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Now get Chandigarh power bills and consumption details on DigiLocker

Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has also established a laboratory in Sector 56 to get electricity meters tested.

2 min readChandigarhUpdated: Nov 26, 2025 10:02 PM IST

Before CPDL took over the electricity distribution system, consumers were required to visit the sub-divisional office and an e-Sampark Centre and pay Rs 35 to obtain a duplicate bill.

Chandigarh residents can now get not just duplicate power bills but also details of their power consumption on the DigiLocker app and website, thanks to a new consumer-friendly service launched by Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL).

By following the guidelines and providing their 14-digit account number, consumers can instantly download their electricity bills. Earlier, consumers could receive duplicate bills via WhatsApp or download them free of cost from CPDL’s official website, http://www.chandigarhpower.com.

Highlighting the initiative, Arun Kumar Verma, Director, CPDL, said, “We want to ensure consumers have the convenience of downloading bills through multiple platforms.” Before CPDL took over the electricity distribution system, consumers were required to visit the sub-divisional office and an e-Sampark Centre and pay Rs 35 to obtain a duplicate bill. CPDL has made this service completely free, further easing the process for consumers.

A private firm has taken over Chandigarh’s power department. However, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) will continue to oversee the determination of consumer tariffs, ensuring transparency and fairness in pricing.

The CPDL website now allows Chandigarh residents to check their previous bills and track their past power consumption. Officials stated that the data has been displayed in an easy-to-understand graphical format, enabling consumers to compare their usage and bills effortlessly.

A meter-testing laboratory

Also, CPDL recently established a laboratory at the sub-station in Sector 56 to get electricity meters tested. Officials said the primary objective of setting up the facility is to ensure that every electricity meter provided to consumers meets accuracy standards.

Hina Rohtaki

Hina Rohtaki is a Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Chandigarh. She is one of the most prominent journalists covering the Chandigarh Administration, civic issues, and the unique political status of the Union Territory. Professional Background Experience: She has been in the field for over a decade and is known for her investigative reporting on administrative waste and urban governance. Awards: She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award, which was presented to her by the President of India in January 2020. She was also awarded the Jethmalani prize (The Will of Steel Awards) in 2025 in the Empowerment category for a series of articles that highlighted the struggles of Covid widows. Core Beat: Her primary focus is the Chandigarh administrative structure, the Union Territory's financial management, and urban development projects. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Her recent work highlights a focus on government accountability, administrative expenditures, and civic trends: 1. Investigative & Financial Reporting "Fuelling power: Senior UT IAS officers guzzled petrol worth Rs 30 lakh in 2 yrs" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative report detailing the high fuel bills of top bureaucrats, including the Finance Secretary and Chief Secretary’s staff. "Admn spends Rs 1.5 crore on dismantling road railings and fixing again after increasing height" (Dec 8, 2025): Highlighting administrative waste on "non-viable" solutions for pedestrian control. "Chandigarh’s finances under ministry’s watch now" (Nov 27, 2025): Reporting on the new requirement for MHA approval for all new projects in the UT. 2. Governance & Constitutional Status "What will it mean for Chandigarh if it is brought under Article 240?" (Nov 24, 2025): An "Explained" piece on the potential constitutional shift that would grant the President more power over the UT's governance. "MP Manish Tewari moves Bill seeking directly elected Mayor with 5-year tenure" (Dec 6, 2025): Covering the legislative push to reform Chandigarh's municipal leadership structure. "No proposal to increase Mayor's term in Chandigarh by 5 years: Centre" (Dec 10, 2025): Reporting on the Union government's response to demands for a longer mayoral term. 3. Urban Infrastructure & Environment "Chandigarh admn cuts power to India's tallest air purifier, asks firm to dismantle it" (Nov 17, 2025): A critical report on the failure of a high-cost environmental project deemed "of no use" by experts. "UT rethinks 24/7 water supply project as costs soar" (Nov 26, 2025): Detailing the financial challenges and delays in modernizing the city's water network. "Centre 'obfuscating, covering up' MC's shifting deadlines for clearing Dadu Majra dump" (Dec 12, 2025): Reporting on the ongoing controversy surrounding the city's major waste dump. 4. Lifestyle & Local Trends "Chandigarh turns into a Thar city as women fuel the surge" (Dec 2, 2025): A feature on a unique automotive trend in the city, with a record 600 registrations by women drivers this year. "After fivefold spike in 2023, EV sales struggle to pick pace in Chandigarh" (Dec 2, 2025): Analyzing the slowdown in electric vehicle adoption despite previous surges. Signature Beat Hina is known for her meticulous tracking of RTI (Right to Information) data to expose administrative inefficiency. Her "Ground Zero" reporting on the Dadu Majra garbage dump and her scrutiny of the Chandigarh Smart City projects have made her a key figure in the city’s civil society discourse. X (Twitter): @HinaRohtaki ... Read More