What to do if electricity bill card is lost?

Electricity bill card is a receipt of consumption of electricity. It is provided by the electricity distribution company for the payment of the consumed electricity by that consumer. It is required during the payment of electricity bill. As it contains details like name of consumer and residence address it can be used as the identity and residence proof. While opening an account or taking loan from bank, they ask for the electricity bill as residence proof for verification.

In this article we will discuss how to get new electricity bill card in case if you have lost.

What to do if you want to pay the electricity consumption bill when your bill is lost?

When you visit bill payment centre, you will require electricity bill card for payment of electricity consumption. You will not be able to pay the bill if you do not have the electricity bill card. In such a situation you can pay your electricity bill online on the portal of electricity distribution company.

Steps to pay bill online:

1. Visit to the portal of electricity distribution company of your state or private company. List of portal of some distribution company is given below.
2. Click on the ‘PAY BILL ONLINE’ or similar option on portal.
3. Enter your consumer number or account number in the box. If you don’t know your consumer number check you previous electricity bill.
4. Fill up captcha code and click on ‘SUBMIT’.
5. New Payment window will open. Fill up all your card details and click on ‘PAY’.
6. After successful payment you will receive a online receipt and SMS on your registered mobile number.

What to do if you want copy of your electricity bill?

Sometimes electricity bill is required as a proof of residence or identification. Bank while providing loans ask for the electricity bill as the residence proof. Also electricity bill is required for the rent agreement. In such a case you can get a copy of your lost electricity bill online through portal of electricity distribution company.

To get a copy of electricity bill follow the steps given below:

1. Visit to the portal of electricity distribution company of your state or private company. List of portal of some distribution company is given below.
2. Click on the option of ‘VIEW BILL ONLINE’ or similar option.
3. Then fill up you consumer number or account number, consumer type, etc. in the box.
4. Fill up captcha code and click on ‘SUBMIT’.
5. You will get a online electricity bill. Take a print out this bill and you can attach to the documents where it is required.

List of portals of electricity distribution companies.

1. Maharashtra : https://www.mahadiscom.in/consumer/
2. Uttar Pradesh : https://www.uppclonline.com/
3. Rajasthan : http://www.energy.rajasthan.gov.in/
4. Andhra Pradesh : https://www.apspdcl.in/
5. Tamil Nadu: https://www.tnebnet.org/
6. West Bengal : https://www.tnebnet.org/
7. Adani Power Limited : https://www.adanielectricity.com/
8. Tata Power : https://cp.tatapower.com/

Conclusion

You can pay your electricity bill online even if your electricity bill card is lost. It is more simple and time saving way than paying bill at electricity payment centre. You can also get a copy of your electricity bill online if it is required.

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