The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), a government-owned company, is responsible for generating and distributing electricity throughout Tamil Nadu. In recent years, linking an Aadhaar card with TNEB has become mandatory for paying electricity bills and maintaining an electricity connection at home. Additionally, citizens of Tamil Nadu can benefit from clear billing, discounts, and access to several government programs by linking their Aadhaar card with TNEB.
This article provides detailed insights into the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) TNEB Aadhaar link process, its purpose, features, benefits, and more.
The primary objective behind linking Aadhaar with TNEB is to combat corruption and address issues related to the installation of excessive electricity meters under a single identification number. Installing multiple electricity meters can lead to wastage of electricity. Therefore, creating a linkage between Aadhaar and TNEB helps eliminate these issues and promotes efficient electricity usage.
Benefits of linking Aadhaar with TNEB account
Linking your Aadhaar card with your TNEB account offers several benefits:
- Reduction in bill amounts: Consumers using less than 500 units of electricity will experience a significant reduction in their bill amounts. By linking Aadhaar with TNEB, bill amounts can be reduced by up to 50%, thereby lessening the financial burden on households and individual consumers.
- Enhanced efficiency: Linking Aadhaar with TNEB enhances operational efficiency through accurate billing and well-organised customer information. It allows easy tracking of meter readings, electricity usage, and payments. Service delivery is also improved to meet customer needs effectively.
- Subsidies: Consumers who link their Aadhaar with TNEB are eligible for subsidies. For instance, they can consume the first 100 units of electricity free of cost.
How to link Aadhaar with TNEB online?
Linking your Aadhaar card with TNEB is mandatory, as recently announced by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Without linking Aadhaar with TNEB, customers will not be able to pay their bills online. Here is a step-by-step guide to link your Aadhaar with TNEB online:
- Visit the Official website: Go to the official TANGEDCO website.
- Access online services: Click on ‘Online Services’. On the next page, scroll down and click on ‘Aadhaar-Link your service connection number’ under the ‘Consumer Services’ heading.
- Enter required information: Provide your TNEB service connection number, mobile number, captcha code, and click ‘Enter’.
- Verify connection owner: The name of the person holding the power connection will appear. Choose the appropriate option - ‘Owner’, ‘Tenant’, ‘Owner, but the link is still in someone else’s name without changing your name’, or ‘Relative of a non-resident Indian’.
- Enter Aadhaar number: Input your Aadhaar number, give consent, and click on ‘Send OTP’.
- Verify with OTP: You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP for verification and click ‘Submit’.
Your Aadhaar number will be linked to your TNEB electricity connection.
How to check TNEB Aadhaar link status?
To check the status of your TNEB Aadhaar link, follow these steps:
- Visit the TANGEDCO website: Go to the official TANGEDCO website.
- Navigate to Aadhaar linking status: Click on ‘Online Services’, then scroll down and click on ‘Aadhaar-Link Status’ under the ‘Consumer Services’ heading.
- Enter required information: Provide your TNEB service connection number and captcha code, then click ‘Enter’.
- Check status: The status of your Aadhaar linkage will be displayed on the screen.
By linking your Aadhaar card with TNEB, you can enjoy benefits such as reduced electricity bills, enhanced operational efficiency, and eligibility for government subsidies. This mandatory linkage helps promote transparency and efficient electricity usage, benefiting both consumers and the overall system.
