Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission , Government of Mizoram, India

JOINT ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

FOR MANIPUR AND MIZORAM

AIZAWL ::: MIZORAM

N O T I F I C A T I O N

No. H. 20013/04/13-JERC, Dated 13^th December, 2013. In exercise of the power conferred by Section 50 and clause (x) of Sub-section (2) of Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and in supersession of Notification No. H.11019/7/08-JERC dated, Aizawl the 25^th June, 2010 published on 2^nd July, 2010 and 16^th July, 2010 in the Mizoram Extraordinary Gazette issue no. 224 and the Manipur Extraordinary Gazette issue no. 203 respectively; the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram hereby makes the Electricity Supply Code Regulations, namely :-

1. SHORT TITLE, SCOPE EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT

1.1 This Code shall be called the “Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2013” (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Code’).

1.2 This Code details the obligations of the licensee and consumers vis-à-vis each other and specifies the set of practices that shall be adopted by the licensee to provide efficient, cost-effective and consumer friendly service to the consumers. It specifically details the following:

(1) The procedure for connection, disconnection, reconnection, assessment of load, changes in existing connections (load modifications, change of name, change of tariff category, etc.); and

(2) Practices relating to consumer metering, billing and payment of bills.

1.3 All the forms and formats annexed to the Code are found to be suitable for formal use. The licensee may, however, make suitable amendments in the forms / formats after seeking prior approval of the Commission and such amended forms / formats would be posted on the website of the respective licensees for use by consumers.

1.4 This Code shall be applicable to:

(1) all Distribution and Retail Supply licensees including Deemed licensees and all consumers in the States of MANIPUR and MIZORAM and shall apply in relation to all matters falling within the jurisdiction of the Commission;

(2) all other persons who are exempted under Section 13 of the Act; and

(3) unauthorized supply, unauthorized use, diversion and other means of unauthorized use/ abstraction of electricity.

1.5 This Code shall come into force on the date of its publication in the official Extraordinary Gazettes of Manipur and Mizoram.

2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

2.1 Words, terms and expressions defined in the Electricity Act, 2003, as amended from time to time and used in this Code shall have and carry the same meaning as defined and assigned in the said Act. Expressions used herein but not specifically defined in the Act but defined under any law passed by a competent legislature and applicable to the electricity industry in the state shall have the meaning assigned to them in such law. Subject to the above, expressions used herein but not specifically defined in these Act or any law passed by a competent legislature shall have the meaning as is generally assigned in the electricity industry.

2.2 In the interpretation of this code, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Words in the singular or plural term, as the case may be, shall also be deemed to include the plural or the singular term, respectively;

(2) References to any statutes, regulations or guidelines shall be construed as including all statutory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing such statutes, regulations or guidelines, as the case may be, referred to;

(3) Terms "include" or "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without limitation" or "but not limited to" regardless of whether such terms are followed by such phrases or words of like import.

2.3 In this Code, unless it is repugnant to the context:

(1) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 and subsequent amendments thereof;

(2) “agreement” means an agreement entered into by the Distribution licensee and the consumer;

(3) “Appellate Authority” means the authority prescribed under sub-section (1) of Section 127 of the Act;

(4) “applicant” means an owner or occupier of any land/premises who files an application form with a licensee for supply of electricity, increase or reduction in sanctioned load/contract demand, change in title, disconnection or restoration of supply, or termination of agreement, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Code, rules and regulations made thereunder or other services;

(5) “application” means an application form complete in all respects in the appropriate format, as required by the Distribution licensee, along with documents showing payment of necessary charges and other compliances;

(6) “application form” means an application form complete in all respects in the appropriate format, as required by the Distribution licensee, before any payment of applicable charges;

(7) “area of supply” means the area within which a licensee is authorised by his License to supply electricity;

(8) “Assessing Officer” means an officer designated as Assessing Officer by the State Government of MANIPUR / MIZORAM under provisions of Section 126 of the Act;

(9) “Authorised Officer” means an officer designated as Authorised Officer by the Commission or the State Government, as the case may be, under provisions of Section 135 of the Act;

(10) “authorised representative” of any person/entity means all officers, staff, representatives or persons discharging functions under the general or specific authority of the concerned person/entity;

(11) “billing cycle or billing period” The nominal period between two consecutive meter reading dates. It may be monthly or any other period as may be adopted by the Distribution Licensee as per the tariff order.

(12) “Billing demand” means the highest of the following:-

(i) the contract demand, or

(ii) the maximum demand indicated by the meter during the billing cycle, or

(iii) the sanctioned load wherever contract demand has not been provided in the supply agreement.

(13) “calendar year” means the period from the first day of January of a year to the thirty first day of December, of the same year;

(14) “check meter” means a meter connected to the same core of the Current Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) to which main meter is connected;

(15) “Class-I cities” are as defined in the latest Census of India (areas with population of more than 1 lakh);

(16) “Commission” means the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram constituted under the Act;

(17) “conductor” means any wire, cable, bar, tube, rail or plate used for conducting electrical energy and so arranged as to be electrically connected to a system;

(18) “connected load” means aggregate of the manufacturer’s rated capacities of all energy consuming devices or apparatus connected with the Distribution licensee’s service line in the consumer’s premises which can be simultaneously used and shall be determined as per the procedure laid down in this Code; This shall be expressed in kW or kVA. If rating is in kVA, the same may be converted to kW by multiplying the kVA with a Power Factor of 0.85. If the same or any other Apparatus is rated by the manufacturer in HP, the HP rating shall be converted to kW by multiplying it by 0.746.

(19) “connection point” means a point at which the consumer’s installation and/or apparatus are connected to distribution licensee’s distribution system;

(20) “consumer” means any person who is supplied with electricity for his/her own use by a licensee or the Government or by any other person engaged in the business of supplying electricity to the public under this Act or any other law for the time being in force and includes any person whose premises are for the time being connected for the purpose of receiving electricity with the works of a licensee, the Government or such other person, as the case may be. A consumer is specified as a:

(i) ‘Low Tension Consumer (LT Consumer)’ if he obtains supply from the licensee at low or medium voltage;

(ii) ‘High Tension Consumer (HT Consumer)’ if he obtains supply from the licensee at High Voltage;

(iii) ‘Extra High Tension Consumer (EHT Consumer)’ if he obtains supply from the licensee at Extra High Voltage;

(21) “consumer installation” or “consumer’s installation” means any composite portable or stationary electrical unit including electric wires, fittings, motors and apparatus erected and wired by or on behalf of the consumer at the consumer’s premises starting from the point of supply; and includes apparatus that is available on his premises for being connected or envisaged to be connected to the installation but is for the time being not connected;

(22) “contract demand” means the maximum kW or kVA agreed to be supplied by the Licensee and indicated in the Agreement executed between the parties. Wherever the Agreement stipulates supply in kVA, the quantum in terms of kW may be obtained by multiplying by the Power Factor of 0.85.

(23) “contracted load” means the load in kW (kilo Watt) or kVA (kilo Volt Ampere), agreed to be supplied by the licensee and indicated in the agreement executed between the licensee and the consumer;

(24) “cut-out” means any appliance or device for automatically interrupting the conduction of electricity through any conductor when the current rises above a pre-determined quantum and shall also include fusible devices;

(25) “date of commencement of supply” is the date when the licensee energizes the consumer installation by connecting to the Distribution mains;

(26) “demand charge” means amount chargeable for the billing cycle/billing period based upon contract/billing demand in kVA.

(27) “disconnection” means the physical separation of user or consumer from the system;

(28) “distribution mains” means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected;

(29) “distribution system” means the system of wires and associated facilities between the delivery points on the transmission lines or the generating station terminal and the point of connection to the installation of the consumers;

Explanation: Any system consisting mainly of overhead lines, underground cables, service lines, electrical plant, control switchgear and meters having design voltage of 33 kV and below and shall also include any other system of higher voltage as the Commission may specifically recognise. The Distribution System shall not include any part of the Transmission System except the terminal equipment (metering system, CT and PT) connected at consumer end and used for the supply of electricity to extra high voltage (66 kV and above) consumers

(30) “earthed” means connected with the general mass of earth in such manner as to ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;

(31) “electric line” means any line which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose and includes:

(i) any support for any such line, that is to say, any structure, tower, pole or other thing in, on, by or from which any such line is, or may be, supported, carried or suspended; and

(ii) any apparatus connected to any such line for the purpose of carrying electricity;

(32) “emergency rostering” means load shedding carried out by disconnecting at short notice or no notice for safety of personnel and equipment;

(33) “energy charge” refers to a charge levied on the consumer based on the quantity of electricity (units in kWh or kVAh as per tariff) supplied;

(34) “Extra High Voltage (EHV)” or “Extra High Tension (EHT)” means the voltage which exceeds 33000 Volts under normal condition, subject to the percentage variation allowed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) from time to time;

(35) “financial year” means the period beginning from first of April in an English calendar year and ending with the thirty first of the March of the next year;

(36) “feeder” means a LT, HT or EHT distributor, emanating from a sub-station, to which a distribution sub-station or LT, HT or EHT consumers are connected;

(37) “fixed charges” means the amount chargeable for the billing cycle/billing period based upon sanctioned load/contracted load in kW.

(38) “High Voltage (HV)” or “High Tension (HT)” means the voltage higher than 440 Volts, but which does not exceed 33000 Volts under normal condition, subject to the percentage variation allowed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) from time to time;

(39) “independent feeder” means a feeder constructed at the cost of a consumer or a group of consumers and supplying electricity to only that consumer or group of consumers;

(40) “inter connection” shall have the same meaning as “connection point” as defined in sub clause 2.3(18);

(41) “licence” means a licence granted under Section 14 of the Act;

(42) “Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC)” means a contractor licensed under regulation 29 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010;

(43) “licensee” or “distribution licensee” means a person granted a license under Section 14 of the Act authorising him to operate and maintain a distribution system for supplying electricity to the consumers in his area of supply;

(44) “load factor” is the ratio of the total number of units consumed during a given period to the total number of units which have been consumed had the contracted load been maintained throughout the same period and shall usually be expressed as the following percentage:

(Actual units consumed in a given period x 100)

(Contracted load in kW x No. of hours in the period)

Load factor in percentage =

(45) “Low Tension (LT)” means the voltage that does not exceed 250 Volt between phase and neutral or 440 volt between any two phases, subject to the percentage variation allowed by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) from time to time;

(46) “maximum demand” means the highest load measured in average kVA or kW at the point of supply of a consumer during any consecutive period of 30 (thirty) minutes during the billing period (or a specified billing period).;

(47) “meter” means an equipment used for measuring, indicating and recording electrical quantities like energy in kWh or kVAh, maximum demand in kW or kVA, reactive energy in kVAR hours etc. including accessories like Current Transformer (CT), Voltage Transformer (VT) / Potential Transformer (PT) / Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CVT) etc., which are used in conjunction with such meter. It shall also include any seal or sealing arrangement and other measures provided by the licensee for securing reliability and also for preventing theft/unauthorised use of electricity;

(48) “minimum charge” shall be as approved by the Commission in the prevailing tariff order for the licensee;

(49) “occupier” means the owner or person in occupation of the premises where energy is used or proposed to be used;

(50) “overhead line” means any electric supply-line, which is placed above ground and in the open air but excluding live rails of traction system;

(51) “phased contract demand” means contract demand agreed to be availed in a phased manner;

(52) “point of supply” means the point at the incoming terminals of switchgear installed by the consumer;

(53) “power factor” is the cosine of the electrical angle between the voltage and current vectors in an AC electrical circuit;

(54) “premises” means land, building or infrastructure or part or combination thereof in respect of which a separate meter or metering arrangements have been made by the licensee for supply of electricity;

(55) “rural areas” means the areas covered by Gram Panchayats/Village Council;

(56) “sanctioned load” means the load in kW or kVA, which the licensee has agreed to supply from time to time subject to the governing terms and conditions in the absence of an Agreement between the Distribution licensee and the consumer;

(57) "service line" means any electric supply line through which electricity is, or is intended to be, supplied:

(i) to a single consumer either from a distributing main or immediately from the Distribution licensee’s premises; or

(ii) from a distributing main to a group of consumers on the same premises or on contiguous premises supplied from the same point of the distributing main;

(58) “supplier” means any entity authorised to supply electricity to consumer under the provisions of the Act;

(59) “tariff order” in respect of a licensee means the most recent order issued by the Commission for that licensee indicating the rates to be charged by the licensee from various categories of consumers for supply of electrical energy and services;

(60) “tariff schedule” means the most recent schedule of charges for supply of electricity and services issued by the licensee as per the provisions of the Tariff Order for that licensee;

(61) “theft” shall mean theft of electricity as defined in Section 135 of the Act;

(62) "transmission licensee” means a person who has been granted a license under Section 14 of the Act authorising him to establish or operate transmission lines;

(63) “transmission system” means the system consisting of extra high voltage electric lines being operated at EHV (excluding generator interconnection facilities) owned and/or operated by the Transmission licensee for the purposes of the transmission of electricity from one power station to a sub-station or to another power station or between sub-stations or to or from any external interconnection equipment up-to the interconnection with the distribution system and includes the plant and apparatus and meters owned or use by the transmission licensee in connection with the transmission of electricity, but shall not include any part of any licensee’s distribution system;

(64) “urban areas” means the areas covered by all Municipal Corporations and other Municipalities including the areas falling under the various Urban Development Authorities, Cantonment Authorities and industrial estates or townships, excluding the areas covered under Class-I Cities;

(65) “user” means any person having electrical interface with, or using the distribution system of the distribution licensee to whom this Code is applicable.

Explanation: Any distribution licensee, transmission licensee and generating units connected to the distribution system and the person availing Open Access in transmission or distribution system are also included in this term.

3. SYSTEM OF SUPPLY AND CLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMERS

System of Supply

3.1 (1) The licensee shall ensure that supply of power is maintained within the frequency band of 49.5–50.2Hz as specified in the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2010 or its amendment from time to time.

(2) At the point of commencement of supply, except with the written consent of the consumer or with the previous sanction of the Commission, a supplier shall not permit the voltage to vary from the declared voltage more than stipulated below or the limit specified by Central Electricity Authority from time to time.

(a) Plus(+)/Minus(-) 6% in respect of Low Tension,

(b) Plus(+)/Minus(-) 9% in respect of High Tension and

Provided the Licensee receives regulated voltage from the transmission licensee.

(3) The Licensee shall ensure that the voltage unbalance does not exceed 3% at the point of commencement of supply. “Voltage unbalance” means the ratio of the maximum voltage deviation of the phase voltage from the average phase voltage to the average phase voltage of the three phases. The voltage unbalance shall be measured at sub-stations provided with measuring instruments having accuracy class within 1% limit.

Classification of Supply Voltage

3.2 Supply shall generally be given at the following voltages on the basis of contracted load:

Table 1: Classification of Supply Voltage

Category	System of Supply
Low Tension
All installations with a contracted load up to 8 kW		Single phase at 230 V
All installations with a contracted load above 8 kW and up to 50 kW		3 Phase, 4 wire at 400 V
High Tension
Contracted load exceeding 59 kVA and up to 2000 kVA		3 Phase at 11 kV
Contracted load exceeding 2000 kVA and up to 10000 kVA		3 Phase at 33 kV
Extra High Tension
Contracted load exceeding 10000 kVA		3 Phase at 110 kV/ 132 kV

Assuming a power factor of 0.85

However, past cases where 3 phase connections have been given for loads less than 8 kW, no changes are contemplated by these Regulations. Wherever three phase supply is required for loads below 8 KW, necessary justification shall be provided along with such request for consideration of Licensee for extending such supply.

3.3 Load for energy intensive consumers such as arc/induction furnaces, rolling mills, re- rolling mills and mini steel plants shall be released only through an independent feeder wherever feasible and all necessary charges shall be paid by the consumer. Supply may be given at independent feeder in other cases at the request of the consumer if he is willing to bear all applicable charges.

3.4 Consumers availing supply at lower voltage than above classification at clause 3.2 will be required to pay Low Voltage Supply Surcharge as approved by the Commission from time to time. Similarly consumers availing supply at voltage higher than above classification at clause 3.2 will get High Voltage Supply Rebate as approved by the Commission from time to time.

3.5 The licensee may, depending upon the technical conditions of the distribution system, give supply at a voltage and phase other than the classification of supply in clause 3.2 of this Code, subject to the Commission’s approval.

Load Balancing

3.6 All 3-phase consumers taking three-phase supply shall balance their load in such a way that the difference in loading between each phase does not exceed 5% of the average loading between the phases.

Classification of Consumers

3.7 The licensee may classify and reclassify consumers into various tariff categories from time to time as may be approved by the Commission and announce the different tariffs for different classes of consumers with the Commission’s approval. No additional category other than those approved by the Commission shall be created by the licensee.

Charges for Supply

3.8 Charges for supply of electricity shall be as per the tariff schedule approved by the Commission from time to time. The charges may include:

(1) Charges for supply of energy (fixed / demand, energy charges etc.) as determined for the licensee by the Commission in the latest tariff order for the licensee;

(2) Statutory levies such as electricity duty, taxes or any other taxes/duties payable by the consumer as per law;

(3) Wheeling charges and/or cross-subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge, if any, as determined by the Commission;

(4) Rental, if any, towards meters and other electric plant & equipment of the licensee, as approved by the Commission;

(5) Miscellaneous charges such as penal charges for exceeding contract demand, late payment surcharge, and any other charges applicable as approved by the Commission from time to time.

3.9 The licensee shall publish the tariff schedule on its website immediately after the Commission has approved it. The licensee shall also make available copies of the tariff schedule to consumers at a reasonable price.

4. PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF NEW CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION IN EXISTING CONNECTION

Licensee’s obligation to supply

4.1 The licensee shall, on an application by the owner or occupier of any premises located in his area of supply, give supply of electricity to such premises within the time specified in this code, provided

(1) the supply of power is technically feasible;

(2) the applicant has observed the procedure specified in this Code; and

(3) the applicant agrees to bear the cost of supply and services as specified in the Code.

4.2 The system of supply and voltage shall depend on the category of the consumer and the load as per details given in clauses 3.1 and 3.2 of this Code, subject to clause 3.5 of this Code. In case of LT supply, the licensee will provide service line from the nearest distribution main. There shall not be any joint in the service line. The length of service line shall generally be 45 meters or such length that the voltage drop in the service line (derived from 60% of connected load at power factor 0.85 and the size of wire to be used) shall not exceed 1 per cent of supply voltage while the provision of clause 3.1(2) still prevails. Otherwise, installation of meter and MCB/CB shall be arranged as per clause 5.10 of this code. Past cases which do not conform to this clause shall be modified / rectified accordingly.

Licensee’s obligation to extend the distribution system and consumer’s share in the cost

4.3 The licensee is responsible for ensuring that its distribution system is upgraded, extended and strengthened to meet the demand for electricity in its area of supply. Wherever the existing transformation capacity is loaded up to 75% of its capacity, the licensee shall take appropriate action for augmentation of capacity. However, new connection shall not be denied in such cases.

4.4 The licensee shall meet the cost for strengthening / up-gradation of the system to meet the demand of the existing consumers through its annual revenues or funds arranged by the licensee and this cost shall be recovered from the consumers through tariff. A part of such expenses shall be met by system strengthening/ capacity building charges if any.

4.5 The cost of extension and up-gradation of the system for meeting demand of new consumers shall be recovered from the new consumers through system loading charges as approved by the Commission. The cost of extension of distribution mains and extension / up-gradation of the system up to the point of supply for meeting demand of new consumers shall be payable by the consumer or any collective body of the consumers or otherwise as may be directed by the Commission as per the provisions of Section 46 of the Act.

4.6 In case of new connection, unless the work is taken up under specific scheme/project of the Central/State Government, the consumer shall bear Service Connection Charges, i.e. the cost of extension of service connection from the distribution mains to the point of supply, and shall pay the security deposit as detailed in Annexure 11.18 to this Code. Consumers having prepaid meter shall not pay load security.

Conditions for Grant of Connection

4.7 The licensee shall prominently display on its website and wherever feasible, in its offices, the updated status of applications for new connections in that area/circle, detailed procedure for grant of new connection and the complete list of documents required to be furnished along with such applications. Normally no document, which has not been so listed, will be required for processing application forms for new connection. Security amount and cost of service line to be deposited by applicant in accordance with Annexure 11.18 to this Code shall also be prominently displayed.

4.8 Connection to unauthorised colonies / areas shall not be granted in case of a restraining /prohibition order by the government or competent authority.

Purchase of existing property

4.9 Where the applicant has purchased an existing property whose electricity connection has been disconnected, it shall be the applicant’s duty to verify before a sale deed is signed that the previous owner has paid all dues to the licensee and obtained a “no-dues certificate” from him. In case such “no-dues certificate” has not been obtained by the previous owner before change in ownership of property, the new owner may approach the licensee for such a certificate. The licensee shall acknowledge receipt of such request and shall either intimate in writing the dues outstanding on the premises, if any, or issue a “no-dues certificate” within 1 month from date of receipt of such application.

4.10 In case the licensee does not intimate the outstanding dues or issue a “no-dues certificate” within this time, new connection to the premises shall not be denied on grounds of outstanding dues of the previous consumer. In such an event, the licensee shall have to recover his dues from previous consumer as per provisions of law.

Sub-divided property

4.11 Where a property has been legitimately sub-divided, outstanding dues for consumption of energy on such undivided property, if any, shall be divided on pro-rata basis based on area of such sub-divided property. A new connection to any portion of such sub-divided premises shall be given only after the share of outstanding dues attributed to such legitimately sub-divided premises is duly paid by the applicant. A licensee shall not refuse connection to an applicant only on the ground that dues on the other portion(s) of such premises have not been paid, nor shall the licensee demand record of last paid bills of other portion(s) from such applicants.

Reconstruction of existing property

4.12 In case of demolition and reconstruction of the entire premises or building, the existing consumer installation shall be surrendered, meter and service line shall be removed and the agreement shall be terminated. The security deposit of the consumer shall be duly returned by the licensee in accordance with clause 4.127 of this Code. A new connection shall be taken for the reconstructed building after clearing all dues on the old premises. Temporary power supply from existing connection shall not be allowed for construction purpose in such cases.

Procedure for providing New Electricity Service Connection

Application Form

4.13 The applicant shall apply for release of new connection in the following format as given in the Annexure to this Code:

(1) Application form for release of new connection (Low Tension) – Annexure 11.1

(2) Application form for release of new connection (High Tension/ Extra High Tension) – Annexure 11.2

(3) Format for declaration/undertaking to be signed at the time of receiving electricity supply – Annexure 11.3

4.14 Application forms shall be available at the local office of the licensee free of cost. The licensee shall also put up all application forms on its website for free download. Legible photocopies of a blank form may be made by the consumer which shall be accepted by the licensee. The licensee shall clearly display on its website the address and telephone numbers of offices where filled-up application form can be submitted. The licensee shall also display in each office the address and telephone numbers of offices in the respective area of supply where filled-up application form pertaining to that particular area can be submitted. Any assistance or information required in filling up the form shall be provided to applicants at the local office of the licensee.

4.15 The licensee shall also provide new avenues for applying for new connection or modification in existing connection through website, call centres, etc. which minimise the applicant’s interface with the utility during the process.

4.16 Application forms for new connection must be accompanied with a photograph of the applicant, identity proof of the applicant, proof of applicant’s ownership or legal occupancy over the premises for which new connection is being sought, proof of applicant’s current address, and in specific cases, certain other documents as detailed in clauses 4.18 - 4.23 of this Code.

4.17 Registration-cum-processing fees for HT and EHT as approved by the Commission from time to time (if the Commission receives such proposal of fees from the licensee) shall be levied while applying for new connection. These charges shall be adjusted by the licensee while issuing the demand note. The registration-cum-processing fees are not refundable if the applicant fails to deposit the estimated amount within two months from the date of issue of demand note, unless time extension is granted by the licensee.

4.18 Any of the following documents or its attested copies, shall be considered as acceptable proof of identity:

(1) If the applicant is an individual:

(i) Electoral identity card;

(ii) Passport;

(iii) Driving license;

(iv) Ration card;

(v) Photo identity card issued by Government agency;

(vi) PAN card;

(vii) Photo Certificate from village Pradhan or any village level Government functionary like Patwari / Lekhpal / village level worker / village chowkidar / Primary school teacher/ in-charge of primary health centre etc.

(2) If the applicant is a company, trust, educational institution, government department etc, the application form shall be signed by a competent authority (e.g. Branch Manager, Principal, Head of Office/Department, etc) along with a relevant resolution/ authority letter of the institution concerned.

4.19 Any of the following documents or its attested copies, shall be considered as acceptable proof of ownership or occupancy of premises:

(1) Copy of sale deed or lease deed or in the case of agricultural connections a copy of khasra / khatauni / khata nakal;

(2) Registered General Power of Attorney;

(3) Municipal tax receipt or Demand notice or any other related document;

(4) Letter of allotment / Patta;

(5) Land Settlement Certificate (LSC);

(6) Certificate/ Letter from village authority/panchayat stating that the premises belongs to the applicant;

(7) An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises shall, along with any one of the documents listed at (1) to (6) above, also furnish a No Objection Certificate from the owner of the premises.

4.20 Any of the following documents or its attested copies, shall be considered as acceptable proof of current address for communication:

(1) Electoral identity card;

(2) Passport;

(3) Driving license;

(4) Ration card;

(5) Photo identity card issued by any Government agency;

(6) Statement of running Bank Account;

(7) Most recent Water / Telephone / Electricity / Gas connection Bill;

(8) Income Tax assessment order

4.21 In case of a partnership firm – The applicant shall furnish the partnership deed and an authorization in the name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;

4.22 In case of Public and/or Private limited Company – The applicant shall furnish the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation along with an authorization in the name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;

4.23 Other documents applicable only for select consumer categories:

(1) Industrial consumers: Valid Industrial License, if applicable;

(2) Agricultural consumers: No Objection Certificate from competent government authority for tube wells, if required;

(3) Non-Domestic Khokhas and Temporary Structure: No Objection Certificate for khokha or temporary structure from the nagar nigam / nagar palika / nagar panchayat / gram sabha / gram panchayat / land development authority / land owning agency.

Processing Application Forms for New Electricity Service Connection

4.24 For all application forms pertaining to release of supply to new connections, the licensee shall verify the application form along with enclosed documents and if found deficient, shall issue a written note on the spot regarding shortcomings in the application form. If the application form is complete, the licensee shall acknowledge its receipt on the spot.

4.25 The licensee shall maintain a permanent record of all application forms received in an Application Register/Database. Each application form shall be allotted a permanent application number (for identification) serially in the order in which it was received. Separate registers/databases for different category of consumers may be maintained. The licensee shall keep the registers/databases updated with stage-wise status of disposal of each application form.

4.26 The licensee shall deal with application forms in each tariff category on the broad principle of “first come, first served” basis as per serial priority in the Application Register/Database. The licensee shall maintain a waiting list of applicants seeking new connections, area-wise information about new connections released, and updated status of the waiting list shall be displayed on the licensee’s website or the Notice Board/Blackboard kept at the local office of the licensee, to be updated daily.

4.27 An application form shall be deemed to be received on the date of receipt of consumer’s requisition of supply in the prescribed format of the application form, complete in all respects and attached with all relevant documents.

4.28 An application shall be deemed to be received on the date of receipt of all applicable charges including the security deposit in accordance with Annexure 11.18 of this Code, after receipt of the application form.

4.29 The licensee shall, at the time of receipt of application form, stipulate a date for inspection of applicant’s premises in mutual consultation with the applicant, under written acknowledgment. The date of inspection must be scheduled within 5 working days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 10 working days in rural areas from the date of receipt of application form.

4.30 If inspection is required to be carried out, the licensee shall inspect and test the applicant’s consumer installation as required of him under regulation 31 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010 in the presence of the applicant and his Licensed Electrical Contractor or his authorised representative. The licensee shall maintain a record of test results in the format given in Annexure 11.9 as required of him under regulation 31 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010.

4.31 During the inspection, the licensee shall:

(1) Fix the point of supply and the place where the meter and the MCB etc. shall be installed, in consultation with the consumer:

Provided that the service line shall be laid at an accessible location and the meter shall be fixed outside or at the entry point of the premises in such a manner that it is protected from elements like rain etc. and is easily accessible without getting the premises unlocked or opened for this purpose;

(2) Record the correct full address of the premises, if not provided in the application form, and note down landmarks near the property and the pole number or the location of the pole from where service connection is proposed to be given; and

(3) Verify all other particulars mentioned in the application form and the documents, as required.

4.32 If on inspection the licensee finds any defect (e.g. consumer’s installation not completed, bare ends of conductor/joints not properly covered with insulating tape, wiring of such nature that it is dangerous to life/property, etc.), the licensee shall intimate the defects to the applicant on the spot under proper receipt in the format given at Annexure 11.9.

4.33 The applicant shall get all the defects removed/rectified within 10 working days from receipt of intimation of defects as specified in clause 4.32 of this Code and inform the licensee in writing under acknowledgement. In case the applicant fails to remove such defects or fails to inform the licensee about removal of the defects within the above stipulated period, the application form shall stand lapsed and the applicant will have to apply afresh. The licensee may grant additional time to the applicant for completion of works, in case the applicant submits a written request for the same, within 10 working days from receipt of intimation of defects.

4.34 On receipt of information from the applicant about removal of defects, the licensee shall on the spot stipulate a date for re-inspection of applicant’s premises in mutual consultation with the applicant, under written acknowledgment. The date of re-inspection must be scheduled within 5 working days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 10 working days in rural areas from the date of receipt of such information.

4.35 If on re-inspection the defects pointed out earlier are found to persist, the licensee shall again record the same in the format given in Annexure 11.9 to this Code and hand over a copy of the same to the applicant or his authorised representative available on site. The application form shall then stand lapsed and the applicant shall be informed accordingly in writing under acknowledgement:

Provided that if the applicant feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the applicant may file his representation to the concerned Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) for redressal of his grievance:

Provided further that in case the licensee does not carry out site inspection/re-inspection within 5 working days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 10 working days in rural areas from the date of receipt of application form or information about removal of site defects, the load applied for shall be deemed to have been sanctioned and the licensee shall not deny grant/modification of connection on these grounds.

4.36 If on inspection there are no defects found, or on re-inspection the defects noticed earlier are found to have been removed, the licensee shall sanction the load determined in accordance with Annexure 11.8 to this Code or the load applied for, whichever is higher, and issue a demand note in writing, under acknowledgment, within the timeline specified below:

Table 2 : Timeline for issue of demand note

Particulars	No. of working days from receipt of application form
Particulars	Class-I Cities	Urban Areas	Rural Areas
Extension of distribution mains not required	Within 7 working days	Within 7 working days	Within 10 working days
Extension of distribution mains / system required
(1) In case of LT service connections	Within 7 working days	Within 7 working days	Within 10 working days
(2) In case of HT service connections	Within 15 working days	Within 15 working days	Within 20 working days
(3) In case of EHT service connections	Within 30 working days	Within 30 working days	Within 30 working days

Provided that the time taken by applicant in getting removed the defects/deficiencies found at the applicant’s premises shall not be included in the timeline specified above:

Provided further that wherever the Transmission licensee’s involvement is required in the process for cost estimation, the time taken by the Transmission licensee shall not be included in the timeline specified above.

4.37 The demand note shall contain details on the following:

(1) Details of the works (including service line) to be undertaken for providing electricity supply;

(2) Charges for the abovementioned works to be paid by the applicant in accordance with the Estimate prepared by the Licensee on the basis of their approved Schedule rate/Store issue rate/Present market rate:

Provided that if the applicant wishes to carry out the works himself, he shall be permitted to do so under supervision by the licensee’s official. Adhering to the estimate and layout approved by the licensee, the applicant can get the work of drawing of service line from the licensee’s distribution mains up to his premises and the work of extension of HT/EHT line, Distribution or HT substation and LT line only through an eligible Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). In such case the consumer himself shall procure the materials. The material should conform to relevant BIS specifications or its equivalent and should bear the ISI mark wherever applicable. The licensee may ask for documentary evidence to verify the quality of materials used:

Provided further that if the applicant chooses to get the extension work done on his/her own, he shall bear only supervision charges as per the Estimate prepared by the Licensee on the basis of their approved Schedule rate/Store issue rate/Present market rate:

Provided further that if the applicant chooses to get the extension work done on his own, he shall get the work done within the timeframe specified in clause 4.41 of this Code, failing which the licensee may, on giving 15 days’ notice, treat the application form for supply as cancelled.

(3) Amount of security deposit as specified in Annexure 11.18 to this Code.

4.38 The applicant shall make the payment within 15 days of receipt of demand note, failing which the application form shall stand lapsed and the applicant shall be informed accordingly in writing under acknowledgement. The licensee’s obligation to energize the connection shall arise only after receipt of full payment. The licensee may grant additional time to the applicant for payment of charges in case the applicant submits a written request for the same, within the 15-day payment period.

4.39 Any excess/deficient payment made by the consumer shall be adjusted in the subsequent two energy bills.

4.40 If the licensee is of the opinion that provision of supply requires installation of a distribution transformer within the applicant’s premises, the applicant shall make available to the licensee a suitable room or portion of land within his premises for the period of supply for installation of the distribution transformer.

4.41 For connection requiring augmentation of distribution system, the licensee shall inform the applicant in writing the approximate time frame by which applied load can be energized which shall not exceed the time schedule given in Table 3. The overall timeline for releasing new electricity connection, from the date of receipt of application, shall be as under:

Table 3 : Timeline for releasing new electricity connection (energisation)

Activity	Class-I Cities	Urban Areas	Rural Areas
New connection/ additional load where supply can be provided from existing network	30 days	30 days	30 days
New connection/ additional load where supply can be provided after extension/augmentation of network	LT 30 days HT 90 days EHT 180 days	LT 30 days HT 90 days EHT 180 days	LT 30 days HT 90 days EHT 180 days
Erection of substation to extend supply	On case to case basis as per the approval of Commission	On case to case basis as per the approval of Commission	On case to case basis as per the approval of Commission

Provided that the licensee may approach the Commission for extension of time specified above, in specific cases where extension of Distribution mains requires more time, along with details. In such cases, the licensee shall inform the consumer about the likely time of completion of works.

Provided further that in cases where further time extension is not granted beyond the time/extended time specified above, if the licensee fails to supply electricity within the time specified at 4.41 of this code, he shall be liable to a penalty as per prevailing SOP Regulations or as fixed by the Commission from time to time, which shall be adjusted in not more than two instalments of subsequent bill of the victimised applicant/consumer.

4.42 Where extension of supply requires erection and commissioning of new substation, the licensee shall submit to the Commission within 15 days of site inspection, a proposal for erection of such substation along with the time required for erection and commissioning of the same, and get the Commission’s approval. The licensee shall commence electricity supply to the applicant within the time period approved by the Commission:

Provided that where such substation is covered in the investment plan approved by the Commission, the licensee shall not be required to take any further approval from the Commission and shall complete erection of such substation within the time period specified in such investment plan:

Provided further that in cases where the substation is meant to extend supply to an individual consumer, the licensee shall commence erection of the substation only after receipt of necessary payment against demand note from the applicant.

4.43 The licensee shall not be held responsible for delay, if any, in extending supply if the same is on account of problems relating to right of way, acquisition of land, or delay in consumer’s obligation over which licensee has no reasonable control.

4.44 In case the applicant had opted to get the extension work done himself, after receiving written information from the applicant regarding completion of works, the licensee shall on the spot acknowledge the information and stipulate a date for testing the consumer installation through mutual consultation, under written acknowledgment. The date of testing must be scheduled within 5 working days in Class-I cities and Urban Areas and 10 working days in Rural Areas from the date of receipt of such information:

Provided that if the electric installation exceeds 440 Volts, it will require to be inspected by the Electrical Inspector before commencement of supply.

4.45 The applicant or his authorised representative shall be present during testing along with the Licensed Electrical Contractor or his authorised representative who had undertaken the installation. If the consumer installation is found satisfactory the licensee shall arrange to install the meter & accessories and seal the meter, meter box, and accessories in the presence of consumer and provide electricity supply within 5 working days in Class-I cities and Urban Areas and 10 working days in Rural Areas from the date of testing.

4.46 If the licensee is not satisfied, applicant shall be intimated on the spot in writing, under acknowledgment, of the faults/shortcoming in the consumer installation. The applicant, after rectification of the defects, will intimate the licensee in writing after which the licensee shall again follow the procedure as laid down in clause 4.44 of this Code.

4.47 After re-testing of the consumer installation and payment of prescribed fee (no fee shall be charged by the licensee for the first test but subsequent tests to be conducted to remove faults/shortcomings found in the initial test shall be charged), if the consumer installation is found satisfactory by the licensee, the licensee shall provide electricity supply after fixing the meter & accessories and sealing the same in the presence of the applicant within 5 working days in Class-I cities and Urban Areas and 10 working days in Rural Areas from the date of such re-testing.

Supply for Public Street Lightings

4.48 Application for supply of electricity to public street lights shall be submitted in the prescribed form (Annexure-1) to the local office of the licensee by the Municipal Corporation or Municipality or Nagar Panchayat or Gram Panchayat or local body or any Government Department or any other organization made responsible by the State Government to maintain public street lights (which shall herein after be called by the generic term ‘local body’).

4.49 The requisition for public lights shall be accompanied by resolution of the local body and the sketch indicating the number of poles, existing or new, where streetlights are required. Except otherwise directed by the Commission, the licensee may not provide a new street light connection if the local body, applying for new street light connection, has any electricity dues against it.

4.50 The fittings, brackets or any special fittings shall be in accordance with the relevant BIS specifications or its equivalent, and shall require clearances as per prevailing rules and regulations. The local body shall bear the full cost of arranging of power supply to public streetlights including complete fittings and brackets. In case, any special fittings are to be provided, the local body shall arrange for it. (ref clause 4.5 of supply code 2013).

4.51 The licensee shall intimate the cost of extension in writing, within 15 days in urban areas and within 30 days in rural areas from the date of inspection of the site. The applicant shall pay the estimated cost of the supply including the cost of the security within two month of intimation. The work shall be taken up only after deposit of the amount and execution of agreement by the local body. The work shall be completed within 30 days of receipt of payment or the date of execution of the agreement, whichever is later. The applicant shall execute an agreement in the prescribed form

4.52 A suitable metal waterproof box with class window and locking/sealing arrangement to house the energy meter, street light controller, MCB, timer, light sensitive timer, etc. as approved by the licensee shall be provided by the local body.at his own cost. This box shall be installed at the point of commencement of street light line (say DT substation) or any convenient location mutually agreed between local body and the licensee. The responsibility of the safety of the same shall be shared equally by local body and the licensee.

4.53 It shall be the responsibility of the local body to maintain and replace streetlight fittings and also switch on and switch off the streetlight. However, the licensee may carry out the maintenance of streetlight fixtures on payment basis and shall arrange to switch on fifteen minutes before sunset and switch off the streetlights fifteen minutes before sunrise as per local sunset/ sunrise timings or any other timings agreed upon between the Licensee and the local body. The licensee shall also carry out replacement of fixtures / bulbs (of same wattage) etc on the poles on request by the local body. The fixtures, bulbs etc. shall be supplied by the local body and replaced by the licensee within 7 days of receipt. All such services shall be chargeable. Such maintenance charges shall be included in the schedule of miscellaneous charges.

4.54 All connections shall be serviced through 400V, 50 Hz, Three Phase Supply or 230 V, 50 Hz. Single Phase Supply depending upon the load.

4.55 New connection for public street line be preferably with suitable timer.

Procedure for Providing Temporary Supply

4.56 Temporary connection shall be granted for a maximum period of 3 months at a time. For extension of the period of temporary supply the procedure detailed in clause 4.68 of this Code shall be applicable.

457 For LT connections, temporary connection may be granted through ordinary energy meter or prepaid meters, wherever technically feasible.

4.58 The applicant shall apply for temporary supply in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.1 or 11.2 (as applicable) to this Code along with the documents prescribed in clauses 4.18 - 4.23 of this Code as well as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local authority if the supply is required at a place owned by the local authority:

Provided that in case temporary supply is required in premises/place where 100 or more persons are likely to assemble, applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 54 of the Act:

Provided further that in case any permit/NOC is withdrawn by the competent authority after energisation of connection, supply shall be disconnected forthwith and shall be reconnected only after the permit/NOC is restored.

4.59 The licensee shall process the application form as per the procedure given in clauses 4.24 - 4.35 of this Code.

4.60 During the inspection, the licensee shall examine the technical feasibility of the connection applied for. If the connection is not found technically feasible, the licensee shall inform the applicant in writing within 7 working days for LT and 15 working days for HT/EHT connections after receipt of application form, giving reason(s) for the same.

4.61 If on inspection/re-inspection, the connection is found feasible, the licensee shall sanction the load applied for and issue a demand note in accordance with clause 4.37 of this Code, inclusive of an estimate of advance charges for electricity as per Annexure 11.19(B) of this Code, within the timeline specified in clause 4.36 of this Code. Both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.38 - 4.40 and 4.43 - 4.44 of this Code.

4.62 The applicant or his authorised representative shall be present during testing along with the Licensed Electrical Contractor or his authorised representative who had undertaken the installation. If the licensee is satisfied, he shall issue a written acknowledgment on the spot.

4.63 If the licensee is not satisfied the applicant shall be intimated on the spot in writing, under acknowledgment, of the faults/shortcoming in the consumer installation. The applicant, after rectification of the defects, shall intimate the licensee in writing after which the licensee shall again follow the procedure as laid down in clause 4.44 of this Code.

4.64 After re-testing of the consumer installation and payment of prescribed fee (no fee shall be charged by the licensee for the first test but subsequent tests due to faults/shortcomings found in the initial test shall be charged), if the consumer installation is found satisfactory by the licensee, the licensee shall issue a written acknowledgment on the spot.

4.65 After deposit of estimated cost, advance charges and security(ies), for temporary electricity connection by the applicant, and satisfactory testing of the consumer installation, the temporary connection shall be released by the date of requirement as indicated in the application form, or as per the timelines given below, whichever is later.

Table 4 : Timeline for release of temporary connection

Release of temporary connection

Class-I Cities

Urban Areas

Rural Areas

Where supply can be provided from existing

network

3 days

7 days

Where supply can be provided after

extension/augmentation of network

LT 30 days

HT 90 days

EHT 180 days

LT 30 days

HT 90 days

EHT 180 days

LT 30 days

HT 90 days

EHT 180 days

4.66 If there are outstanding dues on the premises, temporary connection shall not be given till such dues are paid by the consumer.

4.67 After the period of temporary supply is over and supply has been disconnected, the licensee shall prepare the final bill on the basis of actual consumption. Consumption security, after adjusting unpaid dues, shall be refunded by the licensee. If the licensee provides the requisite material(s), then material security shall be refunded after deducting any damage to material (meter, transformer, isolator etc) and dismantling charges, which shall not be more than 10% of the material security. Refund of these securities shall be made within 15 days from the date of disconnection, failing which the licensee shall be liable to pay interest at a rate equivalent to the late payment surcharge as per the prevailing Tariff Order issued by the Commission.

4.68 For extension of the period of temporary supply, the consumer shall apply to the licensee in writing at least 7 working days before the date of expiry of temporary supply. The licensee may grant extension and send to the consumer a demand note of advance electricity charges for the period of extension within 7 working days of receiving the written request.

4.69 The applicant may get the date of availing temporary supply amended to a date not later than 90 days from the date of original sanction, by applying to the licensee at least 4 days before the originally sanctioned date of commencement of supply in Class-I cities and Urban Areas, and at least 8 days in advance in Rural Areas.

4.70 The grant of temporary connection does not create a right in favour of the applicant for claiming a permanent connection, which should be governed by provisions of the Act and Regulations.

Tatkal Yojana (Emergency Work)

4.71 The licensee shall give temporary supply at a notice of 24 hours, if it is technically feasible, on payment of an additional fee of Rs 1,000.00(Rupees one thousand) in advance.

Procedure for Modification in Existing Connections

Application Form

4.72 The applicant shall apply for change in existing connection in the following format as given in the Annexure to this Code:

(1) Application format for change in the name of registered customer due to change in ownership/occupancy – Annexure 11.4

(2) Application format for transfer of ownership to legal heir – Annexure 11.5

(3) Application format for Conversion of Services / Change of Consumer Category / Shifting of Premises – Annexure 11.6

(4) Application format for load enhancement/reduction – Annexure 11.7

4.73 Application forms shall be available at the local office of the licensee free of cost. The licensee shall also put up all application forms on its website for free download. Photocopies of a blank form may be made by the consumer and shall be accepted by the licensee. The licensee shall clearly display on its website the address and telephone numbers of offices where filled-up application form can be submitted. The licensee shall also display in each office the address and telephone numbers of offices in the respective area of supply where filled-up application form pertaining to that particular area can be submitted. Any assistance or information required in filling up the form shall be provided to applicants at the local office of the licensee.

4.74 The licensee shall also provide new avenues for applying for new connection or modification in existing connection through website, call centres, etc. which minimise the applicant’s interface with the utility during the process.

4.75 All application forms for change in existing connection must be accompanied with an identity proof of the applicant in accordance with clause 4.18 of this Code, if the connection is registered in the name of the applicant. If the connection is not registered in the name of the applicant, application shall be duly accompanied by legal Heirship Certificate or No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the person in whose name the connection is registered the applicant has to be identified by the village authority/panchayat.

Processing Application Forms for Modification in Existing Connections

4.76 The licensee shall verify the application form along with enclosed documents and if found deficient, shall issue a written note on the spot regarding shortcomings in the application form. If the application form is complete, the licensee shall acknowledge its receipt on the spot.

4.77 The licensee shall maintain a permanent record of all application forms received in an Application Register/Database. Each application form shall be allotted a permanent application number (for identification) serially in the order in which it was received. The licensee shall keep the registers/databases updated with stage-wise status of disposal of each application form. The licensee shall deal with application forms on the broad principle of “first come, first served” basis as per serial priority in the Application Register/Database.

4.78 An application form shall be deemed to be received on the date of receipt of consumer’s requisition of supply in the prescribed format of the application form, complete in all respects and attached with all relevant documents.

4.79 An application shall be deemed to be received on the date of receipt of all applicable charges including the security deposit in accordance with Annexure 11.18 of this Code, after receipt of the application form.

4.80 The licensee shall process application forms for change in existing connections as detailed below.

Transfer of Connection

4.81 The Consumer shall not without prior consent in writing of the Distribution Licensee assign, transfer or part with the benefit of the Agreement executed with the Distribution Licensee nor shall part with or create any partial or separate interest there under in any manner.

4.82 A connection may be transferred in the name of another person upon death of the consumer or in case of transfer of the ownership or occupancy of the premises, upon filing an application form in the prescribed format given in either Annexure 11.4 or 11.5 (as applicable) for change of name by the new owner or occupier:

Provided that such change of name shall not entitle the applicant to require shifting of the connection from the present location.

4.83 The licensee shall deal with applications relating to change of consumer’s name due to change in ownership/occupancy of property in accordance with the procedure detailed below:

The applicant shall apply for change of consumer’s name in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.4 to this Code, along with a copy of the latest bill duly paid. The request for transfer of connection shall not be accepted unless all dues recoverable against the concerned connection are settled. The application form shall be accepted on showing proof of ownership/occupancy of property. A No Objection Certificate from the registered consumer/ authorised person/ previous occupant of the premises shall be required for cases involving transfer of security deposit in the name of applicant. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. The licensee shall verify the authencity of the Certificate.

(2) In case the No Objection Certificate from the registered consumer/ authorised person/ previous occupant is not submitted, an application form for change of name shall be entertained only if security deposit as stipulated in this Code is paid afresh. However, the original security deposit shall be refunded to the claimant as and when a claim is preferred by the concerned person.

(3) Change of consumer’s name shall be effected within two billing cycles after acceptance of application form.

4.84 The licensee shall deal with applications relating to transfer of consumer’s name to legal heir in accordance with the procedure detailed below:

(1) The applicant shall apply for change of consumer’s name in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.5 to this Code, with a copy of the latest bill duly paid. The application form shall be accepted on showing the Registered Will/deed, Succession/Legal heir Certificate, Mutation in municipal/land records or any other proof of legal heir ship. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code.

(2) The change of consumer’s name shall be effected within two billing cycles after acceptance of application.

(3) Any charge for electricity or any sum other than charge for electricity as due and payable to licensee which remains unpaid by a deceased consumer or the erstwhile owner/occupier of any land/premises as the case may be, shall be a charge on the premise transmitted to the legal representative/ successors-in-law or transferred to the new owner of the premise as the case may be, and same shall be recoverable by the licensee as due from such legal representative or successor-in- law or new owner/occupier of the premises as the case may be.

Conversion of Services

4.85 The applicant shall apply for conversion of the nature of his existing connection in the format given in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, etc, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code. After payment of requisite charges by the applicant, the licensee shall give effect to applications for conversion of existing services from Low Tension to High Tension or vice-versa, and from single-phase to three-phase or vice-versa, within the following time limits:

Table 5 : Timeline for conversion of services

Release of temporary connection	Class-I Cities	Urban Areas	Rural Areas
Conversion from LT single- phase to LT 3-phase or vice- versa	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer
Conversion from LT to HT or vice-versa	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within two billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer
Change in HT to EHT or vice versa	Within four billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within four billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer	Within four billing cycles from payment of necessary charges by consumer

4.86 The licensee shall, within the specified period, seek the Commission’s approval for extension of time limit whenever the above schedule cannot be met.

Shifting of Meter / Existing Connection

4.87 The applicant shall apply for shifting the service connection/ for diversion of service lines in existing premises in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, etc, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code.

4.88 The following time schedule shall be observed for completing the works from the date of payment of charges:

(1) Shifting of meter/service line: 7 days

(2) Shifting of LT/HT lines: 20 days

(3) Shifting of transformer: 30 days

4.89 Any excess/deficient payment made by the consumer shall be adjusted in the subsequent two bills.

Reclassification of Consumer Category

4.90 If it is found that a consumer has been wrongly classified in a particular category, or the purpose of supply as mentioned in Agreement has changed, or the consumption of power has exceeded the limit of that category as per the Commission’s order, the licensee may consider reclassifying the consumer under appropriate category and revising the Agreement suitably. The consumer shall be informed of the proposed reclassification through a notice and duly given a 30-day notice period to file objections, if any. The licensee after due consideration of the consumer’s reply, if any, may alter the classification. In case of any dispute, the matter shall be referred to the Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC).

4.91 If a consumer wishes to change his consumer category, he shall submit an application form to the licensee in the format given in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code. The licensee shall also note down the meter reading at the time of inspection. If on inspection the consumer’s request for reclassification is found valid, change of category shall be effective from the date of inspection and a written acknowledgment shall be sent to the consumer. Resultant changes shall be incorporated in the new agreement to which both the licensee and applicant shall adhere.

4.02 If the licensee does not find the request for reclassification valid, it shall inform the applicant in writing, giving reason(s) for the same, within 10 days from date of inspection.

4.93 For the period in which the consumer’s application for reclassification is pending, the consumer shall not be liable for any action on grounds of unauthorised use of electricity.

Load Enhancement

4.94 Applicants shall apply for load enhancement to the licensee in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.7 to this Code. Along with documents showing details of alteration/modification/addition of electrical installation with work completion certificate and test report from a Licensed Electrical Contractor where alteration of installation is involved. The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, etc, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code.

4.95 The licensee’s written intimation sent along with the demand note to the consumer shall cover the following:

(1) Whether the additional power can be supplied at existing voltage or at a higher voltage;

(2) Addition or alterations, if any, required to be made to the system and the cost to be borne by the consumer;

(3) Amount of additional security deposit, cost of additional infrastructure and the system strengthening charges or capacity building charges, if any, to be deposited; and

(4) Change in classification of the consumer and applicability of tariff, if required.

4.96 The application form for enhancement of load shall not be accepted if the consumer is in arrears of payment of the licensee’s dues. However, the application form may be accepted if such payment of arrear has been stayed by a Court of law, or the Commission or an authority appointed by the Commission.

4.97 If supply of enhanced load is feasible, the consumer shall:

(1) Pay additional security deposit, cost of addition or alteration required to be made to the system, if any, and system strengthening charges/capacity building charges, if any, within 15 working days of receipt of the demand notes; and any excess/deficient amount shall be adjusted within two subsequent bills of the consumer; and

(2) Execute a supplementary Agreement.

4.98 Supply of enhanced load shall be provided in adherence to the timeline specified in clause 4.41 of this Code.

4.99 If the consumer feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the consumer may file his representation to the concerned Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) for redressal of his grievance.

4.100 If the application is not decided by the licensee within the above-mentioned period of 30 days, the applicant may, by a written notice to the licensee, draw its attention to the matter and yet if no decision is communicated to him within a further period of 15 days, the permission for enhancement of contract demand shall be deemed to have been granted.

Load Reduction

4.101 The applicant shall apply for load reduction to the licensee in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.7 to this Code, along with the following documents:

(1) Details of alteration/modification/removal of electrical installation with work completion certificate and test report from a Licensed Electrical Contractor where alteration of installation is involved.

(2) Any other reason(s) for reduction of contract demand.

4.102 The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.76 - 4.79 of this Code. For site inspection, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.35 of this Code.

4.103 The licensee shall consider the grounds stated in the application, verify the same during inspection and decide the application within a period of 10 working days from inspection by a reasoned speaking order. If the consumer feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the consumer may file his representation to the concerned Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) for redressal of his grievance.

4.104 If the licensee sanctions the reduced load, the meter and service line may be changed if required and the cost recovered from the applicant. The licensee shall issue a demand note to the consumer in writing, under acknowledgment, in accordance with the timeline specified in clause 4.36, and thereafter both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.37 - 4.40 of this Code of this Code.

4.105 If the application is not decided by the licensee within the above-mentioned period of 10 days from inspection, the applicant may, by a written notice to the licensee, draw its attention to the matter. If no decision is communicated to the consumer within a further period of 15 days, permission for reduction of contract demand shall be deemed to have been granted.

4.106 If the licensee has sanctioned load reduction through a speaking order, the same shall be effective from the date of inspection and a written acknowledgment shall be sent to the consumer.

4.107 Any difference in security deposit arising out of load reduction shall be adjusted in the subsequent two bills of the consumer.

Annual Review of Contract Demand

4.108 In case of HT and EHT connections, if the maximum demand was recorded to be in excess of contract demand by 5% or more for at least four times during the last financial year, the licensee shall issue a 30-day notice to the consumer for submitting an application form for enhancement of load. If there is no response from the consumer by the end of the notice period, the licensee shall start the procedure for enhancing the consumer’s contract demand to the average of four recordings of maximum demand shown by the consumer’s MDI meter in the last financial year. In case of LT connections, similar review shall be carried out for connections equipped with an MDI meter.

4.109 The licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines with respect to acceptance of application form, site inspection and issuance of demand note for the estimated cost of works, etc. in accordance with clauses 4.24 - 4.39 of this Code. Enhanced supply shall be released in accordance with clause 4.41 of this Code.

4.110 If the consumer feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the consumer may file his representation to the concerned Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) for redressal of his grievance.

Agreement

4.111 An agreement shall be executed by the applicant for obtaining new connection before commencement of supply. The date of commencement of agreement shall be the date of release of connection. Any amendment for the purpose of modification in existing connections shall be done and the same shall be incorporated in the agreement by execution of a supplementary or new agreement, as the case may be. The supplementary agreement will be a part of the original agreement. The date of commencement of revised agreement shall be the date of signing of the revised agreement.

4.112 The agreement form shall be supplied by the licensee along with application form and shall also be available on the licensee’s website for download.

4.113 The agreement shall include the following:

(1) Name and address of the consumer/applicant;

(2) Address of the premises for which electricity supply has been requisitioned and for which the agreement is being executed;

(3) Sanctioned load/ contract demand;

(4) Purpose of usage of electricity;

(5) Declaration by the applicant/consumer.

(i) To abide by provisions of Act and this Code;

(ii) To pay for the supply of electricity based on the prevailing tariff rates;

(iii) To pay for all other charges payable in accordance with this Code and the Schedule of Miscellaneous Charges of the licensee approved by the Commission from time to time;

(iv) To deposit such security money as the licensee may be entitled to recover from him under the Act and this Code

4.114 A copy of the agreement executed shall be given to the consumer/applicant. If there is no separate written agreement between the Distribution Licensee and the Consumer; the latter, after the supply of electricity has commenced, shall be deemed to be bound by terms and conditions of prevailing Supply Code.

4.115 The agreement shall be terminated upon permanent disconnection of the consumer or deemed to be terminated if the service of the consumer remains continuously disconnected for one hundred and eighty (180) days, not being temporarily disconnected upon his request, on the expiry of fifteen (15) clear days’ notice in writing or after the expiry of the period of agreement (if the period is specified in the agreement) whichever is later:

Provided that the termination of agreement is without prejudice to the rights of the licensee or of the consumer under the Act for recovery of any amounts due under the agreement.

Provided further that on termination of agreement, the licensee shall have the right to remove the service line and other installations through which electricity is supplied to the consumer.

General Conditions of Supply

Connected Load

4.116 The method of determination of connected load is given in Annexure 11.8 to this Code.

Demand Note

4.117 The demand note shall be prepared as per the provisions of this Code and on the basis of charges approved by the Commission from time to time. The licensee shall submit every year latest by end of February for the ensuing financial year, a proposal to the Commission for approval of various charges to be charged by the licensee in demand notes. The demand note, once made for an applicant, shall be valid for two months unless time extension is granted by the licensee. Disputes regarding the demand note may be referred to the Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) for adjudication.

Point of Supply

4.118 Supply shall be given at a single point in the premises at the outgoing terminal of the licensee. The point of supply shall be determined by the licensee such that meters and other equipment are always accessible to the licensee for inspection without infringing upon the consumer’s privacy. All HT & EHT consumers shall provide independent entry to the meter or metering cubical. However, in special cases, the licensee may agree to give supply at more than one point in the consumer’s installation on account of the physical layout of the installation and the requirements of the consumer.

4.119 At the point of supply, the consumer shall provide a main switch/circuit breaker. In addition, HT & EHT consumers shall also provide suitable protective devices as per the provisions of regulation 35 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010. The system of protection shall have to be approved by the licensee before commencement of supply. Meters, MCBs/CBs and associated equipment shall be installed by the licensee at the point(s) of supply.

4.120 HT and EHT consumers shall install step-down transformers with a vector group with delta winding on the high voltage side and star winding on the low voltage side, with the neutral terminal brought out and solidly earthed.

4.121 The meter, meter boards, service mains, MCB/CB, load limiters etc., must on no account be handled or removed by anyone who is not an authorised employee/representative of the licensee. Seals which are fixed on the meters/metering equipments, load limiters and the licensee’s apparatus, must on no account be tampered with, damaged or broken. It is the consumer’s responsibility to keep in safe custody the licensee’s equipments and seals on the meters/metering equipments within the consumer’s premises.

4.122 In the event of any damage caused to the licensee’s equipments within the consumer’s premises by reason of any act, neglect or default of the consumer or his employees, the cost thereof as claimed by the licensee shall be payable by the consumer. If the consumer fails to do so after demand, it shall be treated as a contravention of the terms and conditions of supply agreement and the electricity supply is liable to be disconnected.

Security Deposit

4.123 A security deposit shall be made by all consumers to cover:

(1) the estimated power consumption for the billing cycle period plus two months; and

(2) payment due to the licensee for any electric line or electrical plant or electric meter that is to be provided for supplying electricity to person / premises.

4.124 The estimated security deposit amount for different categories while releasing new connections shall be calculated as per the methodology given in Annexure 11.18 to this Code. In case of enhancement of load, only additional security to cover the additional load shall need to be deposited, as per the methodology given. In case of re-categorised consumer load security shall need to be deposited, as per the methodology given:

Provided that for consumers who have opted for availing phased contract demand, revision of security deposit for the existing load shall be based on actual consumption of the previous financial year, while security deposit for additional load released during the year shall be estimated on the basis of the methodology given in Annexure 11.18 to this Code.

4.125 Subsequently, the security deposit shall be revised annually as per the procedure defined in clause 4.129 of this Code. Any excess/deficient amount shall be adjusted within two subsequent bills of the consumer.

4.126 If the security deposit is reduced due to adjustment of outstanding dues, the same shall be adjusted within the subsequent two bills of the consumer.

4.127 The security deposit shall be returned to consumer upon termination of Agreement within 30 days of adjustment of all dues. In case of delay, interest equivalent to the State Bank of India base rate on the 1st of April of the year shall be payable to the consumer.

Interest on Security Deposit

4.128 The licensee shall pay interest to the consumer at the State Bank of India base rate prevailing on the 1st of April for the year, payable annually on the consumer’s security deposit with effect from date of such deposit in case of new connections energized after the date of this notification, or in other cases, from the date of notification of this Code. The interest accrued during the year shall be adjusted in the consumer’s bill for the first billing cycle of the ensuing financial year.

Review of Security Deposit

4.129 At the beginning of the financial year, the licensee shall review the consumption pattern of the consumer for the adequacy of the security deposit from April to March of the previous year. Consumer is required to maintain a sum equivalent to his average payment for the period of one billing cycle plus two month, where ‘average payment’ shall be equal to the average of actual bills paid in the last financial year:

Provided that for a consumer whose electricity connection is less than 1 year old, the security deposit shall not be revised at the beginning of the financial year.

4.130 The security deposit available with the licensee in respect of each consumer shall be shown in the bill issued to the consumer. Refund of security to the consumer by the licensee, as and when arises, shall be made through maximum of two electricity bills without any other formalities.

Cost of Servicing New Connection/ Enhancement of Load

4.131 The consumer shall pay the cost of service line etc. and system loading charges. These charges shall be on the actual cost of works as in the estimate prepared by the licensee.

Mode of Payment of Charges

4.132 All payments shall be made by way of Cash (as acceptable to the licensee), Banker’s Cheque, Demand Draft or Money Order or e-transfer on line. Cheques and demand drafts shall be payable at any branch of a scheduled commercial bank that is a member of the clearing house for the area where the concerned Sub Divisional Office is located.

General Provisions Regarding Service Line and Apparatus

4.133 The consumer shall provide space of requisite dimensions and at convenient location as mutually agreed between the consumer and the licensee, free of charge, for erection / installation of that part of service line that falls within his premises, transformers, switch gear, meter and all other apparatus up to the point of commencement of supply. The whole of service line and other apparatus shall be deemed to be the property of the licensee and shall remain under his control.

4.134 The licensee may use the service line and other apparatus to give supply to other consumers provided that the supply to the consumer who has paid for them is not affected adversely. Further, even if the supply to the consumer who has paid for the line / apparatus is disconnected for whatever reason, the consumer shall permit the licensee continued access to the service line and other apparatus if they are required to give supply to other consumers, and no payment shall be due to the consumer for such access / facility, until alternate arrangements are made. However, it is expressly provided that the licensee shall make all possible efforts to make alternate arrangements as early as may be practicably possible. For this purpose, the licensee may explore a mutually acceptable arrangement for continuation of the installation at the existing place.

Resale of Energy

4.135 The consumer shall not supply any energy supplied to him by the licensee to another person or other premises unless he holds a suitable sanction or licence for distribution and sale of energy granted by the Commission/State Government or has been exempted from obtaining the licence or has been appointed as franchisee.

Access to Consumer's Premises

4.136 The Distribution Licensee or any person duly authorised by Distribution Licensee may, at any reasonable time, and on informing the occupier of his intention, enter any premises to which electricity is, or has been, supplied by him, or any premises or land, under, over, along, across, in or upon which the electric supply-lines or other works have been lawfully placed by him for the purpose of:

(1) Inspecting, testing, repairing or altering the electric supply lines, meters, fittings, works and apparatus for the supply of electricity belonging to the Distribution Licensee;

(2) Ascertaining the amount of electricity supplied or the electrical quantity contained in the supply; or

(3) Removing where a supply of electricity is no longer required, or where the Distribution Licensee is authorised to take away and cut off such supply, any electric supply-lines, meters, fittings, works or apparatus belonging to the licensee.

4.137 A licensee or any person authorised as aforesaid may also, in pursuance of a special order in this behalf made by an Executive Magistrate and after giving not less than 24 hours’ notice in writing to the occupier:

(1) Enter any premises or land referred to in Clause 4.136 for any of the purposes mentioned therein;

(2) Enter any premises to which electricity is to be supplied by him, for the purpose of examining and testing the electric wires, fittings, works and apparatus for the use of electricity belonging to the consumer.

4.138 Where a consumer refuses to allow the licensee or any person authorised as aforesaid to enter his premises or land in pursuance to the provisions of above clauses, or when such licensee or any person has so entered, refuses to allow him to perform any act which he is authorised by those clauses to perform, or fails to give reasonable facilities for such entry or performance, the licensee may, after the expiry of 24 hours from the service of a notice in writing on the consumer, cut off the supply to the consumer for so long as such refusal or failure continues.

Failure of Supply due to Fuse Failure

4.139 Should at any time the licensee’s service fuse or fuses fail, notice thereof should be sent to the licensee’s local office or call centre or if there are sub-stations, to the nearest sub- station. Only authorised representatives of the licensee are permitted to replace these fuses in the licensee’s cut-outs. Consumers are not allowed to replace these fuses and they will render themselves liable to penalty if the licensee’s seals placed to protect the licensee’s apparatus are broken. The licensee should not allow his employees other than authorised to carry out any repair or replacement of fuses in the consumer’s installation.

5. METERING

Requirement of Meters

5.1 No installation shall be serviced without an appropriate and correct meter. All meters shall conform to requirements as laid down in the Central Electricity Authority (Installation & Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and all subsequent amendments issued under Section 55 of the Act. The licensee shall also comply with the abovementioned Regulations for energizing a new connection or for replacement of meter or for other purposes such as energy audit and interface meter.

5.2 For LT loads Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) and for HT/ EHT loads Circuit Breakers (CBs) of appropriate rating and specifications shall be installed along with the meter.

5.3 At the time of seeking a new connection the consumer shall have the option to either:

(1) Purchase the meter, MCB/CB and associated equipment himself from a vendor(s) provided the equipments are of a make and specification approved by the licensee from time-to-time; or

(2) Require that the meter, MCB/CB and associated equipment be supplied by the licensee.

The consumer shall indicate this option in the application form and licensee shall supply him with the list of approved vendor(s) and make(s). Once the consumer has procured the meter, the licensee shall test, install and seal the meter. The licensee shall make available on its website an updated list of makes and specifications of meters and other equipments, as approved by the licensee.

5.4 The licensee is authorised to review the status of meters already installed in the context of upgraded technology becoming available and suitability of the site where meter is placed in the consumer’s premises. The licensee may install remote metering device in the consumer’s premises as per the technical requirements of the specific device. The licensee may also install maximum demand (MD) meter having maximum demand recording feature or such additional features.

5.5 The meters for new connections and subsequent replacements shall conform to the technical requirements as prescribed in Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) Regulations 2006 and all subsequent amendments, and shall be of following type(s):

(1) For LT connections – Electronic Meters (LCD type) with MDI;

(2) For HT/EHT consumers – 3 Phase Tri-vector meters (LCD type) with MDI. The meters shall have a facility for “Time of the Day” metering and storage of at least 45 days. The consumer shall have the option to install meter having facility to record peak hours MDI in addition to above features; and

(3) In a situation where the licensee is facing problems in collection of energy dues, the licensee may install pre-paid meters. However, regular reading shall be continued to put on record the maximum demand, unit consumed and other receivable data and also to ensure proper functioning of the meter.

5.6 If supply is provided by the licensee to different categories of consumers in the same premises, separate meter(s) shall be installed for measurement of energy for each such category.

5.7 If supply to an HT/EHT consumer is given on an independent feeder for his exclusive use, the metering arrangement shall be installed at the sub-station of the licensee which may be used for billing.

If supply to an HT/EHT consumer is given through non-independent feeder, metering may be done on HT/EHT system at the consumer’s premises or at any convenient place mutually agreed. Where metering of the HT/EHT service connection is on the Low Tension side i.e. on the secondary side of the Transformer:

(1) The average losses in the transformer shall be calculated as follows and added to the energy consumption indicated by the meter :

730 X 1.0 X C

100

Average loss = ------------------------ Units per month

where C = KVA rating of the transformer.

The transformer loss arrived at by the above formula shall be added to the energy consumption, even when the recorded energy consumption is nil.

1% of the transformer capacity for transformer above 63 KVA will be added to the recorded maximum demand on the Low Tension side to arrive at the equivalent High Tension demand.

Supply and Installation of Meters and MCBs/CBs

5.8 LT, HT and EHT consumers, if they opt for procurement of meter and related apparatus, shall provide a locked and weatherproof enclosure of a design approved by the licensee to house the metering equipment including CTs and PTs. In other cases, these shall be included in the estimate and provided by the licensee.

5.9 If the meter is supplied by the licensee, the recovery of the meter cost and associated equipment shall be made in one or more instalments but not more than ten instalments. The consumer shall not be liable to pay meter rent for the period the meter remains defective. In case of connections where cost of the meter has been borne by the consumer or where payment of cost of the meter has been made under Central specific programme in respect of BPL/KJ consumers, no meter rent shall be charged from the consumer as long as the said meter is in use even after the consumer is re-categorised as per tariff order.

5.10 The consumer shall provide suitable and adequate space for installation of the meter supply in such a manner that it is always accessible to the licensee or its representatives. The meter shall normally be mounted at such a height that meter reading counter/ display window is at eye level. In case of multi-storeyed buildings, it shall be fixed preferably on the ground floor/rising mains having proper air ventilation & adequate illumination. In case the consumer does not provide good quality wall for fixing the meter, the licensee shall be free to fix the meter inside water proof steel box, having glass window and locking/sealing arrangement, on the electricity pole or in a pillar-box to be provided by the licensee and the cost shall be borne by consumer. The safety of the same will lie with the consumer.

5.11 Initial installation or replacement of the meter shall be done by the licensee in the presence of the consumer or his authorised representative, after giving a notice period of 7 days.

5.12 The licensee shall evolve a format of Meter Particulars Sheet for recording the particulars of the meter at the time of initial installation or replacement. The licensee shall retain one copy and the second copy, duly signed by the authorised representative of the licensee, shall be given to the consumer under proper acknowledgment. The consumer or his authorised representative shall also sign the Meter Particulars sheet. Subsequently, details of any faults in the meter, repairs, replacements etc. shall be entered into the Meter Particulars Sheet by the licensee or his authorised representative.

5.13 Whenever a new meter is installed (for a new connection or as a replacement) it shall be sealed in the presence of the consumer. The seal, name plates and distinguishing numbers or marks affixed on the said equipment or apparatus shall not in any way be broken, erased or altered by the consumer. Treatment of meter seals shall be in accordance with the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and all subsequent amendments.

5.14 The consumer shall be responsible for safe custody of meter(s), MCB/CB etc. if the same are installed within the consumer’s premises. The consumer shall promptly notify the licensee about any fault, accident or problem noticed with the meter.

5.15 It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain the meter and keep it in working order at all times. The licensee may also have a provision for such metering system where the display unit is at the consumer premises and the metering unit is outside the premises such as on a pole etc. In such cases, the responsibility of safe custody of the metering unit shall lie with the licensee.

5.16 A consumer may install a check meter of appropriate make and conforming to the technical specifications as laid down in Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters) Regulations 2006 and all subsequent amendments. These check meters may be calibrated by the licensee upon payment of prescribed fee as approved by the Commission from time to time. However, check meter readings shall not be used for billing purpose by the licensee.

Reading of Meters

5.17 The meter shall be read once in every billing cycle and the consumer shall extend all facilities to the licensee or his authorised representatives to read the meter. In respect of domestic consumers meter shall preferably be read during daylight hours.

5.18 The meter shall be read by an authorised representative of the licensee. The licensee shall issue proper photo identity cards to all meter readers and meter readers shall carry the photo identity card during the course of meter reading.

5.19 The meter reader may use hand held instruments, meter reading instrument (MRI) or wireless equipment for recording meter readings and for generation of bills on the spot. If the consumer wishes to have a record of the reading taken, either on basis of MRI downloads or on the basis of remote meter-reading, he shall be allowed by the licensee.

5.20 It shall be the duty of the meter reader to check the condition of LEDs (light emitting devices) on electronic meters. In case the E/L LED indicator provided on electronic meters is found to be ‘ON’, he shall inform the consumer that there is leakage in the premises and advise the consumer to get the wiring checked and leakage removed. The meter reader shall also inform the concerned officials of the licensee about the leakage.

5.21 Status of the meter and/or its seal along with the meter reading details for last six billing cycles of each consumer shall be made available on the licensee’s website.

5.22 In case, for any reason, the meter is not read during a billing cycle the licensee shall prepare a provisional bill based on the average consumption of last three billing cycles when readings were taken. Such provisional billing shall not continue for more than two billing cycles at a stretch, and the licensee shall not generate more than two provisional bills for a consumer during one financial year. The amount paid as per the provisional bill shall be adjusted against the bill raised on the basis of actual meter reading during subsequent billing cycles.

5.23 If the meter is rendered inaccessible on two consecutive meter reading dates, a notice shall be issued to consumer to keep the meter accessible for reading on the date (at least 7 days after the date of notice) and time specified in the notice.

5.24 If meter is not made accessible even on the specified date, a notice shall be served on the consumer, if available, or affixed near the main entrance of the premises, to get the meter read by the licensee after payment of a penalty charge which shall be 5% of the average billing amount for the last 12 months, within the next 7 days. Failing this, supply shall be disconnected.

5.25 The provisions of clauses 5.23 and 5.24 of this Code shall not apply in case of a domestic consumer who has given an advance intimation to the licensee of the inaccessibility of his meter for reading due to the consumer being out of station and has also deposited an amount in accordance with clause 6.22 of this Code.

5.26 When a domestic consumer gives prior information in writing about inaccessibility of the meter to the licensee due to continued absence from residence, the licensee shall not send any notice/provisional bill to the consumer provided that the consumer pays the fixed charges for such period in advance. Whenever the meter is made accessible by the consumer for taking the meter reading, the entire consumption shall be taken as if the consumption was for the period excluding the intimated period of inaccessibility. This facility shall be available to the consumer if he has paid up to date dues.

5.27 If the consumer desires to have a special reading taken, the same shall be arranged by the licensee on a charge as approved by the Commission from time to time, and the charge shall be included in the next bill of the consumer.

Testing of Meters

5.28 It shall be the licensee’s responsibility to satisfy itself regarding the accuracy of the meter before it is installed and the licensee may test them for this purpose. The licensee shall conduct periodical inspection/testing and calibration of the meters as specified by the Central Electricity Authority (Installation & Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 and all subsequent amendments.

5.29 The licensee shall conduct periodical inspection/testing of the meters as per the following schedule:

(1) Single phase meters: Once every five years

(2) LT 3-phase meters: Once every 3 years

(3) HT meters including MDI: Yearly

Wherever applicable, CT and PT shall also be tested along with meters

5.30 Test results shall be maintained as per the format given in Annexure 11.9 to this Code.

Replacement of Meters

Testing of Defective Meters

5.31 The licensee shall have the right to test any meter and related apparatus if there is a reasonable doubt about accuracy of the meter. The consumer shall provide the licensee necessary assistance in conduct of the test.

5.32 A consumer may request the licensee to test the meter on his premises if he doubts its accuracy, by applying to the licensee in the format given in Annexure 11.10 to this Code, along with the requisite testing fee. On receipt of such request, the licensee shall follow the procedure as detailed in clauses 5.34 - 5.37 of this Code.

5.33 The meter may be tested for accuracy at the third party testing laboratory accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), if so desired by the consumer. The list of third party agencies for testing of meters shall be available on the website of the licensee:

Provided that in case of testing on the consumer’s request, the consumer shall have to pay the testing fee as per approved by the Commission in the tariff order from time to time.

Provided further that if the meter is found to be defective / burnt due to technical reasons attributable to the licensee viz. voltage fluctuation, transients etc., the licensee shall refund the test fee to the consumer by adjustment in the subsequent bill.

5.34 The licensee shall inspect and check the correctness of the meter within 4 working days of receiving the complaint in Class-I cities, within 7 working days of receiving the complaint in urban areas and within 12 working days of receiving the complaint in rural areas.

5.35 Before testing a consumer’s meter, the licensee shall give 2 days’ advance notice in case of Class-I cities, 4 days’ advance notice in urban areas and 7 days’ advance notice in rural areas intimating the date, time and place of testing so that the consumer or his authorised representative may be present at the testing.

5.36 The consumer/authorised representative present during testing will sign the test report as a token of witness. In case the consumer / authorised representative is not present, the licensee’s representative and the testing laboratory official shall sign on the test report.

5.37 The licensee shall dispatch the test report to the consumer, to be received under acknowledgment, within 2 working days of the date of testing. In case of faulty meter, rectification for a maximum period of six months or from the date of last testing, whichever is shorter, on the basis of the test report, shall be adjusted in the subsequent bill.

5.38 If a consumer disputes the results of testing, he may appeal to the Internal Grievance Redressal Cell (IGRC) which shall adjudicate upon the matter and give its decision within one month of the application.

Cost of Replacement of Defective/ Burnt/ Lost Meters

5.39 If, as a result of testing it is established that the meter became defective/burnt due to technical reasons viz. voltage fluctuation, transients, etc. attributable to the licensee, the cost of the meter shall be borne by the licensee. However, in the event of reasons beyond human control /Force Majeure conditions such as war, mutiny, civil commotion, riot, flood, cyclone, lightning, earthquake, lockout, fire, the licensee shall take steps to return to status quo condition as before the occurrence of such events. Further if a consumer desires change of meter ownership (hired meter to owned meter or vice versa) the licensee shall permit the same and meter security levied / returned where applicable. Any excess/deficient amount shall be adjusted within two subsequent bills of the consumer.

5.40 If, as a result of testing, it is established that the meter was rendered defective/burnt due to reasons attributable to the consumer such as defect in consumer installation, connection of unauthorised load by the consumer etc., the cost of the meter shall be borne by the consumer as specified below:

(1) If the meter was owned by the consumer, the licensee shall inform the consumer to replace the meter and associated equipment as per provisions of clauses 5.1 -5.4 of this Code within 7 days, after which the licensee shall automatically be empowered to install a new meter and start charging meter rent. The meter security shall be included in the next bill of the consumer.

(2) If the meter was owned by the licensee, the licensee shall install a new meter at its own cost and whatever recoverable cost of the meter shall be included in the next bill of the consumer.

Provided that in the scenario detailed in sub clause 5.40(2), the licensee shall recover the cost of the meter from the consumer in proportion of the remaining useful life of the meter that was rendered defective/burnt. Depreciation shall be calculated by straight-line method taking a life span of ten years.

Provided further that if, as a result of testing, it is established that the meter was rendered defective/burnt due to tampering or any other deliberate act by the consumer to interfere with the meter, the consumption shall be assessed as per clause 7.49 of this Code and action as permissible under law shall be taken against the consumer for pilferage and tampering.

5.41 If a consumer disputes the results of testing, the meter shall be tested at the third party testing laboratory accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), selected by the consumer from the list of third party testing facility in line with clause 5.33 of this code.

Provided that in case of testing on the consumer’s request, the consumer shall have to pay the testing fee as approved by the Commission from time to time.

5.42 In case of loss of meter, the cost of new meter and other apparatus shall be borne by the consumer unless the meter was installed in the licensee’s office or sub-station. The licensee shall recover the cost of the meter from the consumer in proportion of the remaining useful life of the meter that was lost. Depreciation shall be calculated by straight-line method taking a life span of ten years.

Replacement of Meters (including MDI) Not Recording

5.43 The consumer is expected to intimate the licensee as soon as he notices that the meter has stopped or is not recording.

5.44 If during periodic or other inspection any meter is found to be not recording by the licensee, or a consumer makes a complaint in this regard, the licensee shall follow the procedure detailed in clauses 5.34 - 5.37 of this Code.

5.45 If the meter is actually found to be not recording, the licensee shall replace the non working (stuck, running slow, fast or creeping) meter within 3 working days in Class-I cities, within 5 working days in urban areas and within 15 working days in rural areas.

Replacement of Burnt Meters

5.46 In case a meter is found burnt either on consumer’s complaint or upon inspection by the licensee, the licensee shall restore the supply immediately bypassing the burnt meter after ensuring that necessary preventive action at site is taken to avoid future damage.

5.47 If the meter is burnt due to causes attributable to the licensee, the licensee shall replace the burnt out meter within 3 working days of receiving the complaint in Class-I cities, within 5 working days of receiving the complaint in urban areas and within 15 working days of receiving the complaint in rural areas.

5.48 If the meter is burnt due to causes attributable to the consumer such as tampering, defect in consumer’s installation, meter getting wet, connecting unauthorised additional load etc., the procedure laid down in clause 5.40 shall be followed with respect to cost of meter. The licensee shall serve a notice to the consumer for recovery of cost of the meter within 7 working days of detection and shall replace the meter within 15 working days of receiving payment from the consumer and after necessary corrective action is taken to avoid future damage to the meter.

Replacement of Lost Meters

5.49 Complaints regarding lost meters shall be entertained by the licensee only if they are accompanied by a copy of the FIR lodged by the consumer with police. In all such cases, the licensee shall also conduct an inquiry.

5.50 Supply in such cases shall be restored after installation of a new meter, payment of electricity charges for the period in which meter was not available and any other prescribed charges that may be approved by the Commission. Electricity charges for the period in which the meter was not available shall be assessed as per clause 6.13 of this Code.

Spare Meters

5.51 The licensee shall always maintain in its Sub-Divisions dealing with revenue a stock of 20 (twenty) or more spare meters each of different kind/ratings along with its accessories so that the replacement can be accomplished within the stipulated time. However, the relevant conditions given in the Clauses 5.31 to 5.50 shall always apply.

6. BILLING

General

6.1 The licensee shall intimate the consumer, in the beginning of the financial year or as and when changes are made on billing cycle, of the following:

(1) Probable week in which bill shall be issued by the licensee in every billing cycle;

(2) Probable due dates for payment of bill; and

(3) Rebates applicable to consumers, if any:

Provided that the due date for bill payment through cheques shall be 3 days in advance of the normal due date for bill payment, and the due date for bill payment through online bank transfer/credit card shall be 1 day in advance of the normal due date for bill payment.

6.2 The licensee shall also intimate the consumer of bill dispatch through SMS and/or email, if the consumer has furnished requisite details. The billing details of last six bills (including the latest bill) for all consumers shall also be made available on the licensee’s website along with payment receipt details.

6.3 The licensee shall arrange to get the name of the bill distributor rubber-stamped and the bill distributor shall write down the delivery date of the bill on the body of the bill before it is handed over to the consumer. The licensee may give an option of Spot Billing to domestic and commercial consumers in a notified distribution area.

6.4 The licensee shall issue the first bill within two billing cycles of energising a new connection. In case the consumer does not receive the first bill within two billing cycles from the date of energisation of the connection, he shall complain, in writing, to the licensee’s office and the licensee shall issue the bill within the next 14 days.

6.5 The bill will be delivered to the consumer immediately in case of spot billing under acknowledgment by the consumer. In all other cases, the licensee shall ensure that the bill is delivered to the consumer by hand/post/courier at least 10 days prior to the due date of payment.

6.6 If a consumer does not receive the bill within 7 days of the bill issue date, he may obtain a duplicate bill from the concerned billing office of the licensee. The licensee shall issue a duplicate bill immediately if the consumer contacts the licensee’s office in person/ telephonically, or on the date of acknowledgement if received by post. Non-receipt of the bill shall not entitle the consumer to delay payment beyond the due date.

6.7 The following information shall be included in the bill:

(1) Address and telephone number of the billing office / distribution centre;

(2) Service Connection Number;

(3) Bill Number and Period of Bill;

(4) Consumer Number, Name and Address;

(5) Pole Number from which connection is served / Name of sub-division or centre;

(6) Date of issue of Bill;

(7) Tariff category of consumer (i.e. domestic/ commercial etc.);

(8) Tariff, rate of electricity duty and cess applicable;

(9) Status of meter (OK/defective/not available);

(10) Billing Status (Regular/ Assessed/ Provisional Bill with reason)

(11) Supply details:

(i) Type of supply (i.e. single phase, three-phase LT or HT)

(ii) Contracted load

(iii) Connected load

(12) Meter number and identification details of meter (in case the meter was replaced during the billing period, the bill must indicate the meter numbers of new as well as old meter, date of replacement, final reading of old meter and initial reading of new meter at the time of replacement of meter).

(13) Previous meter reading with date;

(14) Present meter reading with date;

(15) Multiplying Factor of the meter if any;

(16) Units consumed;

(17) Maximum demand; (MDI reading);

(18) Due date of payment (separately specified for payment by cash, cheque, ECS, NEFT, Credit/Debit Card, etc. if necessary);

(19) Billing details: Item-wise details for the current month as well as past arrears shall be furnished in the bill. A representative list is given below:

(i) Energy Charges

(ii) Fixed Charges

(iii) Meter rent, if any

(iv) Capacitor surcharges

(v) Other Charges, if any

(vi) Electricity Duty

(vii) Fuel Cost adjustment charges

(viii) Power factor adjustment charges, if any

(ix) Reactive Energy Charges, if any

(x) Time of Use charges, if any

(xi) Surcharge for delay, if any

(xii) Interest on instalments due

(xiii) Total current month demand

(xiv) Arrears (with details)

(xv) Details of Subsidy, if any, under Section 65 of the Act

(xvi) Others (with details as and when required as per CEA Regulations mentioned at Clause 5.1)

(xvii) Total amount due

(xviii)Adjustment

(xix) Net amount to be paid

(xx) Amount of last payment received with date

(20) Modes of payment accepted;

(21) In case of cheques and bank drafts, the receiving authority in whose favour the amount should be drawn;

(22) Security Deposit held and required;

(23) Details of last six readings.

6.8 The following information shall be provided on the reverse of the bill or stamped on the bill or be sent in an annexure accompanying the bill at least twice a year:

(1) Address(es) of collection centre(s) and working hours for collection of bill payments, including the date and time of presence of the mobile van, if any, at different venues for collection of bill payments;

(2) Designation and address of the authority with whom grievance/complaints pertaining to bills can be lodged;

(3) Complete address (es) with telephone number(s) of the complaint centres, if any;

(4) Addresses and telephone numbers of the relevant Grievance Redressal Officers including Central Grievance Redressal Officers as well as the Ombudsman constituted under Section 42 sub-clause 6 of the Act;

(5) Tariff Schedule applicable to the consumer; and

(6) Advertisements, if any.

6.9 The bill may contain additional information, if any, as desired by the licensee.

Procedure for Billing under Special Circumstances

Billing when Meter Not Accessible

6.10 In all cases not covered by the Spot Billing system, if the licensee is not able to read the meter, a provisional bill may be issued on the basis of the average consumption of the previous 3 billing cycles. However, the licensee shall ensure that such provisional billing does not extend to more than two billing cycles at a stretch, and there are not more than two provisional bills generated for a consumer during one financial year. The provisional bills shall be adjusted on the basis of the subsequent actual meter reading.

Billing in case of defective/stuck/stopped/burnt meter

6.11 In case of defective/stuck/stopped/burnt meter, the consumer shall be billed on the basis of average consumption of the past three billing cycles immediately preceding the date of the meter being found/reported defective. These charges shall be leviable for a maximum period of three months only during which time the licensee is expected to have replaced the defective meter:

Provided that any evidence provided by consumer about conditions of working and/or occupancy of the concerned premises during the said period(s), which might have had a bearing on energy consumption, may be considered by the licensee.

6.12 In case, the Maximum Demand Indicator (MDI) of the meter at the consumer’s installation is found to be faulty or not recording at all (unless tampered), the demand charges shall be calculated based on maximum demand during corresponding months/billing cycle of previous year, when the meter was functional and recording correctly. In case, the recorded MDI of corresponding month/billing cycle of past year is also not available, the average maximum demand as available for lesser period shall be considered.

Billing in case of Lost Meters

6.13 In case of meters reported as lost, electricity charges for the period for which the meter was not available shall be assessed as below:

(1) As per clause 7.49 of this Code, if it is established in the licensee’s enquiry that the loss of meter was due to a deliberate act of the consumer and/or with his connivance

(2) As per clauses 6.11 and 6.12 of this Code, in other cases.

Billing on Prorata Basis

6.14 The consumer shall be levied fixed / demand charges / Energy charges / meter rent, as the case may be, for a particular billing month on prorata basis as applicable:

(1) By the number of days the connection is energized in case of new connection and permanent disconnection;

(2) By the number of days the revised tariff is effective; the energy charge shall be prorated base on average consumption per day;

(3) By the number of day power is supplied to the consumer in case of continuous black out for 10 days (240 hours) or more. However meter rent shall be charged in full.

Special Reading and Billing of Meters in cases of Change of Occupancy or Vacancy of Premises for Domestic Consumers

6.15 It shall be the responsibility of the consumer to get a special reading done by the licensee at the time of change of occupancy or on the premises falling vacant and obtain a No- Dues certificate from the licensee.

6.16 The consumer shall request in writing to the licensee for special reading to be taken at least 15 days in advance of the said vacancy of premises or change of the occupancy, as the case may be. However, the licensee may accept a notice of shorter period.

6.17 The licensee shall arrange to take a special reading of the meter within 5 days of receiving the consumer’s written request and issue a final bill including all arrears till the date of billing, at least 5 days before change of occupancy / vacancy of premises. The final bill thus raised shall mention that no other dues are pending on the premises and the bill is final. The final bill shall also include charges for the period between the date of special reading and date of vacancy of premises on a pro-rata basis.

6.18 Once the final bill is raised, the licensee shall not have any right to recover any charge(s) other than those in the final bill, for any period prior to the date of such bill. The licensee shall disconnect supply to the premises on its vacancy. It shall be the responsibility of the consumer to make the final payment on vacating the premises and the licensee shall accordingly issue a No-Dues Certificate on receiving such payment. However, in case of change of occupancy, the connection shall not be disconnected and after completing the commercial formalities for change of name, the same shall be effective.

Payment on Self Assessment by the Consumer

6.19 In case of non-receipt of bill the consumer may deposit self-assessed bill in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.12 to this Code for the period for which bill has not been received, provided that it is not less than the average consumption during the billing cycle over the last six months. The excess/deficient payment so made by the consumer shall be adjusted in the next bill.

6.20 In case of dispute regarding levy of surcharges, the licensee shall settle the dispute within one billing cycle from the date of protest by the consumer after giving him an opportunity for reply and a personal hearing.

Advance Payment of Bills

6.21 In case a consumer’s premises remains vacant for some duration and he intends to make advance lump sum payments from which the billed amount may be deducted periodically, he can apply to the licensee in the format prescribed at Annexure 11.13 to this Code.

6.22 In such cases the consumer shall deposit an amount that covers the fixed charges for the duration of the proposed absence. Such provisional payment shall be adjusted when subsequent bill is issued on the basis of actual meter reading.

6.23 Bills of the consumers opting for this arrangement shall be showing the amount deposited by the consumer, amount adjusted against the electricity dues after each billing cycle and the balance left. On the amount remaining outstanding from such advance deposits, interest shall be paid at the State Bank of India’s prevailing interest rate for Savings Bank account. This interest computation will be done quarterly.

Billing in case of Disputed Bills

6.24 On receipt of the complaint, the licensee shall issue a written/electronic acknowledgment on the spot and give a complaint number for reference.

6.25 If no additional information is required from the consumer, the licensee shall resolve the consumer’s complaint and intimate the result to the consumer within 7 days of receipt of the complaint. In case, any additional information is required, the same shall be obtained, the issue resolved and result intimated to the consumer within 15 days of receipt of the complaint. However, if the consumer does not provide information on time, the licensee shall not be held liable for the consequent delay. Till the complaint on the bill is resolved, the consumer shall pay the amount based on average consumption of last three consecutive undisputed bills. Amount so recovered shall be subject to final adjustment on resolution of the complaint.

6.26 If the complaint is found to be correct by the licensee, a revised bill shall be issued within 5 working days of intimation of the same to the consumer. The consumer shall make the payment within 15 days after receipt of the revised bill. The consumer shall not be charged any late payment surcharge if the payment is made by the revised due date.

6.27 If the complaint was found to be incorrect the consumer shall be notified and directed to make the payment as per the original bill immediately and the consumer shall be liable to pay late payment surcharge if the payment is made after the due date of the original bill.

Billing in case of Excess Load

6.28 In cases where MDI is installed the assessment for billing shall be made as per the provisions of the Tariff order. In cases where no MDI is installed, the excess load shall be billed as per the formula given in Annexure 11.19(A) but at two times the rate applicable in the tariff order. The ‘L’ in the formula shall be computed as per below:

(1) In domestic category, 50% of the difference between the actual connected load and the contracted load;

(2) In commercial category, 75% of the difference between the actual connected load and the contracted load; and

(3) In other cases difference between the actual connected load and the contracted load.

Payment of Bills

6.29 Consumer may pay the bill by Cash (up to the limit acceptable by the licensee), Cheque, Demand Draft or Money Order or e-transfer on line. Cheques and demand drafts shall be payable at any branch of a scheduled commercial bank that is a member of the clearing house for the area where the concerned Sub Divisional Office is located. The date of payment by cheque shall be deemed to be the date on which the cheque is received or date of cheque whichever is later in the licensee’s office, provided that the cheque is not dishonoured.

6.30 The payment may be made:

(1) In person at the designated collection offices of the licensee during specified times;

(2) By post or courier;

(3) By deposit in the drop-boxes maintained by the licensee at designated locations; or

(4) By bank transfer through the internet; or

(5) By any other scheme notified by the licensee for acceptance of bill payment.

6.31 The licensee shall establish sufficient number of collection centres at suitable locations with necessary facilities where consumer can deposit the bill amount with ease and without undue congestion. Wherever necessary a separate collection centres should be provided for senior citizens, physically challenged person and women.

6.32 The licensee may issue a disconnection notice in writing, as per Section 56 of the Act, to any consumer who defaults on his payment of dues, after giving him a notice period of 15 clear days to pay the dues. In case a cheque is dishonoured within the period prescribed in clause 6.29 of this Code, the licensee shall inform the consumer and require him to pay the bill within 7 days in cash. The consumer shall be liable to pay the late payment surcharge, as applicable, as well as a charge on account of the dishonour of the cheque/non realization of the draft. If there are two instances of dishonour of cheques/draft of a consumer in a financial year, the consumer shall be required to make all payments in cash till the end of the following financial year. In addition the licensee may initiate action against the consumer under Sections 138 and 142 of The Negotiable Instruments Act.

6.33 In addition to the mode of payments specified in clause 6.30 of this Code, the licensee may notify schemes for acceptance of bill payment through Electronic Clearing System or at designated counters of a bank or through credit/debit cards or through any other means in a specified area and/or for a specified category of consumers, after due notice is given to consumers. However, any change in the mode of payment shall be friendlier for the consumers than the prevailing system.

6.34 Where the due date indicated for payment on the bill falls on a Sunday or a public holiday, the payment shall be due on the next working day.

Receipt of bill payment

6.35 Receipt shall be given to the consumer for payment of bills made in person. In all cases, payments shall be acknowledged in the next bill.

Utilization of the Amount Received

6.36 All payments made by the consumer will be adjusted in the following order of priority:

(1) Late payment surcharge;

(2) Arrears of electricity charges and corresponding arrears of electricity duty/ tax;

(3) Current electricity charges and corresponding current electricity duty/tax;

(4) Miscellaneous charges.

Late Payment Surcharge

6.37 Surcharge for delayed payment shall be levied as per the prevailing Tariff Order.

Instalment Facility

6.38 The licensee may frame a scheme for providing facility of payment of bills in instalments for consumers who are for the time being under financial distress.

Recovery of Arrears

6.39 No sum due from any consumer, on account of default in payment shall be recoverable after the period of two years from the date when such sum became first due unless such sum has been shown continuously in the Book of Accounts (ledger, Cash Book and Bill, etc) as recoverable as arrear of charges for electricity supplied.

7. THEFT AND UNAUTHORISED USE OF ELECTRICITY

Theft of Electricity

7.1 Whenever a case of theft of energy is detected, the Authorised Officer shall carry out assessment, in accordance with the procedure as laid down in the sections below:

Procedure for booking a case of theft of electricity

7.2 The licensee or supplier shall publish the list of the Authorised Officers prominently in all the Offices and the Photo Identity Card issued to such officers shall indicate so.

7.3 An Authorised Officer, suo motu or on receipt of reliable information regarding theft of electricity shall promptly conduct inspection of such premises.

7.4 The inspection team of the licensee or supplier, headed by such Authorised Officer shall carry along with them their Photo Identity Cards. Photo Identity Card should be shown to the consumer/consumer representative before entering the premises. Photo Identity Card of the Authorised Officer shall clearly indicate that he has been nominated as Authorised Officer as per provisions of Section 135 of the Act.

7.5 The Authorised Officer shall prepare a report giving details such as connected load, condition of meter seals, working of meter and mention any irregularity noticed (such as tampered meter, artificial means adopted for theft of energy).

7.6 The report shall clearly indicate whether sufficient evidence substantiating the fact that theft of energy was found or not. The details of such evidence should be recorded in the report.

7.7 No case for theft shall be booked only on account of seals on the meter missing or tampered or breakage of glass window, unless corroborated by consumption pattern of consumer and such other evidence as may be available.

7.8 In case sufficient evidence is found to establish direct theft of electricity, licensee or Supplier as per Section 135 sub-clause (1A) of the Act shall disconnect the supply and seize all material evidence including wires/cables, meter, service line etc., from the premises and shall lodge a complaint in writing relating to the commission of such offence in police station having jurisdiction within 24 hours from the time of such disconnection. The Authorised Officer of the licensee or Supplier shall within 2 days from date of inspection, file a case against the consumer in designated Special Court as per the provisions of Section 135 of the Act.

7.9 The Authorised Officer shall assess the energy consumption as per the assessment formula given in Annexure 11.19(A) to this Code, for the entire period during which such theft of electricity has taken place. If, however, the period during which such theft of electricity has taken place can not be ascertained, such period shall be limited to 12 months immediately preceding the date of inspection. The period of assessment may be arrived at after taking into consideration the following guidelines or any combination thereof or any other evidence which may be provided by the consumer:

(1) Actual period from the date of commencement of supply to the date of detection of theft;

(2) Actual period from the date of replacement of component of metering system in which the evidence is detected to the date of detection of theft;

(3) Actual period from the date of previous checking of installation to date of detection of theft;

(4) Meter Reading Instrument (MRI) data should be considered wherever available.

7.10 After establishing the duration period of theft, the Authorised Officer shall prepare an assessment order on applicable tariff as per the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 and any subsequent amendments, and serve on the person under proper receipt.

7.11 In case of a regular metered connection, where a case of theft of electricity is detected, units allowed to be recorded in the meter for which bills have been raised by the licensee to the person during the period, for which the assessment is made, shall be duly credited to the consumer.

7.12 In case of suspected theft, the Authorised Officer shall remove the old meter under a seizure memo and seal it in the presence of the consumer or his authorised representative and the Authorised Officer and the consumer have to sign on the seal borne on the meter. The licensee or supplier shall continue the supply to the consumer with a new meter. The old meter shall be tested in the presence of the consumer and the Authorised Officer at the licensee’s testing lab which shall give a test report, in writing, which along with photographs / videographs shall constitute evidence thereof. The Authorised Officer shall record reasons to suspect theft in the premises in his report:

Provided that if consumer insists, the testing of the meter will be carried out at a third party facility approved by the Commission.

7.13 The report shall be signed by the Authorised Officer and each member of the inspection team and the same must be handed over to the consumer or his/her representative at site immediately under proper receipt. In case of refusal by the consumer or his authorised representative to either accept or give a receipt, a copy of the inspection report must be pasted at a conspicuous place in/outside the premises and photographed. Simultaneously, the report shall be sent to the consumer under Registered Post/Speed Post on the day or the next day of the inspection:

Provided that in case of suspected theft, if the consumption pattern for last one year is reasonably uniform and is not less than 75% of the assessed consumption, no further proceedings shall be taken and the decision shall be communicated to the consumer under proper receipt within three days and connection shall be restored through original meter.

7.14 After detailed examination of the evidence and the consumption pattern of the consumer, if the licensee or supplier is convinced that a prima-facie case is made out for the abstraction, consumption or use of electricity dishonestly against the consumer, the licensee or supplier shall, within 7 days of inspection, serve a provisional assessment order assessed as per clause 7.24 of this Code along with show cause notice to the consumer, giving reasons, as to why a case of theft should not be booked against such consumer giving full details for arriving at such decision and points on which reply has to be submitted. The notice should clearly state the time, date and place at which the reply has to be submitted and the designation of the person to whom it should be addressed.

7.15 In case a show-cause notice is not served even after 30 days from date of inspection by the licensee or supplier, the case of suspected theft shall be considered as dropped and no further action can be initiated against the consumer.

7.16 Theft shall not be limited to physical interference with the meter found during physical inspection. It shall also include theft committed by resorting to external methods such as remote control, high voltage injection etc. which interfere with the accurate registration of energy consumed. Theft of electricity may be established by analysis of metering data down-loaded by a third party facility approved by the Commission. In case theft of energy is determined by way of meter down load, the provisional assessment order assessed as per clause 7.24 of this Code along with show cause notice will be sent to the consumer/user. The notice should clearly state the time, date and place at which the reply has to be submitted and the designation of the person to whom it should be addressed.

7.17 The person, on whom an order has been served under clauses 7.14 and 7.16 of this Code, shall be entitled to file objections, if any, against the provisional assessment before the Authorised Officer, who shall, after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to such person, pass a final order of assessment.

Submission of consumer’s reply on Theft of Electricity

7.18 The consumer shall submit his/ her reply within 15 days of receipt of show cause notice to the concerned officer mentioned in clauses 7.14 and 7.16 of this Code.

7.19 In such cases where the consumer files objections against the provisional assessment order, the process of hearing shall be as per clauses 7.20 and 7.21 of this Code.

Hearing in case of suspected theft

7.20 Within 5 days from the date of submission of consumer’s reply, the licensee or supplier shall arrange a hearing with the consumer. The consumer may be given another opportunity in case he fails to appear for the hearing. In case, the consumer fails to appear for the second time, the licensee may proceed against the consumer.

7.21 During the hearing, the Authorised Officer shall give due consideration to the facts submitted by the consumer and pass, within 5 working days, a speaking order as to whether the case of theft is established or not. The order shall contain the brief of inspection report, submissions made by consumer in his written reply and oral submissions during hearing and reasons for acceptance or rejections of the same.

7.22 In all cases where theft of electricity has been detected, the licensee or supplier shall file the case with Appropriate Court for decision in the matter unless the offence is compounded under Section 152 of the Act.

7.23 In case of the decision based on the consumer’s reply/hearing wherein the case of theft is not established, no further proceedings shall be required and electricity connection shall be restored through original meter.

Assessment on theft of electricity

7.24 Where it is established that there is a case of theft of energy based on the consumer’s reply/hearing, the Authorised Officer shall assess the energy consumption as per the assessment formula given in Annexure 11.19(A) to this Code, for the entire period during which such theft of electricity has taken place and if, however, the period during which such theft of electricity has taken place can not be ascertained, such period shall be limited to 12 months immediately preceding the date of inspection and prepare an assessment order on applicable tariff as per the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 and any subsequent amendments, and serve on the person under proper receipt.

7.25 In case of a regular metered connection, where a case of theft of electricity is detected, units allowed to be recorded in the meter for which bills have been raised by the licensee to the person during the period, for which the assessment is made, shall be duly credited to the consumer.

7.26 The consumer shall be required to make the payment within 7 days of its proper receipt.

7.27 The licensee or supplier, as the case may be, on deposit or payment of the assessed amount or electricity charges in accordance with the provision of these regulations, shall, without prejudice to the obligation to lodge the complaint as referred to in the second proviso to the clause (1A) of Section 135 of the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007, restore the supply line of electricity within forty eight hours of such deposit or payment.

7.28 If the person does not make payment within the stipulated time, the licensee or supplier shall proceed to recover its dues against the assessment order.

7.29 In case of default by the person in payment of assessed amount, the person, in addition to the assessed amount, shall be liable to pay, on expiry of thirty days from the date of order of assessment, an amount of interest at the rate of 16% per annum compounded every 6 months pending adjudication by Appropriate Court.

Default in payment of assessed amount or instalments thereof

7.30 In case of default in payment of the assessed amount, the licensee will, after giving a 15 days’ notice, in writing, file a case against the consumer in the designated Special Court as per the provisions of Section 135 of the Act.

Voluntary declaration of tampered meters

7.31 In case a consumer comes forward and voluntarily declares tampering of meter and/or seals:

(1) The tampered meter shall be replaced with a new meter by the licensee at the consumer’s cost or by the consumer, as the case may be, immediately and the licensee shall raise the assessment bill at two times the normal tariff for the period of last six months reckoned from date of declaration.

(2) The energy bill, for the period the meter is not replaced, shall be sent as per the procedure for defective meters.

(3) The licensee shall not move the Special Court in case a consumer voluntarily declares the tampered meter and pays the requisite charges in time.

(4) In case of default in payment, the procedure for booking the theft case may be followed.

Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE)

Procedure for booking a case for Unauthorised Use of Electricity

7.32 The licensee shall publish the list of Assessing Officers, prominently in all the Offices and the Photo Identity Card issued to such officers shall indicate so.

7.33 An Assessing Officer, suo motu or on receipt of reliable information regarding unauthorised use of electricity shall promptly conduct inspection of such premises and shall be present at the time of conducting inspection of such premises.

7.34 The inspection team of the licensee, headed by such Assessing Officer shall carry along with them their Visiting Cards and Photo Identity Cards. Photo Identity Card should be shown and Visiting Card handed over to the consumer before entering the premises.

7.35 The Assessing Officer shall prepare a report giving details such as connected load, condition of seals, working of meter and mention any irregularity noticed (such as, artificial means adopted for unauthorised use of electricity).

7.36 The report shall clearly indicate whether sufficient evidence substantiating the fact that unauthorised use of electricity was found or not. The details of such evidence should be recorded in the report and the material utilised for the purpose shall be kept as a proof.

7.37 The report shall be signed by the Assessing Officer, each member of the inspection team and by the consumer, if the consumer fails to sign the report then the same has to be recorded in the inspection report and the report must be handed over to the consumer or his/her representative at site immediately under proper receipt.. In case of refusal by the consumer or his/her representative to either accept or give a receipt, a copy of inspection report shall be pasted at a conspicuous place in/outside the premises and photographed. Simultaneously, the report shall be sent to the consumer under Registered Post/Speed post on the day or the next day of the inspection.

7.38 Within three working days of the date of inspection, the Assessing Officer shall, analyze the case after carefully considering all the evidence including the consumption pattern, wherever available and the report of inspection. If it is concluded that no unauthorised use of electricity has taken place, no further action will be taken.

Notice to consumer

7.39 If the Assessing Officer suspects that the unauthorised use of electricity has taken place, he shall serve a provisional assessment order assessed as per clauses 7.48 and 7.49 of this Code along with show cause notice to the consumer, giving reasons as to why a case of unauthorised use of electricity should not be booked against such consumer. The show cause notice should clearly state the time, date and place at which the reply has to be submitted and the designation of the person to whom it should be addressed.

7.40 The person, on whom an order has been served under clause 7.39 of this Code, shall be entitled to file objections, if any, against the provisional assessment before the Assessing Officer, who shall, after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to such person, pass a final order of assessment.

7.41 If the provisional assessment amount is deposited within 7 days of serving such provisional assessment order on the consumer, reply to the notice shall not be necessary.

Submission of consumer’s reply on Unauthorised Use of Electricity

7.42 The consumer shall submit his reply within 15 days of receipt of show cause notice to the concerned officer mentioned in clause 7.39 of this Code.

7.43 In such cases where the consumer files objections against the provisional assessment order, the process of hearing shall be as per clauses 7.44 and 7.45 of this Code.

Hearing in case of suspected unauthorised use of electricity

7.44 Within 5 days from the date of submission of consumer’s reply, the licensee shall arrange a hearing with the consumer.

7.45 During the hearing, the Assessing Officer shall give due consideration to the facts submitted by the consumer and pass, within 5 working days, a speaking order as to whether the case of unauthorised use of electricity is established or not. The order shall contain the brief of inspection report, submissions made by consumer in his written reply and oral submissions during hearing and reasons for acceptance or rejections of the same.

Assessment on unauthorised use of electricity

7.46 In cases where unauthorised use of electricity is not established based on consumer’s reply submission/hearing, further proceedings shall be discontinued and case of unauthorised use of electricity shall be dropped immediately.

7.47 Where it is established that there is a case of unauthorised use of electricity based on consumer’s reply submission/hearing, the Assessing Officer shall assess the energy consumption taking into consideration the following:

7.48 The Assessing Officer shall assess the energy consumption considering the following:

(1) Period of assessment: If the Assessing Officer reaches to the conclusion that unauthorised use of electricity has taken place, the assessment shall be made for the entire period during which such unauthorised use of electricity has taken place and if, however, the period during which such unauthorised use of electricity has taken place cannot be ascertained, such period shall be limited to a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of inspection.

(2) Assessment charge: The assessment for units assessed as per clause 7.49 of this Code shall be done on the basis of applicable tariff and in accordance with the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 and any subsequent amendments, excluding the consumption recorded by the meter or already billed during the assessment period at applicable tariffs.

(3) If a consumer is found indulging in more than one act of unauthorised use of electricity, the charges payable by the consumer in respect of each such unauthorised use shall be separately assessed and billed accordingly.

7.49 The methodology for assessment of consumption for unauthorised use of electricity shall be as follows:

Assessment shall be based on the data obtained from the meter (in case of electronic meter through MRI) and shall be given as:

= Average Monthly consumption for the period of assessment (units) x Period of assessment (in months or fraction thereof), assessed as per clause 7.48 (1) of this Code

Provided the meter has been in working condition for at least 9 months of the assessment period;

Provided further that the connection of the consumer has been energized for at least nine months prior to the date of inspection for unauthorised use of electricity.

If the above conditions are not satisfied then the assessment shall be as per the assessment formula given in clause of Annexure 11.19 to this Code.

7.50 The final assessment order shall be served on the consumer under proper receipt. The consumer shall be required to make the payment within 7 days of its proper receipt. A copy of the speaking order shall also be handed over to the consumer under proper receipt.

7.51 The order of final assessment shall be served upon the person in occupation or possession or in charge of the place or premises in such manner as prescribed by the State Government as per section 126(2) of the Act.

7.52 Any person served with the order of final assessment, may, accept such assessment and deposit the assessed amount with the licensee within 7 days of service of assessment order upon him.

7.53 In case of non-payment of bill amount within 7 days of serving the final assessment order, the connection will be disconnected by serving a 15 days notice, which will not be reconnected until the assessed amount is deposited. In case of non-payment, the amount will be shown as arrear in the regular bill.

7.54 When a person defaults in making payment of assessed amount, he, in addition to the assessed amount shall be liable to pay, on the expiry of 30 days from the date of order of assessment, an amount of interest at the rate of 16% per annum compounded every 6 months.

Appeal to Appellate Authority

7.55 Any person aggrieved by the final order served by the Assessing Officer may, within 30 days of the said order, prefer an appeal in such form, verified in such manner and be accompanied by such fee as specified by the State Commission, to an Appellate Authority.

7.56 No appeal against an order of assessment under section 7.55 above shall be entertained unless an amount equal to half of the assessed amount is deposited in cash or by way of bank draft with the licensee and documentary evidence of such deposit has been enclosed along with the appeal.

7.57 The Appellate Authority will dispose of the appeal after hearing the parties and pass appropriate order within 90 days of appeal being admitted and send copy of the order to the Assessing Officer and the appellant. The order of the Appellate Authority shall be final and shall not be appeal-able.

7.58 The consumer will be served with a revised bill as per final order of the Appellate Authority to be paid in 7 days.

7.59 If a consumer defaults in making the payment within 7 days of serving the final order of the Appellate Authority, the connection will be disconnected after serving a 15 days notice which will not be reconnected until the bill amount is cleared. In case of non- payment, the amount will be indicated as arrear in regular bill and action will be taken for recovery.

7.60 An interest of 16% per annum will be charged on the amount as per final order of the Appellate Authority after thirty days from the date of final order, compounded every 6 months as per section 127(6) of the Act.

7.61 In case the Appellate Authority holds that no case of unauthorised use of electricity is established, no further proceedings will be initiated by the licensee and the amount deposited by the appellant shall be refunded along with interest at the rate of 16 percent per annum compounded every six months for the period from the date of deposit till the amount recovered is adjusted through adjustment in the electricity bills of the immediately succeeding months. The appellant may also opt for cash refund of the amount deposited by the appellant along with interest at the rate of 16 percent per annum compounded every six months, till payment of such amount is made by the licensee.

7.62 In case the amount payable as determined by the appellate authority is less than the amount already deposited by the person, the excess amount will be refunded by adjustment in the bills of the immediately succeeding months along with interest at the rate of 16 percent per annum compounded every six months from the date of such excess deposit till the date of actual adjustment.

8. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION

8.1 The supply may be disconnected temporarily or on a permanent basis as per the procedure described below. The licensee shall remove service line, meter etc. after permanent disconnection. However, the licensee may not remove service line, meter etc in case of temporary disconnection.

8.2 The charges for connection, reconnection and disconnection shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Charges given in the Tariff Order issued from time to time.

Temporary Disconnection

8.3 The licensee shall issue a disconnection notice in writing, as per section 56 of the Act, to the consumer who defaults on his payment of dues giving him fifteen clear days to pay the dues. Thereafter, the licensee may disconnect the consumer’s installation on expiry of the said notice period by removing the service line/meter as the licensee may deem fit.

8.4 The licensee shall issue a minimum period of seven clear days’ disconnection notice in writing in the following cases. Thereafter, the supply shall be disconnected only if the cause of the disconnection is not removed / rectified within the notice period of 7 days:

(1) If the conduct/continuance of any business/industry/activity being carried out in any premises becomes unlawful due to lack of necessary permission or withdrawal of permission from the competent authority; or

(2) If the wiring, apparatus, equipment or installation at the consumer’s premises is found to be defective or there is leakage of electricity or if the consumer is found to have altered the position of the meter and related apparatus or if the consumer uses any apparatus or appliance or uses the energy in such manner as to endanger the service lines, equipment, electric supply mains and other works of the licensee, or is found to be using it in any manner which unduly or improperly interferes with the efficient supply of energy to any other consumer; or

(3) If at any time the consumer is found to be using energy for a purpose other than for which it was intended / provided or tampers with the meter and/or other apparatus of the licensee on his premises or extends/allows supply of energy to any other premises from his connection.

8.5 The licensee shall, after the connection is temporarily disconnected as per clauses 8.4, issue a notice to the consumer as per format given in Annexure 11.17 to this Code, to remove the cause of disconnection within 45 days failing which the supply shall be disconnected permanently.

8.6 During the period of temporary disconnection the consumer shall be liable to pay meter rental charge, demand charge or fixed charge as applicable.

8.7 The licensee may take steps to prevent unauthorised reconnection of consumers disconnected in the manner as described above. Wherever the licensee discovers that connection has been re-connected in a unauthorised manner, licensee may initiate action as per provisions of Section 138 of the Act. Further, in case the licensee discovers that supply to such premises has been restored through another live connection, all pending dues of the said disconnected connection shall be transferred to such live connection’s account and non-payment of such transferred dues may be treated as per clause 8.3.

Permanent Disconnection

8.8 The supply shall be disconnected permanently in following cases:

(1) On the termination of the Agreement; or

(2) If the cause for which the supply was temporarily disconnected is not removed within the notice period; or

(3) On the request of consumer:

Provided that after permanent disconnection the licensee shall not levy rental or fixed/demand charges. The licensee shall have the right to recover the total outstanding amount due from the consumer upto the date of permanent disconnection and late payment surcharges till the outstanding due is cleared through Court of Law, if necessary.

Disconnection on Consumer’s Request

8.9 In case a consumer desires his meter to be permanently disconnected, he shall apply for the same in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.15 to this Code. The licensee shall give a written acknowledgment of receipt of such request, on the spot.

8.10 The licensee shall carry out a special reading and prepare a final bill including all arrears up to the date of such billing within 5 days from receipt of the request. Upon payment, the licensee shall issue a receipt with ‘Final Bill’ stamped on it. This receipt shall be treated as a No Dues Certificate:

Provided that whenever an agreement is terminated on notice given by the consumer, the licensee shall give a written intimation within 2 working days after termination in the format given in Annexure 11.16 to this Code, failing which such intimation shall be deemed to have been given to the consumer.

8.11 In case of consumers who were sanctioned phased contract demand and supply was released for initial or intermediary phased demands, the consumer may seek deferment or cancellation of such of the phased demands which are scheduled beyond minimum period of Agreement, by giving 3 months’ notice in advance or in lieu thereof pay 3 months’ charges towards such deferment or cancellation of such phased demands.

8.12 Thereafter, the licensee shall not have any right to recover any charge(s) for any period prior to this date of billing. The licensee shall not raise any bill after disconnection.

8.13 HT/EHT consumers shall also bear the estimated expenditure on removal of the apparatus and service line. The licensee shall issue a demand note to the consumer in writing, under acknowledgment, within 10 working days of receipt of request.

Reconnection

8.14 The licensee shall reconnect the consumer’s installation within 2 days of payment of past dues, reconnection charges and Service Line Charges, as applicable, for that category of consumer, after getting necessary formalities completed from the consumer.

Records of Disconnection and Reconnection

8.15 A record of disconnection and reconnection shall be maintained by the licensee.

9 GENARAL CONDITION OF SUPPLY

Wiring on Consumer’s Premises

9.1 The work of wiring at the premises of the consumer shall be carried out by a Licensed Electrical Contractor and conform to the standards specified in Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010. The material used for wiring shall comply with or be superior to the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards. All high-rise buildings, having a height of more than 15 meters from ground level, shall also comply with Rule 50-A of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010. Wiring shall be tested as per provisions of regulation 31 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010.

Installation of AC Motors

9.2 No AC motor shall be connected to the low or medium voltage system of the licensee unless the motor and the installation thereof has a suitable device to limit the starting current in accordance with the requirement indicated below.

(1) Power supply shall not be given to any applicant at low or medium voltage for utilizing induction motors of 3 HP capacity or above or welding transformers of 1 kVA capacity or above, unless shunt capacitors of appropriate rating are installed by the consumer across the terminal of such motors and welding transformers to achieve an average monthly power factor that is specified in this Code.

(2) Motors of low or medium voltage shall be provided with control gear to satisfactorily prevent the maximum current demand from the consumer’s installation exceeding the limits given in the following schedule under all possible conditions:

Nature of Supply	Size of Installation	Max. Current Demand
Single phase/ three phase	(a) Up to and including 3 BHP.	Six times full load current
	(b) Above 3 BHP and up to and including 10 BHP	Three times full load current
	(c) Above 10 BHP and up to and including 15 BHP	Two times the full load current
	(d) Above 15 BHP	One and a half times the full load current

Failure to comply with these requirements shall render the consumer liable to be disconnected. The licensee may, depending on the location and condition of working, relax the starting current limit.

(3) A triple pole linked switch protected by a no-volt release shall control the motor circuit and triple pole fuses (or overload release). It is important that the release shall be maintained in good working order. Wiring for motors shall be run with all three-phase wire bunches in a metallic conduit, which shall be effectively earthed throughout and shall be connected to the frame of the motor from which two separate earth wires shall run. The minimum permissible size of the earth wire permitted shall be No. 14 SWG. Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010, as amended from time to time, shall be complied with in every respect.

(4) Total harmonic voltage distortion shall not exceed the limits mentioned below:

EHT = 4%

HT = 10%

LT = 15%

(5) In addition, synchronous motors shall also be provided with an apparatus to control watt-less current.

Installation of Irrigation/Agriculture Pump Set

9.3 All new pumping set connection/reconnections shall have the following:

(1) Friction less foot valve

(2) HDPE piping suction and delivery

(3) ISI marked energy efficient monobloc pump set.

(4) Capacitor of adequate rating for the pump set.

Parallel Operation with the Supply System of licensee

9.4 The consumer shall arrange the plant, machinery and apparatus of his generating units, including an extension of or addition to the same, to operate in an isolated mode, with the consent of the Commission, for capacity above 50 kW. Where consent has been given for parallel operation, the consumer shall arrange his installation to protect it from disturbances in the licensees system. The licensee shall not be liable for any damage caused to the consumer’s plant, machinery and apparatus on account of such parallel operation, or any adverse consequence arising thereof. For parallel operation with the grid, the consumer shall have to follow the provisions of the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram Electricity Grid Code and other relevant regulations and shall pay synchronizing charges as approved by the Commission. The actual operations shall be carried out in coordination with the STU and the licensee.

9.5 If it is brought to the notice of the SLDC/licensee that a particular consumer is using electricity during emergency rostering by unauthorised or irregular means, the feeder feeding such a consumer shall be opened to disenergise it from the source grid sub-station, on instructions from the SLDC, for which the consumer shall be solely responsible.

10. OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS

General

10.1 The licensee shall monitor the progress of each case of new connection, billing, metering, disconnection, reconnection and theft on monthly basis and send MIS reports to the Commission every quarter, mentioning the performance standards achieved, violation of code in each category, penalty liveable, penalty adjusted etc.

10.2 The licensee shall keep uploading the area-wise list and current status of new connection, billing, metering, disconnection, reconnection and number of theft cases on the website giving overall figure of such cases booked, decided and pending. The licensee shall also upload at its website all the reports sent to the Commission in accordance with this Code.

Provision for load shedding

10.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in any agreement or undertaking executed by a consumer with licensee or in the tariff applicable to him, the consumer shall restrict the use of electricity in terms of his maximum demand and/or stagger energy consumption in the manner and for the period as maybe specified in any order that may be made by the State Load Dispatch Centre or the State Government or the licensee to maintain orderly grid operation. The licensee shall inform bulk/ HT consumers about such restrictions as early as possible by any convenient communication mode for minimizing inconvenience.

Service of Notice

10.4 Any order/ notice on the consumer by the licensee, including the notice under Section 56 of the Act shall be deemed to be duly served if it is sent by registered post at the correct postal address of the addressee or delivered by hand to the person residing at the address notified to the licensee by the consumer:

Provided that in the case of an individual, service of notice to the consumer’s spouse or his authorised representative, and in the case of a firm, company or corporation, service of notice on the Managing Director, Director or Principal Officer or an authorised person of such a concern, shall be taken as sufficient service for the purpose of this Code.

10.5 If a consumer refuses or avoids receiving the notice, the service may be effected by:

(1) Affixing the notice at a conspicuous place on the consumer’s premises in the presence of two witness and photographing the notice; or

(2) Publication of the notice in daily newspaper(s) commonly read in the concerned locality to be kept on record by the Licensee.

Either of the above shall be deemed as sufficient for service of notice.

Demand Side Management

10.6 It shall be the duty of every consumer to stop wastage and inefficient use of electricity and to extend necessary cooperation to the licensee in implementation of the programs for Demand Side Management that may be launched by the licensee.

Exemption

10.7 The standards of performance specified in this Regulation shall remain suspended during Force Majeure conditions such as war, mutiny, civil commotion, riot, flood, cyclone, lightning, earthquake, lockout, fire, etc., affecting the licensee’s installations and activities.

10.8 Non-compliance of a standard contained in this Regulation shall not be treated as a violation, and the licensee shall not be required to pay any compensation to affected consumer(s), if such violation is caused due to State Transmission Utility and/or Central Transmission Utility, grid failure, a fault on the Transmission licensee’s network or on account of instructions given by State Load Dispatch Centre, over which the Distribution licensee has no reasonable control.

Repeal and Savings

10.9 Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram (Electricity supply code) Regulation, 2010 is hereby repealed.

10.10 Notwithstanding such repeal:

(1) Anything done or action taken or purported to have been taken, or proceedings initiated under such repealed Regulations, shall be deemed to have been taken under this Code to the extent that same were not inconsistent with the Act.

(2) The Commission may, at any time and on such terms as it may think fit, amend, alter or modify any provision of this Code or remove any error or defect in this Code.

Power of Relaxation and Power to Remove Difficulties

10.11 The Commission may, in public interest and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of this Code.

10.12 If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Code or there is a dispute regarding interpretation of any provision, the matter may be expeditiously referred to the Commission. The Commission shall pass necessary orders after consulting the parties concerned, provided that the Commission may refuse to entertain the reference filed beyond 3 months’ delay without sufficient cause.

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11. ANNEXURES

Annexure 11.1

Application form – New Connection (Low Tension Service)

1	Name of the Applicant/Organization:
2	Name of father/husband/Director/Partner/Trustee:
3	Address:
(a)	For communication	House/Plot/Premise no.
		Street
		Area/Colony
		District
		Telephone No.:
(b)	Where the new connection is applied for / existing connection is required to be shifted	House/Plot/Premise no.
		Street
		Area/Colony
		District
	(Indicate landmarks to identify the location)
4	Category of Supply (refer clause 3.2 of supply code) (list of categories attached)
5	Purpose of Supply:
6	Total Contracted Load applied for (in kW):_______	Total Connected Load (kW):______________
7	Type of Supply (Permanent / Temporary):
8	If Temporary supply, specify period of requirement:	From (date):
8	If Temporary supply, specify period of requirement:	To (date):
9	Please indicate whether you want to carry out the works of laying service line and/or dedicated distribution facility for the electricity supply requisitioned (Yes/No)
10	Please indicate whether you want to install your own CEA approved meter (Yes/No)
11	List of documents attached:
(a)	Photograph to be affixed on application form (Yes/No)
(b)	Identity Proof duly certified submitted along with this application form:
	- If Applicant is a person (Tick any one)	(i) Electoral identity card; (ii) Passport; (iii) Driving license; (iv) Ration card; (v) Photo identity card issued by Government agency; (vi) PAN card; (viii) Certificate from village Pradhan/ Patwari/ Lekhpal/ village level worker/ village chowkidar/ Primary school teacher/ in-charge of primary health centre etc.
	- If Applicant is an organization (Tick any one)	Signature of competent authority (e.g. Branch Manager, Principal, Head of Office/Department, etc) along with relevant resolution/authority letter of the institution concerned
(c)	Proof of ownership/ occupancy of premises , duly certified for which electricity connection is required to be enclosed (Tick any one)	(i) Copy of sale deed or lease deed or in the case of agricultural connections a copy of khasra / khatauni / khata nakal (ii) Registered General Power of Attorney; (iii) Municipal tax receipt or Demand notice or other related document; (iv) Letter of allotment. (v) Land Settlement Certificate (LSC)/Patta (vi) Certificate/ Letter from village authority/panchayat stating that the property belongs to the applicant. (vii) An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises shall along with any one of the documents listed at (i) to (vi) above also furnish a no objection certificate from owner of the premises
(d)	Proof of current address, duly certified to be enclosed (Tick any one)	(i) Electoral identity card; (ii) Passport; (iii) Driving license; (iv) Ration card; (v) Photo identity card issued by any Government agency; (vi) Statement of running Bank Account; (vii) Water / Telephone / Electricity / Gas connection Bill; (viii) Income Tax assessment order.
(e)	Any other document as applicable (Please specify)
12	Any electricity dues outstanding in licensee’s area of operation in consumer’s name: Yes/ No
13	Any electricity dues outstanding for the premises for which connection applied for: Yes/ No
14	Any electricity dues outstanding with the licensee against any firm with which the consumer is associated as an Owner, Partner, Director or Managing Director: Yes/ No
14	(For questions 13, 14 & 15 if the answer is ‘Yes’ in any case please provide details on a separate sheet)

I/ We hereby declare that

(a) The information provided in this application is true to my knowledge.

(b) I / We have read the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2013 and agree to abide by the conditions mentioned therein.

(d) I/ We will own the responsibility of security and safety of the meter, cut-out and the installation thereafter.

Date: Signature of the consumer/ Authorised Signatory

Place: Name:

Note: Apart from documents for identity proof, proof of ownership/occupancy of premises and proof of current address, the following documents shall be attached with the application form

1. In case of a partnership firm – The applicant shall furnish the partnership deed and an authorization in the name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;

2. In case of Public and/or Private limited Company – The applicant shall furnish a Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation along with an authorization in the name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;

3. Other documents applicable only for select consumer categories:

(a) Industrial consumers: Valid Industrial License, if applicable

(b) Agricultural consumers: No Objection Certificate from competent government authority for tube wells, if required

(c) Non-Domestic Khokhas and Temporary Structure: No Objection Certificate for khokha or temporary structure from the nagar nigam / nagar palika / nagar panchayat / gram sabha / gram panchayat / land development authority / land owning agency

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Application of …………………………………………………………………. (name of applicant) for

………….………………………………………. (purpose) is hereby received on …………….…. (date). In this regard, the applicant is given a reference no. …………… to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.2

Application form – New Connection (High Tension / Extra High Tension Service)

1	Name of the Applicant/Organization:
2	Name of father/husband/Director/Partner/Trustee:
3	Address for communication
4	Address where the new connection is applied for / existing connection is required to be shifted
	(Indicate landmarks to identify the location)
5	Voltage at which supply is required (kV) (Please tick the category applicable)	11 kV	33 kV	66 kV		110 kV		132 kV	220 kV
6	Type of Supply (Permanent / Temporary):
6(a)	If Temporary supply, specify period of requirement:	From (date):
		To (date):
7	Total Contract Demand applied for (in kW / kVA):_________________	Total Connected load (kW/kVA):______________
8	Basis for projection of Contract Demand - Diversity Factor assumed:
9	Phasing of Contract Demand required (Yes/No):
	If Yes, then provide the following details in the given format:
	CD required (kVA) along with remarks, if any	Tentative Date from which required
	(a)
	(b)
	(c)
10	Purpose of Installation/Supply:
11	Category of Tariff opted for:
12	Production capacity:
13	Category of Industry: (Tick the applicable one)	SSI			MSI					LSI
	Type of unit: (viz. Ownership/Partnership/Private Ltd./Public Ltd./Society/ Govt Dept./Govt undertaking)
14	Name of Institution developing Industrial Premises:
15(a)	Possession Letter or No-Objection Certificate
15(b)	Issued by the Institution (attach a copy)	Number:					Date:
16	Whether supply is needed through an independent feeder
17	Whether the above unit ever operated at some other place or applied for connection? (If Yes, please provide details)	(a) Sanctioned Load:
		(b) Service Connection No.:
		(c) Arrears of payment (if any):
18	If electricity connection for the premises was requested in the past? (If Yes, please provide details)	Name of unit:
		(b) Service Connection No.:
		(c) Arrears of payment (if any):
19	Status of land acquisition:
20	Expected date by which finance will be available:
21	Whether the requisite consent / NOC (if applicable as per the list of Pollution Control Board) has been obtained from ......................... as per statutory requirements (If yes, attach a copy):
22	Any electricity dues outstanding in licensee’s area of operation in consumer’s name: Yes/ No
23	Any electricity dues outstanding for the premises for which connection applied for: Yes/ No
24	Any electricity dues outstanding with the licensee against any firm with which the consumer is associated as an Owner, Partner, Director or Managing Director: Yes/ No
	(For questions 22, 23 & 24 if the answer is ‘Yes’ in any case please provide details on a separate sheet)

I/ We hereby declare that

(a) The information provided in this application is true to my knowledge.

(b) I/ We have read the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2013 and agree to abide by the conditions mentioned therein.

(d) I/ We will own the responsibility of security and safety of the meter, cut-out and the installation thereafter.

Date: ___________ Signature of the consumer/ authorised signatory

Place: __________ Name:

Note: The following documents shall be attached with the application form:

1. Proof of ownership of the premises

2. A map indicating the proposed location of the plant/office and the point where supply is required. The map should normally be of the scale of 1 cm representing 1200 cm.

3. Licence/NOC from statutory authority, if required or a declaration by the applicant that his connection does not fall under the requirement of NOC under any statute.

4. In case of a proprietary firm, an affidavit to be submitted stating that the applicant is the sole proprietor of the firm.

5. In case of partnership firm, partnership deed.

6. In case of Limited Company, Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation.

7. Proof of permanent residential address of the consumer and PAN Number, if any. If there is any change at a later date, the same shall be intimated by the consumer to the licensee immediately.

8. Letter of intent for production/ enhancement in production may be furnished.

9. List of equipments proposed to be installed along with the expected load.

10. Resolution for authorised signatory.

11. Registration from Industries Department.

12. Extract of project report relevant to power and process requirements (in case of industries).

13. Copy of the relevant section of the current tariff order that provides details of the tariff category opted by the consumer and duly signed by him. This will be appended with the agreement after completion of formalities.

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Application of ………………………………………………………………….…... (name of applicant) for …………….………………………………. (purpose) is hereby received on …………….…. (date).

In this regard, the applicant is given a reference no. …………… to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.3

Declaration / Undertaking

Son/Daughter of Resident of

(hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”, which term shall mean and include executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:

The , a company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act,

1956 having its registered office at (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”, which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, include its successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:

THAT the Applicant is a lawful occupant of the premises at

in support of which the Applicant has enclosed a proof of occupancy.

THAT the Applicant has requested the licensee to provide a service connection at the above-mentioned premises in the Applicants name for the purpose mentioned in the application form.

THAT in furnishing the Declaration, the Applicant has clearly understood that should the above statements prove to be false or incorrect at any later stage, the licensee shall have every right to disconnect supply to the Applicant without any notice and above right to adjust dues against Consumer Security Deposit.

THAT the Applicant hereby agrees and undertakes:

1. To indemnify the licensee against all proceedings, claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses that he licensee may incur by reason of a fresh service connection given to the Applicant.

2. That all Electrical Works done within the premises are as per Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 and have been carried out by a licensed electrical contractor (in case the Applicant is an owner and wiring in the premises is new)

That all Electrical Work done within the premises are as per Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 to the best of our knowledge (where application is for reconnection or Applicant is occupier of the premises)

3. The licensee is indemnified against any loss accrued to the applicant on this account. Further, Applicant agrees that if there is any harm/loss to the property of the licensee due to the fault in Electrical work within the premises of Applicant, all the liabilities shall be borne by the Applicant.

4. To pay the electricity consumption bills and all other charges at the rates set out in the licensee’s Tariff Schedule and miscellaneous charges for supply as may be in force from time to time, regularly as and when the same becomes due for payment.

5. To deposit the additional consumption deposit as revised by the licensee from time to time based on the consumption of the Applicant in preceding year.

6. To abide by the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for Manipur and Mizoram (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2013, tariff orders and any other rules or regulations notified by the Commission, as applicable from time to time.

7. That licensee shall be at liberty to adjust the electricity consumption charges along with any other charges against the Consumer Security Deposit paid by the Applicant, in the event of termination of the agreement prior to expiry of the contracted period or in case of nay contractual default.

8. To be responsible for safe custody of Meters, CTs, Cables etc. provided by the licensee and in case, there is any damage to equipment due to the reasons attributable to Applicant the same shall be chargeable to the Applicant. Further, all repercussions on account of breakage of seals of meters etc. or Direct/Dishonest Abstraction of energy shall be to the account of Applicant, as per the existing laws.

9. To allow clear and un-encumbered access to the meters for the purpose of meter reading and its checking etc.

10. That the Applicant would let the licensee disconnect the Service connection under reference, in the event of any default, non-compliance of statutory provisions and in the event of a legally binding directive by Statutory Authority(ies) to effect such an order. This shall be without prejudice to any other rights of the licensee including that of getting its payment as on the date of disconnection.

11. That the licensee shall not be held responsible for any interruption or diminution of supply of

Electricity.

12. All the above declaration given by the Applicant shall be construed to an Agreement between the licensee and the Applicant.

Signature of the Applicant:

Name of the applicant:

SIGNED AND DELIVERED

In presence of witness

Name of Witness:

Annexure 11.4

Application form – Change in Name of Registered Consumer

1	Service Connection No
2	Consumer No
3	Name of Registered Consumer (at present)
4	Consumer category
5	Contracted load
6	Address:	Telephone no.:
7	Name of the person in whose name connection to be changed (in CAPITAL LETTERS)

Note: The following documents duly certified are attached with the application form:

(Tick whichever applicable)

1. Copy of latest bill duly paid

2. Proof of ownership / legal occupancy of premises

3. No Objection Certificate from the existing consumer if available/possible.

4. Registered deed/ Succession certificate/_ (if any other document, please specify)

Date:

Place:

Signature of the Consumer

Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. _____________ Consumer No. _________________

at present in the name of (name of applicant) has been received on (date) for changing the name of Consumer to_____________________________. In this regard, the consumer is given a reference no. _____________to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.5

Application form – Transfer of Ownership to Legal Heir

1	Service Connection No
2	Consumer No.
3	Name of Registered Consumer (at present)
4	Consumer category
5	Contracted load
6	Address:	Telephone no.:
7	Name of the person in whose name connection to be changed (in CAPITAL LETTERS)

Note: The following documents duly certified are attached with the application form:

(Tick whichever applicable)

1. Copy of latest bill duly paid

2. Proof of ownership / legal occupancy of premises

3. Registered deed/ Succession or Legal Heir certificate/ Mutation deed/ (if any other document, please specify)

4. NOC from other legal heir(s) in case connection is to be changed in the name of one of the legal

heirs

Date:

Place:

Signature of the Consumer

Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. _______________Consumer No. __________________at present in the name of ____________________________(name of applicant) has been received on ___________(date) for changing the name of Consumer to ___________________________ . In this regard, the consumer is given a reference no. _____________to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.6

Application form – Conversion of Services / Change of Consumer Category / Shifting of Connection

(Tick the applicable purpose)

1	Service Connection No
2	Consumer No.
3	Name of Consumer
4	Consumer category
5	Contracted load
6	Address:	Telephone no.:
7	Request for change in service:
i)	IF request is for conversion of service: (Tick whichever applicable)	a) Conversion from LT single phase to LT 3-phase b) Conversion from LT 3-phase to LT single phase c) Conversion from LT to HT d) Conversion from HT to LT e) Conversion from HT to EHT f) Conversion from EHT to HT g) Other (Please specify)
ii)	If request is for change in consumer category, mention the tariff category to which Consumer wants to shift:	(See list of all tariff categories attached with this form)
iii)	IF request is for change in premises:	Details of equipment to be shifted (Meter/service line, LT/HT line, transformer, etc.):
8	Reason for change in service

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form: (Tick whichever applicable)

1. Installation inspection report by the Electrical Inspector

2. Any other document (please specify)

Date: Place:

Signature of the Consumer

Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. _______________Consumer No.__________________

at present in the name of (name of applicant) has been received on ___________(date) for___________________________________ (purpose). In this regard, the consumer is given a reference no. __________________________________to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.7

Application form – Load Enhancement / Load Reduction

(Tick the applicable purpose)

1	Name of the Applicant/Organization:
2	Service Connection No
3	Consumer Number:
4	Address of premises to which electricity is being supplied	Telephone No.:
5	In case of Load Enhancement:
5	Existing sanctioned load (in kW):	Enhanced load requested (in kW):
6	In case of Load Reduction:
6	Existing sanctioned load (in kW):	Reduced load requested (in kW):
7	Reason(s) for Load Enhancement / Reduction:
8	Details of load added/ disconnected from supply, if applicable. (Please attach list of equipments category-wise) (a) Lighting (b) Motive Power (c) Agricultural (d) Other (please specify)

Date: Place:

Signature of the consumer

Name:

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form (if applicable)

1. A work completion certificate & test report from Licensed Electrical Contractor, if the consumer’s installation has been altered.

2. Resolution for authorised signatory.

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Application of _______________________________for load enhancement / load reduction against Service Connection No. ___________________ Consumer No. ____________________ is hereby received on ______________(date) In this regard, the applicant is given a reference no. ___________________to be used in all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.8

Procedure for Determination of Connected Load

Name of applicant:

Service Connection No. (for existing Connection)______________________

Consumer No. (for existing connections):

Address of applicant:

Electrical equipments proposed to be put to use:

(Please fill-up the following table to enable determination of the connected load. Normally the actual load of each item (from name plate in case of heater/machine/motor, etc in general) will be considered to determine the connected load at the premises. In case of non-availability of the rated capacity of any item, the load shown below shall be considered.)

Item	Load per item (Watts)	No.	Total load (Watts)
1	2	3	4 = 2x3
CFL	15
Bulb	60
Tube light	40
Fan	60
Tape-recorder/ Music system	100
Television	90
Mixie (If plugged in permanently)	375
Electric iron	750
Fridge	150
Cooler	250
Heater (for cooking /water Heating/room heater)	1000
Washing machine	750
Geyser	2000
Microwave oven	2000
Air Conditioner (1 ton)	1500
Air Conditioner (1.5 Ton)	2250
Computer	100
Printer	150
Total

Note:- The following shall be adopted to arrive at rating of appliances : 1HP = 746 W, KW = 0.85of KVA,

KW of Welding Machine (if name plate is illegible) = 25 x highest rating of welding current (A) x Power factor (Pf as 0.60), Spare/unused plug or point 1/3^rd of rating given herein shall be taken as connected load (Plug 5 A = 100W, Plug 15A = 1000W. light/fan point = 60W).

Signature of consumer/applicant Signature Load determiner with official designation

Annexure 11.9

Test Result Report of Applicant’s Installation

(Regulation 31 of Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010)

(To be filled by licensee’s representative)

Reference No.:

Date

1. Name and address of the Consumer

2. Details of the installation

3. Short circuit fault level of the installation

4. Date of Commissioning of installation (In case of additional supply or reconnection)

5. Results of the tests conducted

S No	Equipment	Test Conducted	Test Results	Remarks
1	Linked Switch with Fuse(s)	(1) Mechanical operation (2) Rating of Fuse (c) Contact of Blades	Smooth/Troublesome Amp Full/Partial
1 a	Isolator	(1) Mechanical operation (2) Remote operation (3) Local operation (4) Measurement of Contact resistance (5) Interlocking with earth switch (6) Interlocking with CB (7) IR Values Open Condition Closed Condition	OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK micro Ohm OK/Not OK OK/Not OK M Ohm Ph-Ph Ph-E ___ ___ ___ ___
2	Circuit Breaker Sl No……….	(1) Rating of the Circuit Breaker (i) Type (ii) Voltage (iii) Normal Current (iv) Rupturing capacity (2) IR Values Open Condition Closed Condition (3) Contact Resistance (4) Mechanical Operation (5) Remote Operation (6) Local Operation (7) Interlocking with Isolator (8) Interlocking with Earth switch (9) Alarm and Trip for OTI/WTI/Buchholz/PRV (10) Earth Fault Relay	___________ _ kV Amps KA Ph-Ph Ph-E ____ ____ ____ ____ micro Ohm Instant Smooth / Time Gap (__ Sec) OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK

		(11) Over Current Relay (12) Under Voltage Relay (13) SF6 Pressure Alarm and trip Operation Test	OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK
3	Transformer Sl No……..	(1) Insulation resistance Value (i) HT to LT (ii) HT to Earth (iii) LT to Earth (2) Break down Voltage Test Oil Sample - I (Top) Oil Sample - II (Bottom) (3) Vector Group Test (4) Polarity Test (5) Magnetizing Balance (6) Tan Delta Test (as per capacity) (7) Oil level in conservator tank (8) Oil level in breather cup (9) OTI/WTI settings (10) OTI / WTI Alarm and Trip operation (11) Operation of Buchholz relay (12) Operation of PRV (13) Oil leakage (14) Interlock of door switch for dry transformer (15) Clearance for side clearance: Between two Transformers : (P) Body Earth resistance Neutral Earth resistance	M Ohm M Ohm M Ohm _kV _kV OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK A/T _0C A/T _0C OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK OK/Not OK Cms _Meters _Ohm N1 Ohm N2 Ohm
4	DG Sets Sl No for 1. Alternator:……. 2. Engine:……..	(1) Interlocking with other Supply Sources (2) Body Earth resistance (3) Neutral Earth resistance	OK/Not OK _Ohm N1 Ohm N2 Ohm
5	Cable Size: ……..Sq mm	(1) Insulation Resistance Values (i) Ph-Ph (ii) PH –Earth (iii) Ph-Earth + Other Ph (2) Bending Radius	_M Ohm _M Ohm _M Ohm OK/Not OK
6	Earthing	(1) Metal and Size of Earth Strips (2) Type of Earthing (i) Plate Earthing (ii) Pipe Earthing (iii) Counter Poise Earthing (3) Value of Earth resistance of	Cu/Al/GI Sq mm Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No N1 Ohm N2 Ohm
		earth electrodes for (i) Reactor Neutral (ii) LAs (iii) Structure (iv) Frame/Bodies of equipment (v) Motors	(R) Ohm (Y) Ohm (B) Ohm Ohm Ohm Ohm
7	Potential Transformer	(1) Ratio Test (2) Polarity Test (3) BDV of Oil (4) IR Test	OK/ Not OK OK/ Not OK _kV (R) P-E M Ohm (Y) P-E M Ohm (B) P-E___M Ohm
8	Current Transformer	(1) Ratio Test (2) Polarity Test (3) BDV of Oil (4) IR Test	OK/ Not OK OK/ Not OK _kV (R) P-E M Ohm (Y) P-E M Ohm (B) P-E M Ohm
9	Transmission Line	(1)Physical condition of conductor / tower (2)Check of tower accessories (3)Tower footing resistance (4)Conductor continuity test (5)Check of ground clearance (6)Check of electrical clearance along the route	Ok/Not OK Ok/Not OK _Ohm Ok/Not OK Ok/Not OK Ok/Not OK

General Observations

Sl No	Item	Observation
1	Check of required phase to phase, phase to ground and sectional clearance
2	Check for equipment layout and overall installation details
3	Test of resistance of earth mat or earth electrodes as applicable
4	Check of consumer’s pre-commissioning test reports of individual equipments
5	Check of manufacturer’s routine /type test reports of individual equipments
6	Whether Inspector’s approval if applicable is obtained
7	Whether owner’s self certification about compliance with the Regulations is obtained?
8	General observations and views (specific deviation from the requirements of the Regulations shall be clearly brought out)

Name, Signature and Seal of Authority

Annexure 11.10

Meter Related Complaints / Request for Testing of Meter

(Tick the applicable purpose)

Complaint reference No.: (to be given by licensee)

1. Service Connection No.:

2 Consumer No ___________________________________

3 Name of the consumer:

4 Address and Telephone No. of the consumer:

5. Brief description of the complaint – Burnt out / Completely stopped / Fast meter / Seal broken / Testing of Meter

5. Initial cost of meter was borne by (tick one): Consumer / licensee

6. Complainant desires to provide/has provided a new meter for replacement (Yes/No):

7. Any other information

Date: (Signature of Consumer)

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(For Office Use)

1. Site verification report

Signature (concerned official

2. Comments of concerned official

Signature (concerned official)

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Complaint reference no.: (to be given by licensee) Complaint received by: (name and designation) Date of receiving complaint:

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.11

Meter Testing Result Report

1. Consumer Particulars

Service Connection No.

Consumer No________________________

Name of consumer:

Consumer category:

Contracted Load: ____________________

Address of consumer:

2. Meter Particulars

Meter No. Type

Size C. T. Ratio

E/L- LED Status Rev LED status

3. Revolution / Pulse Test

Meter Constant Load

Reading before test

No. of Revolution/pulse taken

Reading after test Actual Time Taken for the test

Energy Recorded by meter Energy Recorded by a standardized meter Error

RESULT

Consumer Meter recorded % LESS / MORE Consumption

Needs replacement OR Results are within limits

Certificate

This is to certify that testing has been carried out as per the procedure prescribed by the Commission. An external load of kW was used for testing for 1 kWh and total time taken was minutes. The testing was carried out by using optical scanner for counting the pulses/revolutions.

Signature of Consumer Signature of Licensee/Third party Official

Name: Name and Designation:

*Load in kW*	*Approximate time in minutes*
1 kW	60
2 kW	30
4 kW	15
5 kW	12

Note: Approximate time taken for test for different external loads is as under:

Annexure 11.12

Application for Self Assessed Bill

1	Name of the Consumer
2	Service Connection Number
3	Consumer Number
4	Address
5	Average consumption of last 6 months
6	Amount paid by Consumer based on reading (Self assessed) (Must not be less than average consumption of last 6 months)	Previous Reading
		Current Reading
		Net Consumption
		Amount
7	Mode of Payment	Cheque
		DD/Money Order
		Cash

Signature of Consumer

Name of Consumer:

Annexure 11.13

Format for Application of Advance Payment

Service Connection No.

Consumer No _______________________________

Name of consumer: Consumer category: Contracted Load:

Address of consumer:

Telephone No.:

Dear Sir,

I wish to make advance payment for the period from to against the above referred connection.

You are requested to kindly send me a provisional advance bill for my electricity consumption of above period, so that I can make payment.

Thank you.

Signature of Consumer

Name of Consumer:

Annexure 11.14

Format for Inspection Report in case of UUE/Theft

Date of Inspection:

Inspecting Agency:

Sl No.:

Service Connection No.
Consumer No.
Name of Consumer
Consumer category
Address:
Load Details
a) Sanctioned/Contracted Load
b) Connected Load
c) Un-authorised excess Load

Type of Irregularity: (Tick whichever applicable)
Unauthorised Use of Electricity	Excess Load		Theft	Other (Specify in detail)

INSPECTION RESULT:
Meter No. (Painted):		CT Box Seal No.:			Found:
Meter No. (Dial):		Meter Box Seal No.:			Found:
Reading (kWh):		Meter Terminal Seal No.:			Found:
Reading (kVAh):		Half Seal No.:			Found:
Reading (kVARh):		Working Meter:
MDI:		Cable Status:
Power Factor:		CT Ratio:
Size:		Type:
Shunt Capacitor (Tick one)		• Shunt Capacitor No. of rating and make found installed in working order to maintain the power factor; OR • No shunt capacitor found installed. Power factor measured lagging

Generator: kVA found installed with / without permission

Details of Seals

Other observations by Inspection Team:

Note to Consumer: You are requested to please appear before on the time and date mentioned in the Show-Cause Notice issued by inspection team member/police officer.

Signature of Consumer

Name of Consumer:

Signature of Assessing/Authorised Officer(s):

Signature:	1.	2.	3.	4.
Name:	1.	2.	3.	4.
Designation:	1.	2.	3.	4.

Employee No.: 1.

Annexure 11.15

Request for Permanent Disconnection & Termination of Agreement

Service Connection No.

Consumer No. : ________________________________

Name of the consumer: Consumer category:

Contracted load:

Address:

It is requested that the above connection may be disconnected and the relevant Agreement with the licensee be terminated forthwith.

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form:

1. Copy of last bill

2. Copy of payment receipt of last bill

Thank you.

Date: Place:

Signature of the Consumer

Name: Phone no.: Address:

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Acknowledgement

Application of (name of applicant) complete in all respects for disconnection and termination of Agreement has hereby been received at this office on________ (date). In this regard, the applicant is given a reference no. ____________________________to be used for all future correspondence.

Name and Designation:

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Annexure 11.16

Format for Intimation to Consumer after Termination of Agreement

Licensee’s Office Date.

Office Address

Service Connection No.

Consumer No. ____________________________________

(Name of consumer)

(Address of consumer)

This is to inform you that an agreement dated____________________ against Consumer No.___________________________ between yourself and ______________________________ (name of licensee) regarding supply of kW/MW (contracted load) in the ______________________ consumer category has been terminated w.e.f. _____________________ (date) on account of (reason) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Your supply has been disconnected permanently.

After final adjustment of all charges and energy bills an amount of:

1. Rs. is payable to you for which Cheque No. is enclosed.

2. Rs. is due from you. You are requested to pay the amount within a week of receipt of this letter, failing which, action as prescribed under the law shall be initiated for recovery of the amount.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

Annexure 11.17

Format for Intimation to Consumer after Temporary Disconnection of Supply

Licensee’s Office Address Date

Service Connection No.:

Consumer No :__________________________

Name of consumer: Consumer category: Contracted Load:

Address of consumer:

This is to inform you that your supply has been temporarily disconnected with effect from

(date) due to the following reason(s):

You are requested to remove the cause of disconnection and intimate this office at the earliest. You are also requested to pay a sum of Rs. ______________towards disconnection & re-connection charges and ______________________(mention if any other dues are to be deposited, with a detailed break-up).

If the cause of disconnection is not removed to the satisfaction of this office and above amount is not paid, within 45 days of this notice your supply shall be disconnected permanently without any further notice.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation

Annexure 11.18

Determination of Security Deposit amount

Load Security:

Security deposit amount for a consumer = (Connected Load in kW x 730 hrs x Load Factor x Applicable Tariff + Monthly fixed or Demand charge) x 3

Note :- Load security amount arrived by the above formula shall be rounded off to the next multiple of 10, in case the figure so arrived at is not divisible by 10

S. No.	Particulars	Load factor
1.	Domestic (LT/HT)	15%
2.	Non- domestic/Commercial (LT/HT)	25%
3.	Industrial: (LT/HT)	30%
4.	Public Water Works (LT/HT)	30%
5.	Bulk Supply within state (HT)	25%
6.	Agriculture / Irrigation (LT/HT)	10 %
7..	Street lights/Public Lighting	25%
8.	Signals & blinkers	50%
9.	Railway Traction	30%

Note :- Review of security deposit shall be carried out annually as per clause 4.129 of this code

Meter Security:-

Meter Security shall be equal to the price of the meter, if licensee provides the meter.

Material(s) Security:- The security of material(s) shall be as follow if licensee provides the material(s)

LT current transformer (LT CT) = Price of the Current Transformer (CT)
Other Materials = 50% of the price of the material(s).

Annexure 11.19

Assessment of Energy

In cases of Theft

The assessment formula for calculation of the consumption due to theft of electricity shall be as under:

Units assessed = L x D x H x F

Where,

L = Load (Connected load found in the consumer’s premises during the course of inspection)

in kW;

D = Period of assessment in days;

H =Number of hours per day, which shall be taken as 8 hours for all consumers except industrial consumers in respect of whom the hours of use shall be as per the hours the industry generally operates in a day which in any case shall not be less than 8 hours.

F = Load factor, which shall be taken for different categories of use as given below:

S. No.	Particulars	Load factor
1.	Domestic (LT/HT)	40%
2.2	Non-domestic/Commercial (LT/HT)	50%
3.	Industrial (LT/HT)	75%
4.	Public Water supply(LT/HT)	50%
5.	Bulk supply	50%
6.	Agriculture/Irrigation(LT/HT)	50%
7.	Street light	50%
8.	Direct theft – All categories	100%

Assessment of pre-assumed consumption for Temporary Connection

The assessed consumption of energy for temporary connection shall be as follow:-

Units assessed = L x D x H x F

Where,

L = Load (Connected load for temporary connection) in kW;

D = Period for temporary connection in days;

H =Number of hours per day, (Taken as 24 Hours)

F = Load factor (Load Factor = 50%)

Annexure 11.20

AGREEMENT / SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT

BETWEEN LICENSEE AND CONSUMER

(Not to be filled up by the consumer while submitting the application)

1. Name of consumer

(i) Category of Supply:- (Tick whichever is applicable)

Single Phase, 230 V

3 Phase, 400 V

6.6 kV

11 kV

22 kV

33 kV

66 kV

110 kV

132 kV

220 kV

Consumer Category :
Connected load:
Contract demand:
Ownership of meter:
Point of commencement of supply:
Extension/ service connection work will be done by licensee / consumer (delete which is not applicable):
Any other mater:

In witness there of _________________(Name and designation of Licensees authorized executive) acting for and behalf of the Distribution Licensee and _____________(Consumer) have hereunto set their hands and seal on this _____________________ day of the month of ____________of the year ___________.

On behalf of licensee Consumer Name and address

Signature

Seal

Place

Witness Witness

1 1

2 2

NB:- Do’s and Don’ts and other important information may be given in the back page in the local language.

SAMPLE ONLY

Do’s :

(1) Pay electricity bill regularly to avoid disconnection of supply

(2) Obtain Amount Payment Receipt (ARP) after payment is made.