- By Deeksha Gour
- Thu, 02 Oct 2025 02:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Electricity Bill: Bengaluru residents who noticed differences in their October electricity bills need not worry, as Bescom has clarified that the bills have been generated on a temporary basis using average consumption data.
According to officials, the bills produced in the first half of October, covering September’s usage are not based on actual meter readings. Instead, they reflect the average consumption recorded over the past three months, starting from June 2025.
The Times Of India report cited Bescom as explaining that, its billing system is currently undergoing a software upgrade across all divisions, leaving meter readers unable to generate bills using regular monthly data. “Electricity bills for consumers in Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) limits will be generated based on average consumption of the past three months,” an energy department release stated.
The department further clarified that meter readers will not be carrying out physical readings in GBA areas between October 1 and 15.
At the same time, Bescom assured consumers that the change will not affect the benefits of the Gruha Jyothi scheme. Residents can continue paying their bills through the Bescom Mitra app, UPI applications or by visiting their local sub-division offices.
In separate news, Bengaluru is considering a congestion tax on private vehicles as part of its new 90-day action plan to tackle traffic. The proposal suggests charging single-occupancy cars entering high-traffic stretches like the Outer Ring Road during peak hours, with FASTag used for automatic deduction. Cars with two or more passengers may be exempt, encouraging carpooling. Officials clarified the plan is under discussion and not yet implemented. A similar idea was floated in 2023 by a state panel under the “Vision $1 Trillion Economy” initiative, which proposed congestion fees on nine major entry roads to reduce gridlock and boost revenue.