Changing the account title (name) or connection category (e.g., updating from Commercial to Residential, or shifting load tariff) on a Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) electricity bill requires filing an official transfer application at your local Sub-Divisional Office (SDO).
Required Documents Checklist
Before submitting your request, gather the following documents according to your specific scenario:
For Name Change (Property Purchase / Transfer / Inheritance):
- Application Form: Name change application form addressed to the SDO GEPCO.
- Applicant CNIC: Attested copy of the new owner’s CNIC.
- Property Ownership Proof: Copy of Registry, Sale Deed, Transfer Letter, Allotment Letter, or Fard.
- No-Dues Certificate / Latest Paid Bill: Copy of the latest paid GEPCO bill showing no outstanding arrears.
- NOC / Affidavit:
- If buying property: NOC / Sale Agreement from the previous owner (if available).
- If inherited (death of previous owner): Death Certificate of the previous owner, legal heirship certificate (Stamp Paper Affidavit), and NOC from other legal heirs.
- Stamp Paper Undertaking: An affidavit on Rs. 100/1000 stamp paper agreeing to clear any hidden liabilities or future dues.
For Connection Category / Tariff Change (e.g., Commercial to Residential):
- Application Form: Category change application addressed to the SDO detailing the change in usage.
- CNIC & Property Proof: Copy of applicant CNIC and property ownership documents.
- Verification Proof: Proof showing the premises is purely used for residential purposes (or commercial, if converting to commercial).
- Latest Paid Bill Copy: Proof of zero outstanding balance.
Step-by-Step Procedure
1.Obtain & Fill Application Form:Form Collection & Preparation.
Visit your local GEPCO Sub-Divisional Office (SDO) or Customer Services Center to get the Change of Name / Change of Tariff form (or write a manual application to the SDO). Fill in the consumer details, reference number, and new applicant info.
2.Submit File to Revenue Office / SDO:Document Verification.
Attach all required attested document copies, stamp paper affidavits, and the latest paid bill to the file. Hand over the dossier to the SDO / Revenue Officer clerk for initial checking.
3.Technical Inspection by Line Superintendent (LS):Site Survey.
The SDO assigns a Line Superintendent (LS) or meter inspector to visit the premises. The inspector verifies physical meter load, verifies property occupation, and confirms the actual connection usage (residential vs. commercial).
4.Issuance & Payment of Demand Notice:Fee Payment.
Once approved, GEPCO generates a Demand Notice for transfer fees, security deposit difference (if applicable), and administrative processing. Pay the notice at a designated bank branch.
5.Submit Bank Receipt & Record Update:Official Record Update.
Submit the paid Demand Notice bank receipt to the GEPCO Revenue Office. The billing department updates the consumer name/category in their database, which reflects on your bill within 1 to 2 billing cycles.
Estimated Costs & Processing Time
- Processing Fee / Security Deposit: Varies based on the current sanctioned load. For standard single-phase domestic connections, charges usually range between Rs. 1,000 – Rs. 3,000 (covering security deposit adjustment and administrative fees).
- Processing Time: 10 to 20 working days after submitting the paid Demand Notice.