How to Get a New Electricity Connection for your house in Bangalore

An electricity connection is usually required when you move out from your old house to a new one. To acquire this there are some procedures that need to be followed. Electrical house wiring also has to be completed in all aspects.

Process requirements:

· 1. Fill up form A and submit it to the sub-division office of your area.

· 2. Following documents are required to be submitted with the form:

· - House tax receipt or commercial certificate (in case of a new house).

· - House tax receipt (in case of old house).

· - Copy of plan (in case of bungalow)

· - Electricity bill of your neighbor.

· - If the applicant is not the owner of the house- Copy of lease-deed and latest receipt of house rent.

· - Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST) to apply for discount in Service line charges (SLC) and Service connection charges (SCC).

· 3. Contact your electricity retailer about a week before moving in with the details, and make sure you are clear about whether there will be any changes to the terms of your account at your new address – electricity rates can sometimes vary according to region.

· 4. If you are moving to a different retailer, contact your chosen retailer to arrange to open an account; keep your personal details and identification at hand (as well as the details of the property owner or real estate agent).

· 5. Once the application is submitted to the Sub-Division office, the Area Engineer will conduct a site visit to verify details.

· 6. If you are switching to a different electricity retailer at your new address but are still under contract with your old retailer, you may be required to pay an early exit fee if the plan is terminated before the agreed end date.

· 7. After the site visit, you will be issued a ‘Firm Quotation’ form by the sub-division office. The certificate gives the break-up of amount to be paid like SLC, SCC, and security deposit and meter charges.

· 8. Pay the amount at the Division office.

· 9. Submit a wiring test report obtained from Government recognised electrical contractors with receipts of amount paid with the ‘Firm Quotation’ form to the sub-division office.

· 10. The same will be followed by another visit from the Area Engineer to test wiring and install the meter.

Documentation required:

· - House tax receipt or commercial certificate (in case of new house).

· - House tax receipt (in case of old house).

· - Copy of plan (in case of bungalow)

· - Electricity bill of your neighbor.

· - If applicant is not the owner of the house- Copy of lease-deed and latest receipt of house rent.

· - Caste Certificate (in case of SC/ST) to apply for discount in Service line charges (SLC) and Service connection charges (SCC).

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Department /Organisation: BESCOM

Contact person: To contact the concerned officer in your local area do have a look at-http://www.bescom.org/en/services/bescom-contactus.asp

Phone: 080- 22873333.

Website: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company

Location: Find the your local BESCOM office on the map

Do remember:

1. Contact your current retailer to organise disconnection at your old address.

2. Make sure you’re clear about the terms of your account at your new address – electricity rates can sometimes vary according to region.

3. Ensure that you use good quality wiring material and MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) as main circuit cut-out, instead of ordinary Kit-Kat fuse set for higher safety standards.

Related information:

Websites:

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company

General Links

Electric Power Tariff 2011

Consumption Calculator

Any Time Bill Payment Machine Centres

Downloads

Download Forms

Application Forms for name transfer

Application for Electronic Clearing Scheme

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