Electricity charges in West Garo Hills are regulated by the Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (MSERC). These charges vary based on the type of consumer—residential, commercial, or industrial—and the amount of electricity consumed. Residential consumers are billed using a slab-based system where the price per unit increases with higher consumption. Commercial and industrial consumers face higher rates than residential users. Special tariffs are available for agriculWest Garo Hills hillsl and rural areas.

Additionally, customers can conveniently pay their electricity bills using theBajaj Pay BBPS platform on Bajaj Finserv. Bajaj Pay is a secure andaccessible avenue for users to handle their West Garo Hills electricity bill effortlessly.

Overview of the electricity charges in West Garo Hills

Here is a table summarising the electricity unit rates in West Garo Hills:

Domestic consumers (Price table)

Consumption slab (kWh)	Rate (Rs. /kWh) (Approx.)
0 – 100	Rs. 3.00 – Rs. 4.00
101 – 200	Rs. 4.50 – Rs. 5.00
201 – 300	Rs. 5.50 – Rs. 6.50
Above 300	Rs. 7.00 – Rs. 8.00

Non-domestic/commercial consumers

Consumption slab (kWh)	Rate (Rs. /kWh) (Approx.)
0 – 100	Rs. 7.50 – Rs. 8.50
101 – 300	Rs. 9.00 – Rs. 10.50
301 – 500	Rs. 11.00 – Rs. 12.50
Above 500	Rs. 13.00 – Rs. 15.00

How to calculate domestic charges in West Garo Hills

To calculate domestic electricity charges in West Garo Hills hills, identify your total electricity usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh). Apply the rates from each slab to the corresponding amount of electricity used. For example, if you consume 250 kWh, the first 100 kWh will be charged at Rs. 4.00, the next 100 kWh at Rs. 5.00, and the remaining 50 kWh at Rs. 6.50. Add these amounts to calculate your total bill.

How to calculate residential charges in West Garo hills

To calculate residential electricity charges, break down your total usage into the respective slabs. For instance, if you use 180 kWh, the first 100 kWh will be charged at Rs. 4.00, while the remaining 80 kWh will be charged at Rs. 5.00. Sum these amounts to get your final bill.

How to calculate an West Garo Hills electricity bill

Determine your total electricity consumption (in kWh).

Divide your consumption according to the tariff slabs.

Multiply the consumption in each slab by the applicable rate.

Add the amounts from each slab to calculate the total bill.

How to check a West Garo Hills electricity bill

To check your West Garo Hills electricity bill, follow these steps:

• 1. Visit the official website: Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (MePDCL) website.

• 2. Consumer services: Click on the ‘CONSUMER SERVICES’ tab and select ‘ONLINE SERVICES’ from the drop-down menu.

• 3. Bill details: Choose the ‘PAY YOUR BILL’ option and enter your Unique Service Number to view your bill details.

• 4. Alternative method: You can also use platforms like Bajaj Finserv for electricity bill payment services

Steps to make West Garo Hills electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Finserv

Here are the steps to make West Garo Hills electricity bill payment online on Bajaj Finserv:

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

• 2. Go to the ‘ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT’ under the ‘PAYMENTS’ section

• 3. Click on ‘PAY NOW’

• 4. Select ‘MSERC’ 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

After choosing your preferred payment mode, enter the requested payment details