Qus.1 - What is the billing cycle for my bill? ?
The billing cycle for a PNG domestic connection is every 2 months (Bi-monthly).
Qus.2 - What is the system of billing? ?
Billing for domestic consumers is based on the meter reading taken by the authorized IGL representative once in two months. Alternatively, consumer can do Self billing too, by submitting meter reading and photograph through our IGL Connect App.
Qus.3 - What unit of measurement is used? ?
Gas consumption is measured in SCM (Standard Cubic Meter)
Qus.4 - What are the different components of bill? ?
Total bill payable mainly comprises of Consumption Charges (units consumed X applicable rates), Taxes+ Arrears (if any) + LPSC (if any) + Adjustment (if any), EMI and FDC. Refer sample Bill copy for more details and clarity.
Qus.5 - How do I get my bills? ?
You can choose to get bill on email, hard copy or on WhatsApp by registering for the same as per your preference. Having a thrust on Environmental concerns, we request customers to choose E-Bills, wherein you would receive your gas bill on registered mail id. Alternatively, you can view and pay the bill through IGL connect app/website at your fingertips. Please ensure your contact number and Email id is updated for seamless bill delivery.
Qus.6 - What is E bill? ?
It is paper less bill. You can now receive the invoice on your E-mail Id by registering for E-Bill. By doing this. you can reduce the paper wastage and help us to save the environment.
Qus.7 - The invoices is some time “Retail “and at times “Estimated". What does it mean? ?
Invoice billed on actual meter reading is retail bill. An estimated bill is generated when actual reading is not available and is based on past average consumption. On receipt of actual meter reading at a later stage necessary adjustments are given.
Qus.8 - What is estimated bill? How is it calculated? ?
Estimated bill is raised when, due to some reasons, the actual reading is not available. This provisional bill will be based on the average consumption in past months where in reading was taken. However, the current amount of provisional bill if found excess is adjusted automatically in next actual reading based bill.
Qus.9 - Are estimated bill payable? ?
Yes, it is must to pay estimated bill just like a retail/actual bill before the mentioned due date or else the late payment charges shall be levied in next bill however adjustments, if there are any, against the estimated bill, shall be provided on subsequent actual bill generated.
Qus.10 - What happens in case of continuous estimated billing? ?
Connection shall be liable for disconnection after 03 estimated bills. You are advised to provide current meter reading at our call centre to generate retail bills.
Qus.11 - LPSC stands for? ?
LPSC means Late Payment Surcharge applicable due to non-payment of bill within the due date. Its levied at 2 % of the outstanding amount.
Qus.12 - If the premises are vacant, can I avail a "Not in Use" facility? Is it beneficial to the customer? ?
Yes, it is always advisable to place a request at IGL customer Care for Temporary disconnection, when you are away for few months. This is also important from safety perspective. After temporary disconnection your bill as on date will be generated.
For a TD request Call at our 24X7 Toll Free 18001025109 or 18004195109
You will be charged a minimal maintenance charge, Rs25 per month until restoration of services once the connection is activated and billing resumes. No bill would be generated until restoration.
Qus.13 - I have not received my bill; how can I get a duplicate copy? ?
To view any type of billing information, we provide below choices. a) Customer can simply log on to www.iglconnect.co.in and register BP No. by just entering a few details regarding the connection. Once password is generated, one can view the details any time. b) Alternatively please call our call centre and request for a duplicate bill.
Qus.14 - How can I subscribe for E bill? ?
You can call the customer care/ self-login through IGL connect app/ or website to request for E bill registration. Alternatively mail at optebill@igl.co.in with BP details and Email id.
Qus.15 - What is Minimum Consumption charge on my bill? ?
In case consumption in a bi- monthly billing cycle is less than 4 scm, consumer is liable to pay minimum charges equivalent to 4 scm value in 60 days.
Qus.16 - The meter reading on the bill is wrong or high? ?
Please register a complaint either at call centre /through app or online with clear details of current meter reading. We will investigate and correct if any discrepancy found.
Qus.17 - When connection is liable for disconnection.? ?
The connection is liable for disconnection if the dues are not cleared for 2 billing cycle. Connection is restored after payment of O/s amount along with restoration charges of Rs 3000.
Qus.18 - What is ACSD and how do we calculate it? ?
ACSD stands for “Additional Consumption Security Deposit”. It is a refundable security deposit against the consumption. It is calculated based on average of bi-monthly gas consumption which is calculated as below:
Calculated Avg. Domestic Consumption per day (in SCMD) shall be based on all invoice's consumption & no. of days fetched for last 1 year (365 days) invoice posting date in SAP i.e consumption (365 days excluding arrears & service charges if any) / Total consumption days. Avg. Bi-Monthly bill amount (Rs) = SCMD * 60 * Current price. ACSD is then calculated based on following slab –
Avg. Bi- Monthly Bill Amount
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CSD Amount
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CSD Paid
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ACSD Raised
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Rs. Till 1250
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Rs.1000/-
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Rs.1000/-
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Nil
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Rs.1251 - Rs.1750
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Rs.1500/-
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Rs.1000/-
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Rs 500/-
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Rs.1751 - Rs.2250
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Rs.2000/-
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Rs.1000/-
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Rs.1000/-
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Rs.2251 - Rs.2750
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Rs.2500/-
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Rs.1000/-
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Rs 1500/-
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More than Rs 2751– Amount shall be raised in the Rs 500 bracket in which they fall like Rs 2751 –Rs 3250, Rs 3251 –Rs 3750………….and so on. The above-mentioned slabs may change in future as per the management approval. ACSD refund if any, shall only be done on individual customer request and last 365 days consumption pattern shall be considered for calculation of the refundable amount if any from the date of request. Refund shall be done as per refund process.
Qus.19 - What is Customer Convenience Charge? ?
Customer Convenience charge of Rs. 20 (excluding taxes) per invoice is being charged to Non- E bill Subscribed PNG Domestic Customer for hardcopy bill facility w.e.f 01st Feb 2023.
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