Guide to Understanding the Change of the Registered Name in UPPCL

If you are a resident of the state of Uttar Pradesh then you must be wondering about the process of the change of name on your electricity bill you need to read this piece of this article as we will help in navigating through the procedure of changing the name.

Introduction

An electricity bill is a document issued by the government of the state regarding the consumption of electricity based on the per unit price of the electricity prevailing in the state. An electricity bill is considered an important piece of the official document that holds a lot of relevance in banking activities and this document also serves as an important piece of address proof while applying to any bank for opening up an account.

Besides this the electricity bill holds significance for applying any government schemes, passports and more. After reading all the significance of an electricity bill this becomes extremely crucial to keep all the information related to it updated. Any variation or incorrect information may prove to be detrimental and impede the significance of the same.

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited is a government body that is responsible for the distribution and supply of electricity in Uttar Pradesh. The agency is established to ensure the efficient power distribution. UPPCL serves a vast network of consumers including commercial as well as residential and industrial users the main goal of the UPPCL is to provide a proper, reliable, and uninterrupted supply of power so UPPCL also manages the electricity infrastructure of the state.

The main aim of the UPPCL is to maintain the focus on modernizing the power sector of Uttar Pradesh by developing the infrastructure through technological improvements. UPPCL also aims to enhance the satisfaction of consumers with the introduction of digital services for the payment of electricity bills, name changes, and other account management tasks.

Need to change the registered name on the UPPCL electricity bill

The need for changing the registered name on the UPPCLelectricity bill is essential because an electricity bill holds a lot of sanity to the applicant as it reflects the correct owner or the tenant of the property which is very important from the perspective of any legal and administrative purposes.

Adequate bills always provide a lot of information about the holdings in the property thereby reducing any disputes or misunderstandings related to any UPPCL bill payments.

What are the Documents required for changing the registered name on the electricity Bill on UPPCL?

To change the name of the registered user in the electricity bill the applicant is required to keep the below-mentioned documents:

• Consumer identification number or the consumer ID from the previously issued bills.
• Latest original copy of the electricity bill
• Copy of the property tax receipt
• Indemnity bond on a stamp paper
• A non-objection certificate from the previous owner of the property
• Attested copy of either the sale deed or the rental agreement if applicable.
• Copy of the Aadhaar card
• Copy of the attested ID proof
• Attested copy of the proof of address

Forms for Transfer of Connection / Mutation of Name in UPPCL Divisions

When transferring a connection or updating the name on an electricity bill under Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), it’s essential to use the correct form for your specific division.

UPPCL operates through five primary divisions, each with its unique form requirements for processing transfer or mutation of name requests. Here’s a breakdown to help you access the right forms and complete the process smoothly.

1. Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (MVVNL)

• Form Required: MVVNL Transfer/Mutation Form
• Purpose: To initiate transfer of electricity connection or name change in Madhyanchal region.
• Availability: This form can be downloaded online from the MVVNL section on the UPPCL website or collected at any local MVVNL office.

2. Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (DVVNL)

• Form Required: DVVNL Transfer/Mutation Form
• Purpose: Applicable for customers under the Dakshinanchal region for name change or connection transfer.
• Availability: Obtainable via the DVVNL section on the official UPPCL website or at local offices within the region.

3. Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (PVVNL)

• Form Required: PVVNL Transfer/Mutation Form
• Purpose: Required for any connection transfer or mutation of name for properties in the Pashchimanchal area.
• Availability: Download from the PVVNL section online or request at regional PVVNL offices.

4. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd. (PuVVNL)

• Form Required: PuVVNL Transfer/Mutation Form
• Purpose: Specifically for customers in the Purvanchal region needing name updates or connection transfers.
• Availability: Available in the PuVVNL section on the UPPCL website or at any PuVVNL office.

5. KESCO (Kanpur Electricity Supply Company)

• Form Required: KESCO Transfer/Mutation Form
• Purpose: Tailored for customers under the Kanpur jurisdiction for mutation of name or transfer of connection.
• Availability: Accessible through the KESCO section of the UPPCL website or from KESCO’s office locations.

How to Use These Forms

1. Download and Print: Access the correct form for your division, print it, and fill it out as per the guidelines.
2. Attach Required Documents: Include all necessary documents such as proof of ownership, a recent bill, and identification as listed in the form’s instructions.
3. Submit to the Correct Division: Submit the completed form along with documents at the respective division’s local office.

Format for transfer of connection / mutation of name in UPPCL Electricity Bill

To,
The Executive Engineer,
_______________
_______________
_______________

Date: _________

A Connection No. _____________ for contracted load of ___________ exists in the name of _____________ at _____________ (address).

It is requested that the above-referred connection may please be transferred in the name of ______________ at the same address due to the following reasons:

Following documents for transfer of the above connection are enclosed herewith:

1. Receipt of deposition of processing fee.
2. Registered deed / succession certificate.
3. Fresh application form duly filled in.
4. No objection from the existing consumer if available/possible.

Thanking you.

Name, Signature, Address, Phone No of the Applicant
______________________
______________________

Acknowledgement

Application of Sh. / Smt. ________________ is complete in all respects / has the following shortcomings, for transfer of connection / mutation of name against connection No. ___________ in the name of ____________ is hereby received on _____________.

In this connection, the applicant is given a reference No. ____________ to be used in all future correspondence.
____________________

Signature of Representative of the Licensee
____________________

What is the process of name change on the UPPCL Bill?

Offline process

The property owner or the tenant may proceed with the name change in the offline mode by following the below-mentioned steps:

• Visiting the electricity board: To change the registered name on the UPPCL, visit the concerned office of the electricity board along with all the required documents as discussed above.

• Collecting the application form: The second step in the process is the collection of the application form for the change of the name on the electricity bill

• Filing of the application form: The next step in the process is to fill out the application form and then submit the same along with all the required documents.

• Verification: The next step after the submission of the application form is the verification of the information disclosed in the application form along with the verification of the submitted documents

• Payment of the fees: After the completion of the verification process the payment of the application fees is required to be made by the applicant.

• Address verification: After the submission of the documents and the payment of the fees the application will be further taken down to the internal processing followed by a technician visit to the address of the applicant.

• Completion of the process: As soon as the visit of the technician is completed and the electricity department has confirmed the details and the genuineness of the address the offline process of the name transfer in UPPCL is completed.

Online process

• Visiting the UPPCL website: The first step in the process of online name change is visiting the UPPCL website.

• Logging: The second step in the process of name change is to log into the UPPCL website if the applicant is not a registered user then registration using the mobile number will be required.

• Finding name change: After logging and registering into the portal the next step in the process of name change is finding the option to name change from the profile settings.

• Provide property and address details: The personal or property details such as the account number, current name, residence details, contact details, the reason change of the change of name and the details of the new name.

• Upload documents: The next step is to upload all the required and applicable documents as discussed above

• Payment of the fees: After uploading all the required documents the next step is to make the payment of the relevant and applicable fees.

• Receiving acknowledgment: After making the payment an acknowledgment will be received along with the application ID.

• Address verification: After the submission of the documents and the payment of the fees the application will be further taken down to the internal processing followed by a technician visit to the address of the applicant.

• Completion of the process: As soon as the visit of the technician is completed and the electricity department has confirmed the details and the genuineness of the address the offline process of the name transfer in UPPCL is completed.

Why You Should Update the Registered Name?

In the case where property changes hands it is imperative that the name of the new owner should reflect the new owner’s details because electricity bills stand as a guiding tool for providing the address of the registered proprietor of the property and this is why it becomes very much essential to keep these documents updated in the legal as well as the financial processes.

Not changing or updating these documents could result in the confusion in the payments of the bill on delay in the service request.

The change of name relevance in the Legal documents and the Bills

As we have already discussed the importance of the electricity bills and their relevance in aiding as a proof of address. Electricity bills are require for obtaining banks loans, personal identification purpose and for government services also.

Along with all this relevance the name of the registered name in the UPPCL ensures that the legal issues relates to the ownership of the property.

Reasons for changing the registered name on the UPPCL

Compliances with the legal requirements: in the use of the financial and the legal issues electricity bills are considered as the proof of address and updating the electricity bills regularly ensures the following of all the legal requirements.

• Legality: sometimes the names of the persons change and this is why it becomes extremely important to update the names of the individuals i.e., the registered provider of the name on the bill does not match the legal documents then it may create legal hazards

• Transfer in the ownership of the property: as soon as the property is sold or transferred it becomes extremely difficult to draw the due from the previous owners therefore it is imperative to change the name on the electricity bills as soon as the change in the hands of the property takes place.

• Property inheritance: in the case the property has been inherited from a family member it becomes extremely difficult to update the names on the electricity bills.

• Smoother transfer of the utilities: in the case of the transfer of the property the utility services are also required to be transferred to the name of the new owner to avoid any confusions and interruptions thereby ultimately reducing the chances of any disputes.

What are the eligibility criteria for name change in the UPPCL?

• Status of the connection: For the successful change of the name on UPPCLl, you must have an active electricity connection. If the connection is not active, then it is mandatory for the change of the name to clear all the dues and mend the restoration of the services; otherwise, the connection cannot be changed.

• Ownership proof: As we have already discussed the importance of the registration of the name it became extremely important that the ownership documents should be under the name of the owner.

Submission of the Timely Application

The application for the name change should be submitted in a timely manner to avoid any discrepancies or disputes related to the bills therefore it is essential to ensure that all the eligibility criteria should be fulfilled to avoid any complications in the process of the name change on the UPPCL.

What is the processing time and the fees for the name change in UPPCL?

Timeline

Usually it is around 7-10 working days from the submission of the date of the required to change the name on the uppll though the timeline is not a straight jacked formula it varies and depends upon a lot of factor such as the accuracy of the documents, the amount of workload at the office of the UPPCL,etc.

Fees Structure

As there is no straight jacket formula for deciding upon the timeline of the process the same goes with the fees as it also depends upon the region and the local UPPCL division though the fees include two types of the fee:

• Processing fees: the processing fee may vary from a few hundred to thousands and vary from region to region

• Verification fees: if in the case where a technician visit is required a supplemental verification fee is also as an additional fee required to be paid.

Processing Fee

S. No	Description	Processing Fee Per Connection (Rs.)
1	Load up to 1 kW for BPL category Consumers only	10
2	Load up to 1 kW for other than BPL Consumers only	50
3	Load above 1 kW and less than 25 kW	100
4	Load 25 kW or more up to 50 kW / 56 kVA	1000
5	Load above 56 kVA up to 500 kVA	5000
6	Load above 500 kVA up to 3000 kVA	10000
7	Load above 3000 kVA up to 10000 kVA	15000
8	Load above 10000 kVA	25000

Note:

1. The processing fee shall be non-refundable and non-adjustable.
2. The processing fee under S.No. 1 shall be applicable only to those consumers who have a BPL Card.
3. This fee shall be applicable for new connections, tatkal temporary connections, temporary connections, reduction and enhancement of load (depending on the final load), mutation of names, and shifting of connections.
4. This shall be applicable for all categories of prospective/existing consumers.

Important Name Change actions in UPPCL

Retaining the receipts and the documents: the applicant is required after the completion of the registration process of the name change on UPPCL to retain all copies of the name change application, receipts of the payment on any kind of confirmation received from the UPPCL because it will act as a safeguard in the case of any error or in the case of any disputes.

• Monitoring Bills: After the completion of the name process it is imperative to monitor the future bill to ensure that it has been successfully transferred to the name of the new owner and no previous electricity dues are pending.

• Updating documents: after the successful completion of the name change procedure the accounts and all the places where electricity bills are used as proof of address are required to be updated. These documents May range from bank accounts, loan agreements, government IDs et.

• Verifying the Electricity Bill: We have already discussed the relevancy of checking the electricity bill in the next billing cycle to ensure that it reflects the correct name and of not then in such a case to contact the UPPU customer support.

What are the mistakes that need to be avoided during the name change procedure?

• Payment of the applicable fees: Either not paying the relevant fees or forgetting to retain the receipt of the payment of the fees is a very important mistake committed by the individuals during the process of the name change

• Delay in submitting the name change application: Another common mistake committed by individuals after inheriting or transferring the property is not timely submitting the application for the name change.

• Submitting incorrect or incorrect documents: A very frequent mistake committed by applicants is either submitting incorrect or incomplete documents. Missing on crucial documents such as the No objection certificate or any address proof may prove to be a delaying factor.

• Not paying heed to the verification: Sometimes a technician visit is required and this is why it becomes extremely important to keep a check on all the updates being received from the UPPCL and to provide a response to all the follow-up inquiries.

• Not obtaining follow-ups: Sometimes many people believe that the process of UPPCL is completed as soon as they submit the application for name change but it is always necessary to connect with the UPPCL to check if the process has not been completed within the necessary timeframes.

Contact Numbers for UPPCL Divisions

• Madhyanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited: 1800-180-0440
• Pashchimanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited: 1800-180-3002
• Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited: 1800-180-3023
• Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited: 1800-180-5025
• Kanpur Electricity Supply Company Limited: 1800-180-1912

Conclusion

An electricity bill is an important piece of evidence for the proof of the address and this is why it becomes essential to keep the document updated at all times to avoid any legal recourse or proceedings. Whatever the mode whether is Online or Offline the applicant is required to keep the name on the electricity bill online. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How can I change my name on the Electric Bill letter?

Ans1. The applicant is required to visit the nearest electricity board office and then the application form is required to be submitted.

Q2. How to complain about a wrong electricity bill in UP? 

Ans2. For proceeding with a complaint for wrong electricity bill in up is calling on the number 1912.

Q3. How to change the name of the electricity bill in UPPCL?

Ans3. To proceed with the name change in the electricity bill, visit the UPPCL website.

Q4. How do I edit my electricity bill?

Ans4. For editing the electrolyte bill the nearest office of the electricity department is required to be visited.

Q5. How to check UPPCL bill history?

Ans5. The website of the UPPCL is required to be visited and then navigate through the billing history of your number.

Q6. What is the full form of TFR in UPPCL?

Ans6. The full form of the TFR is Technical Feasibility Report (TFR).

Q7. What is the UPPCL 12-digit account number?

Ans7. It is a unique 10-digit for urban regions) or a 12-digit code for rural regions.

Q8. What is the new name of UPPCL?

Ans 8. The new name of the UPPCL is Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited.

Q9. How can I change my registered mobile number in UPPCL?

Ans9. To change the registered mobile number on the UPPCL website, you must visit the website and then click on the update mobile number option.

Q 10. What is the full form of EE in UPPCL?

Ans10. The full form of EE is Executive Engineer in UPPCL.