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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, 2023

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. The various provisions of the GERC (licensee9s power to recover expenditure incurred in
providing supply and other miscellaneous charges) Regulations, except Meter Charges,
will continue to apply.
7. Conversion of Ratings of electrical appliances and equipment 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.
8. The billing of fixed charges based on contracted load or maximum demand shall be done
in multiples of 0.5 (one half) Horse Power, kilo watt or kilo volt ampere (HP, kW, kVA) 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).
9. The Connected Load for the purpose of billing will be taken as the maximum load during
the billing period.

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10. The Fixed charges, minimum charges, demand charges, 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
• For Government dues, the delayed payment charges will be levied at the rate
provided under the relevant Electricity Duty Act
16. Green Power Tariff

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• Green Power Tariff of Rs 1.50/ kWh, which is over and above the normal Tariff of the
respective category as per Tariff Order, be levied to the consumers opting for meeting
their demand of green energy.
• All consumers (Extra High Voltage, High Voltage and Low Voltage) shall be eligible for
opting RE power on payment of Green Power Tariff.
• This option can be exercised by consumer giving one month notice to the Distribution
Licensee in writing before commencement of billing period.

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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
8Rate: RGP (Rural)9 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

(b) Above 6 kW Rs. 70/- per Month

For BPL Household Consumers

(a) 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

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(b) Next 50 Units 350 Paise per Unit


(c) Next 150 Units 415 Paise per Unit
(d) Above 250 Units 520 Paise per Unit

1.3. ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION


FOR THE CONSUMERS BELOW POVERTY LINE (BPL) **

(a) First 50 units 150 Paise per Unit


(b) For the 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 50 units per month.

1.4. MINIMUM BILL

Payment of fixed charges as specified in 1.1 above

2. RATE: RGP (RURAL)

This Tariff will be 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


Range of Connected Load: (Other than BPL Consumers)

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

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

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

(b) 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 150 units 375 Paise per Unit
(d) 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 50 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 50 units per month.

2.4. MINIMUM BILL

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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 8Gram Panchayat9 as defined in Gujarat Panchayat Act, entire
consumption will be charged under this Tariff.

3. RATE: GLP

This Tariff is applicable to

(i) the educational institutes and other institutions registered with the Charity
Commissioner or similarly placed authority designated by the Government of India for
such intended purpose;
(ii) research and development laboratories;
(iii) Street Light*

(a) Fixed charges Rs. 70/- per Installation per Month


(b) Energy charges 390 Paise per Unit

* Maintenance of street lighting conductor provided on the pole to connect the street light is to be
carried out by Distribution Licensee. The consumer utilising electricity for street lighting purpose
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.

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.

Consumer under this category may opt to be charged as per category – 8RATE:LTMD9

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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:

For installation having contracted load up to and


(a) including 10 kW: for entire consumption during the 435 Paise per Unit
month
For installation having contracted load exceeding 10
(b) 465 Paise per Unit
kW: for entire consumption during the month

4.3. MINIMUM BILL PER INSTALLATION FOR SEASONAL CONSUMERS


4.3.1. <Seasonal Consumers=, 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, vegetable dehydration industries.
4.3.2. 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.
4.3.3. The total minimum amount under the head <Fixed and Energy Charges= payable by the
seasonal consumer satisfying the eligibility criteria under sub-clause 4.3.1 above and
complying with the provision stipulated under sub-clause 4.3.2 above shall be Rs. 1800
per annum per kW of the contracted load/ sanctioned load.

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4.3.4. The units consumed during the off-season period shall be charged for at a flat rate of 480
Paise per unit.
4.3.5. 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 4.3.3 above.
4.3.6. Seasonal consumer is required to submit to the Distribution Licensee an irrevocable Bank
Guarantee from a Nationalised or Scheduled Commercial Bank equal to the difference of
amount/ Bank Guarantee lying with the Distribution Licensee as Security Deposit and
minimum bill calculated at the rate shown in para 4.3.3 with the Contracted Load/
Sanctioned Load of such consumer. If the Contracted Load/ Sanctioned Load is revised
upward during the calendar year, the consumer shall submit a revised Bank Guarantee or
additional Bank Guarantee as calculated above to the Licensee. The cost of such Bank
Guarantee/s shall be borne by the consumer. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer
to keep the bank guarantee/s valid at all times and to renew the bank guarantee/s at least
1 months prior to its expiry.

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- 8Rate: Non-RGP9 so opts to
be charged in place of 8Rate: Non-RGP9 Tariff.

5.1. DEMAND CHARGE:

For billing demand up to the Contract demand


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

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


(b) For billing demand in excess of the contract demand Rs. 265/- per kW

PLUS

5.2. ENERGY CHARGE:

For the entire consumption during the month 460 Paise per Unit

PLUS

5.3. REACTIVE ENERGY CHARGES:

For all the reactive units (kVARh) 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) 6 kW

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

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industry), tapioca industries manufacturing starch, pumping load or irrigation, white coal
manufacturers, vegetable dehydration industries.
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) 6 kW
5.6.5 Units consumed during the off-season period shall be charged for at the flat rate of 470
Paise per unit.
5.6.6 Seasonal consumer is required to submit to the Distribution Licensee an irrevocable Bank
Guarantee from a Nationalised or Scheduled Commercial Bank equal to the difference of
amount/ Bank Guarantee lying with the Licensee as Security Deposit and minimum bill
calculated at the rate shown in para 5.6.3 for the higher of Contract Demand or Billing
Demand. If the Contract Demand is revised upward during the calendar year, the consumer
shall submit a revised Bank Guarantee or additional Bank Guarantee as calculated above to
the Licensee. The cost of such Bank Guarantee/s shall be borne by the consumer. It shall be
the responsibility of the consumer to keep the bank guarantee/s valid at all times and to
renew the bank guarantee/s at least 1 month prior to its expiry.

6. RATE: NON-RGP NIGHT

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This Tariff is applicable for aggregate load up to 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.)

6.1. FIXED CHARGES PER MONTH:

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

PLUS

6.2. ENERGY CHARGES:

For the entire consumption during the month 260 Paise per unit

NOTE:

1. 15% of the contracted load 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 fixed charge during the relevant billing month shall be billed as per Non-RGP category
fixed 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 fixed charge and entire energy consumption during the relevant billing
month shall be billed as per Non-RGP category fixed charge and energy charge rates given
in para 4.1 and 4.2 respectively, of this schedule.

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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.
This option can be exercised to shift from NON-RGP Tariff category to NON-RGP NIGHT Tariff or
from NON-RGP NIGHT Tariff category to NON-RGP Tariff four times in a calendar year by giving
not less than 15 days9 advance notice in writing before commencement of billing period.

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 DEMAND CHARGES PER MONTH:

50% of the Demand 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.

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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 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 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 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. This option can be exercised to shift from LTMD Tariff category to LTMD NIGHT Tariff or
from LTMD- NIGHT Tariff category to LTMD Tariff four times in a calendar year by giving
not less than 15 days9 advance notice in writing before commencement of billing period.

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.

Fixed charges per month Rs. 20/- per HP


(a)

PLUS
Energy charges per month;
(b) 80 Paise per Unit
For entire consumption during the month

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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
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.

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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

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 during the month 60 Paise per Unit

10.1.3 TATKAL SCHEME

Fixed Charges Rs. 20 per HP per month


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

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.

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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
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- 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.

11.1 FIXED CHARGE

Fixed Charge per Installation Rs. 15 per kW per Day

11.2 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 hours9 notice.

12. RATE- LT ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS

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This Tariff is applicable to consumers who use electricity exclusively for Electric Vehicle
Charging installations.

Other consumers can use their regular electricity supply for charging electric vehicle under same
regular category, i.e., RGP, RGP (RURAL), GLP, LTMD, NON-RGP NIGHT, LTMD-NIGHT, etc. as the
case may be.

12.1 FIXED CHARGES

Rs. 25 per Installation per


Fixed Charge
Month

12.2 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE ENTIRE MONTHLY CONSUMPTION

Energy Charge 410 Paise per Unit

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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-1

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

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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.

13.6.2 Power Factor Rebate

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If the power factor of the consumer9s 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 0.75%
(b) If supply is availed at 132 kV and above 1.25%

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 43 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, vegetable dehydration industries.
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.
13.11.7 Seasonal consumer is required to submit to the Distribution Licensee an irrevocable
Bank Guarantee from a Nationalised or Scheduled Commercial Bank equal to the

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difference of amount/ Bank Guarantee lying with the Licensee as Security Deposit and
minimum bill calculated at the rate shown in para 13.11.3 for the higher of Contract
Demand or Billing Demand. If the Contract Demand is revised upward during the
calendar year, the consumer shall submit a revised Bank Guarantee or additional Bank
Guarantee as calculated above to the Licensee. The cost of such Bank Guarantee/s shall
be borne by the consumer. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer to keep the bank
guarantee/s valid at all times and to renew the bank guarantee/s at least 1 months prior
to its expiry.

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 the 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:

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For entire consumption during the month


(a) Up to 500 kVA of billing demand 435 Paise per unit
(b) For billing demand above 500 kVA and up to 2500
455 Paise per Unit
kVA
(c) 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.
(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
14.6 Maximum demand and its measurement Same as 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%.

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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 consumer9s 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%.

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 upto contract demand Rs. 18/- per kVA per day
For billing demand in excess of contract demand Rs. 20/- per kVA per day

15.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 660 Paise/Unit

PLUS

15.3 TIME OF USE CHARGES:

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Additional charge for energy consumption during two peak


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

15.4 Billing Demand


15.5 Minimum bill
15.6 Maximum demand and its measurement Same as 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 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 consumer9s 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

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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/Unit

16.3 Billing Demand


16.4 Minimum Bill Same as HTP-I Tariff
16.5 Maximum demand and its measurement
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

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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 consumer9s 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.
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.

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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. This option can be exercised to shift from HTP-I Tariff category to HTP-IV Tariff or from
HTP-IV Tariff category to HTP-I Tariff four times in a calendar year by giving not less than
15 days9 advance notice in writing before commencement of billing period.

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. 25 per kVA per month

PLUS

17.2 ENERGY CHARGES:

For all units consumed during the month 80 Paise/Unit

17.3 Billing Demand


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

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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 consumer9s 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%.

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 Discom9s 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

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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 the 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 HTP-I Tariff
18.6 Contract Demand
18.7 Rebate for supply at EHV

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.

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18.8.2 Power Factor Rebate:

If the power factor of the consumer9s 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%.

19. RATE-HT ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS

This Tariff is applicable to consumers who use electricity exclusively for Electric Vehicle
Charging installations.

Other consumers can use their regular electricity supply for charging electric vehicle under same
regular category, i.e., HTP-I, HTP-II, HTP-III, HTP-IV, HTP-V, RAILWAY TRACTION as the case may
be.

19.1 DEMAND CHARGES:

(a) For billing demand up to the contract demand Rs. 25/- per kVA per month
(b) For billing demand in excess of contract demand Rs. 50/- per kVA per month

PLUS

19.2 ENERGY CHARGES: FOR THE TOTAL MONTHLY CONSUMPTION

ENERGY CHARGE 400 Paise per Unit

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19.3 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

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