New service connection application shall be made in prescribed Service Connection Application Form; the same application form can be used for obtaining permanent / temporary service connection or for re-effecting a dismantled service. Detailed instructions for filling the application and list of documents to accompany the application are provided along with the application forms.

Service connection application form in English and Malayalam are available at a cost of Rs 10/- at Electrical Section, Division and Circle offices.

No; for uniformity and for ensuring quality of the stationery it is insisted that application for service connection shall be made on the form purchased from KSEB offices. However the format of application is made available for information at web site

The following documents shall be produced along with application for Low Tension Service Connection. Please refer to KSEB Terms & Conditions of Supply 2005 and instructions with service connection application form for more details.
1 Proof of Identity (Photo Identity Card).
2 Ownership Certificate. In case of service connection for domestic purpose and for construction purpose approved plan / building permit issued by local body also is acceptable.
3 Sketch showing details of connected equipments, marked in building plan.
4 Test Certificate of Capacitor Banks, if applicable.
5 Test Certificate of energy meter & replacement agreement, if consumer supplies meter.
6 Consumer's Installation Completion Certificate.
7 Certificate for claiming exemption from payment of cost for providing service connection, if applicable.
8 Consents / Authorisations / Approvals wherever applicable.
9 Indemnity Bond, if applicable.
10 Self addressed & stamped envelope / post card.
11 Energisation approval from the Electrical Inspector along with approved schematic diagram (applicable to high-rise buildings & HT, EHT connections).
Additional documents required for High Tension / Extra High Tension Services.
12 Service Connection Agreement.
13 Test report of CT / PT and ToD meter issued from the TMR Division.

Yes, building number allotted by local body is generally insisted for giving service connections. However for construction purpose and bona fide domestic purpose, service connections will also be given based on approved plan / permit issued by the local body. Subject to certain conditions electric connection to amplifier of cable system in KIOSKS installed by CTV operators, tower sites of Cellular operators, display boards etc will also be given without insisting separate building number.
In areas where 100% electrification of assembly Constituency are being undertaken, service connection for domestic purpose will be permitted on the basis of resolution of the local body, even if the applicant is unable to produce building number / approved plan / permit issued by local body.
In coastal areas where 100% electrification of assembly Constituency are being undertaken service connection for domestic purpose will be permitted on the basis of ration cards subject to conditions.

No, tenant / occupier of a premise also can avail service connections. In case the applicant is not the owner of the premise, security deposit at twice the normal rate has to be remitted.