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

ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

Please use the following : Link
In the given homepage, please click on the “Online Services” menu and choose “LT - Name Transfer” option under “Existing Service Connection” section at the right end of the screen to get a “enter the details” page.
Please complete the prompts as applicable. Make sure you enter the phone number that you have right now to receive an OTP. Click on the “Generate OTP” button.
Please enter the received “OTP” at the prompted space and click on the “Verify OTP” button to get the guidelines page.
Go through the instructions. Please download the forms that need to be filled and uploaded while apply online.
Once the document to be uploaded are in place, please click on th “Apply” button at the bottom the same page to go to the next page.
Here please enter the service connection number at the prompted space and hit the “Enter” button to reach the online applying page..
Please complete the prompts as appropriate, upload documents as applicable and finally click on the “Proceed” button.
The applicant will reach the “Terms and Conditions” page.
Please go through the terms, click on the check box and hit on the “NEXT” button.
In the new page, please complete the prompts and other required details as appropriate. Once all are done, click on the “Pay” button at the bottom.
The applicant shall process the payment as per the online application mode they choose and complete the submission of application form.
A system generated acknowledgement will be displayed on the screen. Also, a SMS alert will hit your mobile number.
Please save them for future reference.
This application will be processed further.
The process includes verification of submitted documents, inspection from the department technician as allotted and other required process to get the name changed.
On successful completion of the name change process, the department alerts through SMS.
The new electricity meter reading booklet in the new owner’s name ensures the process completion.

Apply In-Person:

On registering a property, the actual registered owner as per registrar’s record should get the name changed in the electricity meter.
The present owner of the property - consumer shall visit the concerned bill payment or the electricity office of the executive officer for your area
The office at which the consumer remits electricity consumption bill is the office that will accept the application form.
Please use the following Link. In the given page, please click on the “Reach Us” menu and hit the “Contact Information” option from the drop down.
Please navigate to get the office contact details. Please visit the office and confirm that the application shall be submitted at that office and get latest updated information if any.
If available, the consumer shall request for the service. The office authority concerned will provide an application form and provides the guidelines about the procedure.
The form 4 and form for undertaking is very important form to be filled as guided by the authorities.
Link for application form-1 : Link
Please prepare the documents as advised. We too provided the list of documents that are required for this service in our required document section.
Please complete the application and attach all the documents as advised and submit it at the counter or to the authority.
This application set will be checked to ascertain, whether all are in place. If all are in place, it will be accepted.
The authority will make sure the sale deed registered with EC has the applicant’s name.
The applicant shall remit the advised fees as per the department’s norms.
The applicant will get a receipt for the submission of application. An SMS would have been sent to the applicant’s mobile number.
The process includes verification of submitted documents, inspection from the department technician as allotted and other required process to get the name changed.
On successful completion of the name change process, the department alerts through SMS.
The new electricity meter reading booklet in the new owner’s name ensures the process completion.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form
Receipt of security deposit original and copy
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

Secretary
9 th floor, NPKRR Maaligai,
144,Anna Salai,
Chennai - 600 002
Phone: 044-28521118
Email: secy@tnebnet.org NPDCL
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

Documents to UseEdit

Submit this form : Application Form to Use

Sample DocumentsEdit

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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 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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