MEPCO Complaint Guide: How to Register and Track a Complaint

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When a MEPCO bill looks wrong, the power goes out repeatedly, or a meter problem is ignored, the fastest route is a complaint with a clear record. A phone call may be enough for a local fault, but a billing dispute or unresolved service issue needs a reference number, supporting evidence, and follow-up.

This guide explains the practical routes available to MEPCO consumers: the PITC Customer Complaint Management System (CCMS), the 118 contact centre, SMS 8118, MEPCO customer service centres, and escalation to NEPRA. Numbers, portal screens, and response practices can change, so confirm the current details on the official linked pages before submitting sensitive information.

Choose the right complaint route

MEPCO and PITC use several related channels. 118 is the widely published contact-centre number for electricity complaints. CCMS also lists SMS 8118 and the email address [email protected] as complaint channels. The CCMS website provides separate links to register a complaint and track one. A customer service centre or sub-division office remains useful when an officer needs to inspect a meter, correct a bill, or receive documents in person.

For an urgent supply failure, report the fault through 118 or the available local complaint centre. For an overbilling, wrong reading, defective meter, arrears, or payment issue, submit the details in writing or through CCMS as well. A written record makes it easier to show what was reported and when.

NEPRA is the regulator, not the first stop for an ordinary MEPCO complaint. NEPRA’s own complaint system asks consumers to first represent the matter to the distribution company and then approach NEPRA if the grievance is not redressed or is unjustly turned down. Skipping the MEPCO step can make an escalation incomplete.

Prepare before you register

Collect the information an investigating officer will need:

  • Your MEPCO reference number or consumer number.
  • The consumer name, service address, mobile number, and an email address if available.
  • The bill month and the date the problem occurred.
  • The complaint type: wrong reading, high bill, arrears after payment, defective meter, outage, low voltage, transformer fault, new connection, or another specific issue.
  • A short description of what happened and what resolution you want.
  • A photograph of the meter showing the reading and meter number, where relevant.
  • Copies of the disputed bill, an earlier bill for comparison, payment receipt, bank transaction ID, or previous complaint acknowledgement.

Do not send a long story with several unrelated requests in one complaint. “My bill is high” is difficult to investigate. “The bill for July shows 412 units; the meter display on 17 August shows 365, and I attach a dated photograph” gives the utility something verifiable. If the problem is payment-related, state the payment channel, date, amount, reference number, and transaction ID.

Keep originals. Upload or share readable copies and never hand over an original receipt without a written acknowledgement. Redact unnecessary personal information when sending a document to a public forum. Never publish your full reference number, CNIC, or payment details in a social-media comment.

Register through CCMS

Open the official PITC Customer Complaint Management System and choose Register Your Complaint. The form asks for account or reference details, the distribution company, the nature of the complaint, and contact information. Select MEPCO carefully; a complaint routed to the wrong DISCO can be delayed.

Describe one issue in plain language. Mention the bill month, reading, amount, and any previous complaint number if the matter is a follow-up. Attach the relevant document if the form allows it. Before submitting, check the mobile number and email address because the acknowledgement or follow-up may depend on those details.

After submission, save the complaint or tracking number. Take a screenshot of the confirmation page and preserve any acknowledgement SMS or email. CCMS states that complaints are auto-acknowledged within 24 hours and that it works toward resolution within 14 days, while noting that complex investigations may require an extension. Those are the published CCMS service expectations, not a promise that every technical case will close within the same time.

Use 118 or SMS 8118

If online access is unavailable, call 118 and give the operator the reference number, location, contact number, and a concise description. Ask for the complaint or tracking number and repeat it back to confirm the digits. Write down the date and approximate time of the call.

CCMS also publishes SMS 8118 as a complaint channel. A text message has limited space, so include the reference number, area, and the essential problem. Follow the format requested by the current service if the reply provides one. Save the outgoing SMS and any response. A phone or SMS complaint is not a reason to omit evidence: attach documents through CCMS or provide them to the customer service centre when requested.

MEPCO’s published telephone directory also lists 0800-63726 for customer contact and identifies 118 or 0800-63726 for online complaints. Because helpline arrangements can be updated, check the current MEPCO directory rather than copying a number from an old social-media post.

Visit a MEPCO customer service centre

Visit the relevant sub-division, revenue office, or customer facilitation centre when the case needs a physical inspection or document verification. MEPCO material describes customer service centres as places for billing corrections and other consumer services. Its recent performance material lists facilities such as due-date extension, bill instalments, duplicate bills, online complaint registration, name or tariff changes, and load applications; availability can depend on the office and the case.

Take the disputed bill, a recent paid bill, meter photographs, your CNIC where required, and payment evidence. Ask the receiving officer to record the complaint and give you an acknowledgement or complaint number. If an officer tells you to visit another office, note the office name, person or designation, and date. Avoid repeated informal visits with no record.

For a meter complaint, request that the meter reading and physical condition be checked. For an incorrect bill, ask for the calculation and reading history to be reviewed. For a payment dispute, ask the office to verify the bank or payment-channel scroll against the reference number. Do not assume a verbal assurance has corrected the account until a revised bill or written update appears.

Track a complaint and follow up

Use the Track Your Complaint option in CCMS with the tracking details supplied at registration. Keep a simple timeline with the submission date, acknowledgement, calls, visits, document submissions, and status updates. This turns a frustrating series of conversations into an evidence trail.

If the status says that the complaint was forwarded to MEPCO, that normally means the distribution company is expected to investigate or respond; it does not necessarily mean the bill has been corrected. If a status is unclear, ask CCMS or MEPCO what action is pending. Send additional evidence under the same complaint number where possible instead of opening duplicate cases for the same issue.

If the complaint is closed but the problem remains, read the closure reason and respond with the specific unresolved point. For example, state that the reading was not checked, the payment remains unposted, or the meter was not replaced. Attach the earlier acknowledgement and request a review. Keep paying undisputed current bills on time where possible; an unresolved complaint does not automatically cancel a valid bill or prevent late-payment consequences.

Escalate to NEPRA when MEPCO does not resolve it

NEPRA’s Consumer Affairs complaint system provides registration and tracking facilities. Its published eligibility language requires a consumer to have first approached the relevant distribution company and indicates that the issue should not already be pending in another court, tribunal, or forum. This is why the MEPCO complaint number and copies of earlier correspondence matter.

When escalating, include the MEPCO reference number, complaint number, dates, bills, meter photographs, payment receipts, and the remedy requested. Explain what MEPCO did or failed to do, rather than simply repeating the original complaint. Use the official NEPRA form and current instructions; do not rely on a third-party “complaint agent” who asks for your account credentials.

NEPRA can review complaints within its regulatory process, but it is not a replacement for calling 118 during a dangerous live-wire situation or an immediate outage. Keep safety issues separate from billing disputes and report them urgently through the local utility channel.

What not to do

Do not tamper with a meter, break a seal, reconnect a disconnected supply, or pay an unverified person promising to “clear” a bill. These actions can create a safety risk and a separate legal or billing problem. Do not stop paying every bill simply because one bill is disputed. Ask for a due-date extension, correction, or other written relief through the competent office if the official process allows it.

Frequently asked questions

What number do I call for a MEPCO complaint?

Start with 118. CCMS also publishes SMS 8118, and MEPCO publishes 0800-63726 in its telephone directory. Confirm the current number on the official MEPCO or PITC page before relying on an old listing.

How do I track my MEPCO complaint?

Use the Track Your Complaint option on the official PITC CCMS website and enter the complaint details supplied at registration. Keep the acknowledgement number, SMS, or screenshot until the matter is resolved.

Can I complain to NEPRA directly?

For a normal MEPCO service or billing issue, approach MEPCO first. NEPRA’s published complaint requirements ask for evidence that the consumer represented the matter to the distribution company and that it was not redressed or was unjustly turned down.

What evidence is useful for an overbilling complaint?

Provide the disputed bill, previous bills, a dated meter photograph showing the reading and meter number, and a short comparison explaining the discrepancy. Include the complaint number if the matter was previously reported.

Will a complaint automatically stop late-payment charges?

Not necessarily. Ask the relevant MEPCO office about due-date extension or other relief and obtain written confirmation. Keep evidence of the complaint, but do not assume that submission alone changes the bill’s due date.

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