What do you get under 200 units free power?
No charge for the first 200 units every two months for homes using up to 500 units in that billing cycle; homes above 500 units still get 100 units free.
In force from 10 May 2026 (raised from 100 units). About 2.23 crore domestic consumers benefit. Free power for farm pump sets continues separately.
200 units free power: latest updates
- Chief Minister signed the order raising free domestic electricity from 100 to 200 units bi-monthly for homes using up to 500 units. official source
Who is eligible for 200 units free power?
- Domestic electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu (applies automatically to the house service connection).
How to apply for 200 units free power
- No application. The concession is applied on your bi-monthly bill from TNPDCL.
Common questions
Who is eligible for 200 units free power?
Domestic electricity consumers in Tamil Nadu (applies automatically to the house service connection).
How much do I get under 200 units free power?
No charge for the first 200 units every two months for homes using up to 500 units in that billing cycle; homes above 500 units still get 100 units free. In force from 10 May 2026 (raised from 100 units). About 2.23 crore domestic consumers benefit. Free power for farm pump sets continues separately.
How do I apply for 200 units free power?
No application. The concession is applied on your bi-monthly bill from TNPDCL. Official site: https://www.tnpdcl.org/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for 200 units free power?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Who gets 200 units of free electricity in Tamil Nadu?
Homes whose bi-monthly use is up to 500 units. If you use more than 500 units in a billing cycle, the first 100 units stay free.
Do I need to apply for 200 units free?
No. It is applied on the TNPDCL bill automatically from 10 May 2026.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.