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| Our Commitment |
| Improve customer satisfaction |
| Reduce Line Losses |
| Weed out corruption |
| Increase revenue generation |
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| Management Philosophy |
| Open door policy for all |
| Tackle all problems upfront |
| Merit, justice, fair play be the hallmark |
| Transparency in all fields |
| Accountability of everyone |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
The list of the frequently asked questions about commercial
activities of MEPCO is given below.
Q.1 How a prospective consumer can get a new connection?
Ans.
a. The prospective consumer can get free of cost an application
form from the Sub-Division situated in his area.
b. The application form duly filled in has to be submitted in the
Sub-Division, where the concerned clerk will issue receipt as an
acknowledgement having received the application form.
c. The new connection application will be processed in the
Sub-Division and connection would be installed in 35 to 45 days. In
case any connection is not feasible due to any technical or any
other reason, the prospective consumer would be informed accordingly
with reasons for rejection of application.
Q.2 What is the method of recording reading?
Ans.
The meter reading is recorded by the meter reader by visiting
the premises from door to door. Whatever reading he records he
enters the same on Meter Reading Record and simultaneously on the
Meter Reading Card held by the consumer. It will make the consumer
aware of the units he has consumed.
Q.3 How can a wrong bill be corrected?
Ans.
In case any bill contains any error the consumer should report to
the customer services center of concerned
Sub-Division/Division/Circle or Customer services center MEPCO H/Q.
Q.4 How many grace days are given for deposit of electricity
bills and where?
Ans.
15-days period is allowed for depositing the electricity bills
in all scheduled banks and post offices.
Q.5 In case a connection is disconnected, how can it be
reconnected?
Ans.
For whatever reason a connection has been disconnected it can be
reconnected by applying for the same on the prescribed form
available with the concerned Revenue Office free of cost, and after
complying with the specified instructions, the connection is
resorted.
Q.6 How can the connection be converted into other person's name?
Ans.
The change in name of the connection can be arranged by applying
for the same to the concerned Sub-Division, on the prescribed
application form to be submitted duly filled in along with the
required document to substantiate justification for change of name.
After the applicant has fulfilled all the pre-requisites for change
of name, the connection is changed into the desired new name.
Q.7 How can a consumer get his load increased/decreased according
to his requirement?
Ans.
The consumer will have to apply to the SDO/other competent
authority who will arrange the verification of the load and test
report and will arrange the reduction/extension of the load.
Q.8 How can a consumer arrange the disconnection of his supply
and refund of security?
Ans.
The consumer who does not want to continue his electricity
connection will apply for permanent disconnection to the SDO. The
connection would be permanently disconnected by the SDO after
obtaining clearance from Revenue Office and observing departmental
formalities.
Q.9 What is a detection bill ?
Ans.
A 'Detection Bill' is served for:
1. illegal abstraction of electricity or consumption of energy;
2. direct hooking and
3. on account of slowness etc.
Detection bill for dishonest abstraction of electricity is assessed
in accordance with the provisions of section 26-A of the Electricity
Act, 1910. So whoever is found to committ an offence to be
prosecuted under section 39 and 39-A of the Electricity Act 1910,
which requires an FIR to be lodged with Police.
Q.10 Where from consumer can get installments of his bill ?
Ans.
Installments are not admisible at running bill. However
installments can be given on arrears of electricity dues outstanding
against the consumer in deserving cases and whenever electricity dues are allowed to be
paid in installments, interest is charged at the prevailing bank
rates.
Q.11 Where to find my concerning customer services officer?
Ans.
Dear customer! see the column No. 34 of consumer electricity bill.
The division name is written where your concerned Customer
Services Officer (CSO) sits. His contact details are available on
the E/Bill.
Q.12 How can get issue duplicate bill, if I have not received my
bill?
Ans.
Dear customer! Duplicate bills are available at our customer
service centers. If you are frequently not receiving your bills in
time, please contact your sub divisional office.
Q.13 How to correct low voltage problem in the area?
Ans.
Please contact the AMO/DMO/MO of your area. The will address the
problem at their level and, if necessary, will refer to MEPCO head
quarter for an augmentation work
Q.14 How the dangerous poles or wires hindering the doorway or
the street can be removed?
Ans.
As the poles/wires were installed before the construction of the
house or street, give the details in writing to the Executive
Engineer Operation of your area, who will prepare an estimate of the
probable cost of removing the pole or wires. This cost has to be
paid by you for relocation of the pole or wires.Q.15 What is the policy and procedure for the electrification
of a left over locality or a Village?
Ans.
The electrification of villages/localities if financed and
approved by local or provincial government. Please get in touch with
your elected representative for the electrification of your locality
or village. MEPCO will provide a feasibility report. On payment of
the full cost, the required electrification will be undertaken. The
cost of electrification of housing schemes is similarly borne by the
sponsors or residents.
Q.16 What is a slab benefit ?
Ans.
Slab benefit is automatically computed by the computer on bills
containing accumulated consumption charges, on being undercharged
due to wrong assessment in the past. The fault of not billing the
consumer for actual consumption regularly every month or of under
assessment in the past lies with the department.
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