GEPCO New Connection Application Procedure, Tracking, Status, Demand Notice Fee

GEPCO New Connection Application Procedure, Tracking, Status, Demand Notice Fee, 

 PROCEDURE FOR NEW CONNECTION/EXTENSION AND

REDUCTION OF LOAD/CHANGE OF NAME

GENERAL INFORMATION

Information desired from GEPCO relative to subject matters covered by this Manual may be

obtained by personal call, by telephone, or by mail and is also available on the web: www.gepco.com.pk.

The local office of the area is the main contact office where a separate window is available in addition to

the consumer service centers established by GEPCO, to provide all necessary information required

regarding application for new connections and all other matters relating to consumer services and

provision of electric power services.

APPLICATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTION

(a) Application and Power Supply Contract (A&PSC) Forms in English and Urdu are

available free of charge in each sub-divisional/divisional/circle office of GEPCO and on

GEPCO webpage.

(b) An applicant shall be required to fill in the forms and attach the required supporting

documents as detailed therein.

(c) Any assistance or information required in filling the application form shall be provided to

the applicant by GEPCO staff in the office where form is to be submitted.

(d) Application for new connection can be submitted at GEPCO concerned office in person

or by registered mail. A receipt as acknowledgement of the forms shall be issued by

GEPCO office.

DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH THE APPLICATION

Documents to be attached with the Application and Power Supply Contract are as follows:

(a) Ownership proof of the premises (where connection is required) as determined by

GEPCO.

(b) An affidavit from the owner of the premises to the effect that no connection existed

previously at the premises for which connection is applied for and that he shall pay

GEPCO any outstanding dues in respect of any previous connection which existed at the

premises in question, if noticed later on.

(c) “No Objection Certificate” from the landlord (if the applicant is a tenant along with

landlord’s proof of ownership and affidavit mentioned above).

(d) Attested copies of CNIC of the applicant and two witnesses.

(e) The power of attorney (in case of a Company), in favor of the applicant to the effect that

the applicant is authorized to sign the application and execute agreement on behalf of the

Company.

(f) If the connection is applied in the name of a company, duly incorporated under the law,

then following additional documents shall be attached:-

i) Certificate of incorporation;

ii) Resolution of Board of Directors authorizing a person to sign and

execute the application and agreement form;

iii) Charge creation certificate issued by the Securities and Exchange

Commission of Pakistan equivalent to the amount of security;

iv) List of directors with complete addresses and copies of their

computerized national identity cards.

(g) Available site plan of industry/premises where connection is required.

(h) In case of change of name/extension or reduction of load, a certificate from the Revenue

Office, GEPCO to the effect that no arrears are outstanding against the premises along with proof

of ownership/NOC. Wiring test report would be required in case of extension/reduction of load.

DESIGN, COST ESTIMATE AND DEMAND NOTICE

(a) After the receipt of Application Form along with the required documents GEPCO

Office shall issue an acknowledgement receipt and a serial number to the

applicant for further reference/processing etc. Based on the site inspection, the

application will be evaluated/processed and approved as per the provisions of

Consumer Eligibility Criteria, Grid Code and Distribution Code (where

applicable). A demand notice of cost estimate and security amount shall

subsequently be issued by GEPCO office for payment by the applicant.

(b) Demand Notices for Service Connection cost and Security Deposit shall be sent

under registered post or courier to ensure their delivery to the applicant or

applicant may receive it personally, for that receipt may be obtained from

applicant for record.

i) For payment, branches of designated banks authorized to receive the

Demand Notice charges, etc. shall be intimated to the applicant. The

bank shall receive payment as per demand notice and issue an

acknowledgement receipt etc.

ii) Subsequent to the deposit of payment mentioned in the demand notices

the applicant shall execute the power supply contract with GEPCO in

triplicate.

iii) GEPCO shall determine new final priority number of connection to each

application after the demand notices have been paid and wiring test

report submitted subject to the exemption granted under the policy of

GEPCO.