HESCO & SEPCO Duplicate Bill Online 2026: Hyderabad, Sukkur & Rural Sindh Guide

1. HESCO vs SEPCO: Geographical Jurisdictions in Sindh

In 2010, the federal government bifurcated the power sector in Sindh into two regional distribution companies to optimize operational efficiency and loss reduction:

2. Deciphering Your 14-Digit Reference Number

Both HESCO and SEPCO bills are cataloged under the central PITC database using an identical 14-digit numeric sequence with an ending alphabet character:

• Digits 1-2 (Batch Code): Determines the specific day of the month your meter is read.
• Digits 3-7 (Sub-Division Code): Pinpoints your local customer care center (e.g., Qasimabad, Latifabad, Sukkur City, Larkana Central).
• Digits 8-13 (Account Serial): The individual chronologically assigned consumer connection serial.
• Digit 14 (Tariff Suffix): Represents domestic urban (U) or domestic rural (R) connection parameters.

3. Step-by-Step Guide to Check HESCO / SEPCO Duplicate Bill Online

1. Open the BillsOnlinePk Duplicate Bill Portal.
2. Select HESCO (Hyderabad) or SEPCO (Sukkur) depending on your district.
3. Enter your 14-Digit Reference Number without hyphens or spaces.
4. Click Check Bill. Your official computerized invoice will appear immediately.
5. Click Download PDF or print your duplicate bill for payment at any commercial bank, 1Link ATM, or retailer.

4. Avoiding Non-Filer Withholding Taxes (FBR Section 235) in Sindh

Under Section 235 of the Income Tax Ordinance, commercial and domestic consumers who cross monthly billing thresholds are subject to an additional 7.5% Advance Income Tax (WHT) if their national tax number (NTN) or CNIC is not registered on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).

To ensure you do not incur unnecessary tax surcharges, domestic consumers in Hyderabad and Sukkur should ensure their CNIC is officially mapped to their electricity connection at their local SDO sub-division office.

5. HESCO & SEPCO SMS Alert Registration (8118)

Receive computerized bill alerts and feeder maintenance outage schedules on your smartphone:

• Open your phone's SMS app.
• Type: hesco [space] 14-digit reference number (or sepco [space] 14-digit reference).
• Send to 8118.
• You will receive an automated confirmation SMS verifying that your mobile number is successfully registered.

6. Resolving Overbilling & Defective Meter Disputes in Sindh

1. Local Sub-Division Application: Submit a written application to your SDO along with a clear photograph of your physical meter dial counter.
2. HESCO Complaints Cell: Call 118 or 022-9260161.
3. SEPCO Complaints Cell: Call 118 or 071-9310797.
4. NEPRA Regional Office Sukkur / Karachi: File a formal petition under the NEPRA Consumer Service Manual if local offices fail to rectify ghost billing within 15 days.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (Sindh Electricity FAQs)