Bihar - Request for Re-Connection of Electricity after payment of Outstanding Bill (Amount)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for re-connection of electricity supply, the applicant needs to reach out to the concerned zonal Electricity Department or Fuse Call off centres.
2. Procure the application form for re-connection of electricity from the electricity department office.
3. Refer to the “Office Locations & Contacts” for more information.
4. The applicant needs to enter the details at Fuse off Call Center enclosing reconnection order / permanent receipt.
5. Refer to the ‘Required Information’ and ‘Required documents’ section for more information.
6. In case the applicant requests for reconnection within a period of six months after disconnection and paying the outstanding bill, the Junior Engineer shall reconnect the consumer’s installation within the day of payment of past dues and reconnection charges.
7. The applicant needs to show a copy of last bill so that the reconnection will be provided within a day after verification of past dues.

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Required Documents

• Copy of last bill – fully paid
• Address proof
• ID proof
  • Aadhaar card, a biometric,eye ratina scan digital and physical identity system.
  • Indian passport.
  • Overseas Passport.
  • Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India.
  • Overseas Citizenship of India document.
  • Person of Indian Origin Card.
  • Permanent account number (PAN) card (income tax)

Office Locations & Contacts

North Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd.
Third Floor, Vidyut Bhawan
Bailey Road, Patna 800 001
Contact link: Link

South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd.
Second Floor, Vidyut Bhawan
Bailey Road, Patna 800 001
Contact link: Link

Eligibility

The applicant’s past electricity charges should be clear with paid outstanding bills.

Fees

In the case where the customer is requesting for the same meter to be reconnected, he/she is required to pay the reconnection fee of INR 7,500/-.

Validity

The supply is valid up to the specified time period.

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Processing Time

• In cities and towns: On the same day of receipt of payment from the consumer.
  
• In rural areas: Within 24 hours of receipt of payment from the consumer.
  

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Required Information

• Applicant’s Name
• Occupation / Designation
• House No. and/ Name of the premises
• Owned by
• Place
• Date
• Applicant signature

Need for the Document

Requesting for reconnection will provide reconnection of electricity to the applicant’s premises.

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External Links

Electricity supply code: Link

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