Everything you need to know about the demand notice — from where to pay it to how it's calculated for new residential and commercial connections.
When you apply for a new electricity connection, receiving and paying your Demand Notice is the most crucial step before you receive your first official Mepco bill. But what exactly are you paying for and why does the fee vary?
The journey from applying to getting your first Mepco bill follows a strict timeline managed by the ENC system. If you want to know what your final operational costs will be once the meter is running, check our complete 2026 MEPCO Tariff Rates Guide.
A common question users have when scrutinizing their initial Mepco bill setup costs is why demand notices differ between regions. Generally, Urban connections usually need wiring. This is because the transformers and poles are close together. On the hand rural connections are more expensive to set up at first. This is because the power lines have to be longer. The rural connections require transformers and poles to bring electricity to rural areas like remote farms or villages and the transformers and poles have to be strong enough to bring electricity to these rural areas.
Never pay an agent in cash. The demand notice is exclusively payable at designated commercial banks. MEPCO will never add hidden "processing fees" directly to your regular Mepco bill for agent services. If you suspect fraud, use our Bill Complaint Guide to escalate the issue.