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Capital Gateway
Resident Welfare Group · Capital Gateway · May 2026

क्यों है हमारा Electricity Bill इतना ज़्यादा?

Why Is Our Electricity Bill So High?

Capital Gateway Society, Sector 111, Gurugram — A complete analysis of what we pay, why it's unfair, and what similar neighbouring societies actually pay.

Plain language · सरल भाषा · Every resident can understand exactly what is happening with our electricity charges

₹1,789 Fixed Monthly Charge Even if zero units used
₹21,468 Fixed Yearly Charge Per flat per year wasted
₹4,178 Our Total Bill Neighbours pay ₹2,247
₹9,500 Monthly Maintenance No spending details given
🔴 We pay ₹1,931 more/month than Raheja Atlantis for identical electricity usage — ₹23,172 extra per year.
DHBVN
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam — यह सरकारी बिजली कंपनी है जो Gurugram में बिजली supply करती है। यह हमारे building को एक main connection देती है।
Grid Electricity (Grid बिजली)
Normal government electricity from DHBVN. Comes through the main power line. Charged per unit consumed. सामान्य सरकारी बिजली।
DG Electricity (Diesel Generator)
Backup power from the diesel generator during power cuts. Much more expensive than grid electricity. Power cut के समय diesel generator की बिजली।
Fixed Grid Charge (₹1,280/month)
A monthly charge for having the connection — paid even if you use ZERO units. Charged as ₹160 × 8 kW load. यह charge चाहे आप बिजली use करें या नहीं, हर महीने देना पड़ता है।
Fixed DG Charge (₹531/month)
Monthly charge for DG generator maintenance — paid even if generator never ran in that month. Generator use हो या नहीं, यह charge लगता है।
FPPAS
Fuel & Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge — यह DHBVN का additional charge है जो fuel cost के हिसाब से बदलता है। It is a government-mandated levy.
Electricity Duty
Haryana state government tax on electricity consumption. बिजली पर राज्य सरकार का tax। Rate: ~₹0.10 per unit.
Municipal Tax
Local body tax collected along with the electricity bill. Nagar Nigam/Municipal Corporation का tax। Rate: ~₹0.15 per unit.
MMC (Monthly Minimum Charge)
Minimum charge a consumer must pay each month regardless of actual consumption. It is similar to a fixed charge. न्यूनतम मासिक charge।
GST on DG (18%)
Goods & Services Tax applied on DG electricity charges. DG बिजली पर 18% GST लगती है। Grid electricity does NOT attract GST.
IGST / CGST / SGST
Different forms of GST. IGST = Integrated GST (state-to-state). CGST + SGST = 9%+9% = same as IGST 18%. GST के अलग-अलग रूप।
Sanctioned Load / kW
The maximum electricity load approved for your flat by DHBVN. Fixed grid charge is calculated on this (₹160 × kW). आपके flat की approved बिजली limit।
Unified Portal / Builder Portal
DHBVN's online system through which builders can apply for individual meter connections for each flat. Builder इस portal से हर flat को अलग connection दे सकता है।
CAM (Common Area Maintenance)
Monthly charge for maintaining common areas like lifts, corridors, parking. Some societies include this in their billing system. Common areas की maintenance का charge।
Software / Platform Fee (₹59/month)
A monthly fee charged by the billing software vendor. Capital Gateway residents pay this — neighbouring societies do not. Billing software का monthly charge।
Consumption-Based Billing
You pay ONLY for the units you actually use. No hidden fixed charges. If you use less, you pay less. जितना use करो, उतना pay करो।
Our Visits to the DHBVN Office
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam — Government Electricity Authority
What is this about? To understand why our electricity is so expensive, a resident visited the DHBVN (government electricity department) offices. Here is what happened at each visit — in plain language.

Visit 1 — Wrong Office (Sector-23)

पहली बार गलत office गए — यहाँ Sector-110 के मामले नहीं देखे जाते

1

Went to DHBVN Office, Sector-23

This is the Sub-Divisional Officer's office. Found the address online.

सरकारी बिजली दफ्तर, Sector-23 गए — address internet पर मिला।

2

Told: Sector-110 Not Under This Office

The officials said our area (Sector-110/111) is handled by a different DHBVN office.

अधिकारियों ने कहा — Sector-110 का काम यहाँ नहीं होता।

3

Redirected to Pillar No. 62, Dwarka Expressway

The relevant DHBVN office is near Pillar No. 62, Sector-110. The Junior Engineer (JE) there handles our area.

Pillar No. 62, Sector-110 वाले DHBVN office जाने को कहा।

Visit 2 — Correct Office (Sector-110)

दूसरी बार सही office — यहाँ बड़ी जानकारी मिली

📍 G257+XMJ, New Palam Vihar, Block T, Sector 109, Gurugram — 122006

A

Raised Our Problem

Told the Junior Engineer (JE) that residents are paying very high electricity rates. Requested that each flat should get its own separate DHBVN meter connection.

JE को बताया — हम बहुत ज्यादा pay कर रहे हैं। हर flat को अलग connection चाहिए।

B

JE's First Answer: "Not Possible"

He said DHBVN gives only one single connection to an apartment building. Individual connections for each flat are not given.

JE बोले — apartment building को एक ही connection मिलता है, अलग-अलग नहीं।

C

DHBVN's Official Position

From DHBVN's side — they supply electricity to the building. What the builder or maintenance agency charges residents inside the building is not DHBVN's concern.

DHBVN का कहना — building को बिजली देना हमारा काम, अंदर क्या charge होता है — वो builder का मामला।

The Big Discovery — Individual Connections ARE Possible
DHBVN has a special Builder Portal that allows each flat to get its own meter
Plain language summary: When we showed the JE that a nearby private builder (Atharva Raheja) already has individual DHBVN connections for each flat, he was surprised. After checking, he admitted there IS a way — through a special builder portal on the DHBVN website. Our builder just needs to register and apply.

हमारे builder को DHBVN के Unified Portal पर register करके हर flat के लिए अलग connection apply करना होगा।
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The Question We Asked the JE:

"If individual connections are not possible in a builder floor society, then how is it that Atharva Raheja — a private builder in Sector 109 — already has DHBVN individual connections for each flat?"

यदि यह possible नहीं है, तो Atharva Raheja में हर flat का अलग DHBVN connection कैसे है?

JE's Initial Stand (Wrong)

JE का पहला जवाब — जो बाद में गलत निकला

  • Individual connections not possible in builder societies
  • DHBVN gives only one connection to the building
  • Internal billing is the builder's agreement — DHBVN cannot interfere

After Cross-Question — Real Answer

सवाल पूछने के बाद सच सामने आया

  • JE was surprised — he did not know about this initially
  • After checking with his assistant — confirmed: there IS a separate Builder Portal on DHBVN's system
  • Through this portal, the builder can apply for individual connections for each flat
  • This is the same system used by Atharva Raheja
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Conclusion: DHBVN provides individual electricity connections in builder societies through the Unified Builder Portal. Our builder just needs to apply.

हमारा builder DHBVN के portal पर apply करे — हर flat को अलग meter मिल सकता है।

What Builder Can Do on DHBVN Portal

🔐 Login / Registration ⚡ Apply for Individual Connection per Flat 📋 Track Application Status 🛠 Help & Support
What Changes If We Get Individual DHBVN Connections
Proposed billing system — you pay only for actual electricity consumed
In simple words: Right now we pay a fixed charge of ₹1,280 every month just for having the connection — whether we use electricity or not. Under the new system, this fixed charge disappears. You pay only for the units you actually consume.

अभी ₹1,280 हर महीने बिना बिजली use किये भी देना पड़ता है। नए system में यह charge बंद हो जाएगा।

✅ No Meter Replacement Needed

कोई नया meter नहीं लगवाना

Existing meters will continue to work. No cost to residents for replacing equipment.

📊 New Rate Structure

नई billing system के rates

  • DHBVN Energy: ₹6.60/unit
  • Distribution charge: ₹0.40/unit
  • Effective rate: ~₹7.00/unit
  • GST: 18% on bill amount

❌ Fixed Grid Charge Removed

₹1,280 का fixed charge बंद होगा

The ₹1,280 fixed grid charge (₹160 × 8 kW) is eliminated. Its associated GST of ~₹230 is also removed.

✅ Pay Only What You Use

जितना use करो उतना pay करो

100 units = bill for 100 units. 300 units = bill for 300 units. No minimum charge, no hidden fixed cost.

How Much Would You Save Each Month?

Monthly Usage Current Bill (with ₹1,280 fixed charge) New Bill (without fixed charge) Monthly Saving
100 Units ₹700 + ₹1,280 = ₹1,980 ₹700 + GST ₹126 = ₹826 ₹1,280 saved
200 Units ₹1,400 + ₹1,280 = ₹2,680 ₹1,400 + GST ₹252 = ₹1,652 ₹1,280 saved
300 Units ₹2,100 + ₹1,280 = ₹3,380 ₹2,100 + GST ₹378 = ₹2,478 ₹1,280 saved

Note: The ₹1,280 saving is the same regardless of how many units you consume — because it is a fixed charge that disappears entirely.

₹15,360
Annual Saving Per Flat — Just from removing the fixed grid charge
₹1,280/month × 12 months = ₹15,360 per year saved per household
How Atharva Raheja Bills Electricity — Sector 109
A nearby society that has fair, consumption-based billing — no fixed charges
Why are we looking at this? Atharva Raheja in Sector 109 (just next to us) already has individual DHBVN connections for each flat. Their bill shows only charges for what they actually used — no extra fixed charges added on top. We used their bill as a reference to show what fair billing looks like.

Atharva Raheja का bill proof है कि fair billing कैसी होती है — सिर्फ actual use का charge।

Their Actual Bill (Invoice No. 112235, May 2026)

May 2026 का actual bill — 907 Grid units + 19 DG units

Charge ComponentWhat It IsAmount
Grid Energy (907 units × ₹6.6)Actual electricity used₹5,986
DHBVN Fixed Charge (907 × ₹0.449)Per-unit metering cost₹407
FPPAS (907 × ₹0.47)Govt. fuel adjustment₹426
Electricity Duty (907 × ₹0.10)State tax₹90.70
Municipal Tax (907 × ₹0.1504)Local body tax₹136
DG Units (19 units × ₹29.36)Generator usage charge₹558
SGST + CGST @ 9% each (DG)GST on DG only₹100
Total Bill Amount₹7,705

✅ No separate ₹1,280 fixed load charge. No DG maintenance fixed charge. No software fee.

Bill for 100 Units — Raheja Model

100 units के लिए कितना pay होगा — fair billing में

ComponentRateAmount
Electricity (consumption)₹6.60/unit₹660
Fixed Charge component₹0.449/unit₹44.90
FPPAS (fuel levy)₹0.47/unit₹47
Electricity Duty (tax)₹0.10/unit₹10
Municipal Tax₹0.15/unit₹15
Total for 100 units₹776.94
Effective Rate: ₹7.77/unit vs our rate of ₹8.00/unit + ₹1,280 fixed charge

What the ₹1,280 Fixed Charge Actually Costs You

₹1,280 fixed charge का असली असर — 100 units example

Scenario (100 Units)Amount
Fair bill (Raheja model)₹776.94
With ₹1,280 fixed charge added₹2,056.94
Extra you pay due to fixed charge₹1,280 every month

This ₹1,280 extra is the same whether you use 100 units or 500 units. It never changes.

Generator (DG) Charges — Them vs Us
Why we pay ₹531 extra per month even when the generator barely runs
The problem in simple words: Capital Gateway charges a fixed DG maintenance charge of ₹531 every month — whether the generator ran for 100 hours or 0 hours that month. At Atharva Raheja, there is no such fixed charge. They only pay for the generator units they actually consumed.

Capital Gateway में generator use हो या नहीं — ₹531 हर महीने देना पड़ता है।
Atharva Raheja — Fair DG Billing
DG Rate per unit₹29.36/unit
For 100 DG units₹2,936
GST @ 18% on above₹528
Fixed monthly DG charge₹0 — None
Total: ₹3,464 (100 units)

✅ If generator doesn't run → you pay ₹0 for DG

Capital Gateway — What We Pay
DG Rate per unit₹30/unit
Fixed DG Maintenance (₹90 × 5 kW)₹450
GST @ 18% on ₹450₹81
Total Fixed DG Cost₹531/month
DG unit chargesCharged separately on top
₹531 fixed — even if generator off all month
What We're ComparingAtharva Raheja (Fair)Capital Gateway (Us)
Fixed monthly DG charge₹0 — Not charged₹450/month
GST on fixed DG charge₹0 — Not applicable₹81/month
Total fixed DG burden₹0 every month₹531 every month
DG unit chargesOnly for units consumedCharged separately on top
If generator never ranPay ₹0 for DGStill pay ₹531
Billing modelPay-as-you-useFixed monthly + per unit

❓ Key Question for Society Management

If Atharva Raheja — a private builder — can run DG billing purely on actual consumption with zero fixed charges, why does Capital Gateway charge residents ₹531 every month regardless of whether the generator ran?

Sobha City, Sector 108 — Another Proof of Fair Billing
A large premium society next to us — Zero fixed grid charge, Zero fixed DG charge
Why this matters: Sobha City (Sector 108, just 1 km from us) is run by Sobha Limited — a major professional developer. Their billing shows ₹0 fixed grid charge and ₹0 fixed DG charge. Residents pay only for what they consume. This confirms Capital Gateway's fixed charges are not a necessity — they are a choice being made by our management.

Sobha City, जो हमारे पड़ोस में है, वहाँ कोई fixed charge नहीं है। यह prove करता है कि हमारे fixed charges जरूरी नहीं हैं।

Sobha City — Tariff Rates

Sobha City के electricity rates

TypeRate
Grid (normal) electricity₹7.02/unit
DG (generator) electricity₹24.00/unit + GST
Shop Grid electricity₹8.10/unit

Sobha City — All Fixed Charges = ₹0

सभी fixed charges शून्य — यही fair billing है

₹0Fixed Grid
₹0Fixed DG
₹0MMC Grid
₹0MMC DG

✅ Consumption-based billing only
✅ Transparent declared tariff
✅ No hidden fixed charges
✅ No software fee

Charge TypeSobha City (Sector 108)Capital Gateway (Us)
Fixed Grid Charge₹0 — Not charged₹1,280/month (₹160 × 8 kW)
Fixed DG Charge₹0 — Not charged₹531/month (₹90 × 5 kW + GST)
MMC Charge₹0 — Not chargedApplicable
GST on Fixed ChargesNot ApplicableApplicable (adds ~₹230)
Grid consumption billingConsumption-based onlyConsumption + fixed charges

❓ Key Question

If Sobha Limited — a professional developer managing a large premium society — can operate with Fixed Grid Charge = ₹0 and Fixed DG Charge = ₹0, then why is Capital Gateway charging residents these fixed amounts every month?

ATS Kukoon, Sector 109 — Maintenance & DG Comparison
Another builder floor society — lower maintenance, lower DG rate, no fixed DG charge
What we found: ATS Kukoon is another builder floor society in Sector 109 (same type of society as ours). They pay ₹3.50/sq.ft. for maintenance vs our ₹5.00/sq.ft. Their DG rate is ₹26.66/unit vs our ₹30/unit. And they have no separate fixed DG maintenance charge.

ATS Kukoon — वही type की society, पर maintenance ₹1.50/sq.ft. कम और DG rate ₹3.34/unit कम।
ATS Kukoon — Sector 109
Maintenance charge₹3.50/sq.ft.
DG rate per unit₹26.66/unit
Separate fixed DG chargeNone — Not reported
DG billing modelConsumption only
Simple & Transparent
Capital Gateway — Sector 111 (Us)
Maintenance charge₹5.00/sq.ft.
DG rate per unit₹30.00/unit
Separate fixed DG charge₹531/month (always)
DG billing modelFixed + per unit
Higher monthly burden
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For a 1,900 sq.ft. flat: we pay ₹9,500/month in maintenance vs ATS Kukoon residents who would pay only ₹6,650/month — a difference of ₹2,850/month = ₹34,200/year extra maintenance alone.

1,900 sq.ft. flat पर हम ₹2,850 ज्यादा maintenance देते हैं ATS Kukoon से — हर महीने।

Side-by-Side Bill Comparison — Three Societies
Same consumption: 200 units grid + 20 units DG · May 2026 · Gurugram
We compared apples to apples: Assume every resident in all three societies consumes the same amount — 200 grid units and 20 DG units in one month. Here is the complete bill each society would produce. Capital Gateway's bill comes out ₹1,931 higher than Raheja Atlantis for identical consumption.

तीनों societies में same बिजली use करने पर Capital Gateway का bill सबसे ज्यादा है — ₹1,931 ज्यादा।

⚡ Grid Electricity Bill — 200 Units

Charge Capital Gateway Raheja Atlantis Sobha City
Base Rate per unit₹8.00/unit (higher)₹6.60/unit₹7.02/unit
DHBVN Fixed ChargesBundled in ₹8₹89.80—
FPPAS (fuel levy)—₹94.00—
Electricity Duty (state tax)—₹20.00—
Municipal Tax—₹30.08—
GSTNilNilNil
Grid Subtotal₹1,600₹1,553.88₹1,404

🔋 DG Generator Bill — 20 Units

Charge Capital Gateway Raheja Atlantis Sobha City
DG Rate per unit₹30/unit₹29.36/unit₹24/unit
DG Unit Charge (20 units)₹600₹587.20₹480
Fixed DG Maintenance Charge₹450 (always charged)₹0 — NoneIncluded in rate
Taxable Amount₹1,050₹587.20₹480
GST @ 18%₹189 (IGST)₹105.70₹86.40
DG Subtotal (incl. GST)₹1,239₹692.90₹566.40

📋 Fixed Charges (Regardless of Usage)

Fixed Charge Capital Gateway Raheja Atlantis Sobha City
Grid Meter / Load Charge₹1,280 (always paid)Not chargedNot charged
CAM / Common Area Maintenance₹0 (nil)—₹542.10
Software / Platform Fee₹59 (always paid)——
Fixed Subtotal₹1,339₹0₹542.10
₹4,178 Capital Gateway Total Most expensive — ₹1,931 more than Raheja
₹2,247 Raheja Atlantis Total Lowest — fair consumption-based billing
₹2,513 Sobha City Total Second lowest — no load/DG fixed charges

Basis: 200 grid units + 20 DG units consumed. Fixed charges as per published tariffs. May 2026 data.

The Yearly Fixed Charge Burden — How Much We Overpay
Monthly and annual impact of fixed charges — compared to neighbouring societies
The bottom line: Every year, a Capital Gateway resident pays ₹21,468 in fixed charges alone — charges that have nothing to do with how much electricity they consumed. Raheja Atlantis pays ₹0 in visible fixed charges. Sobha City pays only ₹6,505. Our residents are losing ₹14,963 to ₹21,468 per year unnecessarily.

हर साल ₹21,468 सिर्फ fixed charges में जाते हैं — चाहे हम बिजली use करें या नहीं।

Monthly Fixed Charges — What Each Society Pays

Fixed Charge ItemCapital GatewayRaheja AtlantisSobha City
Grid Meter/Load Charge ₹1,280 (8kW × ₹160)Not chargedNot charged
DG Maintenance Fixed ₹450 (5kW × ₹90)Not chargedIncluded in DG tariff
CAM / Common Area Fee₹0 (nil)—₹542.10
Software / System Fee₹59 (₹50 + ₹9 GST)——
Monthly Fixed Total₹1,789₹0 visible₹542.10

Yearly Impact (× 12 months)

Annual Fixed CostCapital GatewayRaheja AtlantisSobha City
Grid Load Charge (yearly)₹15,360₹0₹0
DG Maintenance (yearly)₹5,400₹0₹0
CAM (yearly)₹0—₹6,505
Software Fee (yearly)₹708₹0₹0
Total Fixed Paid Per Year₹21,468Not itemised₹6,505

How Much Could Each Flat Save Per Year?

Saving Categoryvs Raheja Atlantisvs Sobha City
Grid Load Charge (stopped)₹15,360 saved₹15,360 saved
DG Maintenance (stopped)₹5,400 saved₹5,400 saved
Software Fee (stopped)₹708 saved₹708 saved
CAM (would be added)Not applicable−₹6,505 (new cost)
Net Annual Saving Per Flat≥ ₹21,468 / year₹14,963 / year
≥ ₹21,468
Per flat saved every year — if we move to fair billing (Raheja model)
For a 200-flat society: ₹21,468 × 200 = ₹4.29 Crore saved annually across all residents
₹9,500 Monthly Maintenance — Where Is Our Money Going?
Capital Gateway · 1,900 sq.ft. flat · ₹5 per sq.ft. · No spending details ever shared
The concern: Every resident pays ₹9,500/month as maintenance. This is a large amount. But the society management has never given residents a breakdown of how this money is spent — not monthly, not annually. We don't know if our money is being spent wisely or wastefully.

₹9,500 हर महीने देते हैं — पर कहाँ जाता है? कोई हिसाब नहीं दिया गया कभी।
1,900Sq.Ft. Flat Size
₹5/sq.ft.Rate Charged
₹9,500Monthly MaintenanceNo spending breakdown given
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For all 10 services listed below, the society has NOT provided any expense breakup. Residents have no way to verify if the money is being spent correctly.

नीचे दी गई 10 सेवाओं में से किसी का भी expense society ने नहीं बताया।

1. Security

सुरक्षा guards पर खर्च

How many guards? What salary? Contract with which agency? — No details given.

2. Housekeeping

सफाई पर खर्च

How many cleaners? Daily/weekly schedule? Cost per month? — No details given.

3. Lift Maintenance

लिफ्ट maintenance पर खर्च

AMC contract? Company name? Annual cost? — No details given.

4. Common Area Electricity

Common areas की बिजली पर खर्च

Monthly unit consumption for corridors, parking, lobby? — No details given.

5. DG Maintenance

Generator maintenance पर खर्च

Is this already covered in the ₹531 DG fixed charge? Double charged? — No details given.

6. Water Supply

पानी की supply पर खर्च

Borewell? Tanker? Motor electricity? Monthly cost? — No details given.

7. STP / WTP Plant

Sewage Treatment Plant खर्च

The sewage and water treatment plant running costs? — No details given.

8. Landscaping

बगीचे और greenery पर खर्च

Garden maintenance, plant replacement, tools? — No details given.

9. Club House

Club house operations खर्च

Electricity, cleaning, maintenance of club facilities? — No details given.

10. Swimming Pool

Swimming pool maintenance खर्च

Chemicals, cleaning, pump electricity? — No details given.

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Five Questions Residents Are Asking:

  • How much is spent on each of the 10 services?
  • Is DG cost already included in this ₹9,500? If yes, why are we also paying ₹531 separately in the electricity bill?
  • Is electricity infrastructure cost included? If yes, why is there a ₹1,280 grid charge also?
  • Why is there no detailed monthly expense statement shared with residents?
  • Why is there no audited annual expense report?

यह पाँच सवाल society management को जवाब देने होंगे।

Are We Being Charged Twice for the Same Thing?
₹9,500 maintenance + separate electricity bill — possible double charging for DG and infrastructure costs
The core worry: Every resident pays two separate amounts every month. First: ₹9,500 maintenance (which should cover society operations). Second: an electricity bill (which includes DG charges, infrastructure fees, software fee etc.). The question is — are some of these electricity charges already included in the ₹9,500? If yes, we are paying twice.

₹9,500 maintenance + electricity bill — दोनों में कुछ same charges तो नहीं हैं? अगर हैं, तो double charging है।

Payment Stream 1 — Monthly Maintenance

₹9,500

Paid every month by each resident
Rate: ₹5/sq.ft. × 1,900 sq.ft.
Supposed to cover: Society operations & all services

Payment Stream 2 — Electricity Bill (Paid on Top)

ऊपर से अलग electricity bill — हर महीने

⚡ Energy Charges 📊 Fixed Grid Load ₹1,280 🔋 DG Unit Charges 🔧 DG Maintenance ₹531 🏛️ DHBVN Levies % GST on DG @ 18% 💻 Software Fee ₹59

All of the above paid SEPARATELY every month — in addition to ₹9,500 maintenance

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The Big Question: Are any electricity-related costs already covered in the ₹9,500 maintenance? Society has NOT provided a cost allocation statement. Without it, we cannot rule out double charging.

Society ने cost allocation statement नहीं दी — इसलिए हम नहीं जान सकते कि double charging है या नहीं।

What Might We Be Paying Twice For?

Cost Item Covered in ₹9,500 Maintenance? Also Charged in Electricity Bill?
Electrical staff / technician salary? — Not disclosed? — Not disclosed
Transformer maintenance? — Not disclosed? — Not disclosed
Meter installation & upkeep? — Not disclosed? — Not disclosed
DG generator maintenance cost? — Not disclosed✅ YES — ₹531/month confirmed in bill
DG diesel / fuel cost? — Not disclosed✅ YES — ₹30/unit confirmed in bill
Electrical infrastructure (wiring, panels)? — Not disclosed? — Not disclosed
Common area electricity cost? — Not disclosed? — Not disclosed
Billing software / platform fee? — Not disclosed✅ YES — ₹59/month confirmed in bill

✅ = Confirmed charge appearing in electricity bill  |  ? = Society has provided no disclosure

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DG maintenance (₹531) and Software fee (₹59) are confirmed in the electricity bill. If these same costs are already included in the ₹9,500 maintenance, residents are being charged twice.

The society MUST provide a full cost allocation statement — showing exactly what is covered in maintenance and what is separately billed in electricity.

DG maintenance और software का charge दोनों electricity bill में है। अगर यह maintenance में भी है — तो double charging है। Society को full breakup देना होगा।

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Demand 1: Itemised Maintenance Breakup

Request a detailed monthly statement showing exactly how ₹9,500 is spent across all 10 services

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Demand 2: Cross-Check With Electricity Bill

Society must show which electricity costs are in maintenance vs which are legitimately billed separately

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Demand 3: Escalate if Unanswered

If management does not respond, escalate to RWA / Consumer Forum / RERA

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NO RESIDENT SHOULD PAY TWICE FOR THE SAME SERVICE

TRANSPARENCY IS A RESIDENT'S RIGHT — Not a favour.

एक ही service के लिए दो बार payment नहीं होनी चाहिए। Transparency हमारा अधिकार है।

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Quick Reference — All Key Numbers at a Glance
May 2026 data · Capital Gateway vs neighbouring societies
What We're Comparing Capital Gateway Raheja Atlantis Sobha City ATS Kukoon
Grid Rate (per unit)₹8.00₹6.60₹7.02—
DG Rate (per unit)₹30.00₹29.36₹24.00₹26.66
Fixed Grid Charge/month₹1,280 (always)₹0₹0—
Fixed DG Charge/month₹531 (always)₹0₹0₹0
Software Fee/month₹59₹0₹0—
Total Fixed Burden/month₹1,789₹0 visible₹542 (CAM)—
Total Fixed Burden/year₹21,468Not itemised₹6,505—
Maintenance (per sq.ft.)₹5.00—CAM ₹542/mo₹3.50
Total Bill (200G+20DG units)₹4,178 ← Highest₹2,247 ← Lowest₹2,513—
Annual Saving vs Capital GatewayBenchmark (₹0)≥ ₹21,468/yr₹14,963/yr—

All data sourced from actual electricity bills, DHBVN office visits, and published tariff cards. May 2026.

What Residents Are Saying

Resident Reactions

Real feedback from Capital Gateway Society WhatsApp group after sharing the report at cgresidents.space

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10:14 am 10:26 am

This is a fine piece of work. I applaud your highly evolved sense related to community living and the role of individuals in a community. The commitment you have demonstrated is rare. Thank you so much. Also, the RWA has already been formed and acknowledged by legal authorities — you may be able to share this work with them.

Good information, well presented. It should raise questions in our collective minds.

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Capital Gateway Resident · WhatsApp Group
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1:25 pm · 1:31 pm

Brilliant work Aniket... Huge applause to you for the analysis and insights on the higher billing / comparisons & the way forward. Now this needs to be taken up for POA... Plan of Action!

I suggest all to go through the link shared above on billing report of CG...

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~ Sanjay Sarkar
Capital Gateway Resident · 1:25 pm
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12:16 pm

This is a remarkable eyeopener... you did this for each one of us... grateful 🙏

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~ Ruchika Verma
Capital Gateway Resident · 12:16 pm
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1:02 pm

Perfect display of the electricity cost concern.

Hopefully we may get to a resolution. 🙏

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~ Rahul Sharma
Capital Gateway Resident · 1:02 pm
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🙏 Special Thanks
Mr. Sanjay Mishra
Capital Gateway Society

Special thanks to Mr. Sanjay Mishra who appointed me as a leader for this initiative and gave me the confidence to take up this cause on behalf of all residents. His trust in me was the foundation of this entire effort.

For appointing as community leader for this initiative
Mr. Sanjay Sarkar
Capital Gateway Society

Deep gratitude to Mr. Sanjay Sarkar who encouraged me within the WhatsApp group to come forward and present this billing analysis for resolution. His push to make this a Plan of Action (POA) gave this work real momentum.

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Personal Message

मेरे दिल की बात — My Personal Feelings

From Mr. Aniket Bhardwaj, Resident · Capital Gateway Society

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जब मैंने पहली बार अपना electricity bill देखा और उसे neighbouring societies के bills से compare किया — मुझे बहुत तकलीफ हुई। हम एक ही शहर में, एक ही type की society में रहते हैं, same बिजली use करते हैं — फिर भी हम हर महीने ₹1,931 ज़्यादा pay कर रहे हैं।

When I first compared our electricity bill with neighbouring societies, I felt deeply troubled. Same city, same type of society, same electricity usage — yet we pay ₹1,931 more every single month. That is ₹23,172 per year — money that should stay in our families' pockets.

यह report मैंने किसी को नीचा दिखाने के लिए नहीं बनाई। मैंने यह इसलिए बनाई क्योंकि मुझे लगा कि हर resident को सच पता होना चाहिए। जब हम facts देखते हैं, तो हम सही सवाल पूछ सकते हैं — और सही सवाल ही बदलाव लाते हैं।

I did not make this report to embarrass anyone. I made it because every resident deserves to know the truth. Knowledge gives us the power to ask the right questions — and the right questions bring change.

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Concern — चिंता

Every month ₹1,789 leaves each flat as fixed charges — before a single unit of electricity is consumed. This is not fair to hardworking families.

हर महीने ₹1,789 बिना बिजली use किये जाते हैं।

Discovery — खोज

When I showed the Atharva Raheja bill to the DHBVN officer, even he was surprised. Individual connections ARE possible via the builder portal.

Individual connections possible हैं — builder apply करे।

Hope — उम्मीद

I believe our management wants what is best for residents. This report is an invitation for dialogue — not confrontation. Together we can fix this.

मिलकर हम इसे सुधार सकते हैं।

Call to Action — आगे बढ़ें

Share this report with every neighbour. Ask management the five questions listed here. Demand a cost allocation statement. Transparency is our right.

यह report हर पड़ोसी को share करें।

Final Message

अंत में — Our Demands & Way Forward

Demand 1

Society must provide a detailed monthly expense statement showing how ₹9,500 maintenance is spent across all 10 services.

₹9,500 का पूरा हिसाब दें।

Demand 2

Builder must register on DHBVN Unified Portal and apply for individual electricity connections for each flat — as already done by Atharva Raheja.

हर flat को अलग DHBVN connection।

Demand 3

Management must clarify if DG maintenance ₹531 and software ₹59 charged in electricity bill are already covered in the ₹9,500 maintenance — to prevent double charging.

Double charging बंद करो।

Demand 4

Management must justify the ₹1,280 fixed grid charge — given that Raheja Atlantis and Sobha City (same area) have ₹0 fixed grid charge for their residents.

Fixed charge justify करो या हटाओ।

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Capital Gateway Hamara Ghar Hai

हम सब यहाँ खुशी से रहना चाहते हैं। इस report का मकसद लड़ाई नहीं, बल्कि fair treatment और transparency की माँग है। जब सब मिलकर सवाल पूछें — तो जवाब ज़रूर मिलता है।

We all want to live here happily. This report is not a fight — it is a demand for fair treatment and transparency. When residents stand together and ask the right questions, answers always come.

⚖️ Disclaimer

  • This report has been prepared by Mr. Aniket Bhardwaj, a resident of Capital Gateway Society, in his personal capacity for informational and transparency purposes only.
  • All figures, data, and bill screenshots used in this report are sourced from actual electricity bills, DHBVN office visits, and publicly available information. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.
  • This report does not constitute legal advice, a formal complaint, or any official demand. It is intended purely to inform fellow residents and encourage transparent dialogue with society management.
  • No personal attack or malicious intent is directed toward any individual, builder, management company, or DHBVN official. All comparisons are made in good faith using factual data.
  • Readers are advised to verify all figures independently and consult appropriate legal or financial professionals before taking any formal action.
  • The author accepts no liability for any decisions made by residents or management based on this report.

यह report सिर्फ जानकारी के लिए है। इसे किसी के खिलाफ नहीं, बल्कि transparency के पक्ष में बनाया गया है।

Analysis By
Mr. Aniket Bhardwaj
Resident · Capital Gateway Society, Sector 111, Gurugram
9212149494 www.aniketbhardwaj.com

Capital Gateway Society · Sector 111, Gurugram · May 2026

All data sourced from actual bills and DHBVN office visits. Prepared for transparency purposes only.