TSSPDCL / TSNPDCL Electricity Bill & Gruha Jyothi Calculator
Official statutory calculation engine for Telangana domestic electricity bills. Computes the Gruha Jyothi 200 units free power scheme (₹0 bill), Category LT-I(A), LT-I(B), and LT-I(C) telescopic slabs, tiered customer fees, 6% state duty, and the 201-unit cliff trap.
Under the Telangana Gruha Jyothi Scheme, domestic households holding a White Ration Card pay ₹0 for monthly consumption up to 200 units. Exceeding 200 units by even 1 unit cancels 100% of the subsidy, shifting the account into Category LT-I(C) and resulting in a bill jump from ₹0 to over ₹1,199.
Select Telangana DISCOM & Connection Slabs
Covers TGSPDCL (Hyderabad & South) and TGNPDCL (Warangal & North)
Gruha Jyothi ceiling is 200 units. Crossing 200 units cancels the free subsidy.
Fixed charges are billed at ₹10/kW/mo (or ₹50/kW if consumption exceeds 800 units)
Telangana Bill Breakdown Split
Active Category Tariff Slabs (LT-I(B))
LT-I(B): Moderate Consumption (101 to 200 Units / Month)
| Consumption Slab | Units in Slab | Rate per Unit (₹) | Energy Charge (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 units | 100 units | ₹3.40 | ₹340.00 |
| 101 - 200 units | 80 units | ₹4.80 | ₹384.00 |
| Total Energy Charges | ₹724.00 | ||
| Add: Fixed Charges (2 kW @ ₹10/kW) | + ₹20.00 | ||
| Add: Customer Charges (180 units consumption tier) | + ₹90.00 | ||
| Add: State Electricity Duty (Statutory 6% on Energy Charges) | + ₹43.44 | ||
| Less: Gruha Jyothi Free Electricity Subsidy (100% Absorbed) | - ₹877.00 | ||
| Final Net Amount Payable | ₹0.00 (Zero Bill) | ||
How Telangana Electricity Bills Are Calculated (Official Rules & Slabs)
The Telangana State Electricity Regulatory Commission (TSERC) regulates tariffs for both Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TGSPDCL / TSSPDCL) and Northern Power Distribution Company Ltd (TGNPDCL / TSNPDCL). Domestic billing relies on a unique three-category classification:
Up to 100 Units / Month
Designed as a lifeline tariff for modest usage. 0 to 50 units are charged at ₹1.95/unit, and 51 to 100 units at ₹3.10/unit. Fixed charges are ₹10/kW, and customer charges range from ₹40 to ₹70.
101 to 200 Units / Month
Applies to moderate consumption. 0 to 100 units are charged at ₹3.40/unit, and 101 to 200 units at ₹4.80/unit. Eligible White Ration Card households receive a 100% subsidy (₹0 bill) within this tier.
Above 200 Units / Month
Multi-tier progressive slabs for higher consumption: 0–200 units @ ₹5.10, 201–300 @ ₹7.70, 301–400 @ ₹9.00, 401–800 @ ₹9.50, and >800 @ ₹10.00. Fixed charges rise to ₹50/kW above 800 units.
Official TSERC Domestic Tariff Slabs & Customer Fees Schedule
| Category | Consumption Slab | Energy Rate (₹/Unit) | Customer Charges | Fixed Charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT-I(A) (≤ 100 Units) | 0 to 50 Units | ₹1.95 | ₹40 / month | ₹10 / kW / month |
| 51 to 100 Units | ₹3.10 | ₹70 / month | ||
| LT-I(B) (101–200 Units) | 0 to 100 Units | ₹3.40 | ₹90 / month | ₹10 / kW / month |
| 101 to 200 Units | ₹4.80 | |||
| LT-I(C) (> 200 Units) | 0 to 200 Units | ₹5.10 | ₹100 (201-300U) | ₹10 / kW / month |
| 201 to 300 Units | ₹7.70 | ₹120 (301-400U) | ||
| 301 to 400 Units | ₹9.00 | ₹140 (401-800U) | ||
| 401 to 800 Units | ₹9.50 | ₹140 | ||
| Above 800 Units | ₹10.00 | ₹160 / month | ₹50 / kW / month |
Realistic Worked Examples Across Telangana Households
Scenario 1: A Family in Kukatpally, Hyderabad Consuming 180 Units (Zero Bill)
A 4-member family in Kukatpally with a White Food Security Card consumes 180 units in a billing cycle. Under standard LT-I(B) rates, their energy charges would be ₹724.00, customer charges ₹90.00, fixed charges ₹20.00 (2 kW load), and 6% duty ₹43.44, amounting to ₹877.44. Because their usage is within the 200-unit limit, the Telangana Government Gruha Jyothi scheme absorbs the entire ₹877 bill, giving them a ₹0.00 Zero Bill.
Scenario 2: The 201-Unit Cliff Trap in Secunderabad (Jump to ₹1,199)
During a humid month, a household in Secunderabad consumes 201 units—just 1 unit above the 200-unit threshold. Exceeding 200 units immediately cancels 100% of the Gruha Jyothi subsidy and moves them into Category LT-I(C). The first 200 units are now billed at ₹5.10 (₹1,020.00) and the 1 unit at ₹7.70 (₹7.70), plus ₹100 customer charges, ₹10 fixed charge, and ₹61.66 duty, resulting in a total bill of ₹1,199.36 (₹1,199). That single extra unit cost the consumer nearly ₹1,200 out of pocket!
Scenario 3: An Independent House in Warangal with AC Consuming 350 Units
A family in Hanamkonda, Warangal (TGNPDCL) running an air conditioner consumes 350 units. In Category LT-I(C), their energy charges span three tiers: 200 units @ ₹5.10 (₹1,020) + 100 units @ ₹7.70 (₹770) + 50 units @ ₹9.00 (₹450) = ₹2,240. Adding customer charges (₹120), fixed charges (₹20 for 2 kW), and 6% duty (₹134.40) produces a total bill of ₹2,514.40 (approx ₹2,514).
Frequently Asked Questions on Telangana Electricity Bills
How does the Telangana Gruha Jyothi 200 units free electricity scheme work?▼
Under the Telangana Government Gruha Jyothi Guarantee Scheme, domestic consumers possessing a valid White Food Security / Ration card who consume up to 200 units (kWh) of electricity in a billing month receive a 100% waiver covering energy charges, fixed charges, customer charges, and 6% electricity duty, resulting in a ₹0 Zero Bill.
What happens if electricity consumption exceeds 200 units by even 1 unit in Telangana?▼
This is the infamous 200-unit cliff trap. If your monthly consumption reaches 201 units, the entire Gruha Jyothi subsidy is 100% revoked for that month. Furthermore, your account is immediately shifted into Category LT-I(C), where the first 200 units are billed at ₹5.10/unit instead of the lower rates, jumping your bill from ₹0 to over ₹1,199 for just 1 extra unit of power.
What are the current TSERC LT-I domestic electricity tariff slabs in Telangana?▼
Telangana follows a unique category-based telescopic system: Category LT-I(A) (Up to 100 units): 0-50 units @ ₹1.95, 51-100 units @ ₹3.10. Category LT-I(B) (101 to 200 units): 0-100 units @ ₹3.40, 101-200 units @ ₹4.80. Category LT-I(C) (Above 200 units): 0-200 units @ ₹5.10, 201-300 units @ ₹7.70, 301-400 units @ ₹9.00, 401-800 units @ ₹9.50, and Above 800 units @ ₹10.00.
What are the customer charges and fixed charges on Telangana electricity bills?▼
Fixed charges are levied at ₹10 per kW of sanctioned load per month (increasing to ₹50 per kW if monthly consumption exceeds 800 units). Customer charges are tiered based on monthly consumption: 0–50 units: ₹40; 51–100 units: ₹70; 101–200 units: ₹90; 201–300 units: ₹100; 301–400 units: ₹120; 401–800 units: ₹140; and Above 800 units: ₹160.
What is the statutory Electricity Duty rate in Telangana?▼
Under the Telangana State Electricity Duty Act, a statutory tax of 6% (0.06) is levied directly on total energy charges for all domestic LT-I connections.
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