Andhra Pradesh - Change Owner name in Electricity (EB) Meter (Energy meter)

ProcedureEdit

The Electricity (EB) Meter (Energy meter) is required by the new owner of a property. One has to apply at the respective electricity board office for their respective area.
“Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission” (APERC) is a state-owned electricity regulation board operating within the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The government-run power companies - EASTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF ANDHRA PRADESH LTD. (APEPDCL) and SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF A.P LTD (APSPDCL) are in the business of distribution of Electricity in Andhra Pradesh.

Apply In-Person

Go to the local Electricity office personally to apply for Electricity (EB) Meter name transfer.
Please use the below links to get contact details of respective division.
1. For SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF A.P LTD (APSPDCL) Consumers. Please use the below links to get contact details of respective Circle. : Circle Contact link
2. For EASTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF ANDHRA PRADESH LTD. (APEPDCL) Consumers. Consumers shall use the following link to reach the respective district wise contact details in order to identify respective address or phone numbers to respective office online link
Applicant shall obtain the form from the respective office (please pay for the form if required)
Once the application is filled, then submit it along with required document to the concerned authorities at the respective office.
Authorities will verify the submitted documents, If all the documents are in place then authorities will advise the customer to pay the fee for this procedure.
Once the payment is made, a receipt will be issued to the applicant.
This application will be subjected for internal processing and a technician will visit the premises as per the address mentioned in the application.
Once the result of technician visit is also satisfactory, the Electricity (EB) Meter name transfer will be processed to reflect the applicants name in the records.

Through Meeseva

Applicant can initiate the name change process at the respective Meeseva centers.
Go to the Meeseva center. Link for locating Meeseva center:Meeseva link
Select the “District” and “Block” option to find the address of the office in your area.
Get the application for name transfer from the Meeseva officer (if required application fee should be paid)
Complete the form and submit along with required documents to the officer.
They will do the online process using the computer to give transaction ID for applying. ID will reach your mobile and email ID. Keep it safe for future reference.
This application will be directed to the respective department for processing. Once the department takes the case, the action will be taken to process the applicant’s request.

Required DocumentsEdit

Consumer No.
Copy and original of the payment receipt of last electricity bill
Attested copy of the sale deed of the premises to prove ownership
Copy of last tax receipt for the premises
Copy of card issued by electricity board (as applicable)
An indemnity bond on stamp paper (Value as advised by authorities and can be easily sourced from any notary office)
NOC from the individual in whose name the meter is currently in
Attested copies of address and ID proof
Aadhaar card

Note : In addition to the above mentioned documents, applicant should produce any additional document as per authorities advise

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

EASTERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF ANDHRA PRADESH LTD. (APEPDCL)

Seethammadhara Rd, TPT Colony, P & T Colony,
Balayya Sastri Layout, Visakhapatnam - 530001,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Tel: 0891-2582392 (Control Room),
e-mail : [email protected]
Contacts link : link

SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF A.P LTD (APSPDCL)

19-13-65/A, Srinivasapuram, Tiruchanoor Road, TIRUPATI - 517 503,
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Phone : +91 9440811999
Email ID :- [email protected]
Contacts link : APSPDCL contact information link

EligibilityEdit

Applicant should be the owner of the premises for which the Electricity (EB) Meter name transfer is required from its past owner.
Electricity services under disconnection are not eligible.

FeesEdit

Each state has different fees structure. So, it is advisable to pay as per authorities quote
Please follow the mode of payment as applicable for the respective board.

ValidityEdit

This Electricity (EB) Meter name transfer is valid till…
- Sale of the premises
- Transfer of ownership
- Transfer to legal heir in case of death of property owner
- Transfer for other reasons

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Processing TimeEdit

Maximum 7 working days

InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

The Electricity (EB) Meter name transfer is required by the new owner of the premises
In most of the government related procedures, Electricity bill is considered as one of the important document for address proof. So, one has to apply for this transfer as and when the premises is owned
After applying for name transfer, applicant shall check the status of name change to reassure that the name has been changed in records after the notified date. If not updated, please contact the authorities to whom the application was submitted
Electricity should be consumed with responsibility. Because not only the cost counts but also this resource needs proper care to make available for our future generations

Information which might helpEdit

Make sure to collect the receipt for your payments with the department
Always use certified products for electrical wiring
One should not use domestic supply for commercial purpose and there will be a heavy fine and even action against consumer is inevitable.

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