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Whether you need your electricity bill for an HRA claim, a deposit dispute, an address proof, or simply to track your usage — downloading it online takes less than two minutes once you know where to go.
The challenge is that India has dozens of electricity distribution companies — DISCOMs — each with their own portal, and the process varies by state and provider.
This guide covers the major electricity boards across India and the direct steps to download your bill.
Note: City-specific guides for Bengaluru (BESCOM), Mumbai (MSEDCL/TATA/Adani), Delhi (BSES/BYPL), Chennai (TANGEDCO), Hyderabad (TSSPDCL), and Pune are available as separate articles on Dwellble. [City-wise electricity bill download articles — link here when published]
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What You Need Before You Start {#what-you-need}
Across all states and providers, you will typically need one of the following to access and download your bill:
Your Consumer Number or Service Number — printed on your existing bill or on the electricity meter. This is the primary identifier used by all electricity boards. Your Registered Mobile Number — for OTP verification on most portals. Your Account Number — used by some providers instead of or in addition to the consumer number.
If you are a new tenant and do not have a previous bill, ask your landlord for the consumer number — it is printed on any past bill for the flat. If the landlord cannot provide it, note it from the meter installed at the property.
Karnataka — BESCOM {#bescom}
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Bengaluru and most of Karnataka is served by BESCOM — Bangalore Electricity Supply Company.
Steps to download:
- Visit bescom.org
- Click on “Online Services” — then “View / Pay Bill”
- Enter your Consumer Number (found on the meter or any previous bill)
- Your current and past bills will appear — click “Download” or “Print” for a PDF copy
BESCOM also allows bill download via the BESCOM App (Android and iOS) — useful for tenants managing monthly tracking.
For outstanding dues or bill history beyond the current month, log in with your registered mobile number to access account history.
Maharashtra — MSEDCL {#msedcl}
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited serves most of Maharashtra outside Mumbai.
Steps to download:
- Visit mahadiscom.in
- Click “Consumer Login” or “View Bill”
- Enter your Consumer Number
- Select the billing month and download as PDF
For Mumbai specifically: Mumbai has three providers — MSEDCL (some areas), TATA Power (tatapower.com), and Adani Electricity (adanielectricity.com). Check which provider serves your specific area by checking the bill header.
Delhi — BSES Rajdhani / BSES Yamuna / TPDDL {#delhi}
Delhi has three electricity distribution companies serving different areas:
BSES Rajdhani — South and West Delhi: bsesdelhi.com ? “Pay Bill” ? enter Consumer Account Number
BSES Yamuna — East and Central Delhi: bsesdelhi.com ? same portal, select Yamuna
Tata Power Delhi Distribution (TPDDL) — North and Northwest Delhi: tatapower-ddl.com ? “View Bill” ? enter Consumer Number
All three portals allow PDF download of current and past bills after entering the consumer number.
Tamil Nadu — TANGEDCO {#tangedco}
Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation serves Chennai and most of Tamil Nadu.
Steps to download:
- Visit tneb.in or tangedco.gov.in
- Click “Online Bill Payment” or “Consumer Services”
- Enter your Service Number
- View and download your current or past bills
TANGEDCO bills can also be viewed through the TNEB app available on Android.
Telangana — TSSPDCL / TSNPDCL {#telangana}
Hyderabad and southern Telangana is served by TSSPDCL. Northern Telangana by TSNPDCL.
Steps to download (TSSPDCL):
- Visit tssouthernpower.com
- Click “Consumer Services” ? “View / Pay Bill”
- Enter your Service Connection Number
- Download current or past bill as PDF
Andhra Pradesh — APSPDCL / APEPDCL {#andhra}
Southern Andhra Pradesh is served by APSPDCL and northern by APEPDCL.
APSPDCL: apspdcl.in ? Services ? View/Pay Bill ? enter Service Connection Number
APEPDCL: apepdcl.in ? similar process
Gujarat — UGVCL / DGVCL / MGVCL / PGVCL {#gujarat}
Gujarat has four distribution companies covering different zones. All are accessible through their respective websites:
UGVCL (North Gujarat): ugvcl.com DGVCL (South Gujarat): dgvcl.com MGVCL (Middle Gujarat): mgvcl.com PGVCL (Paschim/West Gujarat): pgvcl.com
All follow the same pattern: enter Consumer Number ? view bill ? download PDF.
General Tips for All States {#general-tips}
The consumer number is your most important identifier — keep it noted somewhere accessible. Almost all portals allow bill download without creating an account — just the consumer number is enough for view and download. For registered accounts, most portals send bills by email automatically — register your email for monthly delivery. If a portal is not loading, try the provider’s official mobile app — most major DISCOMs have Android and iOS apps that are often more stable than the desktop portal. Never pay electricity bills through third-party apps that ask for your login credentials — always use the official DISCOM portal or authorised payment gateways.
What Tenants Should Know About Electricity Bills {#tenant-tips}
As a tenant, clarify with your landlord before moving in whose name the electricity account is in, how bills are calculated and shared if multiple meters feed one account, and whether there is a “common connection” surcharge above your individual meter reading.
For HRA purposes, if the electricity bill is in the landlord’s name, your rent receipts are the primary document — the electricity bill serves as address proof. If you have transferred the connection to your name, the bill itself serves both purposes.
Related read: How to transfer electricity connection as a tenant ?
Final Thought
Downloading an electricity bill in India takes two minutes once you have your consumer number. The variation between states is significant enough that knowing which portal to use first saves you time. Bookmark your DISCOM’s portal and keep your consumer number saved.
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