and Appropriate Action

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, Prakash Annasaheb Avhale, a consumer of MSEDCL bearing Consumer No. 049150428326, residing at Sr. No. 611/3, Plot No. 74, Swapnpuri Row Bungalow, Mhasrul Link Road, Adgaon, Kadam Mala, Dhatrak Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422003, wish to lodge this complaint against Sahil Solar Technologies, represented by Mr. Sahil Manoj Shinde, regarding alleged irregularities in the installation of my rooftop solar power system under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

Details of the Complaint​

1. Name of the Agency/Person Involved:
Sahil Solar Technologies
Proprietor/Representative: Mr. Sahil Manoj Shinde
Address: Survey No. 562, Asha Bunglow, Near Om Residency & Swami Nagar, Makhmalabad Road, Gandhi Nagar–Makhmalabad, Nashik – 422003, Maharashtra.
Mobile: 7020356983

2. Nature of the Complaint:

• A 2.000 kWp rooftop solar project was approved for my premises under MSEDCL application reference NP-MHSED26-10329505, dated 20 February 2026.
• SBI sanctioned a solar loan of ₹1,17,000. However, the available bank statement records an actual transfer of ₹81,900 on 24 February 2026. I requested that the remaining loan amount not be disbursed because the vendor had not completed the work.
• The vendor initially installed/arranged panels with an aggregate capacity of approximately 1.8 kW and later added another panel, bringing the aggregate panel capacity to 2 kW. My complaint is not that the current aggregate capacity remains 1.8 kW; it concerns the panel compliance and incomplete installation.
• The complete solar system has not been made operational. Important work relating to wiring, inverter installation, electrical protection, generation metering, net metering, commissioning and documentation remains incomplete.
• I attempted to verify panel number WS07269074040473 through the available DCR verification facility. The panel number was not found in the verification system. I am attaching the screenshot and request an official verification of the panel's DCR status.
• The vendor had made representations regarding subsidy eligibility and had reportedly stated that another certificate could be used to obtain the subsidy despite the panel-related concern. I request an investigation into these representations and the relevant certificates.
• I clarify that I am not claiming that my subsidy application has been formally rejected. The available application status indicates that installation, inspection, commissioning and subsidy-related stages remain pending.
• The vendor represented that the project cost was approximately ₹1,00,000 and undertook to adjust/return ₹17,000. A cheque for ₹17,000 was issued but could not be encashed because the concerned bank account was reported to be closed. I am providing the available cheque and return-related evidence for verification. I am not claiming this ₹17,000 as an additional amount already paid to the vendor.
• Despite repeated follow-ups and written legal notices, the project remains incomplete.

3. Date of Application/Transaction:
MSEDCL technical feasibility approval: 20/02/2026
SBI loan disbursement recorded in the statement: 24/02/2026

4. Financial Details:

• SBI loan sanctioned: ₹1,17,000
• Actual transfer recorded in the available bank statement: ₹81,900
• Promised adjustment/return supported by a cheque: ₹17,000 — not claimed as an additional amount paid
• Other financial losses, including additional electricity expenditure, are being assessed based on available bills and supporting documents.

5. Current PM Surya Ghar/MSEDCL Application Status:

The installation, inspection, project commissioning and subsidy-related stages remain pending according to the status information available to me. I request verification of the current official status and the reasons for the delay.

Relief and Action Requested​

I respectfully request the concerned authority to:

1. Register this complaint and conduct an impartial investigation into the vendor's conduct and the status of my solar project.
2. Verify the serial numbers, manufacturer records, invoices and DCR certificates of all panels installed at my premises.
3. Inspect the installation and determine which components and electrical works remain incomplete.
4. Verify the status of the inverter, wiring, protection equipment, generation meter, net meter and commissioning process.
5. Examine the representations made by the vendor regarding subsidy eligibility and any certificates submitted in support of the application.
6. Verify the documents submitted by the vendor through the PM Surya Ghar/MSEDCL process and take appropriate action if any irregularity or violation is established.
7. Direct the vendor, as permitted under the applicable scheme rules and authority's powers, to rectify the deficiencies and complete the required installation and documentation, or advise me on the appropriate remedy if completion is not possible.
8. Take appropriate action under the applicable rules if any violation is established, including action concerning the vendor's registration or empanelment where legally justified.
9. Provide me with a complaint reference number and a written update on the action taken.

Enclosures​

1. Copy of MSEDCL electricity bill.
2. Copy of MSEDCL technical feasibility approval and application details.
3. PM Surya Ghar/MSEDCL application status screenshot.
4. Solar proposal/quotation and terms of work.
5. SBI loan account statement showing the recorded transfer.
6. Photographs of the solar panels and incomplete installation.
7. DCR verification screenshot for panel number WS07269074040473.
8. Copy of the ₹17,000 cheque and available return/account-related evidence.
9. Copies of legal notices sent to the vendor.
10. Copies of written complaints and correspondence with SBI/MSEDCL, where available.
11. Electricity bills and other supporting records, where relevant.

I have already initiated a consumer complaint before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Nashik, concerning the service deficiencies and related consumer reliefs. This complaint is being submitted to request technical and scheme-related verification and appropriate action within your authority. I will ensure that the facts and supporting documents remain consistent across the proceedings.

I am willing to provide further documents and cooperate fully with any inspection or inquiry. I request your urgent attention to this matter and a written acknowledgement of my complaint.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Prakash Annasaheb Avhale
Mobile: 7020960586
Email: prakashvhl@gmail.com
Address: Sr. No. 611/3, Plot No. 74, Swapnpuri Row Bungalow, Mhasrul Link Road, Adgaon, Kadam Mala, Dhatrak Phata, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422003.

Date: 28 / 10 / 2026
Place: Nashik