<h1>Old 500 and 1000 Rupee Notes Accepted for Government Payments Until November 11, 2016, Including Utilities.</h1> Old demonetized 500 and 1000 rupee notes will be accepted for payments of fees, charges, taxes, and penalties to Central and State Governments, including municipal and local bodies, until midnight of November 11, 2016. This measure also applies to utility payments for services like water and electricity. The decision aims to provide temporary relief for individuals needing to settle government dues using the old currency notes.