Coimbatore resident Karthikeyan used to wait every month for the EB bill envelope to arrive — sometimes it came late, sometimes not at all. One month the bill was ₹2,400 — unusually high. He checked tnebnet.org using his Service Number, found the reading details, and spotted the meter number mismatch. He called 1912. Within 3 days it was corrected.
TNEB (Tamil Nadu Electricity Board) operates through TANGEDCO (Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited) — now rebranded as TNPDCL (Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited) since June 27, 2024. All online services — reading check, bill payment, account summary — are available at tnebnet.org and the TNEB Mobile App.
Official Portal: 👉 tnebnet.org
💡 Quick Answer: Reading details: tnebnet.org → Bill Status / Reading Details → Service Number + Region Code Quick Pay (no login): tnebnet.org → Quick Pay → Service Number App: “TNEB Mobile App” — Google Play (official TNPDCL app) 100 units free: First 100 units FREE for domestic consumers — TVK government scheme Helpline: 1912 (24×7) | Power failure: 9498794987
2026 Important Updates
1. TANGEDCO → TNPDCL (June 2024) TANGEDCO has been renamed to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL). Same services, new name. tnebnet.org continues to work.
2. First 100 Units FREE — TVK Government As per current Tamil Nadu government order — domestic connections get first 100 units completely free every bi-monthly cycle. Bill = ₹0 if consumption is under 100 units.
3. TNEB Mobile App — Official TNPDCL’s official mobile app available on Google Play — “TNEB Mobile App.” Bill check, payment, download, usage history — all in one app.
Service Number — Where to Find It
Service Number (also called Consumer Number or SC Number) is needed for all online services.
Find it on:
- Physical electricity bill — top section, labeled “Service Connection No.”
- White Meter Card (given by EB lineman)
- SMS received from TNEB when bill is generated
Region Code — also needed. Found on your bill next to the Service Number. Example: “CH” for Chennai, “CB” for Coimbatore.
Method 1: Reading Details — Without Login (Fastest)
Step 1: tnebnet.org → click “Bill Status” or go directly to: tneb.tnebnet.org/newlt/consbillstatus.html
Step 2: Select your Region from dropdown
Step 3: Enter Service Connection Number
Step 4: Enter Mobile Number (registered with TNEB)
Step 5: Enter Captcha → Submit
Step 6: Reading details will show:
- Consumer name and address
- Current reading and previous reading
- Units consumed
- Bill amount
- Due date
- Payment status
No login required for this method — fastest way to check bill.
Method 2: Account Summary — With Login (Full Details)
Step 1: tnebnet.org/awp/login → Login
Step 2: Enter Username (Service Number or registered mobile) + Password → Submit
Step 3: Dashboard opens → “Account Summary” → select billing cycle
Step 4: Full details available:
- Bill history (past 12 months)
- Payment history
- Meter readings
- Consumption graph
- Download bill as PDF
New to portal? Register first: tnebnet.org → Register → Service Number + Mobile → OTP → set password → done
Method 3: TNEB Mobile App (Most Convenient)
Step 1: Google Play → search “TNEB Mobile App” → Install (official TNPDCL app)
Step 2: Register with Service Number + Mobile OTP
Step 3: App features:
- Quick Pay — pay without full login
- Bill check and download
- Usage history and consumption graph
- Bill calculator
- e-Receipt download and share
- Multiple consumer numbers — save all under Favourites
Best for: People with multiple service connections (home + shop etc.) — save all numbers in Favourites.
Online Bill Payment — 3 Ways
Way 1: Quick Pay — No Login
tnebnet.org → “Quick Pay” → Service Number → Region → Amount → UPI/Card/Net banking → Done
Direct link: tnebnet.org/qwp/qpay
Way 2: Login and Pay
tnebnet.org → Login → Dashboard → Pay Bill → Select billing cycle → Payment options
Way 3: Google Pay / PhonePe / UPI
Search “TNEB” or “TANGEDCO” in any UPI app → Enter Service Number → Fetch bill → Pay
UPI apps show pending amount automatically — easiest for mobile payments.
Download Electricity Bill — PDF
Step 1: Login at tnebnet.org
Step 2: Dashboard → Billing Services → “Download Bill”
Step 3: Select billing period → Download PDF
Step 4: Share or print as needed
100 Units Free — How it Works
TVK Government Scheme — Effective 2024:
- First 100 units free — zero charge — for all domestic consumers
- Bi-monthly billing — 200 units free per 2 months
- Bill = ₹0 if total units ≤ 100 in a cycle
Units above 100: TNEB slab rates apply — charges increase per slab. Use the bill calculator on tnebnet.org to estimate.
Common Problems + Solutions
Bill amount seems too high Check reading details → compare current vs previous reading → if difference seems wrong → call 1912 → meter reading dispute.
Service Number not found Verify region code — wrong region = “not found” error. Check physical bill for correct region code.
OTP not received Mobile number not registered with TNEB? Visit nearest TNEB office → update mobile number → online services activate.
Payment done but portal still showing due Wait 2-3 hours — portal updates after bank confirmation. Keep transaction reference number safe. Call 1912 if not updated in 24 hours.
Portal slow / not loading Early morning (before 9AM) or late night (after 10PM) works best. Peak hours (10AM-6PM) are slow.
Grievance / Complaint
Online: tnebnet.org → Consumer Services → Lodge Complaint
Helpline: 1912 (24×7 — power failure + billing complaints)
Power failure SMS: Send “FAULT” + Service Number to 9498794987
Email: [email protected]
FAQ
TNEB reading details online kaise check karein? (TNEB மீட்டர் ரீடிங் விவரங்கள் எப்படி பார்ப்பது?) tnebnet.org → Bill Status → Region select → Service Number + Mobile → Captcha → Submit. Login zaruri nahi.
Service Number kahan milega? Physical electricity bill ya White Meter Card par — “Service Connection No.” label ke paas.
TNEB bill online kaise pay karein? tnebnet.org → Quick Pay → Service Number → amount → UPI/Card. Ya Google Pay/PhonePe mein “TNEB” search karein.
Kya pehle 100 units free hain? Haan — TVK government scheme ke under domestic consumers ko pehle 100 units completely free. 100 units se kam bill = ₹0.
TANGEDCO aur TNEB mein kya fark hai? TNEB parent organization hai. TANGEDCO (ab TNPDCL) iska distribution arm hai — June 2024 se renamed. tnebnet.org dono ke liye use hota hai.
Helpline: 1912 (24×7) | Power failure: 9498794987
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| TNEB Portal | tnebnet.org |
| Bill Status (No Login) | tneb.tnebnet.org/newlt/consbillstatus.html |
| Quick Pay | tnebnet.org/qwp/qpay |
| TNPDCL Official | tangedco.gov.in |
| TNEB Mobile App | Google Play → “TNEB Mobile App” |
| Helpline | 1912 (24×7) |
Karthikeyan’s bill was corrected within 3 days. Now he checks reading details every month on tnebnet.org — the moment the bill is generated.
Tamil Nadu mein electricity consumer hain — tnebnet.org ya TNEB Mobile App se bill details check karein aur online pay karein।
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Information based on tnebnet.org official portal and TNPDCL notifications.