What is GESCOM?
Established in 2010, it is the primary electricity distribution company serving six districts in Karnataka: Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari, and Vijayanagara. They are responsible for ensuring a stable power supply to homes, businesses, and industries within their jurisdiction.
GESCOM Services:
- New Connection: Thinking of setting up a new electrical connection? It offers a streamlined process to get you up and running.
- Meter Reading and Billing: GESCOM handles monthly meter readings and generates electricity bills based on your consumption.
- Bill Payment: There are multiple convenient options for settling your gescom online payment bills, both online and offline.
- Complaint Redressal: Facing power outages or technical issues? provides dedicated channels for registering and resolving complaints.
- Other Services: GESCOM offers additional services like load enhancement, pole shifting, and information on electricity tariffs.
How to Get a New Electricity Connection in GESCOM’s Service Area:
- Visit the Nearest GESCOM Office: Head to your nearest GESCOM divisional or sub-divisional office.
- Submit the Application Form: Obtain and complete the new connection application form.
- Attach Required Documents: Ensure you have all necessary documents like property ownership proof, identity proof, and a sanctioned building plan (if applicable).
- Pay Fees: Submit the required fees for processing the application and meter installation.
- Connection Setup: Once approved, a GESCOM representative will visit your premises to install the meter and establish your connection.
How to pay GESCOM online payment electricity bill Karnataka:
Access the official GESCOM website (https://gescom.karnataka.gov.in/english)
Locate the “Online Services” section and click on “Online Payments.”
you can see some list of areas to pay the bill, click on relevant option
1. R-APDRP towns area Bill payment:
Benefits of R-APDRP Towns Area:
R-APDRP Towns Area stands for Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme Towns Area. It’s a central government initiative launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Power
Benefits:
- Reduced power outages: By addressing inefficiencies in the power distribution network, R-APDRP aims to minimize power cuts and ensure a more stable electricity supply.
- Lower electricity bills: By curbing AT&C losses, the program can potentially lead to lower electricity bills for consumers.
- Improved customer service: The emphasis on IT-based consumer service centers aims to enhance communication and responsiveness to customer queries and complaints.
To pay electricity bill under RAPDRP towns area , select “Click here” option next to RAPDRP towns
you will be redirected to new page, select Quick payment option
you will get new screen to enter your Account ID an cpatch to pay the bill , click on continue and verify the details and make the payment
2. Non R-APDRP rural areas:
to pay the bill , click on relevant option with the name Non R-APDRP
you will get a new screen , and enter the required details
Eter your Sub division name & RRNO or Account ID, and click on pay option
Frequently Asked Questions:
-APDRP stands for Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme Towns Area. It’s a central government initiative to reduce power losses and improve electricity supply in urban areas.
No, the R-APDRP program shouldn’t directly impact your bill payment methods. You can still pay your GESCOM bill online or offline using the standard options.
GESCOM stands for Gulbard Electricity Supply Company
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