You are entitled to a reimbursement of the security deposit you paid during installation if you have discontinued your electrical connection. A formal application must be submitted with the required paperwork in order to complete the procedure.
To assist you in creating a concise and successful refund request, below are five distinct application formats for different situations.
1. General Application for Refund of Security Deposit
To,
The Executive Engineer,
[Electricity Board Name],
[Office Address],
[City, State, Pin Code]
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Request for Refund of Security Deposit
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], a former consumer of your electricity board, holding Consumer Number [Your Consumer Number]. I recently discontinued my electricity connection for [Property Address]. I kindly request the refund of the security deposit I paid during the installation of the connection.
For your reference, the security deposit amount was [Amount], as reflected on the electricity bill. I have attached the necessary documents for verification:
1. Copy of the electricity bill.
2. Receipt of the security deposit.
3. Identity and address proof.
Kindly process my refund at the earliest. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
2. Application for Refund Due to Shifting to a New Location
To,
The Executive Engineer,
[Electricity Board Name],
[Office Address],
[City, State, Pin Code]
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Request for Refund of Security Deposit for Disconnected Connection
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], a former consumer of your electricity board with Consumer Number [Your Consumer Number]. I recently shifted from [Old Address] to [New Address]. Consequently, I disconnected the electricity connection at my previous residence.
I request you to process the refund of my security deposit amounting to [Amount]. The following documents are attached for your convenience:
Copy of the final electricity bill.
Proof of connection termination.
Address and identity proof.
I would appreciate it if the refund is processed to my bank account. Kindly find my bank details in the attached document.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
3. Application for Refund Post Sale of Property
To,
The Executive Engineer,
[Electricity Board Name],
[Office Address],
[City, State, Pin Code]
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Refund of Security Deposit Post Sale of Property
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], the previous owner of the property at [Property Address], where I held an electricity connection with Consumer Number [Consumer Number]. As I have sold this property to [New Owner’s Name], I disconnected the electricity connection.
I kindly request the refund of the security deposit paid at the time of connection. Attached are the documents required for processing:
1. Proof of property sale.
2. Copy of electricity bill showing security deposit details.
3. Identity and address proof.
I look forward to your prompt assistance in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
4. Application for Refund After Temporary Disconnection
To,
The Executive Engineer,
[Electricity Board Name],
[Office Address],
[City, State, Pin Code]
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Request for Refund of Security Deposit After Temporary Disconnection
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], a consumer of your electricity board with Consumer Number [Consumer Number]. I had opted for a temporary disconnection of my electricity service at [Property Address] on [Date of Disconnection].
Since I no longer require this connection, I request the refund of the security deposit of [Amount] paid during installation. I have attached the following documents for your consideration:
1. Proof of temporary disconnection request.
2. Recent electricity bill showing deposit details.
3. Identity and address proof.
Thank you for your assistance. Kindly process the refund at the earliest.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
5. Application for Refund Due to Ownership Transfer
To,
The Executive Engineer,
[Electricity Board Name],
[Office Address],
[City, State, Pin Code]
Date: [Insert Date]
Subject: Refund of Security Deposit Due to Ownership Transfer
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am [Your Name], the previous consumer of electricity connection number [Consumer Number] at [Property Address]. As the ownership of the property has been transferred to [New Owner’s Name], I have discontinued my account.
I request the refund of the security deposit I paid during the connection. Attached are the necessary documents for verification:
Proof of ownership transfer.
Final electricity bill.
Security deposit receipt, if available.
Please process the refund to my bank account. Details are attached for reference.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Number]
Key Points to Consider
Required Documents:
1. Application letter requesting a refund.
2. Copy of the electricity bill showing the security deposit details.
3. Copy of identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.).
4. Proof of address or ownership of the property.
5. Receipt of the security deposit, if available.
Steps to Follow:
1. Visit the electricity board office or their online portal to check the refund process.
2. Submit the application letter along with the required documents.
3. Provide your bank details for direct transfer of the refund.
4. Await confirmation from the electricity board and refund processing.
If you have the necessary paperwork and a well-written application, it’s easy to request a return for the security deposit paid for an electricity connection. To prevent delays, make sure all information is correct, including your consumer number and deposit receipt. You can get your refund more quickly if you follow the instructions. Contact the power board if you require any updates or help.
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