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Apply for a New
Electricity Connection

Apply for a new electricity connection or resume an existing application through the official Lakshadweep Electricity Department Consumer Portal.

Please ensure you have read the General Instructions, Tariff Applicability and have the Required Documents ready before starting.

General Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully before proceeding with your application.

  1. The application must be submitted online through the portal available at https://powerlak.utl.gov.in. The concerned Electricity Sub Division will process the service connection and keep the applicant informed about each stage via SMS.
  2. The Demand Note issued against the application, including the Security Deposit, must be paid either at the counter or through the online portal. Payment confirmation will be intimated to the applicant.
  3. Offline application forms are also available for download. The duly filled offline application along with all supporting documents should be submitted in person to the concerned Sub Division office.
  4. The passport-size photograph must be recent and should have been taken within 3 months of the online registration date.
  5. The Application Number / Registration Number allotted after successful online registration must be quoted in all future correspondence.
  6. For all permanent new connections, structure and internal wiring at applied premises should be completed. Also, for the safety of life and property, installation of an ELCB / RCCB is mandatory prior to availing electricity supply.
  7. To ensure proper load balance and to prevent voltage fluctuations, the use of Phase Selector switches in the applicant’s electrical installation is not permitted.
  8. LED reserves the right to terminate and dismantle the service connection without prior notice if it was obtained by concealing facts or submitting forged consents/orders. Any amount paid by such a consumer will be forfeited, and the consumer will be liable for any losses incurred by LED.
  9. Please submit original documents for verification at the time of service connection. Self-attested copies of the documents must be uploaded in the Document section. To self-attest, take a photocopy, write "Self-attested" on it, and sign with date in blue/black pen on every page.

List of Documents Required

Document Upload Guidelines:
The following documents shall be uploaded while registering the application. Original documents shall be produced before the Subdivisional / Sectional Officer for verification.

1. Photograph

Mandatory

Passport size photograph should be a latest one (taken within 3 months of online registration).

2. Photo Identity Proof

Mandatory
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If Applicant is a person:
  • (i) Electoral identity card;
  • (ii) Passport;
  • (iii) Driving license;
  • (iv) Photo identity card issued by Government agency;
  • (v) PAN card;
  • (vi) Certificate from village Pradhan / Patwari / Lekhpal / village level worker/ village chowkidar/ Primary school teacher/ in-charge of primary health center etc.
  • (vii) Aadhar Card
If Applicant is an organization:

Signature of competent authority (e.g. Branch Manager, Principal, Executive Engineer etc.) along with relevant resolution/authority letter of the institution concerned.

Provided that if the Applicant is an individual, the Applicant has to be an Indian Citizen for availing new electrical service connection.

3. Proof of Ownership / Occupancy (In case of owned/leased premise)

Mandatory
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  • (i) Copy of sale deed or lease deed or in the case of agricultural connections a copy of khasra / khatauni / khata nakal;
  • (ii) Registered General Power of Attorney;
  • (iii) Municipal tax receipt or Demand notice or other related document;
  • (iv) Letter of allotment;
  • (v) Copy of the house registration certificate issued by the Panchayath/ownership certificate issued by Revenue Authorities;
  • (vi) Any other ownership related document issued by local Government Authority;
  • (vii) An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises shall along with any one of the documents listed at (i) to (vi) above also furnish a no objection certificate from owner of the premises;

Provided that where an applicant, who is lawful occupier of the premises, is a tenant or a leaseholder and is unable to produce the No Objection Certificate from owner for obtaining a connection, a separate Indemnity Bond shall be executed in favour of the distribution Licensee in the form prescribed by the distribution Licensee.

(viii) For bonafide consumers residing in JJ clusters or in other areas with no specific municipal address, the Licensee may accept alternative proofs.

Note: Other documents applicable only for select consumer categories:
  • (1) Partnership firm: Partnership deed and an authorization in the name of the applicant.
  • (2) Public/Private limited Company: Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation along with Board Resolution.
  • (3) Industrial consumers: Valid Industrial License, if applicable.
  • (4) Agricultural consumers: NOC from competent government authority for tube wells, if required.
  • (5) Non-Domestic Khokhas/Temporary Structure: NOC for khokha or temporary structure from local authority.

4. Self Declaration (Up to 20 kW load)

If Applicable

Test report is not mandatory if load is up to 20kW. You must download, sign, and upload the self-declaration.

Download Form

5. Self Declaration (Above 20 kW load)

If Applicable

Test Certificate and Wiring Diagram from Licensed Electrical Contractor must be compulsorily submitted before release of connection if load is above 20kW.

Download Form

6. Signature

Mandatory

Clear photo of the applicant's signature.

Tariff Applicability

Review Tariff Details
Click the button to view the complete tariff structure and applicability details for different connection categories.

Get Started

Choose one of the options below to begin your application or continue an existing one.

PRIMARY ACTION

Start New Application

Apply for a new electricity connection.

RETURNING USERS

Resume Saved Application

Continue your previously saved draft application.

Need Help?

Contact our support team for assistance.

Phone: 04896-263709
Email: lk-ktelect@nic.in