Chhattisgarh - 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).
“Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited” (CSPDCL) is a state-owned electricity regulation and distribution department for Electricity in Chhattisgarh.
Payment of electricity bill shall be paid by
1. Pay In-Person
2. Pay by 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. Link for tariff: online Tariff link

PAY IN PERSON

Electricity Bill Collection through Common Service Centres (CSC)

user shall use the link : CSC bill collection center list to identify the nearest counter to make payment in person

Through Pay Point - Bill Payment Centers

User can use the link : Online link and select the city from the drop down list and hit “View” to get bill payment centers.

Through Any Time Bill Payment Machine (ATP) Centers

User can use the link : Online link and select the city from the drop down list and hit “Display” to get bill payment centers.

Go to the respective division as you found through above modes and pay your bill amount along with the bill to make payment.
The counter staff will issue you the receipt for the payment made

ONLINE PROCESS

Pay by Net Banking OR Debit card / Credit card OR UPI

Go to Net Banking link OR Debit Card / Credit Card Link OR UPI Link and please follow the below steps to make payment for the electricity bill
Please enter the BP number and hit “Submit” the arrow button placed next to the prompt to reach next page
Next page prompts user to enter the code displayed there. Enter the code and click on the proceed arrow.
Next page provides bill details for the provided number. Here, please hit “Pay Bill” tab at the end of the row to get the next page.
User will be prompted to enter the amount, please enter the amount to pay and hit “Pay Now” tab to reach the payment gateway page.
In the payment gateway page, please select the type of payment(Credit / Debit / Net Banking) and provide required details at prompted places and hit make payment to reach the successive page.
User should follow the screen prompt for the payment mode selected to complete online payment transaction.
Once the payment is accepted, user will get a transaction acknowledgement. Please keep it saved or printed for future reference.

CSPDCL Android Mobile App

This app can be downloaded using the link as provided : App link
In the given screen, please hit “Click here to download CSPDCL App (for Electricity Bill Payment only)” option to download the App.
After installing, user can select “CSPCDL Bill Payment” to get the next screen.
Here, please enter the BP number and hit “Next” to reach next screen
Again hit “Next” if the provided details are OK to reach payment gateway screen
Once the payment gateway screen is reached, user can select respective payment gateway option (Credit / Debit / Net Banking) to make the payment.
Please fill in the applicable details and follow the screen prompts to progress for completing the online payment process.
Once the payment is made, an acknowledgement for the payment received will be prompted. User can save / print it for future reference

BBPS (Bharath Bill Payment System)

Use the following link to pay at your area BBPS outlet as per pin code: 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
1. Please select the Respective electricity department and follow the screen prompt and proceed further to make the payment

Other Apps to pay

Users shall use the private app’s to make payment of electricity bill. Please make sure with the respective department officials to confirm about these service providers to make payment.
Electricity bill can be paid through following apps Paytm, Amazon, Freecharge, Mobikwik etc,.

Required DocumentsEdit

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

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited - CSPDCL

Energy Info Tech Centre, Block No. 8, CS Power Companies Campus,
Daganiya, Raipur (CG) - 492013,
Chhattisgarh, India
Phone No. : +91 090740 16950
Fax : +91 0771-2574125
e-mail : [email protected]
Please Call at Toll Free No. 1912 (from within CG State) 24 x 7,
or Call at Toll Free No. 1800-233-4687
or Call at Toll Free No. 0771-1912 (from outside CG State) 24 x 7
Contacts link : CSPDCL 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 of electricity 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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