Hritika Mitra | Oct 8, 2026, 11:24 PM IST
New electricity connections in Uttarakhand will become costlier from November 1. While the revised rules raise charges, they also simplify the application process and make it considerably more transparent.
Hritika Mitra | Oct 6, 2026, 9:59 PM IST
UPPCL has introduced a round-the-clock WhatsApp chatbot service for electricity consumers, organised discom-wise. Consumers in Purvanchal, Madhyanchal, Paschimanchal, Dakshinanchal and KESCO can use it to access bill information, file complaints online and generate their own bills from home.
Victor Dasgupta | Sep 29, 2026, 1:47 PM IST
Under the Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA) mechanism, the reduction in the fuel surcharge for July is expected to provide relief to around 3.73 crore consumers across all categories. The benefit will be reflected in their October electricity bills, based on their power consumption in September.
Joy Pillai | Sep 28, 2026, 11:08 PM IST
Punjab government has announced that no power connections will be disconnected for non-payment of inflated or incorrect bills until the billing system is rectified.
Joy Pillai | Sep 28, 2026, 6:12 PM IST
Supreme Court suggests linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills to recover pending fines. It also suggested measures such as blocking vehicle registration renewal and driving licence services.
Hritika Mitra | Sep 23, 2026, 7:58 PM IST
Fast-running electricity meters or unexpectedly high bills are a common problem faced by BSES consumers in Delhi. If you suspect your meter is faulty or showing incorrect readings, here's the complete legal process for testing fees, bill adjustments, and meter replacement.
Joy Pillai | Sep 21, 2026, 1:01 PM IST
Power supply will be disrupted in several areas of Patna for two to three hours at different times due to maintenance and other essential work. Check the details here.
Hritika Mitra | Aug 22, 2026, 8:40 PM IST
Consumers in Delhi may need to renew their electricity subsidy registration annually. Failing to do so could mean losing access to subsidised electricity.
Hritika Mitra | Aug 15, 2026, 8:37 PM IST
Delhi consumers will see the additional surcharge reflected in their September electricity bills, with the DERC set to revise it on a monthly basis.
Joy Pillai | Aug 14, 2026, 5:14 PM IST
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) has raised power tariffs, ranging from 20 paise to 55 paise per unit. How much extra will consumers in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane pay from August?
Nivedita Dash | Jun 25, 2026, 10:58 AM IST
It was on the basis of this NOC, issued in 2016, that the building's electricity connection was converted from domestic to commercial.
Nivedita Dash | May 30, 2026, 1:12 PM IST
UP Electricity Bill Hike: People in Uttar Pradesh are currently facing the brunt of inflation. After petrol, diesel, CNG, and gas, electricity bills will also increase. UPPCL has increased the fuel surcharge by 10 percent, the highest increase to date. However, the State Consumer Council has protested this increase.
