LESCO New Meter Fee Estimator
Estimate what a new LESCO electricity connection may cost: meter price, security deposit on sanctioned load, service-line charges, plus the steps and documents to apply. All figures are estimates — your official LESCO demand notice is the final authority.
Disclaimer: Charges shown here are estimates for planning only. LESCO revises fees from time to time. Always confirm the exact amount from your official LESCO demand notice or the LESCO customer service center before paying anything.
Connection details
1 kW5 kW25 kW
Domestic homes usually need 3–7 kW. NEPRA rules allow new connections up to your approved sanctioned load.
Adjust this if your LESCO office quotes a different per-kW rate for your area.
Distance from the nearest pole or transformer to your premises. First 60 ft are usually free for domestic connections.
Itemized estimate
| Meter cost (Single Phase) | Rs 0 |
| Security deposit (5 kW × Rs 1,500) | Rs 0 |
| Service-line charges (40 ft) | Rs 0 |
| Application / processing fee | Rs 1,000 |
| Total estimated cost | Rs 0 |
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GST note: General Sales Tax applies on electricity consumption (energy charges), not on new-connection installation charges. Do not pay GST on top of the demand-notice amount.
How to apply for a new LESCO connection
Online application
- Open the PITC new-connection portal (enc.pitc.com.pk) and select LESCO.
- Choose the connection category (domestic or commercial) and fill in your CNIC, address, and required load.
- Upload scanned copies of your documents (list below).
- Submit and note down the application reference number.
- Track the status online; LESCO will visit for site verification, then issue your demand notice.
- Pay the demand notice at the designated bank within its validity period, then the meter is installed.
Visit a LESCO office
- Go to the customer service center of your LESCO division with original documents.
- Collect and fill the new-connection application form; attach document copies.
- Get a receipt with your application number and keep it safe until the demand notice arrives.
Document checklist
- Copy of applicant CNIC (attested)
- Proof of ownership or tenancy: registry, allotment letter, or rent agreement
- Copy of a neighbor electricity bill (helps locate the nearest pole)
- Wiring test report / wiring completion certificate from a licensed electrician
- For commercial: NTN certificate and business registration where applicable
- Load requirement form signed by the applicant
- Two recent passport-size photographs
Good to know
- Three-phase meters are needed for heavy loads (motors, workshops, large homes) and cost more than single-phase.
- Pay the demand notice only at the bank named on it, and keep the stamped receipt copy.
- If the demand notice looks wrong (wrong load, wrong address), ask for a correction before paying.
Frequently asked questions
For a standard domestic connection where the site is near an existing pole, it typically takes 3–6 weeks after the demand notice is paid. Longer service lines or transformer work can take more time.
Yes. The security deposit is held against your connection and is adjusted or refunded when the connection is permanently disconnected or transferred.
Yes, you can apply for load extension. Extra security deposit for the additional load is charged, and wiring may need re-certification.
Visit your LESCO division office with your application reference number; they can reprint a duplicate demand notice for you.