Tura is a town in Meghalaya. The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MeECL) is responsible for supplying electricity to the residents of Tura. It ensures that households and businesses have access to reliable power.

Consumers in Tura can access these services through the MeECL website or other online platforms for ease and convenience.

In this article, we will discuss all about the Tura Electricity Department, its services, and billing processes. We will also talk about how you can make your electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Pay.

What are electricity charges?

Here is a table summarising the electricity tariff rates for different categories of consumers:

Category of consumers	Current tariff (Rs./unit)
1-Phase, 230 volts	4.00
3-Phase, 400 volts	4.00
Non-commercial (domestic)
1-Phase, 230 volts KJP & BPL connections	2.65
3-Phase, 11 KV	3.40
3-Phase, 33 KV	3.25
1-Phase, 230 volts	5.00
Commercial (non-industrial)
3-Phase, 400 Volt	5.00
3-Phase, 11 KV	4.20
3-Phase, 33 KV	4.00
Public lighting & water
1-Phase, 230 Volt	5.10
3-Phase, 400 Volt	5.10
3-Phase, 11 KV	4.20
3-Phase, 33 KV	4.00
Agricultural
1-Phase, 230 Volt	3.10
3-Phase, 400 Volt	3.10
3-Phase, 11 KV	2.75
3-Phase, 33 KV	2.65
Industrial
1-Phase, 230 Volt	4.30
3-Phase, 400 Volt	4.30
3-Phase, 11 KV	3.85
3-Phase, 132 KV	3.50
Bulk mixed
3-Phase, 11 KV	3.75
3-Phase, 33 KV	3.40
3-Phase, 132 KV	3.25
Temporary
1-Phase, 230 Volt	6.50
3-Phase, 400 Volt	6.50

The Bajaj Pay platform on the Bajaj Finserv website and app offers unparallelled convenience and security while paying your electricity bill online.

Simply download the app, log in, and navigate to the 'BILLS AND RECHARGES' section. Select 'ELECTRICITY' under 'UTILITIES AND BILLS,' enter your consumer number, and choose your preferred payment method. Complete the transaction securely using cards, net banking, or other available options.

How to calculate domestic charges in Tura

To calculate domestic electricity charges in Tura, follow these steps:

Determine the consumption slab: Identify the total number of units consumed in the billing period.

Apply tariff rates: Check which tariff slab your consumption falls into (for example, LT-I A, LT-I B, LT-I C). Apply the respective per-unit charges for each slab.

Calculate energy charges: Multiply the number of units in each slab by the corresponding per-unit rate. Sum up the charges for all slabs.

Add fixed charges: Include the fixed charges based on the kW demand, if applicable.

Calculate electricity duty: Multiply the total units consumed by the electricity duty rate (0.06 paise per unit).

Add customer charges: Include customer charges based on the consumption slab.

Sum up all charges: Add energy charges, fixed charges, electricity duty, and customer charges to get the total bill amount.

Check minimum charges: Ensure that the total bill is not less than the minimum charges specified by the electricity board.

Adjustments and final bill: Apply any adjustments for previous payments or credits. The final amount is your total electricity bill for the period.

By following these steps, you can accurately calculate your residential electricity charges in Tura.

You can also make all your electricity bill payments on Bajaj Finserv easily.

How to check Tura electricity bill

To check your Tura electricity bill, follow these steps:

1. Visit the MeECL website and click on "Bill View."

2. Enter your consumer number to access the details.

3. Alternatively, you can check and pay your electricity bill through Bajaj Finserv.

By following these steps, you can easily check your Tura electricity bill. You can now make your Tura electricity bill payments on Bajaj Finserv.

Steps to pay your electricity bill online on Bajaj Finserv

Here is how you can pay your MeECL electricity bill on the Bajaj Finserv website:

1. Visit the Bajaj Finserv website or click on https://www.bajajfinserv.in/

2. Go to the ‘BILLS AND RECHARGES’ under the ‘PAYMENTS’ section

3. Click on ‘ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT’

4. Select ‘MeECL’ as your electricity board from the drop-down menu

5. Enter your ‘CONSUMER NUMBER’ and click on ‘FETCH BILL’

6. Select a payment method from the list of available payment options such as credit card, debit card, e-Wallet, UPI, and net banking

Fees and charges

A convenience fee of up to 2% will be charged depending on the transaction amount and payment mode (inclusive of applicable taxes). For more information on fees and charges, click here.

Note: For failed transactions, the total amount including charges except taxes are reversed.