EB Aadhar Link - How to Link Aadhaar with EB & Check Link Status

How to Link Aadhaar to EB Connection Online?

TANGEDCO, the electricity generation and distribution wing of TNEB, takes care of consumer accounts, their billing, and other services. Consumers should visit the official TANGEDCO website to link their Aadhaar with their EB connection.

1. On the homepage of TANGEDCO site, scroll to the bottom to find a menu for online services. The first option will be ‘Aadhaar – Link your service connection number’. Choose that one.

2. A simple form requesting for your Service Connection Number, Mobile Number, and Captcha Code, opens. Enter those.

3. Next page will display the details of the connection number you entered; like the name and address. Then it will show a dropdown box with the below options to choose from –

• Owner
• Tenant
• Owner, but the link is still in someone else’s name without name change
• Relative of a non-resident Indian

4. Select whichever one of the options suits you the best, enter your Aadhaar number, and click on ‘Send OTP’.

5. Ensure that you have the mobile number handy to enter the OTP and verify the request.

6. Your request to link Aadhaar to your EB connection is now submitted.

Detailed instructions on how to link your Aadhaar card with mobile number

How to Check the Status of My Aadhaar and EB Connection Linking?

Consumers would receive an SMS confirmation of their request to link their Aadhaar with their EB connection. Your request must undergo verification to ensure its veracity.

Once TANGEDCO is satisfied with all the information, the linking is completed, and the consumer is entitled to get the subsidies or benefits offered for EB connections.

Consumers are, of course, informed about the completion of the linking once it’s done. If it is taking more time than normal, consumers can go to the TANGEDCO site to check the status.

1. Go to the ‘Online Services’ tab on the TANGEDCO site and select ‘Bill Status’.

2. You will be asked to input your EB Service connection number and mobile number.

3. It will display the details of your connection, including name, address, and the Aadhaar linking status.

4. If the linking is not yet done, you can raise a ‘Consumer Compliant’ under the ‘Reach Us’ option from the main page.

Disclaimer: The features, process to apply, and all other information specified above are as of when this page was written and are subject to change. For exact information, contact the relevant authority or refer to their website.

Additional Read: How to link your Aadhaar with Bank Accounts

Why Does TANGEDCO Mandate the Linking of Aadhaar with My EB Connection?

TANGEDCO, the power generation and transmission arm of TNEB, requires all EB connection holders to link their Aadhaar with their EB connection to facilitate the benefit of power subsidy announced by the Tamil Nadu government.

What Are the Benefits of Linking My Aadhaar with My TANGEDCO EB Connection?

Linking Aadhaar with various government services enables uniformity in services and to eliminate misuse and fraud of availing government services that should actually reach the truly deserving citizens.

1. Power Bill Subsidy – Tamil Nadu government offers 100 units of free electricity every month to certain segments of consumers. Linking your Aadhaar with your EB connection ensures that the subsidy amount reaches the right consumer.

2. Remove Duplicate connections – It also ensures that an individual doesn’t hold illegal EB connections across the state. Also enables easier administration and management of consumer accounts.

3. Prevent Fraud – This also ensures that all EB connections in the state are accounted for and there are no illegal connections.

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