There is a change in ownership, tenancy, or occupancy, or
A spouse of the registered consumer applies for a name change after the consumer's death.
2. How to Apply for General Name Change - Online
Visit the official website (www.cesc.co.in) and fill out the Online Name Transfer Application.
Applicable only when the load remains unchanged.
Fill in details: Customer ID, Email ID, Mobile No.
Required forms:
If Registered Consumer is Alive Submit Annexure A1 & Annexure A2
If Registered Consumer is Deceased Submit Annexure A1 & Annexure A3 (declaration)
3. Upload Required Documents:
Applicant's ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Existing Consumer's ID (same as above)
Death Certificate (if applicable)
Name and address of 2 witnesses
For Commercial Supply: Trade License from KMC/Municipal Authority
For Industrial Supply: Clearance Certificate from WB Pollution Control Board
For Govt. Allotted Flats: Allotment letter date (Annexure A2 not needed)
Note:
Do not copy-paste details - type them manually.
You must agree to the Terms & Conditions before submission.
Security Deposit (SD) must be paid online by the new consumer. The old SD will be refunded to the previous consumer (after deducting any dues).
4. Fee for Online Name Change
No upfront fee, but fresh Security Deposit must be paid online by the new applicant.
Old Security Deposit is refunded to the previous consumer after the change is processed.
5. Can I change the load during name change application
Name change application is to be processed with existing load only. For load decrease, write to CESC through email at corporate ID cesclimited@rpsg.in and for load enhancement, apply separately for additional load through New Connection portal Online from our website (www.cesc.co.in).
6. No Contact with Existing Consumer?
Cannot apply online.
Visit the Regional Office to apply offline.
7. Cannot apply afresh due to existence of an old unprocessed application in same customer ID.?
Kindly SMS 'CESC< space>OL' to 56070 or write to us at cesclimited@rpsg.in.
8. Want to Transfer Existing Security Deposit?
Existing Security Deposit cannot be transferred for Online Name Change. However, in case of deceased spouse, you can apply for spouse name change when no fresh deposit will be needed.
9. When is the Name Change Effective?
It reflects in the next billing cycle after payment of Security Deposit by the applicant.
10. Refund of Existing Security Deposit
Paid via A/c payee cheque or online through beneficiary account transfer after name change.
If previous consumer is deceased:
Submit Affidavit (₹10 non-judicial stamp) declaring legal heirship + No Objection from other legal heirs
Provide Death Certificate of the previous consumer
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