How to read your PVVNL electricity bill
This guide explains the PVVNL bill-cum-notice. It shows where to find your account number and dates, and what each charge means. All meanings come from UPERC and UPPCL documents.
- Redrawn from a real PVVNL bill
- 15 fields explained
- Meanings from UPERC and UPPCL
Independent guide. ebbillcalc is not part of Paschimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd (PVVNL). PVVNL did not approve this guide. PVVNL does not publish a sample bill that we could use, so the layout follows a real bill (2019 bill-cum-notice) that a reader shared. We removed all personal details. Our drawing uses invented names, numbers and amounts. A bill today can look different. We used the FY 2026-27 tariff for the figures. Each explanation links to the official document that it comes from.
Quick answers
Where is my account number?
It is the 10-digit Account No at the top of the bill. Use it to pay online. See #1 on the sample
When must I pay?
Pay by the bill due date. The disconnection date comes later. See #2, #3 on the sample
How many units did I use?
See billed units in the meter table: (current reading − previous reading) × M.F. See #4 on the sample
What if I pay late?
LPSC is added: 1.25% a month for the first 3 months, then 2% a month. See #11 on the sample
What is the fuel surcharge?
It is a percentage that changes each month. For October 2026, it is a reduction of 5.24%. See #10 on the sample
Why is there a regulatory surcharge line?
Old bills had it. It must be zero now. UPERC stopped it in 2019. See #13 on the sample
Watch: how to read a PVVNL 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
From meter reading to payment
- Meter readingThe meter reader records the reading.
- BillThe bill comes at least 15 days before the due date.
- Due datePay by this date. If you have no arrears, you get a rebate of 1%.
- After the due dateLPSC: 1.25% a month for 3 months, then 2%.
- Disconnection dateAt least 15 days after the notice.
How the Account No is made
000000000010 digitsRural and KESCO consumers got a new 10-digit number. The UPPCL portal has a page to find it.
The PVVNL bill, field by field
Move the bill to the left to see all of it.
- 1
Account No
This is your 10-digit account number. Use it to pay or see your bill on the UPPCL consumer portal. You can also use your registered mobile number.
Source: UPPCL consumer portal FAQ
For registration you should know your Account ID printed in the Bill provided by us and the Bill number as printed in the Bill.
- 2
Due date
UPPCL sends the bill at least 15 days before the due date. If you pay by the due date, you get a rebate of 1% of the fixed and energy charges. You do not get it if the bill has arrears.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
The Licensee shall dispatch the bills at least 15 days prior to the Due date of payment.
- 3
Disconnection date
This is the earliest date when PVVNL can disconnect the supply if you do not pay. The UP Supply Code says that this date must be at least 15 days after the notice. The bill is also the notice.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
The disconnection date indicated in the notice served to the consumer, but not less than 15 days
- 4
Meter readings
Billed units = (current reading − previous reading) × M.F. The second row shows the recorded demand in kW. UPPCL does not explain the bill basis, remark and status codes.
- 5
EC calculation
This table shows the energy charge, slab by slab. For urban homes in FY 2026-27: 0 to 150 units ₹5.50, 151 to 300 units ₹6.00, above 300 units ₹6.50 for each unit.
- 6
Tariff LMV1
LMV-1 is the UPERC tariff for domestic light, fan and power. It is for homes and some other premises.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
RATE SCHEDULE LMV – 1 DOMESTIC LIGHT, FAN & POWER
- 7
Security deposit
The deposit is for about 2 months of your use. PVVNL asks for additional security only if the shortfall is more than 10% of your deposit. PVVNL pays interest on the deposit in the April to June bills.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
Only when the required additional security deposit payable by the consumer exceeds 10% of the existing security deposit, a demand for additional security deposit, shall be made.
- 8
Electricity charges
This is the total of the EC calculation table.
- 9
Fixed/demand charges
This is a charge for each kW for each month. For urban homes, it is ₹110 for each kW in FY 2026-27. Lifeline homes (1 kW, up to 100 units a month) pay ₹50.
- 10
Fuel surcharge
This is the fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS). It is a percentage that changes each month, with a limit of 10% up or down. For October 2026, it is −5.24%: a reduction. See fuel surcharge this month.
Source: UPPCL letter: FPPAS for October 2026 (PDF)
FPPAS has been calculated -5.24% for the month of July, 2026 to be charged in the month of October, 2026.
- 11
LPSC
If you pay late, a late payment surcharge is added: 1.25% a month for the first 3 months, then 2% a month.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
a late payment surcharge shall be levied at 1.25% on the dues (excluding late payment surcharge) per month; up-to first three months of delay and subsequently at 2.00% on the dues
- 12
Electricity duty
This is a Government of UP duty. You pay it as the law says. We did not find the current rate for homes in an official document.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
Statutory levies such as electricity duty, taxes or any other duties etc. shall be payable by the consumer as per law.
- 13
Regulatory surcharge
UPERC stopped the regulatory surcharge in September 2019. These lines must be zero now.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
the Regulatory Surcharge was abolished by the Commission vide Tariff Order dated September 03, 2019
- 14
Total payable amount
This is the current bill plus arrears. PVVNL rounds the bill to the nearest rupee. The difference goes to your next bill.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
All bills will be rounded off to the nearest rupee ... The difference due to such rounding shall be adjusted in subsequent bills.
- 15
Previous consumption pattern
This table shows your units for the past months. Use it to compare.
Other terms you may see
These lines can also be on a PVVNL bill. The explanations come from PVVNL documents.
- Due date rebate
If you pay on or before the due date, you get a rebate of 1% of the fixed and energy charges. If your bill has arrears, you do not get it.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
A rebate at the rate of 1.00 % on the 'RATE' shall be given in case the payment is made on or before the due date.
- Provisional bill
If PVVNL cannot read the meter, it can send a provisional bill. It uses your average for the last 3 billing cycles. The next actual reading corrects it.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
if Licensee is not able to read the meter, a provisional bill may be issued on the basis of the average consumption of the previous 3 billing cycles.
- Bill not received
If you do not get a bill, you can pay a self-assessed amount. It must not be less than your average for the last 6 months.
- Instalments
Instalments are only for consumers in financial distress. The surcharge is not removed.
Source: UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
The Licensee may extend the facility of instalments to those consumers only who are in financial distress. However, no waival of surcharge shall be allowed.
- Low PF surcharge
Homes (LMV-1) up to 10 kW do not pay the low power factor surcharge.
Source: UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
excluding consumers under LMV-1 category up to contracted load of 10 kW
Labels PVVNL does not explain
These labels are on the bill. We did not find an official explanation for them.
- Book No
- K No
- Old Acct No
- Meter badge number
- Bill basis codes (OK)
- Meter status codes (A)
- Meter read remark codes
- M.F (multiplying factor)
- Supply type 10 and ST-10B
- Rural/Dept rebate, load factor rebate and solar heater rebate
- LT metering surcharge and maintenance charges
- Provisional adjustment and tariff adjustments
- The electricity duty rate for homes
We explain a line only if PVVNL 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
These are official PVVNL channels only.
- UPPCL consumer portal: pay or see your billAccount number or registered mobile number
- Know your new 10-digit account numberFor rural and KESCO consumers
- Helpline: 1912 or 1800-410-1912
- PVVNL WhatsApp: 78598 04803From the UPPCL portal
Pay only on official channels. ebbillcalc does not ask for your consumer number. ebbillcalc does not take payments. Some messages say that your power will be cut tonight. They tell you to call a number or install an app. Do not do this.
Is the amount right?
All UP discoms use the same UPERC tariff. Type your units and your total. The checker tells you if the amount agrees with the current tariff.
Questions
Where is the account number on a PVVNL bill?
It is the 10-digit Account No at the top of the bill. Use it on the UPPCL consumer portal.
What does the disconnection date on a PVVNL bill mean?
It is the earliest date when PVVNL can cut the supply if you do not pay. The UP Supply Code says that it must be at least 15 days after the notice. The bill-cum-notice is the notice.
What is LPSC on a PVVNL bill?
LPSC is the late payment surcharge: 1.25% a month for the first 3 months of delay, then 2% a month.
Why does my old PVVNL bill show a regulatory surcharge?
UPERC stopped the regulatory surcharge in September 2019. On a bill today, these lines must be zero.
Can I pay a PVVNL bill in instalments?
Only if you are in financial distress. The surcharge is not removed.
Sources
- UPPCL consumer portal FAQ
- UPPCL: know your new account number
- UP Electricity Supply Code 2005 (UPERC, zip)
- UPERC Tariff Order FY 2026-27 (PDF)
- UPPCL public notice: rates for FY 2026-27 (PDF)
- UPPCL letter: FPPAS for October 2026 (PDF)
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.