Pay Electricity Bill in Advance: Take advantage of DNHPDCL’s easy facility!

Introduction: In today’s digital age, every person gives priority to convenience and time saving. In such a situation, if we settle our daily important tasks like electricity bill payment in advance, then not only time is saved but also the extra charges on late payment can be avoided. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Power Corporation Limited (DNHPDCL) has taken a useful step in this direction. DNHPDCL now provides the facility of advance electricity bill payment to consumers, so that you can deposit the bill in advance as per your convenience.

What is DNHPDCL?

DNHPDCL stands for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Power Distribution Corporation Limited. It is a corporation controlled by the government intended for electricity distribution in the Union Territories of Daman, Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. DNHPDCL is constantly striving to provide transparent, modern and convenient services to consumers.

What is DNHPDCL’s advance bill payment facility?

Advance payment simply means that you can deposit the amount of your electricity bill to DNHPDCL in advance, so that the next time the bill is generated, it will be adjusted with the same deposited amount.

Under this facility, you do not need to wait for every month or bill date. You can deposit the amount in your account whenever you want and that money will be automatically deducted for the payment of your upcoming bills.

Benefits of paying in advance

This facility of DNHPDCL benefits consumers at many levels:

• Get rid of late fees: If you are unable to pay the bill on time, then late fees are charged. You can avoid this problem by making advance payment.
• Smart Management: You can calculate the electricity expenses in advance from your salary or monthly income. This helps in managing the budget in a better way.
• Stress-free bill payment: Waiting for the bill every month and then hurrying to pay – all this stress is eliminated.
• Online and quick process: You can make payments from the comfort of your home, using your mobile or computer, through the DNHPDCL portal or platforms like Bajaj Finserv.
• Transaction record: The complete record of all transactions is available online which you can view at any time.

How to make advance bill payment in DNHPDCL?

This process is very easy through the DNHPDCL website and some other digital platforms.

Process to make payment from the official website of DNHPDCL:

• Visit the official website of DNHPDCL: https://www.dnhpdcl.in
• Choose the “Pay Your Bill” or “Quick Pay” option.
• Enter your Consumer Number or Service Number.
• Your consumer details and outstanding amount will appear on the screen.

Choose the “Advance Payment” option.

• Enter the desired amount you want to pay in advance.
• Choose debit card, net banking, UPI or other digital mode for payment.
• You will get a receipt once the payment is successful.

Payment from Bajaj Finserv or other digital wallets:

• Open Bajaj Finserv website or app.
• Select ‘DNHPDCL’ under ‘Electricity’ section.
• Enter your Consumer Number and proceed.
• The system will display the consumer details and outstanding bill.
• You can enter the desired amount as advance.
• Make the payment and get the confirmation.

Is the advance amount calculated by the system?

Yes, DNHPDCL’s system is completely automatic. The money you have deposited in advance will be automatically deducted as per your upcoming electricity consumption.

Suppose you have deposited ₹2000 and your monthly bill is ₹500, then there is no need to make any separate payment for the next four months.

Is this facility of DNHPDCL available for all consumers?

Yes, this facility is available for all types of consumers – domestic, commercial and industrial. Irrespective of the category you fall into, you can avail this advance payment facility of DNHPDCL.

Is DNHPDCL online payment secure?

Absolutely! DNHPDCL’s online portal and authorised third-party platforms like Bajaj Finserv, Paytm, PhonePe etc. are completely SSL secured and UPI/Netbanking certified. Apart from this, you also get a receipt by email and SMS after every payment.

Feedback from DNHPDCL consumers

DNHPDCL has received very positive feedback from consumers after getting the advance payment facility. Many consumers say that now they do not have to worry about bill payment dates and this system saves both time and money.

Conclusion

If you are a DNHPDCL consumer and want to pay your electricity bill on time, safely and hassle-free – then the advance payment facility is very beneficial for you.Just take some time and try this process. Believe me, you will not have to worry about bill payment in the coming months

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