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Chandigarh Electricity Tariff Rates & Charges

UT Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED, JERC)

Complete, category-wise electricity tariff rates and applicable charges for UT Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED, JERC)Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture connections.

Chandigarh

State / UT

CED

Utility Board

₹2.75/unit

1 Unit Rate

4 covered

Categories

Tariff by Connection Category

Domestic (Residential)

Slab Range (kWh)Rate/Unit
0–1502.75
151–4004.80
401–above5.40

Detailed Charges

Fixed Charge₹30
Fuel Cost Adjustment0.15/unit
Electricity Duty5%

Commercial

Slab Range (kWh)Rate/Unit
0–1004.50
101–2004.60
201–above5.50

Detailed Charges

Fixed Charge₹120
Fuel Cost Adjustment0.15/unit
Electricity Duty5%

PRIMARY — JERC (Goa & UTs) Order on Approval of ARR and Determination of Retail Tariff for MYT Control Period FY2025-26 to FY2029-30, Chandigarh Power Distribution Ltd (CPDL), Table 121 (FY2025-26 column) and Section 8.2 category NDS-I 'Non-Domestic Service': https://jercuts.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chandigarh-MYT-order-Final.pdf, pp.149,154. Fixed charge and slabs published in Rs./kVA and Rs./kVAh; treated here as Rs./kW and Rs./kWh.

Industrial

Slab Range (kWh)Rate/Unit
0–5004.40
501–10004.50
1001–above4.60

Detailed Charges

Fixed Charge₹200
Fuel Cost Adjustment0.15/unit
Electricity Duty5%

PRIMARY — JERC (Goa & UTs) Chandigarh MYT order, Table 121 (FY2025-26 column) and Section 8.2 category LTIS-I 'Industrial Services': https://jercuts.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chandigarh-MYT-order-Final.pdf, pp.150,157. Fixed charge and slabs published in Rs./kVA and Rs./kVAh; treated here as Rs./kW and Rs./kWh.

Agriculture

RateRate/Unit
All units2.85

Detailed Charges

Fixed Charge₹10
Fuel Cost Adjustment0.15/unit
Electricity Duty5%

PRIMARY — JERC (Goa & UTs) Chandigarh MYT order, Table 121 (FY2025-26 column) and Section 8.2 category LTAS-I 'Agricultural Service, connected load up to 10 kW': https://jercuts.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Chandigarh-MYT-order-Final.pdf, pp.150,156. Larger/demand-based agricultural connections (LTAS-II/III, up to 85 kW) pay a slightly higher rate on a Rs./kVA basis, not modelled here.

Chandigarh Tariff Structure Explained

Chandigarh 1 Unit Rate

For domestic electricity consumers in Chandigarh, the initial 1 unit rate starts at ₹2.75 per kWh for consumption within the first slab per monthly billing cycle.

Tariff Categories

The tariff schedule for Chandigarh covers 4 consumer categories:

  • Domestic (Residential) — for households.
  • Commercial — for shops and businesses.
  • Industrial — for factories and manufacturing units.
  • Agriculture — for irrigation and farm-pump connections.

Fixed Charges and Other Charges

On top of unit energy rates, CED bills can include:

  • A fixed or demand charge, based on connection parameters.
  • A state electricity duty of 5%.
  • A fuel cost adjustment of ₹0.15/unit.
  • Meter rent, where applicable.

Electricity Bill Calculation

To estimate your Chandigarh electricity bill by hand:

  1. Multiply your monthly consumption in kilowatt-hours (units) by the applicable slab rate for each band.
  2. Add the fixed or demand charge.
  3. Add electricity duty and any fuel cost adjustment that applies.

Or skip the arithmetic with our CED electricity bill calculator.

Applicable Electricity Board

These electricity tariff rates are applicable for consumers in Chandigarh served by CED.

State / UT

Chandigarh

Electricity Board

CED

Last Updated

29 August 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest electricity tariff rates in Chandigarh?

The latest verified tariff rates for Chandigarh are structured by connection category (Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture) as shown in the tables above, sourced from UT Chandigarh Electricity Department (CED, JERC)'s published tariff schedule effective 1 November 2025.

How do I calculate my Chandigarh electricity bill online?

Use our dedicated CED bill calculator — enter your units consumed and connection type for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate including fixed charges and electricity duty.

Why is my Chandigarh electricity bill higher than the energy charges alone?

In addition to per-unit slab rates (energy charges), your bill includes other components such as fixed/demand charges, meter rent, a fuel cost adjustment surcharge, and electricity duty (tax).

How often are these electricity tariff rates updated?

Electricity tariff rates in India are typically revised periodically by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). We update our tariff data as soon as new orders are verified — see the "last verified" date on each category card above.

What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Chandigarh?

The rate for the first slab of Domestic electricity in Chandigarh is ₹2.75 per unit. This rate may increase as consumption moves into higher slabs — see the Domestic (Residential) table above for the full slab structure.

Does CED offer a separate tariff for Commercial or Industrial connections?

Yes — see the Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture categories above for their own slab rates and fixed charges, distinct from the Domestic tariff.

Tariff rates listed here are provided for informational purposes only and may change over time. Slab rates, fixed charges and electricity duty are verified against publicly available tariff orders and reference sources. For bill estimates that account for available subsidies and other charges, please use our CED electricity bill calculator.

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