3.1 Temporary Connection
An applicant may apply for a temporary connection for the following purposes:
- (a) Construction of houses
- (b) Construction of buildings, plazas
- (c) Illumination and lighting for weddings, festival functions, exhibitions, political gatherings or national and religious ceremonies, etc.
- (d) Testing of industrial equipment
- (e) Any other emergent requirement of temporary nature
3.2 Procedure for Temporary Connection
For Construction:
A temporary electric power supply connection for construction shall be provided by IESCO initially for a period of six months which is further extendable on a three-month basis up to completion of the specific job/project. However, there is no minimum time period for provision of a temporary connection. The sanctioning officer shall ensure that the temporary connection will be utilized for temporary purposes only.
The applicant shall apply for a temporary connection on the Application Form prescribed for new connection (Annex-I), to the competent load sanctioning officer as per the corresponding regular category of connection.
(a) Documents to be attached with the application are as follows:
- Ownership proof of the premises where the temporary connection is required.
- If the applicant is a person other than the owner, then the owner will affirm on a non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs.50/- (as per schedule 1 of the Stamp Act 1899) that they have authorized the applicant to apply for the temporary connection, and that the owner will be responsible for payment of dues against the premises.
- Attested copies of the CNIC of the applicant and a witness. In case of tenancy, an attested copy of the CNIC of the landlord/owner is also required.
- In case of Housing Societies/High Rise Buildings/Plazas, evidence that their case for approval of layout plan/NOC is under process with the concerned civic agency. However, there is no such requirement for connections pertaining to individual houses.
(b) Payment of Charges:
The applicant shall be served with Demand Notice(s) for the capital cost/connection charges and Security Deposit* which will be deposited with the designated bank.
* Security deposit in this case is the cost of estimated consumption of electricity during the temporary connection period. The Security Deposit will be refunded at the time of discontinuation of temporary connection or will be adjusted if the temporary connection is converted into a permanent/regular connection. However, the consumer shall continue to pay regular bills as per the actual consumption recorded on the meter.
(c) Energization:
IESCO, after the receipt of necessary payment, shall provide the electric power connection within 15 days, as per priority maintained for temporary connections.
For Illumination/Testing/Other Emergent Requirements:
A temporary electric power supply connection shall be provided by IESCO for illumination and lighting for weddings, festivals, exhibitions, testing of industrial equipment, or any other emergent requirement for a specific time period not exceeding two weeks. The sanctioning officer shall ensure that the connection will be utilized for a temporary purpose only.
The applicant shall apply on the prescribed Application Form (Annex-I) along with a copy of their CNIC and payment of capital cost/connection charges (if any) and Security Deposit. However, for any political gathering or function, NOC of the concerned Administration (i.e. Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, etc.) shall be mandatory. The Security Deposit evaluates the estimated electricity consumption and is refundable or adjustable if converted into a regular connection.
3.4 Process for Extension / Disconnection / Change into Regular Connection
IESCO shall provide a temporary electric connection to the applicant for a specified period and disconnect the same after the expiry of this period unless extended further on the request of the consumer, provided IESCO confirms that the temporary requirement still exists.
The consumer of a temporary connection shall apply for extension in the sanctioned period at least one week before the expiry of the sanctioned period.
IESCO shall disconnect the temporary connection without notice whenever it is no longer temporary in nature, or it is used for any other purpose. However, in cases where an NOC or layout plan approval is under process, IESCO may continue the temporary connection for a period of six months.
After the expiry of the sanctioned period, or when disconnected, the equipment will be retained by IESCO and the cost installed for the temporary connection shall be reimbursed to the consumer at depreciated rates. If a regular permanent connection is applied for the same premises and sanctioned thereof, the existing material will be utilized, and the temporary tariff will be changed to the relevant applicable tariff.
If the applicant requests for shifting of material of a temporary connection for any other premises, IESCO shall shift the material subject to the following:
- The new proposed site is within the IESCO territory.
- The new proposed site is in the name of the owner of the connection or acquired through a legitimate lease agreement.
- The applicant shall pay shifting and installation charges @ 10% of the actual cost of material to be shifted at the new site, plus the cost of any extra/new material required (including 12% store handling charges and 8% installation charges).
- The applicant shall make payment of any outstanding dues.
- The loading position, voltage drop, and technical losses of the 11 kV feeder and transformer at the new proposed site must remain within permissible limits.