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

ProcedureEdit

The Electricity (EB) Meter (Energy meter) name change is required by the new owner of a property. One has to apply through the portal : Portal
After Uploading documents, note Application Number and Transaction ID for making payment of Rs 200/-(Form fee Rs.100/- and processing fee Rs.100/-).Kindly note that this is a non-refundable amount, so avoid doing multiple payments in case of payment failure.
Make payment using Application Number and Transaction ID.
After payment Click on FINAL SUBMIT. Notification Number will be sent on your registered mobile for your future reference.
You will receive Email and SMS on your registered mobile Number - 1 Acknowledgement of Application.
Email and SMS will be sent on your registered mobile Number to visit office in person or send authorised person along with all the original documents uploaded.
Kindly make payment of outstanding dues of electricity bill to proceed for online services.
If you do not get an Email or SMS, kindly call the Goa Electricity Dept Helpline at 1912 or 0832-2490800
You can get in touch with the JE of your area to check status of your request. Refer Contact Info

Required DocumentsEdit

A Passport Size Photograph
Identity Proof: One of the following documents
- Electoral identity card
- Passport
- Driving license
- Photo identity card issued by Government agency
PAN card
- Certificate from village Pradhan/Patwari/Lekhpal/village levei worker/village chowkidar/Primary school teacher/in-charge of primary health center etc.
- Aadhar Card
Proof of ownership: One of the following documents
- Copy of sale deed or lease deed or in the case of agricultural connections a copy of khasra/khatauni/khata nakal
- Registered General Power of Attorney;
- Municipal tax receipt or Demand notice or other related document
- Letter of allotment
- Copy of the house registration certificate issued by the Panchayat/ownership certificate issued by Revenue Authorities
- Any other ownership related document issued by local Government Authority
- An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises shall along with any one of the documents listed at (i) to (vi) above also furnish a No Objection Certificate from owner of the premises:Provided that where an applicant, who is Iawful occupier of the premises, is a tenant or a leaseholder and is unable to produce the No Objection Certificate from owner for obtaining a connection, a separate Indemnity Bond shall be executed in favour of the distribution Licensee in the form prescribed by the distribution Licensee.
- For bonafide consumers residing in JJ clusters or in other areas with no specific municipal address, the Licensee may accept either ration card or electoral identity card mandatorily having the same address as a proof of occupancy of the premises only for the purpose of releasing electricity connection. Provided that if the Applicant is an individual, the Applicant has to be Indian Citizen for availing new electrical service connection.
Affidavit
No Objection Certificate from the existing consumer if available/possible
Registered deed/ Succession certificate
Copy of latest bill duly paid
Any other documents as applicable

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Goa Electricity Department
Malacca Rd, Patto Colony, Panaji - 403001
Goa,India
Fax: +91 0832 2426986
Contacts link1 : contact information link1
Contacts link2 : contact information link2

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

Rs.200/- (Form fee Rs.100/- and processing fee Rs.100/-)

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

Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing TimeEdit

Maximum 7 working days

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country 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.

External LinksEdit

https://www.goaelectricity.gov.in/

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.