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How to read your BSES Rajdhani (BRPL) electricity bill

This guide explains the 12 sections of a BRPL bill. BRPL gives these numbers in its customer booklet. The guide also tells you what bill basis, MDI and a provisional bill are.

  • The 12 sections of BRPL’s “Know your bill”
  • 9-digit CA number
  • Official sources only

Independent guide. ebbillcalc is not part of BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL). BRPL did not approve this guide. The bill below is our own drawing. All names, numbers and amounts are invented. The layout follows the official BRPL sample (BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill”, booklet citing the 2018 tariff). The booklet gives numbers to 12 sections. We show them in that order. On your bill, the position of each section can be different. Each explanation links to the BRPL document that it comes from.

Quick answers

Where is my CA number?

It is in the consumer particulars at the top. A BRPL CA number has 9 digits. See #1 on the sample

How much do I pay, and when?

See the payable amount box. It shows the amount and the due date. See #4 on the sample

How many units did I use?

See the meter details. Units = current reading − previous reading. The section also shows the days in the bill. See #2 on the sample

Did BRPL read my meter?

See the bill basis. “Actual” means that the bill uses the meter reading. If not, the bill is provisional. See #1 on the sample

Where is the subsidy?

It is in the bill calculation, as rebate or subsidy. See #3 on the sample

Can I compare with my old bills?

Yes. The bill shows your last 6 bills. See #9 on the sample

Watch: how to read a BRPL 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 chargeEnergy chargesPPACSurchargeElectricity taxCharges for the month 3
Charges for the month 3Arrears / refundLPSCRebate / subsidyNet amount payable 4

The BRPL booklet names these parts. The order of addition comes from the Tata Power-DDL handbook. All Delhi discoms use the same DERC tariff.

Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

From meter reading to payment

  1. Meter readingBRPL reads the meter.
  2. BillBRPL sends the bill before the due date.
  3. 3 working days before the due dateIf you pay by card, pay by this day.
  4. Due datePay the payable amount.
  5. Late paymentLPSC is on your next bill.

Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

How the CA No. is made

1234567899 digits

BRPL tells you to give your 9-digit CA number each time you contact it.

Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

The BRPL bill, field by field

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

SAMPLE · layout of a BRPL bill, redrawn by ebbillcalc.com · not a real billConsumer particularsNameA. SAMPLE NAMEAddressSample Road, DelhiMobileXXXXXX0000DivisionSAMPLEBill monthSEP-2026Bill date05-10-2026ConnectionCA No.123456789Meter No.00000000MDI2.40 kWSanctioned load3 kWBill basisActualTariff categoryDomesticMeter detailsMeter No.PreviousCurrentUnitsDays billed0000000013,90014,21031030Payable amountDue date20-10-2026Amount910.99Bill calculationFixed charge150.00Energy charges1,095.00PPAC249.00Surcharge99.60Pension trust surcharge47.31Electricity tax70.08Arrears / refund0.00LPSC0.00Rebate / subsidy-800.00Net amount payable910.99Last six billsMonthUnitsAmountSEP-26310910.99AUG-263451,150JUL-264022,350JUN-263801,320MAY-26290760APR-261800.00Security depositDeposit held3,000.00Interest, last FY—Last paymentAmount1,150.00Date12-09-2026Important messageNotices from BRPLTariff structureUnits a monthRs per unit0–2003.00201–4004.50401–8006.50801–12007.00Above 12008.00Grievance redressalHow to escalate a complaintWays to payPayment optionsContacts24x7 helpline 19123Customer care centresSAMPLE124395678101112
Each number has an explanation below. Tap a number to go to its explanation. All names, numbers and amounts are invented; the numbers follow BRPL’s booklet; the PPAC and surcharge figures are illustrative; the slab rates are DERC’s.
  1. 1

    Consumer particulars

    This section shows your name, address, mobile number, e-mail and division. It also shows the bill month, bill date, CA number, meter number, MDI, sanctioned load, bill basis and tariff category.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Find your account related details i.e Name, address, Mobile Number, E Mail Id, Division Name, Bill Month, Bill Date, CA Number

  2. 2

    Meter details

    This section shows the meter number, the previous and current readings, the units and the number of days in the bill.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Details of Meter i.e Meter No., Previous Reading & Current Reading details, Unit Consumed, No. of days billed

  3. 3

    Bill calculation

    This section shows how BRPL calculated the bill for this month. It shows the fixed charge, the units in each slab, the energy charges, surcharge, electricity tax and PPAC. It also shows arrears or refunds, LPSC, rebate or subsidy and the net amount payable.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) This section covers in detail your bill amount calculation for the current month.

  4. 4

    Payable amount

    This section shows the total amount and the due date. If you pay by card, pay 3 working days before the due date. Then you do not pay a late payment surcharge on your next bill.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Find the total Amount to be Paid with due date

  5. 5

    Security deposit

    This section shows the security deposit for your connection. It also shows the interest on the deposit and the interest rate for the last financial year.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

  6. 6

    Last payment

    This section shows your last payment.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Find your last payment details

  7. 7

    Important message

    This section shows messages from BRPL.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

  8. 8

    Tariff structure

    This section shows the current tariff for each category. Use it to check your energy charges.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Category wise existing tariff structure

  9. 9

    Last six bills

    This section shows your last 6 bills. Use it to compare.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Details of Last Six Bills

  10. 10

    Grievance redressal

    This section tells you how to make a complaint. It also tells you what to do if BRPL does not solve it.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

  11. 11

    Ways to pay

    This section shows the ways to pay BRPL.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF)

  12. 12

    Contacts

    This section gives the contacts: business manager, commercial officer, customer care centres, the 24x7 helpline and the nearest payment centre.

    Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Contact details of Business Manager, Commercial Officer, Customer Care centers , 24X7 Help line number

Other terms you may see

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

CA No.

This is your contract account number. It has 9 digits. BRPL gives it when it connects the meter. It also sets your billing cycle.

Source: BRPL New Customer Booklet, “Know your bill” (PDF) Always quote your 9 digit CA number

Bill basis: actual or provisional

“Actual” means that the bill uses the meter reading. If BRPL did not read the meter in the cycle, it sends a provisional bill. This bill uses your average units for the same period last year.

Source: BSES Rajdhani FAQs a provisional bill based on average consumption of same period, previous year shall be issued

MDI (maximum demand)

This is the highest average load at your supply point in 30 minutes of the month, in kVA or kW.

Source: BSES Rajdhani FAQs

Slabs and days

BRPL calculates the slab limits from the actual number of days in the bill month. A longer bill period has larger slabs.

Source: BSES Rajdhani FAQs The calculation of slab is done on the basis of actual number of days in the bill month.

PPAC, surcharge, electricity tax

The BRPL booklet names these charges but does not explain them. All 3 Delhi discoms use the same DERC tariff. The Tata Power-DDL handbook explains each charge. See our TPDDL guide.

Labels BRPL does not explain

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

  • Rebate: the rule for an on-time payment rebate
  • The LPSC rate
  • Pension trust surcharge (not in the booklet)

We explain a line only if BRPL 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.

Pay or see your bill online

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Is the amount right?

BRPL, BYPL and Tata Power-DDL all use the DERC tariff. Type your units and your total. The checker includes the Government of Delhi subsidy.

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Questions

How many digits does a BRPL CA number have?

It has 9 digits. BRPL tells you to give your 9-digit CA number each time you contact it.

What does “Bill basis: Actual” mean?

The bill uses the meter reading. It is not an estimate.

What happens if BRPL did not read my meter?

BRPL sends a provisional bill. This bill uses your average units for the same period last year.

How do I get a duplicate BRPL bill?

Use the BSES website or app. You can also send a WhatsApp message to 88009 19123.

Why do my slab limits change from bill to bill?

BRPL calculates the slabs from the actual number of days in the bill month. More days give larger slabs.

Is this guide also for BSES Yamuna (BYPL)?

No. This guide is for BRPL. BYPL has its own documents. We did not examine them yet.

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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