How can I transfer my lightbill on my name from tenants name

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Application for transfer of Electricity Meter: Get an application form for transfer of electricity meter from your nearest office. Note down the serial number of your Electricity meter and current electricity meter reading while filling the application. Also mention the RR number, address where meter is installed, name and address of old and new owner and the reason for the transfer. The list of all Service stations and the list of all officers along with their contact numbers are given in website of your state.
Copy of Latest Electricity bill: You need to enclose the last paid electricity bill along with others documents for transfer of electricity meter. Ensure that you paid your current electricity bill before you apply for the same.
Copy of Property Tax paid receipt: Enclose a copy of latest property tax paid receipt.
Copy of sales deed: This is a crucial document as it proves that you have become the owner of the property. Enclose a copy of sales deed along with your application for transfer of Electricity Meter. For property owners whose documents relating to property is with their bank or lending company, they can enclose attested copy of sales deed. Attestation can be easily done from notary or bank. Notary or Bank mentions that original copy is with them and photocopy of sale deed is as per original.
No Objection Certificate: The NOC from consumer in whose name the electricity bill or meter exist should be obtained by apartment owner or transferee. This letter indicates that builder or previous owner has no objection for name change on electricity bill.
Copy of Khata: Khata is an account of assessment of property owners within jurisdiction. Khata is not mandatory for transfer of electricity meter. You can get electricity meter in your name without Khata.
Indemnity form and lighting agreement: Inventory list: Prepare a list of inventories or electrical appliances in your home. Inventory list can be mentioned on a white paper mentioning number of geysers, fans, TV, refrigerators, Washing machine, plug points in your home etc.
Address Proof: Include a copy of your permanent address or any document that proves it. Also provide your PAN card number and telephone number.

Advocate Siddhant Sharma LawRato