Issue Date on your electricity bill
In short. The date the bill was generated and released for payment — the starting point the due date is calculated from.
Where to find it on your bill
Top section, alongside the billing month.
DISCOs typically allow a fixed window (commonly around two to three weeks) between issue date and due date. If your bill seems to have arrived late relative to its issue date, that gap is worth checking — a bill that reaches you with only a few days left before the due date is a common cause of accidentally missed payments.
For the full breakdown: What to do if your bill hasn't arrived.
More billing period fields
- Billing Month — The calendar month this bill's consumption and charges apply to — not necessarily the month you're paying in.
- Due Date — The last date to pay the amount shown without a late payment surcharge being added.