Department of Electricity Development Mandates Soft Copy Submission of Applications and Documents from 2083/01/02 (15 April 2026)

Promoters and consultants of electricity projects must submit soft copies (PDF, JPG, or similar) of all applications and documents exceeding five pages when filing with the Department of Electricity Development, effective from 2083/01/02 (15 April 2026).

1. Introduction

The Department of Electricity Development (DoED), under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, has issued a notice requiring promoters and consultants of electricity projects to submit soft copies of applications and documents exceeding five pages alongside physical submissions, effective from 2083/01/02 (15 April 2026).

The requirement stems from the 100-point governance reform agenda approved by the Council of Ministers on 2082/12/13 (27 March 2026), aimed at making public service processes digital, trackable, fast, and transparent through the Government Integrated Office Management System (GIOMS).

2. Key Highlights

1. Effective 2083/01/02 (15 April 2026), all applications and documents exceeding five pages must be submitted to the DoED in soft copy format (PDF, JPG, or similar) alongside physical copies.

2. This requirement applies exclusively to promoters and consultants of electricity projects.

3. Documents of five pages or fewer are not subject to this requirement.

4. Submissions will be processed through the GIOMS platform.

3. Practical Implications

1. Soft Copy Submission Requirement

Promoters and consultants must ensure that any application or document exceeding five pages is submitted in both physical and digital formats from the effective date. Non-compliance may result in processing delays or requests for resubmission.

2. Transition to GIOMS

All departmental work will be processed through GIOMS. Promoters and consultants are advised to familiarise themselves with the platform ahead of the effective date to ensure seamless submission.

Snapshot of Notice