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APPROVAL FOR ELECTRICITY CONNECTION (COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER UP-TO 49 KW LOAD, LT CONNECTION)

Approval for electricity connection for commercial customers with a load of up to 49 KW involves a formal authorization process managed by utility companies or regulatory bodies. This process includes evaluating infrastructure compatibility, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and complying with electrical codes. The legal foundation for this process is established under Section 10(3) of the Bangladesh Power Development Boards order (President’s Order No. 59 of 1972), which mandates BPDP to oversee the “generation, transmission and distribution of power” and the “construction, maintenance and operation of power house and grids.” This ensures a reliable and safe power supply for commercial operations, supporting business activities and technological advancements.

Issuing Authority

Name : Dhaka Electricity Supply Company Limited (DESCO)1

Address : Plot-22/B, Faruk Soroni, Nikunjo 2, Uttara Dhaka

Email: info@desco.org.bd; mddesco@desco.org.bd

Website : www.desco.org.bd

Required list of all documents

  1. Recent passport size color photo of the applicant [Two copies of the original duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
  2. Receipt of security deposit [Original]
  3. Trade License (Updated) [Original copy duly attested by a first-class gazette officer]
  4. Authorization letter from partners [Applicable for joint-Venture or Partnership concerns]
  5. Documents of land ownership/occupancy [Original copy duly attested by a first-class gazette officer]
  6. Succession Certificate (in absence of the land ownership) [Original copy duly attested by a first-class gazette officer]
  7. Rental agreement (in case of rented place) [Original copy]
    1. Agreement between the owner of flat with the developer company and the land owner (for multi-stored building/ apartment [Original copy]
    1. Building/site plan approved by RAJUK/ City Corporation/ competent authority (in case of buildings) [Original copy duly attested by a first-class gazette officer]
  10. Document regarding holding number and Name Clearance Certificate issued by RAJUK/ City Corporation/ competent authority [Original copy duly attested by a first-class gazette officer]
  11. Location map
    1. Detailed information and paid bills (in case of existing connection) [Original copy]
  13. Load distribution diagram [For three phase connection]

Step by step all documents

Step 1 Collect and Submit Application Form and Contract Paper: The applicant collects the prescribed Application Form and Contract Paper from the “One-Point Counter” of Dhaka Electricity Supply Company Limited (DESCO) and submits the completed Application Form and Contract Paper along with the required documents at the One-Point Counter.

Step 2 Field Inspection and Evaluation: A concerned officer from DESCO conducts a field inspection to assess the wiring (ensuring the length of the service cable will not exceed 100 feet) and evaluates the inspection results. The evaluation is conducted by DESCO high officials:

  • Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, and Manager (for new connections)
  • Deputy General Manager (for connections below 30 KW)
  • General Manager (for connections more than 30 KW)

Step 3 Issuance of Demand Note or Official Letter: If the field inspection is approved, DESCO issues a Demand Note to the applicant detailing the connection and connection fee. If the connection cannot be provided for any reason, the applicant receives an official letter from DESCO.

Step 4 Payment of Connection Fee and Security Deposit: The applicant submits the money receipt at the DESCO office, having deposited the connection fee and security deposit at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank.

Step 5 Final Approval: Upon payment, the applicant receives an order for meter installation. Subsequently, the applicant receives final approval from DESCO and proceeds with the meter installation after obtaining the connection.

Fee schedule

Application Form: Free of cost

Security deposit: BDT 600.00

Connection fee:

(a) Up to 8 KW load BDT 2,610.00

(b) 9 to 20 KW load BDT 4,500.00

(c) 21 to 49 KW load BDT 6,500.00

Official time limit

35 working days

Actual time limit