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ANNEXURE: TARIFF SCHEDULE


TARIFF FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY AT LOW TENSION, HIGH TENSION, AND
EXTRA HIGH TENSION
Effective from 1st April, 2017

GENERAL
1. The tariff figures indicated in this tariff schedule are the tariff rates payable by the consumers
of Distribution Licensees viz. DGVCL, MGVCL, PGVCL and UGVCL.
2. These tariffs are exclusive of Electricity Duty, tax on sale of electricity, taxes and other charges
levied by the Government or other competent authorities from time to time which are payable
by the consumers, in addition to the charges levied as per the tariff.
3. All these tariffs for power supply are applicable to only one point of supply.
4. The charges specified are on monthly basis. Distribution Licensee may decide the period of
billing and adjust the tariff rate accordingly.
5. Except in cases where the supply is used for purposes for which a lower tariff is provided in
the tariff schedule, the power supplied to any consumer shall be utilized only for the purpose
for which supply is taken and as provided for in the tariff.
6. Meter charges shall be applicable as prescribed under ‘GERC (Licensee’s Power to Recover
Expenditure incurred in providing supply and other Miscellaneous Charges) Regulations,
2005 as in force from time to time.
7. The various provisions of the GERC (Licensee’s Power to Recover Expenditure incurred in
providing supply and other Miscellaneous Charges) Regulations will continue to apply.
8. Conversion of Ratings of electrical appliances and equipments from kilowatt to B.H.P. or vice
versa will be done, when necessary, at the rate of 0.746 kilowatt equal to 1 B.H.P.
9. The billing of fixed charges based on contracted load or maximum demand shall be done in
multiples of 0.5 (one half) Horse Power or kilo watt (HP or kW) as the case may be. The
fraction of less than 0.5 shall be rounded off to next 0.5. The billing of energy charges will be
done on complete one kilo-watt-hour (kWh).
10. The Connected Load for the purpose of billing will be taken as the maximum load connected

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during the billing period.


11. The Fixed charges, minimum charges, demand charges, meter rent and the slabs of
consumption of energy for energy charges mentioned shall not be subject to any adjustment
on account of existence of any broken period within billing period arising from consumer
supply being connected or disconnected any time within the duration of billing period for any
reason.
12. Prompt payment discount on the total bill excluding all types of levies, duties or taxes levied
by the Government or any other competent authorities and meter rent but including fixed
charges, energy charges and minimum charge may be allowed at the 1% rate for all tariff
categories provided that the payment is made within 7 days of presentation of bill and that no
previous amount is outstanding as on the date of the bill.
13. Contract Demand shall mean the maximum kW / kVA for the supply of which licensee
undertakes to provide facilities to the consumer from time to time.
14. Fuel Cost and Power Purchase Adjustment Charges shall be applicable in accordance with
the Formula approved by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission from time to time.
15. Payment of penal charges for usage in excess of contract demand / load for any billing period
does not entitle the consumer to draw in excess of contract demand / load as a matter of right.
16. The payment of power factor penalty does not exempt the consumer from taking steps to
improve the power factor to the levels specified in the Regulations notified under the Electricity
Act, 2003 and licensee shall be entitled to take any other action deemed necessary and
authorized under the Act.
17. Delayed payment charges for all consumers:
· No delayed payment charges shall be levied if the bill is paid within ten days from the date
of billing (excluding date of billing).
· Delayed payment charges will be levied at the rate of 15% per annum in case of all
consumers except Agricultural category for the period from the due date till the date of
payment if the bill is paid after due date. Delayed payment charges will be levied at the
rate of 12% per annum for the consumer governed under Rate AG from the due date till
the date of payment if the bill is paid after due date.

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· For Government dues, the delayed payment charges will be levied at the rate provided
under the relevant Electricity Duty Act.

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PART - I
SCHEDULE OF TARIFF FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY
AT LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE
1. RATE: RGP

This tariff is applicable to all services in the residential premises which are not covered under
‘Rate: RGP (Rural)’ Category.

· Single-phase supply- Aggregate load up to 6 kW


· Three-phase supply- Aggregate load above 6 kW

1.1 FIXED CHARGES / MONTH:

Range of Connected Load: (Other than BPL Consumers)

(a) Up to and including 2 kW Rs. 15/- per month

(b) Above 2 to 4 kW Rs. 25/- per month

(c) Above 4 to 6 kW Rs. 45/- per month

(d) Above 6 kW Rs. 70/- per month

For BPL Household Consumers:

Fixed charges Rs. 5/- per month

PLUS
1.2 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION:
(OTHER THAN BPL CONSUMERS)
(a) First 50 units 305 Paise per Unit

(b) Next 50 units 350 Paise per Unit

(c) Next 100 units 415 Paise per Unit

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(d) Next 50 units 425 Paise per Unit

(e) Above 250 units 520 Paise per Unit

1.3 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION:

FOR THE CONSUMER BELOW POVERTY LINE (BPL)**

(a) First 30 units 150 Paise per Unit

(b) For remaining units Rate as per RGP

**The consumer who wants to avail the benefit of the above tariff has to produce a copy of the
Card issued by the authority concerned at the sub-division office of the Distribution Licensee. The
concessional tariff is only for 30 units per month.

1.4 MINIMUM BILL (EXCLUDING METER CHARGES)

Payment of fixed charges as specified in 1.1 above.

2. RATE: RGP (RURAL)

This tariff is applicable to all services for residential premises located in areas within Gram
Panchayat as defined in the Gujarat Panchayats Act.

· Single-phase supply- Aggregate load up to 6 kW


· Three-phase supply- Aggregate load above 6 kW

2.1 FIXED CHARGES / MONTH:

Range of Connected Load: (Other than BPL Consumers)

(a) Up to and including 2 kW Rs. 15/- per month

(b) Above 2 to 4 kW Rs. 25/- per month

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(c) Above 4 to 6 kW Rs. 45/- per month

(d) Above 6 kW Rs. 70/- per month

For BPL Household Consumers:

Fixed charges Rs. 5/- per month

PLUS
2.2 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION:

(OTHER THAN BPL CONSUMERS)

(a) First 50 units 265 Paise per Unit

(b) Next 50 units 310 Paise per Unit

(c) Next 100 units 375 Paise per Unit

(d) Next 50 units 385 Paise per Unit

(e) Above 250 units 490 Paise per Unit

2.3 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION:

FOR THE CONSUMER BELOW POVERTY LINE (BPL) **

(a) First 30 units 150 Paise per Unit

(b) For remaining units Rate as per RGP (Rural)

**The consumer who wants to avail the benefit of the above tariff has to produce a copy of the
Card issued by the authority concerned at the sub-division office of the Distribution Licensee. The
concessional tariff is only for 30 units per month.

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2.4 MINIMUM BILL (EXCLUDING METER CHARGES):

Payment of fixed charges as specified in 2.1 above.

Note: If the part of the residential premises is used for non-residential (commercial) purposes by
the consumers located within ‘Gram Panchayat’ as defined in Gujarat Panchayat Act, entire
consumption will be charged under this tariff.

3. RATE: GLP

This tariff is applicable to the educational institutes and other institutions registered with the
Charity Commissioner and research and development laboratories.

(a) Fixed charges Rs. 70/- per month

(b) Energy charges 390 Paise per Unit

4. RATE: NON-RGP

This tariff is applicable to the services for the premises those are not covered in any other tariff
categories and having aggregate load up to and including 40 kW.

4.1 FIXED CHARGES PER MONTH:

(a) First 10 kW of connected load Rs. 50/- per kW

(b) For next 30 kW of connected load Rs. 85/- per kW

PLUS
4.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

(a) For installation having contracted load up to and including 10 kW:


435 Paise per Unit
for entire consumption during the month

(b) For installation having contracted load exceeding 10 kW: for entire
465 Paise per Unit
consumption during the month

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4.3 MINIMUM BILL PER INSTALLATION FOR SEASONAL CONSUMERS


(a) “Seasonal Consumer”, shall mean a consumer who takes and uses power supply for
ice factory, ice candy machines, ginning and pressing factory, oil mill, rice mill, huller, salt
industry, sugar factory, khandsari, cold storage plants (including such plants in fisheries
industry), tapioca industries manufacturing starch, etc.
(b) Any consumer, who desires to be billed for the minimum charges on annual basis
shall intimate to that effect in writing at least one month before commencement of billing
period about the off-season during which energy consumption, if any, shall be mainly for
overhauling of the plant and machinery. The off-season period at any time shall be a full
calendar month/months. The total period of the off-season so declared and observed shall
be not less than three calendar months in a calendar year.
(c) The total minimum amount under the head “Fixed and Energy Charges” payable by
the seasonal consumer satisfying the eligibility criteria under sub-clause (a) above and
complying with the provision stipulated under sub-clause (b) above shall be Rs. 1800 per
annum per kW of the contracted load.
(d) The units consumed during the off-season period shall be charged for at a flat rate of
480 Paise per unit.
(e) The electricity bills related to the off-season period shall not be taken into account
towards the amount payable against the annual minimum bill. The amount paid by the
consumer towards the electricity bills related to the seasonal period only under the heads
“Fixed Charges” and “Energy Charges”, shall be taken into account while determining the
amount of short-fall payable towards the annual minimum bill as specified under sub-
clause (c) above.

5. RATE: LTMD

This tariff is applicable to the services for the premises those are not covered in any other tariff
categories and having aggregate load above 40 kW and up to 100 kW.

This tariff shall also be applicable to consumer covered in category- ‘Rate: Non-RGP’ so opts to

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be charged in place of ‘Rate: Non-RGP’ tariff.

5.1 FIXED CHARGES:

For billing demand up to the contract demand

(i) For first 40 kW of billing demand Rs. 90/- per kW per month
(a) (ii) Next 20 kW of billing demand Rs. 130/- per kW per month

(iii) Above 60 kW of billing demand Rs. 195/- per kW per month

For billing demand in excess of the contract


(b) Rs. 265/- per kW
demand

PLUS
5.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For the entire consumption during the month 460 Paise per Unit

PLUS

5.3 REACTIVE ENERGY CHARGES:

For all the reactive units (KVARH) drawn during the month 10 paise per KVARH

5.4 BILLING DEMAND

The billing demand shall be highest of the following:


(a) Eighty-five percent of the contract demand
(b) Actual maximum demand registered during the month
(c) 15 kW

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5.5 MINIMUM BILL

Payment of demand charges every month based on the billing demand.

5.6 SEASONAL CONSUMERS TAKING LTMD SUPPLY:


5.6.1 The expression, “Seasonal Consumer”, shall mean a consumer who takes and uses
power supply for ice factory, ice-candy machines, ginning and pressing factory, oil mill,
rice mill, salt industry, sugar factory, khandsari, cold storage plants (including such plants
in fishery industry), tapioca industries manufacturing starch, pumping load or irrigation,
white coal manufacturers etc.
5.6.2 Any consumer, who desires to be billed for the minimum charges on annual basis shall
intimate to that effect in writing at least one month before commencement of billing period
about the off-season during which energy consumption, if any, shall be mainly for
overhauling of the plant and machinery. The off-season period at any time shall be a full
calendar month/months. The total period of the off-season so declared and observed shall
be not less than three calendar months in a calendar year.
5.6.3 The total minimum amount under the head “Demand and Energy Charges” payable by a
seasonal consumer satisfying the eligibility criteria under sub-clause 5.6.1 above and
complying with provisions stipulated under sub-clause 5.6.2 above shall be Rs. 2970 per
annum per kW of the billing demand.
5.6.4 The billing demand shall be the highest of the following:
(a) The highest of the actual maximum demand registered during the calendar year.
(b) Eighty-five percent of the arithmetic average of contract demand during the year.
(c) 15 kW.
5.6.5 Units consumed during the off-season period shall be charged for at the flat rate of 470
Paise per unit.

6. RATE: NON-RGP NIGHT

This tariff is applicable for aggregate load up to 40 kW and using electricity exclusively during

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night hours from 10:00 PM to 06:00 AM next day. (The supply hours shall be regulated through
time switch to be provided by the consumer at his cost.)

6.1 FIXED CHARGES PER MONTH:

50% of the Fixed charges specified in Rate Non-RGP above.

PLUS
6.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For entire consumption during the month 260 Paise per Unit

NOTE:
1. 15% of the contracted demand can be availed beyond the night hours prescribed as per para
6 above.
2. 10% of total units consumed during the billing period can be availed beyond the night hours
prescribed as per para 6 above.
3. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 1 above during any of the billing month,
then demand charge during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per Non-RGP category
demand charge rates given in para 4.1 of this schedule.
4. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 2 above during any of the billing month,
then entire energy consumption during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per Non-
RGP category energy charge rates given in para 4.2 of this schedule.
5. In case the consumer failed to observe above condition no. 1 and 2 both during any of the
billing month, then demand charge and entire energy consumption during the relevant billing
month shall be billed as per Non-RGP category demand charge and energy charge rates given
in para 4.1 and 4.2 respectively, of this schedule.
6. This tariff shall be applicable if the consumer so opts to be charged in place of Non-RGP tariff
by using electricity exclusively during night hours as above.
7. The option can be exercised to switch over from Non-RGP tariff to Non-RGP Night tariff and

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vice versa twice in a calendar year by giving not less than one month’s notice in writing.

7. RATE: LTMD- NIGHT

This tariff is applicable for aggregate load above 40 kW and using electricity exclusively during
night hours from 10.00 PM to 06.00 AM next day. (The supply hours shall be regulated through
time switch to be provided by the consumer at his cost.)

7.1 FIXED CHARGES PER MONTH:

50% of the Fixed charges specified in Rate LTMD above.

PLUS
7.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For entire consumption during the month 260 Paise per Unit

PLUS
7.3 REACTIVE ENERGY CHARGES:

For all reactive units (KVARH) drawn during the month 10 Paise per KVARH

NOTE:
1. 15% of the contracted demand can be availed beyond the night hours prescribed as per para
7 above.
2. 10% of total units consumed during the billing period can be availed beyond the night hours
prescribed as per para 7 above.
3. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 1 above during any of the billing month,
then demand charge during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per LTMD category
demand charge rates given in para 5.1 of this schedule.
4. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 2 above during any of the billing month,
then entire energy consumption during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per LTMD

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category energy charge rates given in para 5.2 of this schedule.


5. In case the consumer failed to observe above condition no. 1 and 2 both during any of the
billing month, then demand charge and entire energy consumption during the relevant billing
month shall be billed as per LTMD category demand charge and energy charge rates given
in para 5.1 and 5.2 respectively, of this schedule.
6. This tariff shall be applicable if the consumer so opts to be charged in place of LTMD tariff by
using electricity exclusively during night hours as above.
7. The option can be exercised to switch over from LTMD tariff to LTMD Night tariff and vice
versa twice in a calendar year by giving not less than one month’s notice in writing.

8. RATE: LTP- LIFT IRRIGATION

Applicable for supply of electricity to Low Tension Agricultural consumers contracting load up to
125 HP requiring continuous (twenty-four hours) power supply for lifting water from surface water
sources such as canal, river, & dam and supplying water directly to the fields of farmers for
agricultural irrigation only.

(a) Fixed charges per month Rs. 45/- per HP

PLUS

Energy charges
(b) 180 Paise per Unit
For entire consumption during the month

9. RATE: WWSP

This tariff shall be applicable to services used for water works and sewerage pumping purposes.
9.1 Type I – Water works and sewerage pumps operated by other than local authority:

(a) Fixed charges per month Rs. 25/- per HP

PLUS

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Energy charges per month:


(b) 430 Paise per Unit
For entire consumption during the month

9.2 Type II – Water works and sewerage pumps operated by local authority such as Municipal
Corporation, Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board located outside Gram Panchayat
Area will also attract this tariff:

(a) Fixed charges per month Rs. 20 per HP

PLUS

Energy charges per month:


(b) 410 Paise per Unit
For entire consumption during the month

9.3 Type III – Water works and sewerage pumps operated by Municipalities / Nagarpalikas
and Gram Panchayats or Gujarat Water Supply & Sewerage Board for its installations
located in Gram Panchayats:

Energy charges per month:


320 Paise/Unit
For entire consumption during the month

9.4 TIME OF USE DISCOUNT:

Applicable to all the water works consumers having connected load of 50 HP and above for the
energy consumption during the Off-Peak Load Hours of the Day.

For energy consumption during the off-peak period, viz., 1100


40 Paise per Unit
Hrs. to 1800 Hrs.

For energy consumption during night hours, viz., 2200 Hrs. to


85 Paise per Unit
0600 Hrs. next day

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10. RATE: AG

This tariff is applicable to services used for irrigation purposes only excluding installations covered
under LTP- Lift Irrigation category.

10.1 The rates for following group are as under:


10.1.1 HP BASED TARIFF:

For entire contracted load Rs. 200 per HP per month

ALTERNATIVELY
10.1.2 METERED TARIFF:

Fixed Charges Rs. 20 per HP per month

Energy Charges: For entire consumption 60 Paise per Unit per month

10.1.3 TATKAL SCHEME:

Fixed Charges Rs. 20 per HP per month

Energy Charges: For entire consumption 80 Paise per Unit per month

NOTE: The consumers under Tatkal Scheme shall be eligible for normal metered tariff as above,
on completion of five years period from the date of commencement of supply.

10.2 No machinery other than pump water for irrigation (and a single bulb or CFL up to 40
watts) will be permitted under this tariff. Any other machinery connected in the installation
governed under this tariff shall be charged separately at appropriate tariff for which
consumers shall have to take separate connection.
10.3 Agricultural consumers who desire to supply water to brick manufacturing units shall have
to pay Rs. 100/HP per annum subject to minimum of Rs. 2000/- per year for each brick
Mfg. Unit to which water is supplied in addition to existing rate of HP based / metered

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agricultural tariff.
10.4 Such Agricultural consumers shall have to pay the above charges for a full financial year
irrespective of whether they supply water to the brick manufacturing unit for full or part of
the Financial Year.
Agricultural consumers shall have to declare their intention for supply of the water to such
brick manufacturing units in advance and pay charges accordingly before commencement
of the financial year (i.e. in March every year).

11. RATE: SL
11.1 Tariff for Street Light for Local Authorities and Industrial Estates:

This tariff includes the provision of maintenance, operation and control of the street lighting
system.

11.1.1 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all the units consumed during the month: 405 Paise per Unit

11.1.2 OPTIONAL KVAH CHARGES:

For all the kVAh units consumed during the month: 305 Paise per Unit

11.1.3 Renewal and Replacements of Lamps:

The consumer shall arrange for renewal, maintenance and replacement of lamp, associated
Fixture, connecting wire, disconnecting device, switch including time switch etc. at his cost by
person authorised by him in this behalf under Rule-3 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 / Rules
issued by CEA under the Electricity Act, 2003.

11.1.4 Maintenance other than Replacement of Lamps:

Maintenance of the street lighting conductor provided on pole to connect the street light shall be
carried out by Distribution Licensee.

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11.2 Tariff for power supply for street lighting purposes to consumers other than the
local authorities and industrial estates:

11.2.1 FIXED CHARGES:

Rs. 30 per kW per month

11.2.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 405 Paise per kWh

11.2.3 Renewal and Replacement of Lamps:

The consumer shall arrange for renewal, maintenance and replacement of lamp, associated
Fixture, connecting wire, disconnecting device, switch including time switch etc. at his cost by
person authorised by him in this behalf under Rule-3 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 / Rules
issued by CEA under the Electricity Act, 2003.

11.2.4 Maintenance other than Replacement of Lamps:

Maintenance of the street lighting conductor provided on pole to connect the street light shall be
carried out by Distribution Licensee.

12. RATE: TMP

This tariff is applicable to services of electricity supply for temporary period at the low voltage. A
consumer not taking supply on regular basis under a proper agreement shall be deemed to be
taking supply for temporary period.

12.1 FIXED CHARGE

Fixed Charge per Installation Rs. 15 per kW per Day

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12.2 ENERGY CHARGE

A flat rate of 465 Paise per Unit

Note: Payment of bills is to be made within seven days from the date of issue of the bill. Supply
would be disconnected for non-payment of dues on 24 hours’ notice.

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PART - II
TARIFFS FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY AT HIGH TENSION
(3.3 KV AND ABOVE, 3-PHASE 50 HERTZ), AND EXTRA HIGH TENSION

The following tariffs are available for supply at high tension for large power services for contract
demand not less than 100 kVA
13. RATE: HTP-I

This tariff will be applicable for supply of electricity to HT consumers contracted for 100 kVA and
above for regular power supply and requiring the power supply for the purposes not specified in
any other HT Categories.

13.1 DEMAND CHARGES:


13.1.1 For billing demand up to contract demand

(a) For first 500 kVA of billing demand Rs. 150/- per kVA per month

(b) For next 500 kVA of billing demand Rs. 260/- per kVA per month

(c) For billing demand in excess of 1000 kVA Rs. 475/- per kVA per month

13.1.2 For Billing Demand in Excess of Contract Demand

For billing demand in excess over the contract demand Rs. 555 per kVA per month

PLUS
13.2 ENERGY CHARGES

For entire consumption during the month

(a) Up to 500 kVA of billing demand 400 Paise per Unit

(b) For billing demand above 500 kVA and up to 2500 kVA 420 Paise per Unit

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(c) For billing demand above 2500 kVA 430 Paise per Unit

PLUS
13.3 TIME OF USE CHARGES:

For energy consumption during the two peak periods,


viz., 0700 Hrs. to 1100 Hrs. and 1800 Hrs. to 2200 Hrs.

(a) For Billing Demand up to 500 kVA 45 Paise per Unit

(b) For Billing Demand above 500 kVA 85 Paise per Unit

13.4 BILLING DEMAND:

The billing demand shall be the highest of the following:


(a) Actual maximum demand established during the month
(b) Eighty-five percent of the contract demand
(c) One hundred kVA
13.5 MINIMUM BILLS:

Payment of “demand charges” based on kVA of billing demand.


13.6 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:
13.6.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total
amount of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at
using tariff as per para 13.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof in the
average power factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power
factor during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of electricity
bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as per para
13.2 of this schedule, will be charged.

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13.6.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 13.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

13.7 MAXIMUM DEMAND AND ITS MEASUREMENT:

The maximum demand in kW or kVA, as the case may be, shall mean an average kW / kVA
supplied during consecutive 30/15 minutes or if consumer is having parallel operation with the
grid and has opted for 3 minutes, period of maximum use where such meter with the features of
reading the maximum demand in KW/KVA directly, have been provided.

13.8 CONTRACT DEMAND:

The contract demand shall mean the maximum KW/KVA for the supply, of which the supplier
undertakes to provide facilities from time to time.

13.9 REBATE FOR SUPPLY AT EHV:

On Energy charges: Rebate @

(a) If supply is availed at 33/66 kV 0.5%

(b) If supply is availed at 132 kV and above 1.0%

13.10 CONCESSION FOR USE OF ELECTRICITY DURING NIGHT HOURS:

For the consumer eligible for using supply at any time during 24 hours, entire consumption shall
be billed at the energy charges specified above. However, the energy consumed during night
hours of 10.00 PM to 06.00 AM next morning shall be eligible for concession at the rate of 40
Paise per unit.

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13.11 SEASONAL CONSUMERS TAKING HT SUPPLY:


13.11.1 The expression, “Seasonal Consumer”, shall mean a consumer who takes and uses
power supply for ice factory, ice-candy machines, ginning and pressing factory, oil mill,
rice mill, salt industry, sugar factory, khandsari, cold storage plants (including such
plants in fishery industry), tapioca industries manufacturing starch, pumping load or
irrigation, white coal manufacturers etc.
13.11.2 Any consumer, who desires to be billed for the minimum charges on annual basis shall
intimate to that effect in writing at least one month before commencement of billing
period about the off-season during which energy consumption, if any, shall be mainly for
overhauling of the plant and machinery. The off-season period at any time shall be a full
calendar month/months. The total period of the off-season so declared and observed
shall be not less than three calendar months in a calendar year.
13.11.3 The total minimum amount under the head “Demand and Energy Charges” payable by
a seasonal consumer satisfying the eligibility criteria under sub-clause 13.11.1 above
and complying with provisions stipulated under sub-clause 13.11.2 above shall be Rs.
4550 per annum per kVA of the billing demand.
13.11.4 The billing demand shall be the highest of the following:
(a) The highest of the actual maximum demand registered during the calendar year.
(b) Eighty-five percent of the arithmetic average of contract demand during the year.
(c) One hundred kVA.
13.11.5 Units consumed during the off-season period shall be charged for at the flat rate of 430
Paise per unit.
13.11.6 Electricity bills paid during off-season period shall not be taken into account towards the
amount payable against the annual minimum bill. The amount paid by the consumer
towards the electricity bills for seasonal period only under the heads “Demand Charges”
and “Energy Charges” shall be taken into account while determining the amount payable
towards the annual minimum bill.

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14. RATE HTP-II

Applicability: This tariff shall be applicable for supply of energy to HT consumers contracting for
100 kVA and above, requiring power supply for Water Works and Sewerage pumping stations run
by Local Authorities and GW & SB. GIDC Water Works.

14.1 DEMAND CHARGES:


14.1.1 For billing demand up to contract demand

(a) For first 500 kVA of billing demand Rs. 115/- per kVA per month

(b) For next 500 kVA of billing demand Rs. 225/- per kVA per month

(c) For billing demand in excess of 1000 kVA Rs. 290/- per kVA per month

14.1.2 For billing demand in excess of contract demand

For billing demand in excess of contract demand Rs. 360 per kVA per month

PLUS
14.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For entire consumption during the month

(b) Up to 500 kVA of billing demand 435 Paise per Unit

(c) For billing demand above 500 kVA and up to 2500 kVA 455 Paise per Unit

(d) For billing demand above 2500 kVA 465 Paise per Unit

PLUS
14.3 TIME OF USE CHARGES:

For energy consumption during the two peak periods,


viz., 0700 Hrs. to 1100 Hrs. and 1800 Hrs. to 2200 Hrs.

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(a) For Billing Demand up to 500 kVA 45 Paise per Unit

(b) For Billing Demand above 500 kVA 85 Paise per Unit

14.4 Billing demand


14.5 Minimum bill
Same as per
14.6 Maximum demand and its measurement
HTP-I Tariff
14.7 Contract Demand
14.8 Rebate for supply at EHV
14.9 Concession for use of electricity during night hours

14.10 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:


14.10.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total
amount of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at
using tariff as per para 14.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof in the
average power factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power
factor during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of electricity
bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as per para
14.2 of this schedule, will be charged.

14.10.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 14.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

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15. RATE: HTP-III

This tariff shall be applicable to a consumer taking supply of electricity at high voltage, contracting
for not less than 100 kVA for temporary period. A consumer not taking supply on regular basis
under a proper agreement shall be deemed to be taking supply for temporary period.

15.1 DEMAND CHARGES:

For billing demand up to contract demand Rs. 18/- per kVA per day

For billing demand in excess of contract demand Rs. 20/- per kVA per day

PLUS
15.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 660 Paise/Unit

PLUS
15.3 TIME OF USE CHARGES:

Additional charge for energy consumption during two peak


85 Paise per Unit
periods, viz., 0700 Hrs. to 1100 Hrs. and 1800 Hrs. to 2200 Hrs.

15.4 Billing demand


15.5 Minimum bill
Same as per
15.6 Maximum demand and its measurement
HTP-I Tariff
15.7 Contract Demand
15.8 Rebate for supply at EHV

15.9 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:


15.9.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total amount
of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as

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per para 15.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof in the average power
factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power factor
during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of electricity bill for that
month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as per para 15.2 of this
schedule, will be charged.

15.9.2 Power Factor Rebate:


If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 15.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

16 RATE: HTP-IV

This tariff shall be applicable for supply of electricity to HT consumers opting to use electricity
exclusively during night hours from 10.00 PM to 06.00 AM next day and contracted for regular
power supply of 100 kVA and above.
16.1 DEMAND CHARGES:

1/3rd of the Fixed Charges specified in Rate HTP-I above.

PLUS
16.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 225 Paise per Unit

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16.3 Billing demand


16.4 Minimum bill
16.5 Maximum demand and its measurement Same as per HTP-
I Tariff
16.6 Contract Demand
16.7 Rebate for supply at EHV

16.8 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:


16.8.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total
amount of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at
using tariff as per para 16.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof in the
average power factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power
factor during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of electricity
bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as per para
16.2 of this schedule, will be charged.

16.8.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 16.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

NOTE:
1. 15% of the contracted demand can be availed beyond the night hours prescribed as per
para 16 above.

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2. 10% of total units consumed during the billing period can be availed beyond the night
hours prescribed as per para 16 above.
3. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 1 above during any of the billing
month, then demand charge during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per HTP-I
category demand charge rates given in para 13.1 of this schedule.
4. In case the consumer failed to observe condition no. 2 above during any of the billing
month, then entire energy consumption during the relevant billing month shall be billed as
per HTP-I category energy charge rates given in para 13.2 of this schedule.
5. In case the consumer failed to observe above condition no. 1 and 2 both during any of the
billing month, then demand charge and entire energy consumption during the relevant
billing month shall be billed as per HTP-I category demand charge and energy charge
rates given in para 13.1 and 13.2 respectively, of this schedule.
6. This tariff shall be applicable if the consumer so opts to be charged in place of HTP-I tariff
by using electricity exclusively during night hours as above.
7. The option can be exercised to switch over from HTP-I tariff to HTP-IV tariff and vice versa
twice in a calendar year by giving not less than one month’s notice in writing.

17 RATE: HTP- V

HT - Agricultural (for HT Lift Irrigation scheme only)


This tariff shall be applicable for supply of electricity to High Tension Agricultural consumers
contracting for 100 kVA and above, requiring power supply for lifting water from surface water
sources such as canal, river and dam, and supplying water directly to the fields of farmers for
agricultural irrigation only.

17.1 DEMAND CHARGES:

Demand Charges Rs. 50 per kVA per month

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PLUS
17.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 180 Paise per Unit

17.3 Billing demand


17.4 Minimum bill
Same as per
17.5 Maximum demand and its measurement
HTP-I Tariff
17.6 Contract Demand
17.7 Rebate for supply at EHV

17.8 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:


17.8.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total
amount of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived
at using tariff as per para 17.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof
in the average power factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power
factor during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of
electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using
tariff as per para 17.2 of this schedule, will be charged.

17.8.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 17.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

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18 RATE: RAILWAY TRACTION

This tariff is applicable for power supply to Railway Traction at 132 kV/66 kV.

18.1 DEMAND CHARGES:

(a) For billing demand up to the contract demand Rs. 180 per kVA per month

(b) For billing demand in excess of contract demand Rs. 425 per kVA per month

NOTE: In case of the load transfer for traction supply due to non-availability of power supply at
preceding or succeeding point of supply or maintenance at Discom’s level, excess demand over
the contract demand shall be charged at normal rate at appropriate point of supply.
Normal Demand Charges will also apply in case of bunching of trains. However, Discoms shall
charge excess demand charges while raising the bills and Railways have to give convincing
details and documentary proof of bunching of trains if they want to be charged at the normal
demand charges. If satisfactory proof of bunching of trains is provided, Discom shall consider that
occasion for normal demand charges, otherwise excess demand charges will be applicable
specified as above at 18.1 (b).

PLUS
18.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 500 Paise per Unit

18.3 Billing demand


18.4 Minimum bill
18.5 Maximum demand and its measurement Same as per

18.6 Contract Demand HTP-I Tariff

18.7 Rebate for supply at EHV

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18.8 POWER FACTOR ADJUSTMENT CHARGES:


18.8.1 Penalty for poor Power Factor:
(a) The power factor adjustment charges shall be levied at the rate of 1% on the total amount
of electricity bills for the month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 18.2 of this schedule, for every 1% drop or part thereof in the average power
factor during the month below 90% up to 85%.
(b) In addition to the above clause, for every 1% drop or part thereof in average power factor
during the month below 85% at the rate of 2% on the total amount of electricity bill for that
month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as per para 18.2 of this
schedule, will be charged.

18.8.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer’s installation in any month is above 95%, the consumer will
be entitled to a rebate at the rate of 0.5% (half percent) in excess of 95% power factor on the total
amount of electricity bill for that month under the head “Energy Charges”, arrived at using tariff as
per para 18.2 of this schedule, for every 1% rise or part thereof in the average power factor during
the month above 95%.

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Annexure I: RPO
Particulars FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 FY 2019-20 FY 2020-21
Solar Wind Others Total Solar Wind Others Total Solar Wind Others Total Solar Wind Others Total Solar Wind Others Total
Total
1368 4280 46 5694 1436 6359 410 8205 2579 6748 430 9757 3828 7160 450 11438 5200 7611 709 13520
available
Total
82048 82048 82048 82048 85962 85962 85962 85962 90061 90061 90061 90061 94545 94545 94545 94545 99258 99258 99258 99258
Requirement
RPO
Obligation 1.67% 5.22% 0.06% 6.94% 1.67% 7.40% 0.48% 9.54% 2.86% 7.49% 0.48% 10.83% 4.05% 7.57% 0.48% 12.10% 5.24% 7.67% 0.71% 13.62%
fulfilled
RPO Target 1.75% 7.75% 0.50% 10.00% 3.00% 7.85% 0.50% 11.35% 4.25% 7.95% 0.50% 12.70% 5.50% 8.05% 0.75% 14.30% 6.75% 8.15% 0.75% 15.65%
RPO Target 1436 6359 410 8205 2579 6748 430 9757 3828 7160 450 11438 5200 7611 709 13520 6700 8089 744 15534
Unmet
67 2079 365 2511 1143 389 20 1552 1249 412 20 1681 1372 451 259 2082 1500 479 35 2014
Target
Total RPO
Target to be 67 2079 365 2511 1143 389 20 1552 1249 412 20 1681 1372 451 259 2082 1500 479 35 2014
met (MUs)
Total RPO
Target to be 41 969 52 1061 687 181 3 871 750 192 3 945 825 210 37 1072 901 223 5 1129
met (MW)

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