Last updated on October 21st, 2025 at 11:36 am
WAPDA Multiple Electricity Meters Policy
In 2025, WAPDA and the Power Division of Pakistan announced a new policy for installing multiple electricity meters in one home. The latest clarification ends the confusion and confirms that multiple meters are still allowed under WAPDA Rules 2025.
This policy is crucial for joint families, tenants, and landlords who require separate billing systems for independent portions. It also ensures fair electricity billing, transparency, and prevention of subsidy misuse across Pakistan.
⚡ What Is the WAPDA Multiple Electricity Meters Policy 2025?
The WAPDA Multiple Meters Policy 2025 allows property owners to install more than one electricity meter at the same address, provided each portion functions as a separate living unit.
Conditions for Approval
- Separate entrance and exit
- Independent kitchen and wiring system
- Legal property documents and affidavit confirming separate household
- Site verification by local DISCO officials (LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, K-Electric)
This helps:
- Large or joint families manage bills individually
- Tenants receive separate bills under their own CNIC-linked meters
- WAPDA ensure better electricity billing transparency and power distribution
🌟 Key Features & Benefits
✅ Separate billing for tenants and family members
✅ Fair usage tracking via CNIC-linked meters
✅ Reduced disputes between households
✅ Smart meter installation for accurate readings
✅ Government monitoring to stop subsidy misuse
This electricity meter policy 2025 ensures efficient energy consumption and fair billing for every consumer in Pakistan.
🧾 Eligibility Criteria for Additional Electricity Meters (2025)
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Separate portion | Each unit must have its own entrance and exit |
| Separate kitchen | Confirms it functions as an independent household |
| Independent wiring | A distinct electric circuit for each unit |
| Affidavit | Sworn statement confirming separate living unit |
| Verification | DISCO officials will inspect the property site |
📌 Note: Applications made only to reduce the bill slab (for subsidy) will be rejected as per the NEPRA Consumer Services Manual.
📝 Application Process for Second Electricity Meter Installation
If you want to apply for an additional meter under WAPDA Rules for multiple meters, follow these simple steps:
- Visit your nearest WAPDA/DISCO office (e.g., LESCO, FESCO, IESCO, K-Electric).
- Request and fill the New Connection / Additional Meter form.
- Attach required documents (see below).
- Wait for site inspection by DISCO officials.
- Once approved, pay the security deposit and installation charges.
- Your meter will be installed under the standard connection procedure.
📂 Documents Required for Additional Meter Installation
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CNIC copy | Identity verification |
| Proof of ownership or tenancy | Confirms legal rights to property |
| Affidavit of separate household | Legal proof of separation |
| Site verification report | Confirms compliance with policy |
🧠 Strict Monitoring & CNIC-Based System 2025
To promote electricity billing transparency 2025, all meters are now linked to the applicant’s CNIC.
WAPDA and Distribution Companies (DISCOs) will:
- Check for duplicate connections under one CNIC
- Monitor subsidy misuse through multiple single-phase meters
- Disconnect illegally obtained meters or recover wrongly availed subsidies
This ensures government monitoring of electricity meters while protecting genuine consumers.
💸 Expected Costs and Possible Penalties
Costs Include:
- Meter and wiring charges
- Installation and line extension costs
- Smart meter installation (if required)
Penalties Include:
- Fines for tampering or illegal connections
- Subsidy recovery for fraudulent users
- Disconnection of the illegal meter
❌ Common Myths vs. Facts
| Rumor | Reality |
|---|---|
| Only one meter per house is allowed | ❌ False – Multiple meters are still allowed |
| All extra meters will be removed | ❌ False – Legal meters remain active |
| Tenants cannot apply | ❌ Wrong – Tenants can apply with landlord’s consent |
| Government stopped new approvals | ❌ Incorrect – Approvals continue under WAPDA rules |
⚠️ When Can an Application Be Rejected?
Your additional electricity meter application may be rejected if:
- The request is made only to reduce the bill slab
- The kitchen or wiring is shared between units
- Property separation documents are incomplete
- The local policy restricts new connections
🏛️ Official Clarification & Current Situation (2025)
In early 2025, rumors spread that WAPDA had banned multiple meters per home.
However, the Power Division Pakistan announcement clearly denied this.
“The policy remains unchanged — only enforcement is stricter to prevent misuse,” said a WAPDA spokesperson.
This assures tenants, landlords, and joint families that they can still install second electricity meters in Pakistan, as long as they follow official rules.
🔍 Government Monitoring Drive 2025
The Power Division has launched a national verification campaign to track:
- Multiple single-phase meters under the same CNIC or property
- Fake subsidy and multiple meter misuse cases
However, genuine consumers with verified separate portions remain fully eligible for additional meters.
❓ FAQs: WAPDA Multiple Electricity Meters Policy 2025
Q1: Can I install two meters in one house in Pakistan?
✅ Yes. If your portion has a separate entrance, kitchen, and wiring, you can apply.
Q2: Is there a ban on multiple electricity meters in 2025?
❌ No. WAPDA and the Power Division confirmed that no ban exists — only strict monitoring.
Q3: Can tenants apply for their own electricity meter?
✅ Yes. Tenants can apply with landlord’s written consent and proper documentation.
Q4: What documents are required?
CNIC, property proof, affidavit of separate portion, and site verification report.
Q5: What happens if someone misuses multiple meters?
WAPDA can disconnect the meter, recover subsidies, and impose heavy fines.
Conditions for Additional Electricity Meters
According to NEPRA Consumer Services Manual and recent clarifications:
- The portion of the house must be separate.
- There must be a separate entrance and exit.
- A separate kitchen is required.
- A separate electric wiring/circuit must exist.
- An affidavit confirming a separate household or unit may be required.
- Local DISCO officials may conduct site verification.
Conclusion
The WAPDA Multiple Electricity Meters Policy 2025 ensures fair billing, transparency, and protection for genuine families and tenants while preventing subsidy misuse.
By following NEPRA guidelines, keeping portions structurally separate, and submitting the required documents, Pakistanis can easily apply for additional meters under WAPDA Rules 2025.
This Power Division Pakistan policy update strengthens consumer protection, supports fair energy distribution, and builds trust in WAPDA’s transparent billing system.
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