Puducherry - How to Pay Electricity Bill

ProcedureEdit

Electricity bill payment for the electricity consumed by a consumer shall be paid to the respective state electricity board (department).
“Electricity Department – Government of Puducherry” is a state-owned electricity regulation and distribution board operating within the state of Puducherry.
Payment of electricity bill shall be paid by
1. Pay In-Person
2. Pay Online
3. Pay through App
4. Pay through other sources

Tariff:

There are different amount charged for residential and commercial users. The rate of per unit charge varies with state to state and as per the slab decided by the respective electricity board.
Following online link provides Tariff Details. : online Tariff link

Pay in person

Consumers shall pay their electricity bill at the respective electricity office. Please use the below links to get contact details of respective division / Sub division. : Division Contact link
Go to the respective division / Subdivision and pay your bill amount along with the bill to make payment.
The counter staff will issue you the receipt for the payment made

BBPS (Bharath Bill Payment System)

Use the following link to pay at your area BBPS outlet as per pin code: BBPS outlet link
1. Please select “find nearest Bharat BillPay outlet” option provided at the bottom of the page.
2. Enter your pin code at the box provided and hit “Go” to reach the next page with contact details. Please follow the page to get the details of payment outlet and pay their directly
Use the following link to pay as per your Bank/Non-Bank for Quick Bill Payment: BBPS Quick bill payment option
Please select the Respective electricity department and follow the screen prompt and proceed further to make the payment

Required DocumentsEdit

Consumer has to provide the following details while paying the bill
- Electricity Bill
- Board for which payment is paid
- Aadhaar card
- Consumer address and name

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Electricity Department – Government of Puducherry

No. 137, NSC Bose Salai, Pin code - 605 001,
Puducherry - India
Phone No. : +91-413-233 4277 (O), 91-413-233 1556
Fax : +91 91-413-225 4466
Email address: [email protected]
Contacts link : APDCL contact information link

EligibilityEdit

The individual should be a resident of the state.
Consumers are eligible to pay the electricity bill.
Every applicant has to have a meter reading to calculate consumption

FeesEdit

Electricity bills are generated with the slab rates applicable for the units consumed as per the state regulations
As a consumer, it is mandatory to pay prescribed amount as advised by respective board. (even the electricity is not consumed, each states has different default charges levied to its active consumers and the same has to be paid)

ValidityEdit

The electricity bill generated for the period has to be paid before the due date.
There will be a penalty for late payment. Authorities has the power to suspend the connection
This payment is valid for the consumed electricity units

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Processing TimeEdit

It is immediate
The payment against the consumed bill is made immediately

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

One has the pay the electricity bill within the due date for bill generated against the usage for the given period
In different state the collection for the electricity varies from monthly to two months once
Our everyday life requires electricity more than anything else. So, user has to pay by due date
Government provides electricity connection to those who apply for a new connection.
Electricity should be consumed with responsibility. Because not only the cost counts but also this resource needs proper care to make available for our future generations

Information which might helpEdit

State government provides subsidy in the amount charged based on different factors (Agriculture, usage of electricity and more)
Always use certified products for electrical wiring
One should not use domestic supply for commercial purpose and there will be a heavy fine and even action against consumer is inevitable.

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