How to apply for Electric Meter Transfer , if you bought an apartment in BLR

This topic covers if you are owning an apt in Bangalore.
Things you will need:
- a Photocopy of the Sale deed.
- A file containing some required documents obtained from the Electric Contractor's union.
- Keep the Original sale deed handy  so that the engineer can validate it.
- 100 rupees for meter transfer
- and a smile on your face.

First , get the previous owner's meter bill.
In it you will find the RR # ( which is the number used for reference with the State Electricity board )
next, get the local electrician to find where your meter is physically located:
Here, find the Make , Model , Current Reading of the electric meter - note it down.
Go to the Electric Union Contractor's office ( near TVS showroom, Blr North, CBI Road) get a few forms by paying the fees.
(they include the Indemnity bond, transfer bond and a requisition letter - all for 400 rupees - at the time of this writing. )
Fill in the application, Indemnity bond,with the help of the folks at Soujanya at Bescom. ( they are helpful)
and then validate it with the Jr Engineer - along with the original sale deed.
Once it is done - they will want you to pay 100 rs transfer fees.
Keep the receipt handy, the meter change acknowledge should arrive in a week they say.