Change the name on your electricity bill
Bought a house, moved into a rental, or inherited a property? Transferring the meter to your name is a Rs. 500, 7-day process at every DISCO in Pakistan — MEPCO, LESCO, IESCO, K-Electric and the rest. Here's the exact documents, fee schedule, and what to do if the previous holder refuses to cooperate.
Fee & timeline by transfer reason
| Transfer reason | Extra document required | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property purchase | Registered sale deed | Rs. 500 | 3–7 days |
| Rented to new tenant | 11-month registered rental agreement | Rs. 500 | 3–7 days |
| Inheritance (owner deceased) | Death cert + succession/heir cert | Rs. 500 | 7–14 days |
| Family transfer (father to son) | Gift deed / affidavit + CNICs | Rs. 500 | 3–7 days |
| Company/business name change | SECP certificate + board resolution | Rs. 1,000 | 7–14 days |
Common mistake: paying arrears in the old name
Never pay outstanding arrears in the previous holder's name after taking possession. Under the Consumer Service Manual, unpaid arrears are attached to the meter — but if you pay them without first getting a No-Objection Certificate (NOC), you have no legal claim to a refund from the previous owner. Sequence:
- Get a "clear-dues certificate" from the DISCO showing zero balance as of transfer date.
- If arrears exist, deduct them from the property purchase price OR insist the seller pays before signing the sale deed.
- Only after clearance, file Form CT-1.
What to do if the previous holder won't cooperate
You don't legally need their signature — you need proof of legitimate occupancy. Options in order of speed:
- Registered sale deed: the strongest evidence. DISCO must transfer within 7 days once verified.
- 11-month stamped rental agreement: valid for tenants. Landlord's cooperation not required.
- Court order: in disputed inheritance cases, a succession certificate from a civil court overrides everything.
- Field officer verification: if paper trail is weak but you're clearly occupying the property, the field officer's report can carry the day. Give them your possession-letter + neighbour affidavits.
If the DISCO still refuses, escalate to NEPRA using our complaint filing guide. The 7-day SLA is enforceable and NEPRA has ordered numerous transfers over DISCO objections.