Approach electricity service provider for transfer of electricity connection
Enclose copy of sale deed
3) entry in revenue records transferring property in mother name
Need advice on transferring "Title of Ownership" for an existing electricity connection.
Hi, I need advice on a matter regarding transferring the "Title of Ownership" for an electricity connection of a property my mother purchased in Hyderabad in 1989. My Mother (Current Landlord) and I currently reside at this property. Due to my mothers' lack of formal education, she did not consider transferring the electricity connection from the previous landlord to her. As a result, the electricity meter remains registered under the previous landlord's name, and we have lost touch with them and do not know their whereabouts and are unsure whether they are alive or deceased. While researching online, I gotta know that the local electricity distribution company "TSSPDCL" requires the previous landlord to sign a "NO-OBJECTION CUM CONSENT LETTER" in order to transfer the title to my mother's name. As "TSSPDCL" is known for its corruption, I would want to learn about alternate ways (without the requirement of a "NO-OBJECTION CUM CONSENT LETTER") of transferring the title to my mother before getting in touch with them. We have a valid Sale Deed, and the property is registered in my mother's name. She has been consistently paying the property tax with zero dues under her name. In light of this, I am reaching out to you for guidance on how we can proceed with transferring the title to my mother in the absence of the previous landlord. I would greatly appreciate any advice or information you can provide on this matter. Thank you for taking the time to read my concern. Sincerely, Sandeep
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1. Contact the electricity provider and explain the situation. Provide proof of ownership of the property and your identity.
2. Request for a change of name in the electricity bill.
3. Submit all the required documents, such as a copy of the property sale deed, proof of address, and identity proof.
4. Pay any outstanding bills and charges if applicable.
5. Once the change of name is approved, a new electricity bill will be issued in your name.
Hello,
- Move an application to TSSPDCL seeking transfer of electricity connection in your mother's name with copies of the registered sale Agreement and latest copy of the tax paid receipt.
- In case TSSPDCL insist on having NOC from previous owner, submit an Affidavit to the effect that the whereabouts of the previous owner is unknown and if required TSSPDCL can take back the meter issued in his name and provide a new meter if so required.
- If TSSPDCL still refuses, demand in writing the reason for refusal to transfer the name and issue a legal Notice to TSSPDCL demanding the transfer.
- If the legal Notice is not giving the desired result, you can file a Civil Suit in Court seeking direction to TSSPDCL to transfer the connection to your mother's name.
You can do the same if you have the sole ownership of the property else you need to take noc from other legal heirs for the same
Your mother should first send a notice to the previous owner requesting him to produce NOC to transfer the electricity service connection from his name to her name.
The letter should be sent by registered post with acknowledgment card to the last known address.
Let it be returned undelivered for the reasons stated therein.After that, by enclosing the copy of the registered sale deed and the letter returned undelivered, you can apply for transfer of connection to your mother's name, let them give a reply denying or refusing to do so without NOC from the previous owner.
Thereafter you can initiate legal process through court to get direction to the electricity authorities for completing this task opf transferring the name in their records.
Dear client,
In order to transfer the electricity connection to your mother's name, you will need to provide the electricity distribution company (TSSPDCL) with the required documentation and comply with their regulations. It is important to note that failure to comply with these regulations may lead to disconnection of the electricity connection.
As per your description, the TSSPDCL requires a "NO-OBJECTION CUM CONSENT LETTER" from the previous landlord in order to transfer the title to your mother's name. However, since you have lost touch with them, it may be difficult to obtain this letter.
One alternate option may be to obtain a legal declaration from a competent court or a magistrate certifying that your mother is the rightful owner of the property and has been residing there consistently. You can also provide the electricity distribution company with a copy of the Sale Deed and the property tax receipts to establish your mother's ownership.
You may also want to consider seeking legal advice from a local lawyer in Hyderabad who specializes in property matters, as they may be able to provide you with more specific advice and guidance on how to proceed with the transfer of the electricity connection.
First of all you should write an application to TSSPDCL citing that previous owner is untraceable therefore your connection be transferred on the basis of sale deed and mutation records.
Send all these communications through registered post and email.
If they still didn't listen then file writ in High Court, however that will cost you atleast 50,000/-
