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How to read your BESCOM electricity bill

This guide shows the difference between the RR number and the Account ID. It explains the LT-1 charges, the 9% tax and how Gruha Jyothi shows on the bill. All meanings come from KERC and BESCOM documents.

  • Redrawn from a real BESCOM bill
  • 15 fields explained
  • Meanings from KERC and BESCOM

Independent guide. ebbillcalc is not part of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Ltd (BESCOM). BESCOM did not approve this guide. BESCOM does not publish a sample bill that we could use, so the layout follows a real bill (2021 bill and 2013 spot bill) that a reader shared. We removed all personal details. Our drawing uses invented names, numbers and amounts. Since 2024, homes are in tariff LT-1, so we drew a home bill with FY 2026-27 figures. Each explanation links to the official document that it comes from.

Quick answers

RR number or Account ID?

Use the 10-digit Account ID to pay online. The RR number is your connection number on the meter board. See #1, #2 on the sample

When must I pay?

You have 15 days from the bill date. The disconnection date is later. See #3, #4 on the sample

How many units did I use?

See net consumption in the meter table: present reading − previous reading. See #7 on the sample

Why is my bill zero?

Under Gruha Jyothi, if your units are within your eligible units, the Government pays the full bill. See #14 on the sample

What is the tax line?

It is Karnataka electricity tax: 9% of the electricity charges. See #13 on the sample

What is the P&G surcharge?

It is a charge for each unit for the Government part of pension and gratuity costs. It started in FY 2025-26. See #10 on the sample

Watch: how to read a BESCOM bill

A short video (54 seconds). It has no sound. The captions explain each field.

Your bill at a glance

How the bill adds up

Fixed charges 8Energy charges 9P&G surcharge 10FPPCA 11Interest 12Tax 13Current bill amount
Current bill amountArrearsGoK subsidy 14Net payable amount 15

From meter reading to payment

  1. Meter readingThe meter reader records the reading.
  2. Bill dateBESCOM makes the bill.
  3. Due date15 days from the bill date.
  4. After the due dateInterest of 1% a month for the days of delay.
  5. 15 clear days’ noticeThen BESCOM can disconnect the supply.

Source: KERC Conditions of Supply of Electricity (PDF)

How the Account ID is made

000000000010 digits

Use the Account ID to pay online and to register on the BESCOM portal.

Source: BESCOM consumer portal FAQ

The BESCOM bill, field by field

Move the bill to the left to see all of it.

SAMPLE · layout of a BESCOM bill, redrawn by ebbillcalc.com · not a real billBillRR No.SAMPLE000Account ID0000000000Bill No.000000000Billing period01-09-2026 to 01-10-2026Bill date02-10-2026Due date17-10-2026Disconnection date01-11-2026Name and addressNameA. SAMPLE NAMEAddressSample Road, BengaluruTypeDomesticTariffLT-1Sanctioned load (kW)2.00Meter readingsDescriptionDatekWh meterkVAh meterMD meterPFPresent reading01-10-20268,275—1.20—Previous reading01-09-20268,180—Difference95Meter constant1Net consumption95Your detailed billFixed charges: 2 kW at Rs 150 per kW300.00Energy charges: 95 kWh at Rs 5.80551.00P&G surcharge: 95 kWh at Rs 0.3533.25Fuel cost adjustment (FPPCA)0.00Interest on revenue0.00Tax76.59Current bill amount960.84GoK subsidy (Gruha Jyothi)-960.84Arrears0.00Bill rounding adjustment0.00Net payable amount0.00HelpFor billing questions,call 1912 or contactyour sub-division.SAMPLE123456789101112131415
Each number has an explanation below. Tap a number to go to its explanation. All names, numbers and amounts are invented; the figures follow the FY 2026-27 tariff for a 2 kW home that uses 95 units with 110 Gruha Jyothi units.
  1. 1

    RR No.

    This is the revenue register number of your installation: your connection. BESCOM paints it on the meter board. It is also on each bill.

    Source: BESCOM consumer portal FAQ RR No. is the power supply connection number, painted on the meter board. This is also Printed on the monthly Electricity Bills.

  2. 2

    Account ID

    This is a 10-digit number for your account. Use it to pay online with Quick Payment and to register on the BESCOM portal. Use it each time you contact BESCOM.

    Source: BESCOM consumer portal FAQ Account ID is a 10 Digit Unique No. and should be used by the User for all future communication with the Utility.

  3. 3

    Due date

    You have 15 days from the bill date to pay. For bills from 1 June 2026, the 15 clear days start on the actual date when BESCOM makes the bill.

    Source: KERC order, 21 May 2026: 15 clear days to pay (PDF) The due date for payment shall be reckoned strictly from the actual date of generation/issuance of the bill and not from the originally scheduled billing date.

  4. 4

    Disconnection date

    If you do not pay by the due date, BESCOM can disconnect the supply. But it must first give at least 15 clear days’ notice after the due date.

    Source: KERC Conditions of Supply of Electricity (PDF) The Licensee may, after giving not less than 15 clear days notice after the due date, disconnect the supply, if the Consumer fails to pay the bill by due date.

  5. 5

    Tariff

    Since 2024, homes are in tariff LT-1. Old bills show LT-2(a) codes, for example LT2A1 or LT2A2.

    Source: BESCOM Electricity Tariff 2026 to 2028 (PDF) Applicable to lighting/combined lighting, heating and motive Power installations of residential houses

  6. 6

    Sanctioned load

    Your fixed charge is for each kW of sanctioned load. BESCOM rounds the load to the nearest quarter kW, with a minimum of 1 kW. Old bills can show the load in HP (1 HP = 0.746 kW).

    Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) 1 HP=0.746 KW

  7. 7

    Meter readings

    Consumption = (present reading − previous reading) × meter constant. The kVAh, MD and PF columns are for tri-vector or smart meters.

    Source: KERC Conditions of Supply of Electricity (PDF) The dates and readings of current and previous meter readings ... Present consumption

  8. 8

    Fixed charges

    For LT-1 homes, the fixed charge is ₹150 for each kW for each month in FY 2026-27. It is ₹160 in FY 2027-28.

    Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) Fixed Charges (Per KW / Month of sanctioned load) Rs.145/- Rs.150/- Rs.160/-

  9. 9

    Energy charges

    For LT-1 homes, there are no slabs. Each unit costs 580 paise in FY 2026-27 and 575 paise in FY 2027-28. Old bills show slab lines.

    Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) Energy Charges (Per kWh) 580 paise 580 paise 575 paise

  10. 10

    P&G surcharge

    Since FY 2025-26, KERC lets BESCOM collect the Government part of the pension and gratuity costs. The bill shows it as a separate charge for each unit.

    Source: KERC order, 27 March 2025: P&G surcharge (PDF) levy and recover ... from consumers as "P & G Surcharge (Government Portion)", which shall be distinctly reflected in the regular monthly energy bills

  11. 11

    Fuel cost adjustment (FPPCA)

    This is the fuel and power purchase cost adjustment. BESCOM calculates it each month with the KERC formula. It can be a charge or a refund. The bill for a month uses the costs of 2 months before. See fuel surcharge this month.

    Source: KERC FPPCA (First Amendment) Regulations 2023 (PDF) for recovery or refund in a billing month on the basis of the net change in the cost of fuel and power purchase incurred in the month in which power is supplied [(n-2)th month]

  12. 12

    Interest on revenue

    If you pay late, BESCOM charges simple interest of 1% a month for the actual days of delay, with a minimum of ₹1.

    Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) In case of any belated payment, simple interest at the rate of 1% per month will be levied on the actual No. of days of delay subject to a minimum of Re.1 for LT installation

  13. 13

    Tax

    This is Karnataka electricity tax: 9% of the electricity charges, without arrears.

    Source: Karnataka Electricity (Taxation on Consumption) Act, 1959 (PDF) electricity tax on advolorem basis at nine percent on the charges payable on electricity sold to or consumed by any consumers (excluding arrears)

  14. 14

    GoK subsidy (Gruha Jyothi)

    Under Gruha Jyothi, BESCOM makes the bill for all your units. Then it subtracts the amount for your eligible units. If your use is within your eligible units, you get a zero bill. Eligible units = your average for FY 2022-23 + 10%, maximum 200 units.

    Source: BESCOM FAQ on Gruha Jyothi verification, July 2026 (PDF) the eligible units — determined as the average electricity consumption for the financial year 2022–23 plus an additional 10% — will continue to remain unchanged.

  15. 15

    Net payable amount

    Net payable = current bill amount + arrears − subsidy. BESCOM rounds it to the nearest rupee.

    Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) the bill amount of 50 Paise and above will be rounded off to the next higher Rupee and the amount less than 50 Paise will be ignored.

Other terms you may see

These lines can also be on a BESCOM bill. The explanations come from BESCOM documents.

ASD (additional security deposit)

BESCOM keeps a deposit equal to 2 months of fixed and energy charges. It checks the deposit in the first quarter of each year. If the deposit is too low, it asks for the difference as ASD. It does not ask if the difference is less than ₹200. You get 30 days to pay.

Source: KERC (Security Deposit) Regulations 2007 (PDF) Additional security deposit shall be demanded when the deposit held falls short of the average bill amount corresponding to two months (2 MMD) in case of monthly billing

Interest on deposits

BESCOM pays interest on your deposits at the RBI bank rate on 1 April. It adds the interest to your bill in the first quarter of the next financial year.

Source: KERC (Interest on Security Deposit) Regulations 2005 (PDF) The Licensee shall pay interest on security deposit of the consumer at the Bank Rate prevailing as on 1st April of the financial year for which interest is due.

FY25 true-up charges

From May 2026 to April 2027, bills can show “FY25 True up Charges”. This line recovers the BESCOM revenue gap for FY 2024-25 in equal monthly parts.

Source: KERC order on APR FY 2024-25, 17 April 2026 (PDF) Such amount shall be recovered during FY2026-27 in equal monthly instalments, to be called as "FY25 True up Charges"

PF penalty and excess load

The PF penalty does not apply to normal homes (LT-1). Extra load that BESCOM did not approve costs 2 times the tariff.

Source: KERC Conditions of Supply of Electricity (PDF)

Reconnection

If BESCOM disconnected your supply, reconnection costs ₹20 for a single-phase home and ₹50 for a three-phase home.

Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF)

Bill not received

If you do not get the bill within 7 days of the meter reading, tell the BESCOM office.

Source: KERC Tariff Order 2025 (PDF) If the bill is not received within 7 days from the meter reading date, the Consumer shall notify the licensees' office

Labels BESCOM does not explain

These labels are on the bill. We did not find an official explanation for them.

  • The “-N” at the end of old tariff codes such as LT2A2-N
  • Which old codes (LT2A1, LT2A2) are LT-2(a)(i) and (ii)
  • Mtr. Rdr. Code
  • Less/Add consumption and net consumption
  • Average (on spot bills)
  • Others, credits and adjustments, bill correction
  • The rate for interest on tax
  • The type field
  • The bill number format

We explain a line only if BESCOM or the regulator explains it. If you have a question about one of these lines, ask your section office or call the helpline on the bill.

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Is the amount right?

Type the units and the total from your BESCOM bill. The checker includes Gruha Jyothi. Type your eligible units for the best result.

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Questions

What is the difference between the RR number and the Account ID?

The RR number is the number of your installation. BESCOM paints it on the meter board. The Account ID is a 10-digit number for your account. Use the Account ID to pay online.

Why is my BESCOM bill zero?

Under Gruha Jyothi, if your units are within your eligible units, the Government pays the full bill. Eligible units = your average for FY 2022-23 + 10%, maximum 200.

Why does my new BESCOM bill have no slabs?

Since the 2025 KERC tariff order, homes (LT-1) pay one rate for each unit: 580 paise in FY 2026-27.

What is ASD on a BESCOM bill?

ASD is the additional security deposit. If your deposit is less than 2 months of fixed and energy charges, BESCOM asks for the difference. You get 30 days to pay.

How many days do I have to pay a BESCOM bill?

15 days from the bill date. BESCOM can disconnect only after 15 clear days’ notice after the due date.

Sources

We read the official documents on 15 October 2026. Bill layouts can change. If your bill looks different, tell us. Cover your name, address and consumer number first.

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