How to Apply for New MEPCO Electricity Connection

Quick Answer

Visit your nearest MEPCO subdivision office in your district with your CNIC, property documents, and photographs. Submit the application form, pay the demand notice (Rs. 3,500–15,000+ depending on load), and expect meter installation within 20-45 days.

MEPCO Coverage Area — Where This Applies

MEPCO (Multan Electric Power Company) serves the largest geographical area of any DISCO in Pakistan — covering Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sahiwal, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Rajanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. If your property is in southern Punjab, your electricity connection comes through MEPCO.

Documents You Need for a MEPCO Connection

  • CNIC — original plus photocopy of the applicant
  • Property ownership documents — fard, registry, allotment letter, or revenue record. For agricultural connections, include your kisaan card or land ownership certificate
  • NOC from property owner — required if you're not the owner (tenant or authorized representative)
  • Building completion certificate — for new construction, from the relevant municipal authority
  • 2 passport-size photographs
  • Application form — available at the MEPCO subdivision office

The MEPCO New Connection Process

  1. Locate your MEPCO subdivision office. Each district has multiple subdivisions. Visit the one nearest to your property.
  2. Submit application with documents. MEPCO staff will review documents and register your application. You'll receive a token number for tracking.
  3. Site inspection. A MEPCO official visits your property to assess the nearest transformer, pole distance, and load feasibility. Typically within 7-14 days of application.
  4. Demand notice issuance. After approved inspection, MEPCO issues a demand notice with the connection fee. Pay at the specified bank branch.
  5. Meter installation. Post-payment, MEPCO schedules the meter installation and wiring connection to the grid. Timeline: 7-21 days after payment.
  6. Supply activation. Once the meter is installed and connected, your electricity supply is live.

MEPCO Connection Fees by Load Category

Fees follow NEPRA-approved schedules but vary by load and infrastructure requirements:

  • Residential 1 kW (single phase): Rs. 3,500-5,500 (connection fee + security deposit)
  • Residential 3-5 kW: Rs. 7,000-15,000
  • Agricultural tube-well: Rs. 15,000-50,000+ (depends on motor HP and transformer availability)
  • Commercial: Based on load assessment — significantly higher than residential

In rural southern Punjab, transformer availability is the biggest variable. Many agricultural areas have fully loaded transformers, requiring new transformer installation at the applicant's expense. This can add Rs. 100,000-300,000 to the cost for agricultural connections.

In Lahore instead? See LESCO new connection process. Already have a MEPCO connection? Learn how to check your MEPCO bill online and how to read your electricity bill.

MEPCO-Specific Challenges in Southern Punjab

  • Agricultural connection backlogs. Tube-well connections in MEPCO's service area face longer processing times due to high demand and transformer limitations. Apply during the off-season (October-February) for faster processing.
  • Document issues with rural land. Agricultural land records in southern Punjab can be complicated — especially with joint family holdings. Get your fard and revenue records sorted before applying to avoid rejections.
  • Follow-up is essential. MEPCO offices in smaller districts can be slow. Visit the office in person every 10-15 days to check your application status. Phone follow-ups are less effective than physical visits.
  • Avoid touts and middlemen. Unofficial agents outside MEPCO offices offer to "speed up" applications for a fee. The official process works — it's just slow. Paying middlemen doesn't actually accelerate the timeline and may result in irregular connections.

MEPCO New Connection — Applicant Queries

Residential connections typically take 20-45 days from application to meter installation. Agricultural and commercial connections can take 2-4 months depending on transformer availability and infrastructure requirements.

MEPCO's new connection process is primarily offline — you must visit the subdivision office with physical documents. Some status tracking may be available through MEPCO's helpline (118), but the application itself requires an in-person visit.

Agricultural tube-well connections in MEPCO's area typically require 7-20 HP motor capacity. The exact load depends on your bore depth and water table. MEPCO's inspector will assess the appropriate load during the site visit.

If the transformer serving your area is at capacity, MEPCO will require you to contribute toward a new transformer installation. Costs range from Rs. 100,000-300,000 depending on transformer capacity. You may be able to share this cost with neighboring applicants in the same situation.