Mepco Disconnection & Reconnection Policy And Charges In 2024
As we all know, the value of electricity nowadays and the impact it can have on our daily lives can be disastrous. In order to inform you about all the policies of MEPCO electricity bill disconnection and how to hold the re-connection process if your energy supply is removed, all of this is covered in this article.Â
Therefore, if you are curious about the reasons that might become a reason for your Electricity disconnection, then this article will definitely guide you thoroughly and solve all of your queries related to MEPCO Electricity Disconnection and supply policies.
But note that the reasons given below are only valid for those who are MEPCO electricity consumers or had their Mepco New Connection.Â
mEPCO Electricity Disconnection Rules and Regulation
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) of Pakistan has the authority to cut a consumer’s electrical connection if they are a payment defaulter, an energy pilferer, uses unlawful energy or violate the company’s regulations.
Payment Defaulters’ Rules
There are very strict policies for all those people who break the government rules for MEPCO Bill payments and do not pay their bills on time, so according to their very lawful act, they disconnect the electricity supply for all those electricity defaulters who do not even pay their bills after getting a warning letter by the MEPCO department, which is the last thing a respective authority usually do before removing the supply of energy from that electricity consumer.
It is crucial to note that the power connection of consumers who are permitted to pay their energy bill in instalments will not be disconnected as long as they completely adhere to the payment plan’s compliance.
Unauthorized use of Approved Load
Unauthorized use of electricity is one of the serious offences that can’t be left unpunished; in this case, a consumer who had approved for certain usage of electricity is caught using more electricity than they have been authorized to use; in this case, they have been charged a number of penalties such as fines, legal action by the authority and their electricity supply is also disconnected from the grid.
More than one connection in the name of a single owner
This is also one of the valid reasons for the electricity supply cut-off when a person has more than one connection in the name of the same owner because the electrical company may find it difficult to track their consumption. This can make it easy for customers to consume more electricity than they are permitted to use without being caught.
Complaint by the Consumer
If any of the MEPCO electricity consumers had filed a complaint against the MO\AMO\CEO of the company, then his electricity supply cannot be disconnected until the issue has been solved.
The government organizes a very useful and effective platform for this type of problem in which users have the intent to file their complaint or need assistance; then, they can find support from the MEPCO helpline system that will surely guide them accordingly.
Rules for Disconnection of Illegal Connections
Another important cause for the severe disconnection of the Mepco electricity supply can be the illegal usage of electricity, which is also an unlawful act and highly monitored by their official team. Some important perspectives are also taken place by NEPRA for such crime, and the offender shall not be Acquitted.
Step-by-Step Guide to Disconnecting Your Electricity on Consumer Request
In case of shifting the house for any other reason, if the consumer wants to disconnect their electricity supply, then below all the steps are mentioned, which you can apply via the internet or by visiting their official portal.
For the cancellation of your WAPDA connection, you can follow these steps.
Submission of mEPCO Electricity disconnection application Online
Here are the following steps which will take you through all the necessary majors applying for your electricity disconnection Online
Your connection will be cancelled within 15 days of receiving the confirmation letter. Please note that you must pay all outstanding bills before your connection can be cancelled.
Disconnection type
Electricity disconnection can be of two types:
Temporary Disconnection
On consumer request, he will be granted a temporary disconnection of his electricity supply for any particular reason. Still, this disconnection is only for the suggested period of 11 months, adhering to the following criteria.
Permanent disconnection
Consumers who wish to discontinue energy supply services permanently must apply for the relevant Load Sanctioning Officer. After receiving the newest bill and power dues from the client, he obtains the Revenue Officer’s electricity bill payment data and executes a disconnection order. The consumer is not accountable for any misuse of power through that connection after it has been permanently disconnected.
Reconnecting your Electricity after Disconnection
The consumer must submit an application to the AMO/AMCS office for reconnection of the power supply.
The following are the Minimum/Fixed Reconnection Charges that apply to electricity consumers:
| Type of Connection | Applicable Minimum/Fixed Charges |
| General Supply Tariff A-1 and A-II of Single Phase Connection | Fixed Charges of Rs. 100 |
| General Supply Tariff A-I and A-II For 3-Phase Connection | – If the period of disconnection is up to 90 days, fixed charges for the exact duration of disconnection apply along with the arrears.– If disconnection continues for more than 90 days and up to 3 years, minimum charges of one month apply after each quarter besides the charges of 90 days.– For more than 3 years, along with the charges mentioned in the above 2 conditions, the consumer will have to pay a fixed charge of one month for every year. |
| · Industrial Supply Tariff B-I, B-II, B-III, B-IV· Agricultural connections (tube wells and irrigation pumps)· For Flat Rate Tariff D-I | – If the period of disconnection is up to ninety days, minimum/fixed charges for the actual duration apply.– For above 90 to 3 years disconnection duration, the fixed charges will be as a month for each quarter along with the minimum fee of 90 days.– For the above 3-year period, the fixed/minimum charges shall apply as one month per year along with the amount discussed in the above two points. |
| For Public Lighting Tariff-G | – NIL |
| Bulk Supply Tariff C-I, C-2, C-3) | – NIL |
Electricity Reconnection Fees and Security Deposit
According to the MEPCO rules and policies, they charge the following fees for electricity reconnection for disconnecting it.
| For arrears of Rs. 5000 | Rs. 500/- |
| Arrears more than Rs. 5,000 up to Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 900/– |
| From more than Rs- 15,000 to Rs. 100,000 | Rs. 2000/- |
| For arrears above Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 500,000 | Rs. 2500/- |
| More than Rs. 5 Lac | Rs. 10,000/- |
| Disconnection due to illegal electricity usage | Rs. 2000/- |
Reconnection Security deposit
The following factors determine MEPCO’s reconnection security deposit:
If the client has no outstanding arrears and their connection has been disconnected for less than 365 days, no additional security deposit will be charged. If the customer owes money or their connection has been disconnected for more than 365 days, they will be assessed a security deposit at the current rate.