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Industrial Electricity Load Sanction & CEI Approval

শিল্প বিদ্যুৎ লোড অনুমোদন

Factories need a high-tension (HT/11kV or higher) connection sanctioned by the power utility (DESCO, DPDC, BREB, BPDB, WZPDCL, NESCO) and the substation/electrical layout approved by the Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector.

Authority

Power utility (DESCO / DPDC / BREB / BPDB) + Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector

Processing time

Typically 1–3 months depending on load and line work.

Validity

Connection remains while bills and safety rules are met.

Legal basis

Electricity Act 2018 and rules (confirm)

Who needs it?

New or expanding factories with industrial load or their own substation.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
Application fee, security deposit and demand chargeAs per utility tariff and load — confirmConfirm with our office

Required documents

Standard

  • Application with load calculation
  • Land/rent documents and trade licence
  • Substation and electrical single-line drawing by licensed engineer/contractor
  • CEI approval of installation
  • Company papers and NID

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Calculate load and design substation.

  2. 2

    Apply to the utility.

  3. 3

    CEI approves the electrical installation.

  4. 4

    Pay deposit/demand note; line and meter installed.

  5. 5

    Energisation.

Frequently asked questions

Who approves my substation?

The Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector approves HT installations before the utility energises them.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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