WBSEDCL New Connection Form - Summary
The WBSEDCL New Connection Form is essential for those seeking to get a new electricity connection in West Bengal. The main business of WBSEDCL is the distribution and hydro generation of electricity. It is also the Nodal Agency for the Government of West Bengal, working towards Rural Electrification with the goal of providing electricity access to all rural households, as per the National Rural Electrification Policy.
Overview of WBSEDCL
Recently, the Government of West Bengal separated the old West Bengal State Electricity Board (WBSEB) into two companies: West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) and West Bengal State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (WBSETCL). You can download the WBSEDCL New Connection Form in PDF format from the link below.
WBSEDCL New Connection Online Apply
- Application Form (Procedure A) is available at the Customer Care Center of WBSEDCL for just Rs 5.
- You can also download the Application Form (Procedure A) for free from the WBSEDCL website (www.wbsedcl.in).
WBSEDCL New Connection Documents
- Once you collect the form, submit it along with these documents to the nearest Customer Care Center:
- One passport-size photograph
- Ownership or occupation proof of the proposed premises like Passport, Voter ID, Rent Bill, Telephone Bill, or Tax Receipt from Panchayat/Municipality, etc.
- All documents will be verified by the Customer Care Center, and a Quotation for Service Connection Charge and Security Deposit will be provided.
- Make sure to deposit the Service Connection Charge and Security Deposit at the Customer Care Center during cash hours within 90 days of getting the quotation.
- A consumer can also pay the service connection charge and security deposit online using the WBSEDCL website or Mobile App.
Technical Feasibility
- After you pay the quotation amount, an authorized representative of WBSEDCL will inspect your premises within three days to check:
- If any existing connection is live or disconnected? If it exists, then they will ascertain:
- Is the new premises physically separate from the old one along with its electrical wiring?
- Is there any outstanding dues against the old connection?
- If the existing system can meet the required demand loads?
- If any maintenance work is needed on the existing electrical system?
- If there are any Way Leave issues?
- If the intending consumer has completed their part including readiness of premises, installation of the main switch, earthing, and wiring, etc.
If any issues are found, they will be communicated to you promptly.
Effecting Service Connection
Once all necessary formalities are completed by the prospective consumer, WBSEDCL will carry out the service connection work within seven days.
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Download the WBSEDCL New Connection Form in PDF format using the link below to get started with your application.