PGVCL Electricity Tariff Slabs & Bimonthly Bill Guide
PGVCL Schedule R-GP bimonthly tariff slabs (₹3.05–₹5.20/kWh verified base under GERC Tariff Order), fixed charges, quarterly FPPPA surcharge, and Rajkot bill guide.
Provisional Model • GERC
Provisional baseline for Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.. Calibrated against regulatory filings pending automated gazette ingestion.
₹1926.88
Effective Rate: ₹7.71/unitYour Estimated Bill
At 250 units, your electricity costs about ₹1,927.
Where is your money going?
How your units are priced
Electricity gets more expensive the more you use. Your first few units are cheap, but your final units are charged at a much higher rate.
* FPPPA applied at illustrative baseline of ₹2.85/kWh. Under GERC regulations, FPPPA fluctuates quarterly (statutory range approx ₹2.60–₹3.10/kWh) and is not a fixed statutory constant from the tariff order. Exact current payable bill is NOT VERIFIED. (Source: GERC Tariff Order Case No. 2286/2024 (FY 2026-27 Determination Order))
Interactive Scenario Modeling
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Regulatory Provenance & Verification Trail
Regulatory Document: GERC Schedule of Tariff for Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) FY 2026-27
Source URL: https://gercin.org/tariff_schedule
SHA-256: b27718f7cfa36349706c456d48a78a68c0b5625f4cd198392472d3e7c02d5dd6
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (PGVCL) Citizen Helpdesk
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PGVCL Bimonthly Domestic Tariff Slabs (GERC Schedule R-GP)
The Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) serves 12 districts across Saurashtra and Kutch, including Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, and Bhuj. Regulated by the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC), PGVCL domestic residential billing operates on a bimonthly (60-day) cycle under Schedule R-GP (Residential General Purpose).
Approved Bimonthly Energy Charge Slabs (GERC Tariff Order)
| Bimonthly Consumption Slab (60 Days, GERC Order) | Energy Charge (₹/kWh, GERC Approved Schedule) |
|---|---|
| First 100 Units (0 – 100) | ₹ 3.05 |
| Next 100 Units (101 – 200) | ₹ 3.50 |
| Next 300 Units (201 – 500) | ₹ 4.15 |
| Above 500 Units | ₹ 5.20 |
Fixed Charges, FPPPA & Gujarat Electricity Duty
- Fixed Charges: Single-phase installation is ₹15/month (₹30 bimonthly) for load up to 2 kW, and ₹25/month (₹50 bimonthly) for load >2 kW. Three-phase installations pay ₹65/month (₹130 bimonthly).
- FPPPA (Fuel Surcharge): Fuel Price and Power Purchase Adjustment fluctuates quarterly per GERC directives (typically ~₹2.60 to ₹3.10 per kWh).
- Electricity Duty: 15% for urban consumers and 7.5% for rural consumers under the Gujarat Electricity Duty Act.
Step-by-Step PGVCL Bimonthly Bill Example
Assume a residential household in Rajkot consumes 400 units over a 2-month cycle with a 1-phase connection (≤2 kW) and FPPPA at ₹2.85/unit:
- First 100 units @ ₹3.05: ₹ 305.00
- Next 100 units @ ₹3.50: ₹ 350.00
- Next 200 units (201–400) @ ₹4.15: ₹ 830.00
- Total Base Energy Charge: ₹ 1,485.00
- FPPPA Surcharge (400 units × ₹2.85): ₹ 1,140.00
- Fixed Charge (2 months × ₹15): ₹ 30.00
- Subtotal: ₹ 2,655.00
- Electricity Duty (15% on Energy + Fixed): ~ ₹ 227.25
- Total Bimonthly Bill: ₹ 2,882.25 (approx ₹1,441/month)
PGVCL Consumer Verification Checklist
Verify these details on your PGVCL bill statement:
- 11-Digit Consumer Number: Unique identifier printed at the top-left of the bill.
- Billing Days: Ensure the period is approximately 60 days; pro-rata adjustments apply if the cycle deviates.
- FPPPA Rate Multiplier: Check that the per-unit FPPPA rate matches the GERC quarterly circular.
- Official Web Portal: Check and pay bills at https://www.pgvcl.com. Customer Care: 19122 / 1800-233-155333.
How Electricity Billing Works in PGVCL (Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd.)
Approved Tariff Schedules, Connection Regulations & Consumer Guidelines issued by the GERC.
1. Domestic LT-1 Consumption Slabs & Energy Charges
The active residential record below is rendered directly from its verified versioned tariff data. Rates and slab boundaries are specific to this utility and category.
2. Fixed Monthly Connection Charges & State Electricity Taxes
Every monthly electricity bill issued by PGVCL includes fixed infrastructure charges and government duties alongside your variable energy consumption:
- Sanctioned Load Fixed Charge: Charged per kilowatt (kW) or per connection per month to maintain local sub-stations and transformer distribution networks.
- State Electricity Duty: Tax collected on behalf of the Gujarat State Government, calculated as a percentage on the net energy bill.
- Fuel Adjustment Surcharges (FPPCA / FAC): Fluctuating fuel cost adjustments approved periodically by GERC.
3. Checking Your PGVCL Bill & Online Payment Options
To check your live bill or pay your outstanding balance online, use your unique 10 to 12-digit Consumer Number (CA Number / Account ID) printed on your bill statement:
4. Consumer Grievance Redressal Mechanism
If your PGVCL bill exhibits erroneous meter readings, disputed arrears, or uncredited subsidy payments, you can register a formal complaint with the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) or call the centralized consumer helpline at 1912.