A new electricity connection from LESCO, IESCO, FESCO, MEPCO, GEPCO or any other ex-WAPDA DISCO is paid through a demand notice with two parts. The first is a refundable security deposit of Rs 1,220 per kW for an urban home and Rs 610 per kW for a rural home. The second is the connection charges for the meter, cable and fittings, which the DISCO works out from the site estimate.
Choose your tariff and load. The calculator gives the security deposit at once. Add the material cost from your estimate and it builds up the connection charges with the 12% store handling and 8% installation the Consumer Service Manual adds.
Security deposit rates
Rates notified by S.R.O. 04(I)/2011 and still charged by the DISCOs. They are per kW of sanctioned load, except for tube wells.
| Connection type | Security deposit |
|---|---|
| Residential, urban (A-1) | Rs 1,220 per kW |
| Residential, rural (A-1) | Rs 610 per kW |
| Commercial, urban (A-2) | Rs 1,810 per kW |
| Commercial, rural (A-2) | Rs 920 per kW |
| General services (A-3) | Rs 1,220 per kW |
| Small industry (B-1) | Rs 1,580 per kW |
| Medium industry (B-2) | Rs 2,010 per kW |
| Agricultural tube well (D) | Rs 15,000 flat |
In February 2025 NEPRA heard DISCO petitions to raise these deposits many times over (LESCO asked for Rs 19,272 per kW for urban homes) and withheld its decision until an audit of existing deposits was done.
Security deposit for common loads
| Load | Residential, urban (A-1) | Residential, rural (A-1) | Commercial, urban (A-2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | Rs 1,220 | Rs 610 | Rs 1,810 |
| 2 kW | Rs 2,440 | Rs 1,220 | Rs 3,620 |
| 3 kW | Rs 3,660 | Rs 1,830 | Rs 5,430 |
| 5 kW | Rs 6,100 | Rs 3,050 | Rs 9,050 |
| 7 kW | Rs 8,540 | Rs 4,270 | Rs 12,670 |
| 10 kW | Rs 12,200 | Rs 6,100 | Rs 18,100 |
What goes on the demand notice
The NEPRA Consumer Service Manual sets the method.
- Security deposit. Rate per kW × sanctioned load, for the tariff you apply under. It is refunded when the connection is permanently removed and no dues are outstanding, within 30 days of the request. If you later extend the load, the deposit is recalculated on the whole load at the rates then in force.
- Connection charges. The actual cost of material at the store issue rate, plus 12% store handling; call this X. Installation is 8% of X. The meter is part of the material: the DISCO provides it at the consumer's cost. If the DISCO has no meters in stock, the consumer may buy one to its specification from an approved vendor, and then no meter rent is charged.
- Payment. The demand notice is paid within 30 days, and a further 30 days' grace may be allowed.
Worked example
An urban house applies for 3 kW. The site estimate shows material of Rs 10,000.
- Security deposit: 3 × Rs 1,220 = Rs 3,660.
- Store handling: 12% of Rs 10,000 = Rs 1,200, so X = Rs 11,200.
- Installation: 8% of Rs 11,200 = Rs 896.
- Connection charges: Rs 12,096.
- Total: Rs 15,756, of which Rs 3,660 comes back when the connection is removed.
Choosing the load
The deposit rises with the load you apply for, and so do the fixed charges on some tariffs. Apply for what you actually need. Add the watts of everything that can run together; the watt to unit calculator lists typical ratings.
A shop or office is billed under the commercial tariff (A-2), where the deposit is Rs 1,810 per kW in urban areas. A portion of a house with its own kitchen, entrance and circuit can get a separate domestic connection; the sub-meter bill calculator covers sharing one meter instead.
The demand notice issued by your DISCO is final and may include tax. K-Electric has its own schedule of charges, and large industry, bulk supply and housing colonies are not covered here. This calculator is not affiliated with NEPRA or any DISCO.
New connection questions
What is the security deposit for a new electricity connection?
Rs 1,220 per kW for an urban home and Rs 610 per kW for a rural home. A 5 kW urban house pays Rs 6,100. Commercial connections pay Rs 1,810 per kW in urban areas and Rs 920 in rural areas. A tube well pays Rs 15,000 flat.
Is the security deposit refundable?
Yes. Under the Consumer Service Manual it is refunded when the connection is permanently disconnected at your request, if no dues are outstanding. The DISCO must process the refund within 30 days of the request.
Why is my demand notice more than the security deposit?
Because it also carries the connection charges: the meter, service cable and fittings at the DISCO store rate, plus 12% store handling and 8% installation. Longer cable runs and three-phase meters cost more, so two notices for the same load can differ.
How long do I have to pay the demand notice?
30 days from issue. The Consumer Service Manual allows a further 30 days' grace. After that the application can lapse, and you may have to apply again.
Can I buy the meter myself?
Only if the DISCO has no meter in stock. Then you may buy one to the DISCO's specification from an approved vendor, and no meter rent is charged. Otherwise the DISCO supplies the meter and its cost is part of the connection charges.
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Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.