Conditions of

Supply of Electricity
Of
Distribution Licensees
in
The State of Karnataka
First Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 17.6.2006

with all amendments issued by KERC as on 31.12.2017

Annexure
Annex-1: K.E.R.C. (Duty of the Licensee to supply Electricity on request) Regulations,
2004 and its amendments (Page - 86)
Annex-2: KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations 2004 with up
to date amendments (Page - 89)
Annex-3: KERC (Procedure for Filing Appeal Before the Appellate Authority)
Regulations, 2005 (Page - 105)
Annex-4: KERC (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004 and its amendments (Page - 109)
Annex-5: K.E.R.C (Interest on Security Deposit) Regulations, 2005. (Page - 120)
Annex-6: Power Supply Agreement for Supply of High Tension / Extra High Tension
Electrical Energy (Page - 122)
Annex-7: Power Supply Agreement for Supply of Low Tension Electrical Energy (Page –
126)
Annex-8: Indemnity BOND (If the intending Consumer is not the owner of the premises)
(Page - 130)
Annex-9: Indemnity Bond (In case of Transfer of Installation) (Page - 130)
Annex-10: Indemnity Bond (In case of surrender of Installation) (Page - 131)
Annex-11:GOK Notification No. DE 123 EEB 2003 dated: 10th Nov. 2003 constituting
Special Courts as per Section 153 of the Electricity Act 2003. (Page - 132)

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Condition of supply under section 4.00 to 44.00.

1st Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/07/08 dated 14.03.2008

2nd Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/07/10 dated 01.07.2010.

3rdAmendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/13/14-15, dated 25.08.2014

4th Amendment Notification No: KERC/Cos/D/13/15-16, dated 25.01.2016.

5th Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/2/16-17, dated 22.11.2016

6th Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/2/17-18, dated 27.12.2017.

Recovery of Expenditure under section 3.1.1 to 3.1.7.

1st Amendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 25/03/2005.

2ndAmendment Notification No Y/01/4 dated 17/08/2005.

3rdAmendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 12/01/2006

4thAmendment Notification No Y/01/4 dated 24.08.2007.

6thAmendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 07.09.2011.

7thAmendment notification No:KERC/COS/D/14/14-15,dtd 25.08.2014.

8th Amendment Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17, dtd 22.11.2016.

9th Amendment Notification No: KERC/D/3/17-18, dated 27.12.2017

All above amendment notifications are available in KERC website kerc.org

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 CONTENTS
Clause Page
SUBJECT
No. No.
PREAMBLE
1.00 CHAPTER- I : - Short Title and Commencement 5
2.00 CHAPTER- II: - Definitions 6
3.00 CHAPTER-III: - System and Classification of Supply 12
4.00 CHAPTER-IV: - General Procedure for arranging power supply 15
5.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to Domestic 28
Lighting, AEH, Commercial Lighting and Tatkal Scheme
6.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to Irrigation pump sets. 29
7.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to LT Industrial and
Commercial power installations (Other than those covered under
Regulation 5.00, 6.00, 9.00, 10.00 and 11.00). 30
8.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to H.T./ E.H.T. 32
installations.
Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to
34
9.00 Commercial / Residential Buildings / Complex(es)/ M.S. Buildings
10.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to Residential 44
/ Industrial / Commercial Layouts.
11.00 Procedure applicable for arranging power supply to Public Lamps 45
(Street Lights)
12.00 Procedure for arranging Power Supply on Temporary basis. 46
CHAPTER-V
13.00 Wiring on Consumer premises and maintenance 51
14.00 Handling of Licensee’s Equipment in Consumer’s premises 53
15.00 Extensions and Alternations (L.T. Installations) 54
16.00 Extensions and Alternations (H.T. Installations) 55
17.00 Balancing of Installation 55
18.00 Access to Consumer’s premises 55
19.00 Periodical Testing and Inspection 56
20.00 Danger due to defects in Consumer’s Premises 56
21.00 Failure or Variation in Supply 56
CHAPTER –VI : - POWER FACTOR
22.00 H.T. Installations 57
23.00 L.T. Installations 58
24.00 Applicable to both HT and LT Installations. 59
CHAPTER – VII: - Metering, Power supply charges.
25.00 Metering 59
26.00 Billing Procedure / Reading of Meters / Self Reading of Meters 60
Periodicity of Testing of Meters
27.00 Correctness of Meters 61
27.04 Meter not Recording 63
28.00 Replacement of burnt out Meters 64
29.00 1) Bill Payment / Recovery of charges/Supplemental claims. 65
2) Mode of payment. 65
3) Belated payment charge / Prompt payment Incentive 67
4) Disconnection for non-payment / Reconnection. 67
5) Priority for adjustment of payment. 67
6) Adjustment of erroneous bills 67

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 CHAPTER – VIII: - Schedule of charges such as application Regn. fee,
30.00 ISD, And, MSD, Recovery of Expenditure, Recon. Charges, Transfer of 68
installation charges, Meter testing fee, Rating fee, etc.,
CHAPTER – IX
31.00 Rating of Installations
32.00 Agreement and its validity / Termination of Agreement
33.00 Minimum charges
34.00 Reduction/Variation in the contract demand/sanctioned load
35.00 Shifting of Installations
36.00 Transfer of Installations
37.00 Restrictions on the use of power
38.00 Resale of Energy
39.00 Conversion from one type of use to another type of use
(Change in Tariff Category)
40.00 Service of Notice
41.00 Recovery of dues as per acts and rules framed by the
Government of Karnataka
42.00 CHAPTER –X: - Prejudicial use of supply
➢ Unauthorized increase in load (LT)
➢ Misuse of Electricity
➢ Unauthorized increase in MD (HT & LT with demand
based Tariff)
➢ Change in Machinery or Product line
➢ Unauthorized Extension of Supply
➢ Theft of Electricity
➢ Compounding of offences/ Amount
➢ Provisional Assessment order
43.00 Furnishing of Fake/Fraudulent documents by the Consumer
44.00 CHAPTER –XI 44.00 Appeals
CHAPTER – XII
45.00 Decisions to be in writing
46.00 Reservation of Rights
47.00 Repeal and Savings
F/D/07/4 KERC regulations on duty to supply on request dtd 28.09.2004
3.1.1 to 3.1.7 Regulations on Recovery of Expenditure Regulations dtd
12.11.2004
Annexure -3 Procedure for filing Appeal Regulations
D/ISD/07/4 Regulation on security Deposits
Annexure-4 Standard power supply agreement HT/EHT
Annexure-7 Standard power supply Agreement LT

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 Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 17.6.2006
Energy Secretariat

NOTIFICATION No: EN 27 PSR 205, Bangalore Dated: 17.6.2006 Conditions of

Supply of Electricity of Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka

PREAMBLE:

According to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003, the following utilities are
Distribution Licenses in the state of Karnataka.

BESCOM, CESCO, GESCOM HESCOM, MESCOM and Hukkeri RECS.

Section 16 of the Electricity Act 2003 empowers the Appropriate Commission to

specify any general or specific conditions applicable to the Licensees covered in the
first to fifth proviso of Section 14 of the Electricity Act 2003, with in one year from the
appointed date. In exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 16 of the
Electricity Act 2003, read with appropriate provisions of the K.E.R. Act, 1999, the
K.E.R.C. has formulated and issued the K.E.R.C. (Conditions of License to ESCOMs)
Regulations, 2004

In accordance with clause No. 7 of K.E.R.C. (Conditions of License to ESCOMs)

Regulations, 2004, the ESCOMs were required to furnish to the Commission, a draft
“Model Conditions of Supply of Electricity” describing the operating practices and
connection policies of the Licensee along with draft “ Standard Agreements” to
obtain approval of the Commission before notifying the same in the Gazette. Since
the draft was not furnished by the ESCOMs, the Commission on its own formulated
the draft and circulated the same for obtaining the comments / views of ESCOMs
and other stakeholders. The Commission has finalized the draft after examining the
comments / views of ESCOMs and other stakeholders. The Commission by its Order
No.D/07/4/901 Dated: 2.6.2006 has communicated approval to notify the same in
the Gazette.

CHAPTER – I

1.0 SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT

1.01 This may be called the “Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the

Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka”.
1.02 This shall extend to the whole of the state of Karnataka

1.03 This shall apply to all persons engaged in the business of distribution of
electricity under Section 14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the
Consumers of electricity.
1.04 This shall come into force from the date of publication in the official
gazette of Karnataka and shall be in force unless amended otherwise.

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 CHAPTER - II
2.00 DEFINITIONS

Unless the meaning is repugnant to the context, the following words shall have
the meanings assigned to them.

2.01 “ACT” means The Electricity Act, 2003.

2.02 “APPLICANT” means a person who is the owner or occupier of any

premises who has registered his application with the Distribution Licensee
for supply of electricity.

2.03 “ASSESSING OFFICER” means an officer of the State Government or

Licensee, as the case may be, designated as such by the State
Government under Section No. 126 of the Electricity Act 2003.

2.04 “KER ACT” means the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999.

2.05 “AGREEMENT” with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions

means an Agreement entered into between the Licensee and the
Consumer under Clause 4.03 (ii) (b) of these Conditions.

2.06 “AMPERE‟ means a unit of electric current.

2.07 “APPARATUS” means electrical apparatus and includes all machines,

fittings accessories and appliances in which conductors are used.

2.08 “AREA OF SUPPLY” means the area within which a distribution licensee
is authorized by his license to supply electricity

2.09 “AUTHORIZED OFFICER” means an officer authorized by the State

Government under Section No. 135 of the Electricity Act 2003.

2.10 “BILLING PERIOD” means the period between two consecutive Meter
reading dates.

2.11 “BREAKDOWN” means an occurrence relating to the equipment of

supply system or other electrical line which prevents its normal
functioning.

2.12 “BULK SUPPLY” means the sale of electricity to any person for resale, such
as, supply given to a distribution Licensee for purposes of distribution in
his area of supply.

2.13 “BUILT-UP AREA” means the sum of the building areas of each of the
floors of the building including the cellar, measured between the
external walls as per the actual construction or as per the sanctioned
plan whichever is higher.

2.14 “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.

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2.15 “COMMISSION” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
constituted under subsection (1) of Section 3 of the Karnataka
Electricity Reform Act 1999.

2.16 “CONDUCTOR” means any wire, cable, bar, tube, rail or plate used for
conducting electricity and so arranged as to be electrically connected
to a system.

2.17 “CONNECTED LOAD” means the sum total of the installed

connected) capacities in Kilowatts (KW) of all the energy
consuming devices on the Consumer’s premises, which can be used
simultaneously. This shall be expressed in KW or KVA. If the ratings are in
KVA, the same may be converted to KW by multiplying the KVA by
0.85. If the same or any apparatus is rated by the manufacturer in HP,
the HP rating shall be converted into KW by multiplying it by 0.746.

2.18 “CONSUMER‟ means any person who is supplied with electricity for his
own use by a licensee or the Government or by any other person
engaged in the business of supplying electricity to the public under the
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.
2.19 “CONTRACTED DEMAND” means the Load in kilovolt amperes (KVA) /
KW, mutually agreed to between the Licensee and Consumer as
entered in the Agreement.

2.20 “CONTRACTOR‟ means a qualified Licensed Electrical Contractor

(L.E.C.) having valid license issued / recognized by the Government of
Karnataka and such other persons who are authorized by the
Government of Karnataka/ India to carry out electrical installation
works.

2.21 “DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY‟ means the date of actual

availment of supply by the Consumer or the date of expiry of a period
of 30 days from the date of intimation to the Consumer of the
availability of the power, whichever is earlier.

2.22 “DEMAND CHARGE‟ refers to a charge levied to a Consumer, which is

based on the CONTRACTED DEMAND or MAXIMUM DEMAND recorded.

2.23 “DESIGNATED AUTHORITY OF THE LICENSEE” means an authority who has

been notified as such by the Licensee.

2.24 “DISTRIBUTING MAIN‟ means the portion of any main with which a service
line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected.

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2.25 “DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM” means the system of wires and associated
Facilities between the delivery points on the transmission lines or the
generating station connection and the point of connection to the
installation of the Consumers.
2.26 “ELECTRICITY” means electrical energy-
a) generated, transmitted, supplied or traded for any purpose; or
b) used for any purpose except the transmission of a message;

2.27 “ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR‟ means an Electrical Inspector appointed under

Section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003 by the Appropriate Government
and includes the Chief Electrical Inspector.

2.28 “ENERGY CHARGE” refers to a charge levied to a Consumer for the

consumption of electricity.

2.29 “ENGINEER‟ means a qualified Engineer, by whatever name he may be

designated, who is employed by the Licensee and who is in charge of
the local area having direct jurisdiction over the area of supply or any
part thereof in which the premises to be served are located and who is
notified as such for the purposes of these Conditions by the Licensee in
the manner prescribed by the Commission and includes any other
employee with engineering qualification duly authorized by him or his
superior officer to exercise any power, jurisdiction or authority under
these “Model Conditions of Supply”.

2.30 “EXTRA HIGH TENSION‟ (EHT) means supply voltages above 33 KV.

2.31 “FACTORY‟ means any premises including the precincts there of

wherein ten or more persons are working and in any part of which a
manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of electrical
power, as defined in the Factories Act.

2.32 “FACTORY PREMISES‟ means the premises in which laboratories, repair

shops, stores, offices, reading rooms, libraries, yards, watch and ward,
canteen and first aid centers belonging to the factory are housed, as
defined in the Factories Act.

2.33 “FAULTY METER‟ means a Meter which does not record or which records
with an error beyond the permissible limits prescribed by the appropriate
Authority under the Electricity Act, 2003.

2.34 “HIGH TENSION‟ (HT) means supply voltages of more than 650 volts and
up to and inclusive of 33000 volts.

2.35 “INSTALLATION‟ means the whole of the electric wires, fittings, motors and
apparatus installed and wired by or on behalf of the Consumer in one
and the same premises starting from the point of commencement of
supply.

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2.36 “LICENSEE” means a person who has been granted a licence under
Section14 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and also includes a deemed
Licensee.

2.37 “LOW TENSION” (LT) means supply voltages of 650 V and below.

2.38 “MAXIMUM DEMAND” means the average amount of kilowatts or kilovolt

amperes, as the case may be, delivered at the point of supply of the
Consumer and recorded during a thirty minute period of maximum use
in the month, however, subject to the Licensee reserving the right to
shorten this period in the case of special classes of Consumers, if
necessary, with the approval of the Commission.

2.39 “METER‟ means an equipment used for measuring electrical quantities

like Energy in kilowatt hours, maximum demand in kilowatts or kilovolt
amperes, reactive energy in kilovolt ampere hours, etc., including
accessories like current transformers and potential transformers where
used in conjunction with such Meter and any enclosure used for
housing or fixing such Meter or its accessories and any devices like
switches or fuses used for protection and testing purposes. Further,
„METER‟ includes meters where more than one meter has been
installed.

2.40 “METER READING DATE” means the date fixed for meter reading.

2.41 “MINIMUM CHARGES” means the minimum charges payable under the
Tariff schedule in force from time to time.

2.42 “MONTH” means the calendar month or the period between the meter
reading date in a particular month and the corresponding meter
reading date of the immediately succeeding month.

2.43 “OCCUPIER” means the owner or person in occupation of the premises

where energy is used or proposed to be used.

2.44 “OHM” means a unit of electric resistance.

2.45 “O&M OFFICE‟ means the local office of the Licensee in charge of
supply and distribution of electricity.

2.46 “OFFICE OF ISSUE‟ means the office from which the claims for power
supply charges or any other charges are made or any notice is issued
by the Licensee.

2.47 “OUTLET‟ means in any electrical installation, a point to which an

electrical appliance is or is intended to be connected.
NOTE: -

(1) For assessing the lighting load

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 (a) Each outlet shall be taken as 40 Watts. If compact fluorescent
lights (C.F.L.) are used, actual load shall be taken.
(b) Each wall plug shall be taken as 40 Watts and 30% of such wall
plugs shall be taken.

(2) For assessing the heating load,

(a) Actual load connected to each heating out let.

(b) Each wall plug shall be taken as 1 KW and 10% of such wall
plugs shall be taken.

However, the provisions under Clause 4. 09 (ix) of these Conditions shall

be the criteria to arrive at the total load of domestic and AEH
installations.
2.48 “PERSON‟ shall include any company or body corporate or association
or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, or artificial juridical
person.

2.49 “POWER FACTOR‟ means the ratio of watts to Volt-amperes, or the ratio
of KWh to KVAh, as applicable.

Note: - Billing Power factor shall be the average PF recorded in Electronic

Tri-vector Meter. In case the same is not available, the ratio of KWh
to KVAh consumed during the billing period and in case of non-
availability of the above also, the PF obtained during the rating
shall be used.

2.50 “PUBLIC LAMP‟ means an electric lamp used for lighting of any street or
any public place.

2.51 “POINT OF COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY‟ means the outgoing terminals

of the Licensee’s metering system fixed in the premises of the Consumer
in case of LT installations and the outgoing terminals of the Licensee’s
Metering cubicle placed before any Consumer’s apparatus in
case of HT installations. In the absence of any metering cubicle or the
metering being on the LT side in case of HT installations, the point of
commencement of supply shall be the incoming terminals of the
Consumer’s main switchgear.

2.52 “POINT OF CONNECTION‟ means a terminal pole carrying LT/HT line and
is situated within 30 meters outside the premises of the Applicant.

2.53 “PREMISES‟ includes any land, building or structure;

2.54 “R.R. No.‟ or „REVENUE REGISTER NUMBER.‟ means the number assigned
to the Consumer’s installation.

2.55 “SANCTIONED LOAD‟ means the mutually agreed load in kilowatts

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 (KW)/Horsepower (HP) between the Licensee and the Low Tension
Consumer as entered in the Agreement.

2.56 “SERVICE-LINE‟ means any electric supply line through which electricity
is, or is intended to be supplied -

a) to a single Consumer either from a distributing main or

immediately from the Distribution Licensee's premises; or
b) 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.

Note: For the purpose of these Conditions, it shall not include the
improvement/ augmentation works in the station or works of
strengthening of the distributing main. However, it includes EHT/HT
line, Transformer, and LT line drawn exclusively for a Consumer from
the distributing main.

2.57 “SERVICE MAIN‟ means the part of service line from the terminal pole
up to the point of commencement of supply whether overhead or
underground.

2.58 “SUPERVISOR‟ means a person having a valid permit issued /

recognized by the Government of Karnataka and includes authorized
employees of the Central Government in case of works in the Central
Government installations.

2.59 “SUPPLIER‟ means any person who has been granted a license under
Section 14 or is granted exemption under Section 13 of the Electricity
Act, 2003 and also includes a deemed Licensee.

2.60 “TARIFF‟ means a schedule of standard prices or charges for specified

services, which are applicable to all such specified services provided to
the type of Consumers specified in the Tariff Published.

2.61 “TRANSMISSION SYSTEM‟ means the system consisting mainly of Extra

high tension electric lines having design voltage of 66 KV and higher
and shall include all plant and equipment in connection with
Transmission owned or controlled by the Licensee.

2.62 “UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ELECTRICITY” means the usage of electricity –

(i) by any artificial means; or
(ii) by a means not authorized by the concerned person or authority
or licensee; or
(iii) through a tampered meter; or
(iv) for the purpose other than for which the usage of electricity was
authorized.

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 2.63 “VOLT‟ means a unit of electro-motive force and is the electric
pressure, which, when steadily applied to a conductor, the resistance
of which is one ohm, shall produce a current of one ampere.

2.64 “VOLTAGE‟ means the difference of electric potential measured in volts

between any two conductors or between any part of either conductor
and the earth as measured by a suitable voltmeter.

2.65 “YEAR‟ means year commencing on 1st of April of any year and ending
on 31st of March of the succeeding year.
NOTE: The words and expressions used and not defined above but defined in
the Act / KER Act shall have the meanings as assigned to them in the
relevant Acts. In case of inconsistency in the words and expressions
used between the Act and KER Act, 1999, the provisions in the Act shall
always prevail.
CHAPTER-III

3.00 SYSTEM AND CLASSIFICATION OF SUPPLY

For arranging power supply, the following system and classification shall be
applicable.

3.01 SYSTEM OF SUPPLY: The declared voltages are as follows: -

(a) LOW TENSION SUPPLY

i) Alternating Current, single phase, 50 c/s., 230 volts, between phase

and neutral.
ii) Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 400 volts, between phases and
230 volts between phase and neutral.
(b) HIGH TENSION SUPPLY
Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 11/13.2/33 KV depending upon the
voltage available in the area.

(c) EHT SUPPLY

Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 66/110/220/400 KV or two phase

supply at 220 KV.

3.02 CLASSIFICATION OF SUPPLY

a) AT 230 V., SINGLE PHASE

(i) All installations (other than motive power) upto & inclusive of
5 KW of sanctioned load.

(ii) Motive power installations upto & inclusive of 4 KW of sanctioned

load.
(iii) Public lighting system upto 10 K.W.

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 Note: 1) The capacity of individual Motor of Single Phase shall not
exceed 1HP.
If any Consumer requests for 3 Phase supply for lesser load than
stated above, the Licensee shall permit the same provided the
Consumer intends to use 3 phase equipments.
b) AT 400 V., 3 PHASE
All installations below 50 KW (67 HP / 59 KVA) of sanctioned load
(inclusive of lighting load).

Note: The Consumer has the option to avail himself of supply at High
Tension even if the requisitioned load is less than 50 KW. The minimum
C.D. in such cases shall be 25 KVA.

(c) H T SUPPLY, 3 PHASE, 50 C/S, 11/13.2KV AVAILABLE IN THE LOCALITY

All installations with a Contract Demand of 50 KW / 59 KVA and above
up to and inclusive of 2,000 KVA.

Note: - In case the power supply is given at13.2 KV, the transformer
provided by the Consumer shall be designed for change over to11
KV, when the Licensee’s supply line is converted to 11 KV.

(d) H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 33KV

All installations with a contract demand above 2,000 KVA and up to

and inclusive of 7,500 KVA

(e) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 66KV

All installations with a contract demand above 2,000 KVA and up to

and inclusive of 20,000 KVA
(f) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 110KV

All installations with a contract demand above 7,500 KVA and up to and
inclusive of 35,000 KVA

(g) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 220KV

All installations with a contract demand of above 20,000 KVA.

Note: - 1) The Standard supply voltages for various contract demands are
as follows:
Supply
Contract demand
voltage
Up to 2,000 KVA 11/13.2 KV
Above 2,000 to 7,500 KVA 33 KV
Above 2,000 to 20,000 KVA 66 KV
Above 7,500 to 35,000 KVA 110 KV
Above 20,000 KVA 220 KV

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 2) A Consumer can avail himself of power supply at voltage levels
specified above for lesser loads also, if he so desires.

3) If the C.D. is more than 2000 KVA, Supply shall be arranged at the
appropriate voltage levels depending upon the system network
available in the area.

4) The Licensee can at his discretion supply a higher quantum of power

than what is stipulated for a particular classification by putting up
adequate capacity lines and other improvement works, etc, provided
the voltage regulation is within the specified limits duly collecting
augmentation charges as noted below.

Contract demand Supply Remarks

voltage
Above 2,000 KVA and 11/ 13.2 Augmentation charges at
up to and inclusive of KV Rs. 5 lakhs per MVA for CD
7,500 KVA exceeding 2000 KVA shall
be collected.
Above 7,500 KVA and 33 KV Augmentation charges at
up to and inclusive of Rs. 5 lakhs per MVA for
10,000 KVA CD exceeding 7,500 KVA
shall be collected.

4) As a special case, Railways are entitled to get power on two phases only
for traction purposes, subject to conditions that may be specified by the
Licensee.

3.03 CLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TARIFF CATEGORIES

Licensee may classify or reclassify a Consumer into various Tariff categories

from time to time as may be approved by the Commission. No additional
category other than those approved by the Commission shall be created by
the Licensee.

3.04 RECLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMER

If it is found that a Consumer has been classified under a particular Tariff

category erroneously, the Engineer of the Licensee may reclassify such
Consumer under the appropriate category after issuing notice of 15 clear
days to him to execute a fresh Agreement duly observing other Conditions, if
required, on the basis of the altered classification.
If the Consumer does not take steps within the time indicated in the notice to
execute the fresh Agreement duly observing the required conditions, the
Engineer, may disconnect the supply of power, after issuing a clear fifteen
days notice and after considering his explanation, if any. In case of
disconnection of Power Supply, reconnection shall be effected as soon as the
fresh agreement is executed.

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3.05 CONSUMERS UNDER SPECIAL AGREEMENT

The Licensee may, having regard to the nature of supply and purpose for which
supply is required, may fix special Tariff and Conditions of supply for the
Consumers not covered by the classification enumerated in these Conditions.
For such purposes, Licensee may enter into special Agreements with the
approval of the Commission with suitable modifications in the Standard
Agreement Form. The Tariff in such cases shall be separately approved by the
Commission.

CHAPTER-IV

4.00 GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR ARRANGING POWER SUPPLY

4.01 DUTY OF THE LICENSEE TO SUPPLY ELECTRICITY ON REQUEST.

Every distribution licensee, shall, on an application by the owner or occupier of

any premises, give supply of electricity as specified under K.E.R.C. (Duty of the
Licensee to supply Electricity on request) Regulations, 2004{Annex-1}.
4.02 APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY / ADDITIONAL SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY

1) Any person desirous of availing himself of Power Supply shall comply with the
following requirements besides other specific requirements detailed
elsewhere under these Conditions.

(i) Application for supply of electricity shall be filed with the Distribution
Licensee by the owner or occupier of the premises. The application
shall be filed in duplicate accompanied by the prescribed fee and
charges as per Clause 30.01. The Licensee shall return the duplicate
copy of the Application duly acknowledged with seal & signature and
the Applicant shall be made known the provisions of the KERC (Duty of
the Licensee to supply Electricity on request) Regulations, 2004{Annex-
1}. These provisions shall also be applicable for cases requiring
enhancement of existing load & change over of voltage level.

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated: 27.12.2017

published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28 12. 2017.
(ii) The Application duly filed in shall be filed at the local office of the Licensee.
Attested true copies or Photostat copies of the following documents as
applicable shall be enclosed along with the application.
a) Proof of ownership of the premises or proof of occupancy with consent of
owner, in the absence of such consent, indemnity bond as per ANNEX-8.
b) Partnership deed in the case of a partnership deed in the case of a
partnership firm, or Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association
and Certificate of incorporation, in the case of a Limited Company/Limited
Liability Partnership firm.
c) License to carry on any trade, business or profession provided under
any law.

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NOTE:
There is no necessity of production of a license specified in clause (c) above,
(i) When the power supply is required for an industry to be set up in an
Industrial Estate established by KIADB/KSSIDC/KEONICS or Other Industrial
Estates approved by the Govt. of Karnataka.
(ii) When the power supply is required for Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises registered under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Development Act, 2006 (Central Act 27 of 2006) with the concerned
District Industries Centre or Large Industries Entrepreneurs Memorandum or
Industrial License with the Secretariat of Industrial Assistance, Department
of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Government of India.

Old version dated 17.06.2006.

(ii) The application duly filled in shall be filed at the local office of the
Licensee. Attested true copies or Photostat copies of the following
documents as applicable shall be enclosed along with the application.
a. Proof of ownership of the premises or proof of occupancy.
b. General License from the local authority, if such License is provided for.
c. In case of a partnership firm, partnership deed.
d. In case of a limited Company, Memorandum and articles of Association
and Certificate of incorporation.
e. Indemnity Bond it the Applicant is not the owner of the premises.
f. Proof of Permanent residential address of the Applicant and PAN
number, it any. If there is any change at a later date, the same shall be
intimated by the Applicant to the Licensee immediately.
g. An under-taking from the Applicant stating that he will not engage Child
Labour in his Industrial/Commercial installation and consent to
disconnect power supply to the installation in case he employs Child
Labour in violation of Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
and Clause 24 of Karnataka Shops and Commercial
Establishment Act, 1961 / Factory Act, 1948 {Inserted as per GOK letter
No. EN84 PSR 2004/416 Dated: 9/14th June 2004}
NOTE: However, there is no necessity of production of the license from the
local authority when the supply is required for an Industry to be set
up in an Industrial estate established by KIADB / KSSIDC / KEONICS /
Other Industrial Estates approved by the Govt. of Karnataka.
Government of Karnataka has issued the notification No. EN396 NCE 2006
Dated 13.11.2017 wherein the Solar Water heating system is mandatory for
categories of buildings mentioned below:

(iii) The application shall contain full address, location sketch, and
contact telephone number, if any and the name of the nominee.

(iv) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18

Dated: 27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28 12. 2017.
The Applicant shall indicate in the application form the name and
address of the Licensed Electrical contractor (LEC) with whom he
intends to get the interior wiring work done.
Note: This clause shall not be applicable to an applicant /a consumer
seeking supply of electricity for domestic and commercial purpose
with a load below 7.5 kW, in a premises.

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 Old version dated 17.06.206
(v) The Applicant shall indicate in the application form the name
and address of the Licensed Electrical contractor (LEC) with
whom he intends to get the interior wiring work done.

4.02 v) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/17-18

Dated: 27-12-2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
28.12.2017

The Government of Karnataka has issued the Notification No: EN 396 NCE
2006 dated: 13.11.2007 wherein the Solar water heating system is mandatory
for categories of buildings mentioned below:

Old version dated: 22. 7. 2010:

Government of Karnataka has issued the Notification No: EN 396 NCE 2006 dated:
13.11.2007 wherein the Solar water heating system is mandatory for categories of
buildings mentioned below:

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 01.

07. 2010 published in Karnataka Gazette

i. Industries where hot water is required for processing or for auxiliary

purposes.
ii.Hospitals and Nursing homes including Government Hospitals.
iii.Hotels, Restaurants, Motels, Banquet halls and Guest Houses.
iv.Jail Barracks, Canteens.
v. Housing Complex set up by Group housing Societies / Housing Boards
other developers.
vi. All residential buildings with built-up area of 600 Sq. feet and above
constructed on sites measuring 1200 Sq. feet and above falling within the
limits of Municipalities / Corporations and Bangalore Development
Authority sectors.
vii. All Government buildings / Residential schools / All Educational Institutions
/ Technical / Vocational Education Institutions /All Training Institutions /
Hostels / Tourism Complexes / Universities / Community centers / Kalyana
Mantapas where facility for stay is provided.
The applicant shall indicate in his application that he will install the Solar
water Heater as per the above Clause and produce an undertaking on plain
paper for having installed the Solar Water heater along with the agreement
and CR/WD before issue of the Work order.
2. The Licensee shall verify the application and the enclosed documents at the
time of receipt of the application and shall give an acknowledgement after
satisfying himself of the completeness of the application.
3. Any assistance required for filling up the application shall be given by the local
office of the Licensee. The Licensee shall identify or nominate an official to
provide such assistance.

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 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:
14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

4.02 (4) Power supply to building /premises either HT or LT or combination of

HT&LT through separate distinct service mains can be arranged from a
single source with the provision of a common isolation point. The service
main cables shall have distinct identity and separation. Metering
arrangements shall be at the ground floor only. Power supply to different
types of consumers in building/premises can be arranged through
separate VLs having common isolation point.

While doing so, the Licensee shall obtain an undertaking from the
Consumer / Consumers for ensuring safety arising out of providing supply
to that premises through different services.

Old Version 2006: Power Supply from only one source shall be provided to the
premises of the Applicant.

4.03 ESTIMATE AND POWER SANCTION

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.
2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

i) After the point of entry of supply mains and the position of mains, cut
out(s)/Load limiters and meter(s)/metering cubicle have been decided, the
Licensee shall communicate power sanction indicating the amount towards
the expenses in providing any electric line or electrical plant as specified
under the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations, 2004 and its amendments from time to time (Annex-2) and, initial
security deposit, meter security deposit as stipulated under K.E.R.C. (Security
Deposit) Regulations, 2007 and other charges to be paid, in the prescribed
form to the Applicant.
The Licensee shall also indicate in the power sanction letter that the
installation of Solar water heating system is mandatory as per the
Government of Karnataka Notification No: EN 396 NCE 2006 dated:
13.11.2007

OLD VERSION dated 17.06.2006

After the point of entry of supply mains and the position of mains, cut
out(s) / Load limiters and meter(s)/Metering Cubicle have been decided,
the Licensee shall communicate power sanction indicating the amount
towards the expenses in providing any electric line or electrical plant,
initial security deposit, Meter Security Deposit and other charges to be
paid in the prescribed form to the Applicant as specified under the
K.E.R.C. (Recovery of expenditure for supply of Electricity) Regulations,
2004 and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2} and the Security
Deposit as determined by the Commission.

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ii) Before the work of laying the service line is taken up, the Applicant shall
comply with the following requirements.

a) Furnish the consent of the owner of the property, if the proposed service
line has to pass through the property of some person(s) other than the
Applicant. The Licensee reserves the right to discontinue power supply, if
after the installation is serviced, such consent is withdrawn by the property
owner. The Consumer shall be liable for payment of all dues as if the
installation were in service during the period of such discontinuance till the
expiry of the initial Agreement period.

b) Execute an Agreement as per Clause 32.00.

Note: If additional power is being availed, the new Agreement shall be for
the aggregate power and the earlier Agreement(s) shall stand cancelled.
c) Pay the amount towards the expenses in providing any electric line or
electrical plant, initial security deposit, M.S.D. and other charges as
communicated under Clause 4.03(1)
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017.
d) Submit the Licensed Electrical Contractor’s completion-cum-test
report along with the wiring diagram in duplicate.
The applicant shall produce an undertaking on plain paper for having
installed the Solar Water heater before issue of the Work Order. The
Licensee shall acknowledge the receipt of the above documents and
issue an acknowledgment slip for having accepted the same.

Old version : dated 22.07.2010 vide Notification No.

K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010 published in Gazette
dated: 22. 07. 2010
d) Submit the contractor’s completion-cum-test report along with the wiring
diagram in duplicate.
The applicant shall produce an undertaking on plain paper for having
installed the Solar Water heater before issue of the Work order. The Licensee
shall acknowledge the receipt of the above documents and issue an
acknowledgement slip for having accepted the same.

OLD VERSION dated 17.06.2006.

d) Submit the contractor’s completion-cum-test report along with the wiring
diagram in duplicate. The Licensee shall acknowledge the receipt of the
contractor’s completion-cum-test report and issue an acknowledgement slip for
having accepted the contractor’s completion-cum-test report.

e) Execute an Indemnity Bond as per Annex-8, if necessary, indemnifying the

Licensee against any losses on account of disputes arising between the
owner of the premises and the occupant consequent to servicing of the
installation.

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 iii) After observance of all the Conditions laid down in Clause 4.03(ii (a to e)
by the Applicant, the work order shall be issued and action shall be taken
by the Licensee to arrange power supply within such period as specified
under K.E.R.C. (Duty of the Licensee to supply Electricity on request)
Regulations, 2004 { Annex-1}.

4.03 (iv) Amended version vide Notification No: K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/14-15 Dated: 25th
August 2014. Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.
Estimate and power sanction:

If the requirements as prescribed in 4.03 (ii) are not fulfilled within

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS in respect of installations for Street Light. Water
Supply and Irrigation Pump Set under schemes of GoK and NINETY DAYS in
respect of all other categories of installations, the application shall be
deemed as CANCELLED. However, if before the expiry of above said period,
the Applicant requests for extension of time for fulfilling the said requirements
by a further period not exceeding 180 days or 90 days as the case may be
the same shall be renewed once subject to payment of re-registration cum
processing charges as specified under Clause 30.01. If the Applicant fails to
fulfill the above requirements within such extended period, the application
shall be deemed as CANCELLED. On cancellation of the application
registration/re-registration cum processing charges shall stand forfeited.

OLD VERSION dated 22.07.2010

In case the requirements as in 4.03(ii) are not fulfilled within the stipulated time
and the Applicant is not ready to avail himself of power supply, the application
shall be treated as cancelled and the responsibility of the Licensee to pay
penalty for failure to provide power supply ceases. The registration cum
processing fee paid shall stand forfeited. This condition shall be laid down clearly
in the power sanction letter communicated as per Clause 4.03. However, if the
Consumer requests for renewal of power sanction before the expiry date, the
same shall be renewed not more than once subject to payment of re-registration
charges as specified under Clause 30.01 and power supply shall be arranged by
the Licensee within one month from the date such renewal of power sanction. If
the Applicant fails to avail power supply within such period, the application will
be treated as cancelled

The following note is added to the existing Clause by an Amendment vide

Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010 published in
Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 07. 2010

Note:

If the Applicant is not desirous of availing the power supply and has not
executed the agreement, he may seek refund of the amounts paid by him by
making an application. The Licensee shall refund the amounts after
deducting 10% of the total amount within 60 (Sixty) days from the date of
application

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4.04 SERVICE MAIN

i) The Service main from the terminal pole up to the point of

commencement of supply, whether overhead or underground, shall be
got done by the Applicant through a contractor.

ii) It shall be mandatory for the Applicant to install a bus bar chamber with a
facility for sealing for the incoming service mains where the size of the
service main is 16 sq. mm or more. This is not applicable for installations
where there are 3 or less connections.

iii) Permission to lay service main under, across or over the Applicant’s
premises or for fixing apparatus upon the said premises by the Licensee
shall be deemed to be implied and vested with the Licensee.

iv) The Applicant shall stand guarantee for a period of one year from the
date of service for the service main work carried out through the
contractor. Any defects arising during this period due to bad
workmanship or usage of sub-standard materials shall be got rectified by
the consumer of his cost.
If the service main is to be replaced consequent to additional load
requirements, the same shall be got done by the Consumer at his cost
through the contractor.

v) The Applicants of L.T. Commercial and industrial installations shall provide

cover of approved type for fixing over the meter to facilitate affixing of
additional seals. Whenever C.Ts. are to be used for metering purpose, the
Applicant shall provide a locked and weatherproof enclosure of
approved design with separate chambers for CTs and the meter.

vi) An Applicant requiring HT / EHT supply must provide and maintain at his
expense a locked and weather-proof enclosure of approved design for
the purpose of housing the Licensee’s metering equipment.

vii) Meter or metering panel shall be installed at a suitable and easily

accessible place near the main entrance. In case meter is to be installed
outside the building, it shall be well protected against adverse weather
Conditions by an enclosure of suitable design to the satisfaction of the
Licensee. Licensee is at liberty to make provision for remote reading of
meters wherever considered necessary.

viii) If a Consumer desires to have the position of the existing service main
altered, the Licensee shall carry out the work after collecting charges
from the Consumer for the cost of the additional materials used and the
labour charges plus 10 percent of the latter as supervision charges or
may permit the Applicant to carry out such work at his cost duly paying
10 percent of the cost of the estimate (excluding the employees‟ cost) as
supervision charges

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 ix) Where any difference or dispute arises as to the cost or fixing of the
position of the service mains, the matter shall be referred to the Chief
Electrical Inspector, Government of Karnataka / Officer authorized by
the Chief Electrical Inspector for a decision.
x) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:
14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008
In the following places and at such other places as may be notified by the
Licensee from time to time with due approval of the Commission, the
service main shall be laid by underground cables only: -
BESCOM :
1) Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike area.
2) Chitradurga CMC area.
3) Davanagere CMC area.
4) Tumkur CMC area.
5) Kolar CMC area.
6) Robertsonpet CMC area.
CESC:
1) City Municipal Corporation area of Mysore City.
2) Hassan CMC area.
3) Mandya CMC area.
4) Chamarajanagar CMC area
GESCOM:
1) Municipal Corporation area of Gulbarga.
2) Yadgir TMC area.
3) Shahabad TMC area.
4) Bidar CMC area.
5) Basavaklyan TMC area.
6) Raichur CMC area.
7) Sindhanur TMC area.
8) Koppal TMC area.
9) Gangavathi CMC area.
10) Hospet CMC area.
11) Bellary CMC area
HESCOM :
1) Municipal Corporation area of Hubli-Dharwad.
2) Municipal Corporation area of Belgaum.
3) Bijapur CMC area.
4) Gadag-Betgeri CMC area.
MESCOM :
1) Municipal Corporation area of Mangalore.
2) Shimoga CMC area.
3) Bhadravathi CMC area.
4) Udupi CMC area.
5) Chikkamagalur CMC area

Old version: In Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli-Dharwad, and Shimoga -

Bhadravathi Corporation limits and at such other places as may be notified by the
Licensee from time to time with due approval of the Commission, the service main shall
be laid by underground cables only.

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 xi) If the Applicant wishes to have power supply by means of under ground
cable at any place other than the places specified under Clause 4.04(x),
the Applicant has to bear the entire cost of the service main. The
rectification of any faults in the service main subsequent to servicing of
the installation shall be got done by the Consumer at his cost. The
released materials if any on account of rectification of faults in the service
line are permitted to be taken over by the Consumer.

4.05 SERVICE LINE

i) The method of construction of the service line, whether overhead or
underground, shall be determined by the Licensee and the quality of
materials to be used shall conform to relevant I.S. Specifications.

ii) The service line, notwithstanding that the cost has been paid for by the
Consumer, shall remain the property of the Licensee for the purpose of
maintenance. The Licensee shall have a right to use it to supply energy to
any other person, provided, such use is not detrimental to the supply to
the Consumer or Consumers already connected to the service line in
question. However, in case of conversion of LT supply to HT supply, the
distribution Transformer and connected lines installed by the LT Consumer
at his cost shall be allowed to be retained by such Consumer.

4.06 INSPECTION AND TESTING

(a) For safety to the Applicant and the public in general, it is necessary that
the wiring on the Applicant’s premises shall conform to the Rules framed
by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) from time to time under Section
53 of the Electricity Act, 2003 and the work is carried out by a qualified
Licensed Electrical Contractor. The Applicant shall submit to the Licensee
the electrical contractor’s Completion and Test Report of the installation.

No Electrical installation work (including addition, alternation, repairs and

adjustment to the existing installations), except such as replacement of
lamps, fans, fuses, low voltage domestic appliances and fittings as in no
way alters the capacity and character of the installation, shall be carried
out upon the premises on behalf of any Consumer or owner for the
purposes of supply of energy to such Consumer or owner, except by a
qualified Licensed electrical contractor licensed by the Government in
this behalf and under the direct supervision of a person holding a
certificate of competency issued or recognized by the Government. Any
person committing a breach of this provision shall render himself liable for
punishment with fine, under the Rules framed by the Central Electricity
Authority.

(b) (i) Upon receipt of the contractor’s completion cum test report along with
actual wiring diagram and after intimation of the completion of service
main work by the Applicant, the Licensee shall intimate to the Applicant
the time and the day when the Licensee’s Engineer proposes to inspect
and test the installation. It shall then be the duty of the Applicant to

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 ensure that, the Supervisor of the contractor employed by him is present
at the time of inspection, to give the Licensee’s Engineer such information
as may be required by him concerning the installation. On due
compliance there on by the Applicant, the Engineer shall complete
the inspection of Applicants’ installation.

(ii) No power connection shall be made until the applicant’s installation has
been inspected and tested by the Licensee and found satisfactory. No
charge shall be made for the first test carried out by the Licensee but
subsequent tests which are required to be done due to faults disclosed at
the initial test or due to the failure of the Applicant or representative or
Supervisor of the L.E.C. to attend the test at the appointed time as
required above or because facilities for inspection and test were not
arranged or due to the installation not being completed, each such
subsequent inspection and / or test shall be charged for in accordance
with Clause 30.12 .

Note: In case the Supervisor of the L.E.C. is not present on the notified date, the
Licensee shall notify another date for testing and servicing of the
installation. However, the installation shall be tested and serviced even if
the Supervisor of the L.E.C. is not present on the second notified date,
provided the test results are satisfactory. However, the Consumer shall pay
the fee towards the second or subsequent inspections as prescribed
under Clause 30.12.

(vi) Before taking the insulation test of the installation, the wiring must be
complete in all respects including the service main. All fittings, whether
incandescent lamps, fans, motors, heating, cooking or other apparatus
must be connected to the conductors, and all fuses must be in place and
all switches in the „on‟ position before the tests are carried out. Temporary
wires or fittings or dead ends shall not be included in the installation and
no part of the work shall be left incomplete.
NOTE:
(I) FOR LOW VOLTAGE INSTALLATIONS

At a pressure of 500 volts applied between each live conductor and earth
for a period of one minute, the insulation resistance of medium and low
voltage installations shall be at least 1 Mega ohm or as specified by the
Indian Standards Institution from time to time. The insulation resistance
between the phases shall be at least half the insulation resistance from
phase to “earth‟.

(II) FOR HIGH / EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT / INSTALLATIONS

High / Extra High voltage equipment shall be tested as stipulated in the

relevant Indian Standard. Manufacturer’s test certificates in respect of all
High / Extra High voltage apparatus shall be produced, if required by the
Licensee.

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4.07 APPROVAL OF CONSUMER’S INSTALLATIONS
i) Before any wiring or apparatus of the Applicant, including transformers,
switch gear etc, are connected to the Licensee’s distribution system, the
same shall be subjected to the inspection and approval of the Engineer and
no connection shall be made without such approval. In addition, all EHT and
HT installations shall have to be approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector,
Government of Karnataka or any other officer authorized by him on this
behalf. Testing of HT / EHT installations shall however be taken up by the
Engineer only after receipt of certificate of inspection of installation issued by
Chief Electrical Inspector. The detailed test procedure for LT / HT / EHT
installations is as narrated under Clause 4.07.

ii) The Engineer shall notify the Applicant in writing under acknowledgement,
the details of any of the defects noticed by him at the spot on the date of
inspection.
iii) In such cases power supply shall commence only when the defects in the
installation are rectified and wiring is done in accordance with the
completion and test report and installation complies with the other
Conditions of Clause 4.09 and relevant Rules.

4.08 COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY

i) Where power sanction letter is issued by the Distribution Licensee on

receipt of Application for supply of electricity and after execution of the
required agreement by the Applicant, and after approval of the
applicant’s installation, the Engineer shall commence supply of power to
the Applicant under intimation to him. If the Applicant fails to avail power
supply within the time specified under clause 3 of K.E.R.C. (Duty of the
Licensee to supply Electricity on request) Regulations, 2004 (Annex-1), the
installation shall be deemed to have been serviced on the date of
completion of the period specified in the said clause and the Consumer
shall be liable to pay Demand charges/ Fixed charges as per the Electric
power Tariff in force during the initial agreement period.
ii) If the installation satisfies the Conditions specified above, the Engineer
concerned shall service the installation; seal the meter and load limiters,
meter housing box / cubicle / panel, etc.
iii) The Consumer or his representative and the Supervisor of the LEC shall be
present at the time of servicing of the installation.
iv) The original License / permit or any other certificate or any other
document issued as may be applicable in respect of industrial /
commercial installations shall be produced at the time of service for
verification and immediate return.
v) Immediately after the installation is serviced, an R.R. No. shall be assigned
to the installation and this number shall be painted on the meter board.

Note: The R.R. No. shall invariably be quoted by the Consumer in all
subsequent correspondence with the Licensee.

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 vi) The Engineer of the Licensee servicing the installation shall give a service
certificate to the Consumer for having serviced the installation specifying
the following: -
(a) Name & address of the Consumer
(b) R.R. No.
(c) Date of service
(d) Sanctioned load / Contract Demand
(e) Connected load
(f) Meter details such as C.T./P.T. ratio (multiplying constant), meter
reading at the time of service, etc.
(g) Condition of seals / seal number, if any
(h) Size of service main cable
(i) Fuse rating
(j) I.S.D and M.S.D. collected with details of receipt nos.
(k) Name and address of the L.E.C & valid License.
A copy of the Agreement shall also be given to the Consumer and
necessary acknowledgement from the Consumer shall be obtained on
the test report.

vii) The Consumer or his representative is required to sign in the sealing register
and on the completion report that his installation has been serviced and
the meter, load limiters, meter housing box / cubicle / panel, etc are
sealed.

4.09 GENERAL
i) In case of domestic / non-commercial installations, the consent of the
owner is not necessary where the owner is not the occupant of the
premises. In such cases proof of occupancy such as valid power of
attorney or latest rent paid receipt or valid lease deed shall be produced.

ii) If the Applicant is not the owner of the premises, Indemnity bond shall be
produced as per Annex-8
iii) Unauthorized occupants of the premises shall not be given power supply
connection for any purpose.

iv) If any person desires to have electricity for a premises for which the power
supply Agreement has been terminated (whether the service line is
dismantled or not) he shall be treated as a fresh Applicant and the
Licensee shall collect the outstanding arrears in respect of the said
premises from such person before connection is given.

v) Arrears in any particular installation, which is under disconnection for

nonpayment, shall be collected as arrears of any other installation except
residential installation standing in the name of the same Consumer.
However arrears of any other installation shall not be included to a
residential installation.

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 Further the Licensee shall issue a separate notice clearly explaining the
circumstances before recovery is pursued by claiming the arrears of any
installation as arrears of another installation of the same Consumer.

vi) Arranging power supply by the Licensee shall not be construed to mean
that requirements of all other laws are fulfilled by the Applicant. It is the
Applicant who shall be responsible for compliance of all statutory
requirements under other laws and for any non-compliance, the
Applicant alone shall be responsible and the Licensee shall not be liable
for any action whatsoever in this regard.

vii) The mode of payment of Security Deposit, the amount towards the
expenses in providing any electric line or electrical plant, Supervision
charges, Revenue charges, etc, shall be as stipulated under Clause 29.04.

viii) Applicant shall provide load limiter of suitable capacity with sealing
arrangements, which shall be sealed at the time of servicing the
installation. In addition to the load limiter, the AEH Consumer shall provide
suitable capacity earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB).

ix) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/15-16 Dated:

25.01.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.01.2016
Fixed charges for domestic and A.E.H installations shall be
calculated as follows:

a) For installations provided with static meters with provision for recording
maximum demand or electronic tri-vector meters. The fixed charges
shall be based on the maximum demand recorded in the billing
period or sanctioned load whichever is higher irrespective of
working condition of the load limiter.

b) For installations provided with electro mechanical meters or static

meters without provision for recording maximum demand,
(i) Fixed charges shall be based on the sanctioned load if the
load limiter is in good working condition.

(ii) Fixed charges shall be the higher of the sanctioned load or

connected load if the load limiter is not in good working
condition.
c) In the above cases, the consumer shall pay one and half times the
tariff applicable for the extra recorded or noticed demand in the billing
period(s)
NOTE:
(1) The excess load so recorded does not amount to prejudicial use
of supply.
(2) The consumer may opt for increase of load as per Clause 34.01
or remove the excess load and intimate the distribution licensee
accordingly.

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 Old Version: dated 17.06.2006.
Fixed charges for domestic and A.E.H. installations shall be calculated
based on the sanctioned load only irrespective of the connected load as
long as the load limiter is in good working condition and is not tampered
with. It is the responsibility of the Consumer to maintain the load limiter in
proper working condition. However, the connected load or the sanctioned
load whichever is higher shall be taken for billing of fixed charges, in case
the load limiter is found to be tampered with and not in good working
condition.

x) If any equipment installed by the Consumer induces harmonics beyond

the limits specified by the Licensee, the Consumer shall install harmonic
suppressors failing which the installation is liable for disconnection after the
expiry of 60 days.
xi) If the Consumer / establishment has been convicted in a competent
Court of Law for employing Child Labour, the Licensee reserves the right
to disconnect the installation forthwith without prejudice to the recovery
of dues, if any.
xii) In the case of demolition & reconstruction of Building, the existing
installation shall be surrendered and Agreement terminated and Meter
and service mains shall be removed. Only fresh service shall be arranged
for the reconstructed building treating it as a new building. Temporary
power supply from the existing R.R. No. shall not be arranged for
construction purposes in such cases. However, this Clause shall not be
applied in case of addition / alteration to the existing building.

5.00 APPLICABLE TO

(a) LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS OF DOMESTIC, NON- DOMESTIC / NON-

COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES
(b) COMBINED LIGHTING AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS OF DOMESTIC
(AEH), NON-DOMESTIC / NON-COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES
(c) COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS
5.01 General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00
and provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of
Electricity) Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time,
{Annex-2} wherever applicable shall be complied with by the
Applicant and the Licensee.
5.02 TATKAL SCHEME

{APPLICABLE TO DOMESTIC LIGHTING A.E.H. AND COMMERCIAL LIGHTING

WHERE THERE IS MAXIMUM 5 KW OF LOAD AND L.T.ELECTRIC LINE IS
EXISTING AND EXTEMSION OF DISTRIBUTION MAIN IS NOT REQUIRED} THIS IS
NOT APPLICABLE TO INSTALLAIONS COVERED UNDER CLAUSE 9
{M.S.BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL COMPLEX (ES)} AND CLAUSE 10
(LAYOUTS).
If the Applicant is in urgent need of power supply and desires to avail
himself of power supply within 8 days after filing of complete documents
as stated in Clause 4.02, a surcharge of Rs.1,000/= for each installation
shall be paid in addition to the amount noted in Clause 4.00. The

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 installation shall be serviced by the Licensee thereafter within 8 days. The
Applicant shall comply with the other Conditions as applicable under
Clause 4.00. If the Licensee fails to provide Power Supply within 8 days
after accepting the application under this scheme, the Licensee shall
refund surcharge of Rs.1,000/= together with an additional amount of Rs.
1,000/= for each installation
5.03 SPECIAL SCHEMES BY THE GOVERNMENT
The Government may formulate schemes like Bhagyajyoti, Kuteerajyothi
etc, for electrification of houses of poorer classes of society and for such
schemes, rules as per the approved scheme shall apply. Such schemes
require the approval of the Commission and the financial implications on
the revenue of the Licensee shall be met by the Government.

6.00 APPLICABLE TO IRRIGATION PUMP SETS

All new I.P. Sets irrespective of capacity shall be serviced with energy
meter.
6.01 General Conditions of supply as per Clause 4.00 wherever applicable
regarding preparation of estimate, communication of power sanction,
submission of completion report, wiring diagram, Agreement and
payment of deposits etc., shall be complied with.
6.02 The Applicant shall register the application at the subdivision office of the
Licensee along with the “Water right certificate” or Khatha certificate or
Record of Rights (Geni and Pahani Patrike) from the competent authority
ie, Village Accountant of the Revenue Department of the concerned
area, to establish his right to draw water from the water source and furnish
permanent residential address. If there is any change in permanent
residential address of the Applicant at a later date, the same shall be
informed to the Licensee forthwith.
6.03 In case, the Applicant desires to draw water from any River / Channel /
Sub-channel, Nallah, etc., by installing pump set(s), he shall furnish along
with the application a “NO OBJECTION‟ Certificate to lift water, from the
concerned Irrigation Department, P.W.D. or Revenue Department as the
case may be. If permission to draw water is given only for a particular
period of the year, power supply shall be arranged and made available
only for that period subject to payment of minimum charges as per Tariff
in force. If the “NO OBJECTION‟ Certificate issued is withdrawn /
suspended by the department at any time during the period of installation
under service, the power supply will be disconnected subject to recovery
of arrears if any and also the minimum charges till the expiry of initial
agreement period.”

6.04 The feasibility criteria for arranging power supply to I.P. sets shall be as
prescribed by the Licensee with the approval of the Commission.

6.05 Power Supply shall not be provided to the I.P Sets of the wells dug
with in 250 meters of drinking water supply bore wells of local authority.

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6.06 The power supply to irrigation wells shall be arranged as per the policy
directives of the Government of Karnataka from time to time.

6.07 All IP Sets shall be provided with capacitors of rating noted below
depending upon the capacity of I.P.Set.

(a) 5 H.P. and below --- 1.0 RKVA

(b) 7.5 H.P. ---- 2.0 RKVA
(c) 10 H.P ---- 3.0 RKVA
(d) 15 H.P. ---- 5.0 RKVA
For IP Sets above 15HP, the rating of capacitor shall be equivalent to
KW rating of I.P. Set x 0.4 RKVA rounded off to the nearest integer as
per Clause 23.01.

6.08 I.P sets shall be energy efficient and shall bear ISI Mark.

6.09 In respect of IP Set installations, the initial Agreement period is 2 Years

where there is only extension of service main or where the service line is
executed under self-finance scheme/ self execution at the cost of the
Consumer and 7 years where there is extension of service line by the Licensee
at Licensee’s cost. If the Consumer requests for reduction of sanctioned
load, the same shall be effected only after the expiry of initial Agreement
period. If the Consumer desires to terminate the agreement on account
of failure of water in the well, the same shall be agreed to by the Licensee
during the Initial Guaranty period also without collecting the minimum
charges for the unexpired period of the agreement.

6.10 PRIORITY

The priority policy for taking up the I.P. Set works for execution shall be as
prescribed by the Licensee from time to time. However I.P. Sets
sanctioned under self-financing scheme shall be given first priority over
other I.P. Set Applicants.
NOTE: The Licensee shall notify the updated priority lists of the subdivision at the
beginning of every month both at the respective O&M unit office and the
Sub-Division office. If the Applicant requests for issue of copy of priority list,
the same shall be issued by the Licensee on collecting the photocopying
charges.

7.00 APPLICABLE TO LT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL POWER INSTALLATIONS

(Other than those covered under Clause s 5,6,9,10 &11)
7.01 General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00 and
provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations, 2004 and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2}
wherever applicable shall be complied with by the Applicant and the
Licensee.
7.02 The application shall be registered at the subdivision office of the
Licensee.

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7.03 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017

For industrial layouts developed, including the residential buildings

c o n s t r u c t e d f o r t h e u s e o f entrepreneurs, as part of Industrial
a r e a . b y t h e K I A D B / K S S I D C / KEONICS/ Others, the entire work of
11 kV line/ UG Cable, LT l i n e / U G c a b l e transformers etc.. shall be
carried out on s elf - exec ution basis by the a p p l i c a n t a s p e r t h e
e s t i m a t e prepared by the licensee. Supervision c harges at 10 % on
the c os t of estimate excluding employees cost and MSD shall be
payable subject to a maximum of Rs. 15 lakhs. In such cases.
maintenance charges of five (5%) per cent on the total cost of t he
e s t i m a t e a n d r ec ov e r y o f expenditure for supply of electricity a s
p e r t he K E R C ( R ec o v er y o f Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
R e g u l a t i o n s . 2 0 0 4 a n d i t s amendments from time to time. shall
not be collected.
Old version dated 22.11.2016
For industrial layouts developed including the residential buildings
c o n s t r u c t e d f o r t h e u s e o f entrepreneurs. as part of Industrial a r e a .
b y t h e K I A D B / K S S I D C / KEONICS/ Others. the entire work of 11 kV
line/UG Cable/AB cable, LT l i n e / U G c a b l e / A B c a b l e , transformers
etc.. shall be carried out o n s e l f - e x e c u t i o n b a s i s b y t h e a p p l i c a n t
a s p e r t h e e s t i m a t e prepared by the licensee. Supervision c ha r g e s a t
1 0 % o n t h e c o s t o f estimate excluding employees cost and MSD
shall be payable subject to a maximum of Rs. 15 lakhs. In such cases.
maintenance charges of five (5%) per cent on the total cost of t h e
e s t i m a t e a n d r e c o v e r y o f expenditure for supply of electricity a s
p e r t h e K E R C ( R e c o v e r y o f Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
R e g u l a t i o n s . 2 0 0 4 a n d i t s amendments from time to time. shall
not be collected

Old Version: dated 17.06.2006.

For industrial lay outs developed by KIADB / KSSIDC / KEONICS / OTHERS the
entire work of HT / LT lines, Transformers etc shall be carried out on self
execution basis by the Applicant as per the estimate prepared by the
Licensee. Supervision charges at 10% on the cost of estimate excluding
employee’s cost and MSD shall be payable subject to a maximum of Rs.15
lakhs. In such cases recovery of expenditure for supply of electricity as per
K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004
and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2} shall not be collected.

7.04 L.T. Trivector Meter with demand indicator shall be provided at the option
of the Consumer to avail “Demand based Tariff”. In such cases, fixed charges
shall be levied on the basis of the sanctioned load or M.D. recorded
whichever is higher irrespective of the connected load as long as the LT
Trivector meter is maintained in good working condition and not
tampered with. If the recorded M.D. is higher than the sanctioned load,
penal charges shall apply as per Clause 42.01 of these Conditions.

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7.05 T.O.D. Tariff facility shall be extended to any Consumer at his option for
eligible categories.

7.06 Newly added clause:

Amended versionvide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/16-17 Dated:
22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016
T he L T i nd us t r i a l c onsu mer desirous of letting out a part of his
premises shall be permitted to allow his tenant to use the power at
the same tariff as applicable to the said consumer and to collect the
charges for the power from such tenant on no profit no loss basis
(i.e.. sharing of electricity bill), through a sub -meter as approved
by the licensee and such arrangement shall not be treated as
unauthor ized extension of supply or resale of electricity.
Provided that for billing, the consumption recorded in the main
meter shall be reckoned as per the slab rates in accordance with the
Tariff Order in force.
8.00 APPLICABLE TO HT / EHT INSTALLATIONS

8.01 General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00 and
provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2},
wherever applicable, shall be complied with by the Applicant and
Licensee.

8.02 The application shall be registered at the division office of the Licensee.

8.03 The Applicant shall furnish the list showing the name plate details of
machinery such as make, capacity and layout plan of the premises with
in which he intends to make use of the power after installation of the
machinery.
8.04 If the Applicant is not desirous of availing himself of the power supply and
in case where the agreement is not yet executed, the amounts paid by
him shall be refunded on application, after deducting 10% of the total
amount.

8.05 After intimation by the Licensee to take up the service line work, the
Applicant shall commence the service line work immediately and
complete such works within 90 days, failing which; the application will be
treated as cancelled. However, if the Applicant requests for extension of
time to complete the service line work, the same may be granted by the
Licensee.

8.06 H.T. Consumers shall install a group operated triple pole-isolating switch
along with fuses of fast blowing characteristics or circuit breaker after the
point of commencement of supply. Interlocking of isolators and circuit
breakers shall be provided to prevent opening of isolator unless circuit
breaker is open. Circuit breaker shall be provided if the contract demand
is 1000 KVA and above.

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8.07 The Licensee shall generally commence his portion of the work after all
the requirements as per Clause 4.00 are fulfilled. However, on specific
request of the Government / local authority, the Licensee may
commence his portion of the work even if the completion report is not
given, provided he is satisfied that the applicant’s work is progressing
satisfactorily.

8.08 The Applicant shall provide all the materials / cable / equipments of
reputed make conforming to relevant Indian Standards. He shall furnish
proof for having purchased the materials of reputed make only along with
inspection cum test reports.

8.09 After servicing of the installation, the entire service line along with other
accessories shall be taken over by the Licensee and the ownership would
thereafter vest with Licensee for the purpose of maintenance. Guarantee
shall be obtained by the Licensee from the Applicant for a period of 12
months from the date of servicing the installation for the materials used in
the work as well as the quality of work executed.
8.10 The capacity of any individual machinery / equipment installed /
connected shall not be more than the contract demand. This condition
does not apply to the main transformer installed by the Applicant at the
point of supply. A stand by transformer can also be provided by the
Applicant.

8.11 The servicing of the installation of the Applicant shall be carried out on
production of the copy of the approval of his installation by the Electrical
Inspectorate and also “Test and Commissioning Certificates” of the
equipment installed as required by the Licensee.

8.12. In case of HT / EHT installations, the Licensee shall provide HT Electronic

type Trivector metering equipment for registering the average Power
factor, demand as well as energy consumed.

8.13. Amended Version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/14-15 Dated:

25th August 2014. Published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 26.8.2014.
T.O.D. Tariff facility shall be extended to any Applicant / Consumer as
specified by the Commission in its Orders issued from time to time.

Old Version notified in 17.06.2006:

T.O.D. Tariff facility shall be extended to any Applicant / Consumer at his
option for eligible categories.

8.14. Amended Version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/16-17 Dated:

22.11.2016. Published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016

i) The H.T. / E.H.T. Consumers are permitted to use power within

their premises for any bona fide purpose including construction
works without exceeding the contract demand or p e r m i t t e d

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 m a x i m u m d e m a n d / e n e r g y entitlement, as the case may
be. Such usage shall not amount to prejudicial use.

ii) The H.T. / E.H.T. Consumers desirous of using a part of the premises
for residential or commercial purposes as the case may be shall
be permitted to use power within their premises through a LT sub-
meter. The consumption so recoded in the sub-m e t e r s h a l l b e
d e d u c t e d f r o m t h e consumption recorded in the main meter
and the consumption recorded in the sub-meter shall be billed as
per the energy charges applicable to LT residential or
commercial tariff in force. In such cases no fixed charges shall be
levied on the LT residential or commercial load.

8.14 (iii) (New Clause)

The HT/EHT consumer desirous of letting out a part of his premises for
industrial purpose shall be permitted to allow his tenant to use
the power at the same tariff as applicable to the said
consumer and to collect the charges for the power from such
tenant on no profit no loss basis (i.e.. sharing electricity bill) t h r o u g h a
sub-meter as approved by the licensee and such
arrangement shall not be t r e a t e d a s u n a u t h o r i z e d extension
of supply or resale of electricity.

Old version: K.E.R.C./CoS/D/13/15-16 Dated: 25-01-2016 Published in

Karnataka Gazette dated: 28-01-2016.
i) The H.T. / E.H.T. Consumers are permitted to use power within their
premises for any bonafide purpose including construction works
without exceeding the contract demand or p e r m i t t e d m a x i m u m
d e m a n d / e n e r g y entitlement, as the case may be. Such usage
shall not amount to prejudicial use.
ii) The H.T. / E.H.T. Consumers desirous of using a part of the premises for
residential or commercial purposes as the case may be shall be
permitted to use power within their premises through a LT sub-meter.
The consumption so recoded in the sub-m e t e r s h a l l b e d e d u c t e d
f r o m t h e consumption recorded in the main meter and the
consumption recorded in the sub-meter shall be billed as per the
energy charges applicable to LT residential or commercial tariff in
force. In such cases no fixed charges shall be levied on the LT
residential or commercial load.
Old Version notified in 17.06.2006:
The H.T. / E.H.T. Consumers are permitted to use power within his
premises for any bona fide purpose including construction works
without exceeding the contract demand or p e r m i t t e d m a x i m u m
d e m a n d / e n e r g y entitlement, as the case may be. Such usage shall
not amount to prejudicial use.

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9.00 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/14-15 Dated:
25th August 2014 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 26.8.2014.

APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (S)/ COMPLEX (ES) /

M.S. BUILDING (S) where:

(a) Requisitioned load is 35 KW or more or

(b) Where the built-up area of building is more than 800 Square Meters.
Old Version dated 17.06.2006
APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (S)/ COMPLEX (ES) /M.S.
BUILDING (S) where:
(a) Requisitioned load is 25 KW or more or
(b) Where the built-up area of building is more than 500 Sq. Mtr.

General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00 and
provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2} wherever
applicable shall be complied with by the Applicant and the Licensee.

9.01 The Owner / Promoter / Occupier of the Multi storied Buildings / Complexes
shall register the application for power supply in the prescribed form along
with the following documents at the jurisdictional Sub division office of the
Licensee duly paying the registration cum processing fee as per Clause 30.01.
(1) Copy of sanctioned plan of the Building / Complex showing the built-up
area of building.
(2) Proof of Ownership / GPA / Occupancy.
(3) NOC issued by the Licensee to obtain plan sanction, wherever
applicable.
(4) Route sketch to locate the Building.

NOTE: -
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017. published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.
i) In the case of request for additional load for existing buildings/complex
already having power supply, if sanctioned plan is not available, plan of
the building/complex prepared duly showing and certified by the
registered Architect/ civil Engineer and signed by the Applicant shall be
furnished.
Provided that there is construction of any additional floor/s or any additional
built – up area to the existing building/complex, a copy of the sanctioned
plan for such additional floor/s or built –up area shall be furnished.

Old version: dated 17.06.2006.

i) In the case of existing buildings already having power supply, if sanctioned plan
is not available, plan of the building / complex prepared duly showing the built-
up area of the entire building and certified by the registered Architect / Civil
Engineer and signed by the Applicant shall be furnished.

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 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017. published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.

ii) Deleted

Old Version: dated 17.06.2006

ii) In the case of new Buildings, an Architect’s / Civil Engineer’s Plan as per
actual duly showing the built-up area of building certified by Registered
Architect / Engineer and signed by the Applicant shall be furnished along
with the sanctioned plan, if there is any deviation in construction from the
sanctioned plan.

ii) The Applicant shall not deviate from the condition of providing space at
his premises free of cost for erection of transformer as indicated in the
layout plan approved by the Licensee at the time of issue of N.O.C. by
the Licensee.

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:

27.12.2017. published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.
iii) In case the Applicant fails to produce the plan of the building /
complex prepared duly showing the built-up area of the entire building
as stipulated in Para (i) above, the application shall be rejected.

Old version dated 17.06.2006.

iv) In case the Applicant fails to produce the plan of the building / complex
prepared duly showing the built-up area of the entire building as stipulated
in Paras (i) & (ii) above, the application shall be rejected.

9.02 SPACE FOR TRANSFORMER

Space for Transformer shall be provided as specified in K.E.R.C. (Recovery of
Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations 2004 and its amendments
from time to time.
9.03 DEPOSITS
The Applicant shall pay the prescribed initial security deposit and Meter
security deposit based on requisitioned load.

9.04 Power supply to the cellular telecommunication services:

The telecommunication services are permitted to avail power supply by

paying Rs.10, 000/-per KW in BDA & BMRDA area, Rs. 7,500/-per KW in other
places towards cost of Service line.
If the building has got HT power supply, power supply to such services shall be
through a sub meter (Tri-vector meter) and both demand and energy are
charged at HT-2 (b) (HT Commercial) tariff schedule.
If the building has got LT power supply, power supply to such services shall be
through a meter tapped from the common bus bar provided at the ground
floor and billed at LT-3 (LT Commercial) tariff schedule.

However, this shall be treated independent of Clause 9.00.

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9.05 DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING

In the case of demolition & reconstruction of Building, the existing installation

shall be surrendered and Agreement terminated and Meter and service
mains shall be removed. Only fresh service shall be arranged for the
reconstructed building treating it as a new building. Temporary power supply
from the existing R.R. No. shall not be arranged for construction purposes in
such cases.

9.06 ASSIGNING R.R. No. AND SANCTION OF ADDITIONAL LOAD

In case of M.S. Building the abbreviation “M.S.” shall be assigned as prefix to

the R.R No. for easy identification of the Multistoried Building. If developers/
promoters / owners / occupier of the buildings request for additional load at
a later date, the same can be sanctioned subject to fulfillment of
appropriate Conditions of Clause 9.00.

9.07 GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO CLAUSE 9.00

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.
1. a) Erection of 11kV distribution line/laying of underground cable and
distribution transformers shall be in accordance w i t h t h e C e n t r a l
E l e c t r i c i t y Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of
Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2010 and its
Amendments fr om time to time.

b) The total capacity of the distribution transformer to be erected by

the Ap p lic ant s hall be based on the requisitioned load which
shall be the standard rating as per IS and make approved by the
Licensee. Loading of distribution transformer shall be as specified in
Clause 9.11(a) of CoS.

Old version:17.06.2006.
1. The total capacity of the distribution transformer to be erected by the
Applicant shall be based on the requisitioned load which shall be the Standard
rating as per IS and make approved by the Licensee. For example, if the
requisitioned load of the M.S. Building is 75 KW, the transformer rated capacity
shall be fixed at the next higher available standard capacity i.e., 75 KW /
0.85PF=88 KVA or 100 KVA which is the next higher Standard rating as per IS.

2. The Applicant shall arrange for laying of service cable and other equipment
of reputed make and of adequate size as prescribed by the Licensee to
meet the requisitioned load from the nearest distribution main or the
transformer in his premises as the case may be at his cost up to the metering
point. In case of additional load for the existing building, the Consumer shall
have to lay new service main cable of adequate size to meet the load
requirements.

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 3. In case of self-execution, the Owner / Occupier of the M.S. Building shall
execute the service line works including extension of 11KV line/ABC,
transformer, LT Lines/ABC etc., as per the estimate, subject to the following
Conditions.

a) Supervision charges shall be paid to the Licensee at 10% of the estimated

cost of the works excluding the employee’s cost and M.S.D subject to a
maximum of Rs.15 Lakhs.
b) The works shall be carried out through appropriate class of licensed
electrical contractor and as per the estimate, standard specifications and
drawings prepared by the Distribution Licensee based on Schedule of
Rates. The size of the conductor / cable shall be as prescribed by the
Licensee from time to time.

c) The materials used shall conform to the relevant ISI specifications. The
quality of work such as depth of planting of poles, erection of poles and
transformer centers, stringing etc., shall be as per the Standard drawings
of the Licensee.

d) The transformer and switchgear used shall be of reputed make and

approved by the Licensee from time to time. Manufacturer’s test report
for the transformer(s)and switchgear(s) installed shall be obtained and
approved by the authority competent to sanction the estimate.

e) After completion of the works, the Licensee shall take inventory of works
jointly with the Applicant / representative of the Applicant. If there are
any deficiencies with respect to the sanctioned estimates or defects in
the quality of execution of the work, the same shall be rectified by the
Applicant. Thereafter, the entire service lines along with the transformer(s)
shall be taken over by the Licensee without payment of any charges. The
ownership of the lines and other equipment would thereafter vest with the
Licensee for the purpose of maintenance.

f) Guarantee shall be obtained from the Consumer for a period of one year
for the materials used in the works as well as for the quality of the work
carried out, from the date of taking over of the lines and equipment by
the Licensee.

(4) ( New Clause) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18

Dated: 27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated
28.12.2017.
The Applicant shall furnish the Occupancy Certificate from the
Competent Authority, before commencement of supply of
electricity including to any additional floors or additional built up
area to an existing building/complex.
Explanation:
For the purpose of this Sub-Clause, Occupancy Certificate means,
the Occupancy Certificate, or such other certificate by whatever

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 name called, issued by the competent authority permitting
occupation of any building, as provided under local laws, which
has provision for civic infrastructure such as water, sanitation and
electricity.
5. Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:
14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

Suitable and easily accessible space near the main entrance shall be
provided at a height of 0.6 Mt to 1.6 Mt above the ground level for
energy metering at the ground floor only. However, this is not applicable to
the existing installations where power supply has already been provided.

Old version: Suitable and easily accessible space near the main entrance shall
be provided at a height of 0.6 mtrs to 1.6 mtrs above the ground level for energy
metering at the ground floor / cellar floor.
Separate circuit for each installation shall be laid and terminated at the
common point of supply. The panel board and bus bar arrangements
shall be as approved by the Licensee which shall be arranged by the
Applicant at his cost.
6. Amended Version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17 Dated:
22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016

To have alternate source of supply, two cables shall be provided by the

Applicant. The arrangement shall be as follows:
• Two runs of LT cables for alternate supply.
• Change over switch at the end of the supply cables
All the equipment shall be suitable for sealing to prevent theft / misuse.
Old Version: dated 17.06.2006
To have alternate source of supply, two cables shall be provided by the
Applicant. The arrangement shall be as follows:
• Two runs of cables for alternate supply.
• Change over switch at the end of the supply cables
• Master Metering Cubicle/Master Meter
All the equipment shall be suitable for sealing to prevent theft / misuse.

7. Supply to the building shall be through a common service main cable

terminating in a common bus bar. Supply to individual Consumers shall be
tapped from the common bus bar through individual Meters.

8. MCCB & ELCB shall be installed for the individual installations by the
Applicant / Consumer to have better selectivity. ELCB mentioned above
shall be installed at the entrance of the Individual premises.

9. Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:

14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

For the purpose of calculation of load, fraction of a KW shall be rounded

off to next higher KW

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 Old version: For calculation purposes, all fractional loads shall be rounded
off to the nearest quarter KW. Ex. (i) 7.1 KW to be rounded off to 7.0 KW (ii)
7.15 KW to be rounded off to 7.25 KW.

10. Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17 Dated:

22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016
Bulk check meter shall be provided by the licensee at his cost for the
purpose of energy audit for all buildings where power supply is
sanctioned under the Clause 9.0 where sanctioned load is 3 5 kW
or more or built up area of the building is more than 800 square
meters.

Old version: dated 17.06.2006.

Bulk check meter shall be provided by the Licensee at his cost for the
purpose of e n e r g y a u d i t f o r a l l b u i l d i n g s w h e r e p o w e r supply
is sanctioned under t h e C l a u s e 9 . 0 0 w h e r e sanctioned load is 25
KW or more or built up area of the building is more than 500 sq. mtrs.

9.08 Mixed Loads

i) If a building coming under Clause 9.00 has partial industrial loads along
with residential / commercial loads, then in such cases, the requisitioned
load of the entire building shall be considered and appropriate clause of
Clause 9.00 shall be applied. However, power supply can be arranged to
the industrial loads separately depending upon the actual load
requirement as per Clause 7.00 by providing separate Meters.

ii) Buildings, which are used completely for INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, are
exempted from application of Clause 9.00. However, when the power
supply of such industrial establishments is changed to other commercial /
residential purpose at a later date, the provisions of clause 9.00 shall be
applicable. This is in addition to the applicability of penal provisions made
under Clause 42.02.

9.09 METERING OF BUILDING WITH MIXED LOADS

a) In the case of residential building under H.T. supply as described under
note (b) of Clause 3.1.1 of the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply
of Electricity) Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time,
{Annex-2}, for the portion of the Commercial area loads, one bulk energy
meter on LT side (sub-meter) shall be provided and the energy so recorded
in the sub-meter shall be billed at the appropriate L.T. commercial Tariff.
The consumption of this bulk energy meter (Sub-meter) shall be deducted
from the energy recorded in the main H.T. meter and the balance of
energy (pertaining to domestic loads) shall be billed at the appropriate
H.T. Tariff applicable to Residential apartments. There shall be no reduction
in the demand recorded in the main meter.

b) In the case of commercial building under H.T. supply as described under

note (c) of Clause 3.1.1 of the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply
of Electricity) Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time,
{Annex-2}, for the portion of the residential area loads, one bulk energy

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 meter on L.T side (sub-meter) shall be provided and the energy so
recorded in this bulk energy meter (sub-meter) shall be billed at the
appropriate H.T. Tariff applicable to Residential apartments. The
consumption of this bulk energy meter (sub-meter) shall be deducted from
the energy recorded in the main H.T. meter and the balance of energy
(pertaining to the commercial area loads) shall be billed at the
appropriate commercial H.T. Tariff. There shall be no reduction in the
demand recorded in the main meter.

c) METERING OF PURELY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS / COMPLEX (ES)

L.T. Power supply shall be arranged at the request of the Applicant with the
facility of LT metering to individual Installations subject to observing all
other Conditions as per provisions under note (b) & (c) of Clause 3.1.1 of
the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations
2004 and its amendments from time to time, {Annex-2},
d) Power supply to common areas like lifts, water supply, staircase lighting
etc., if metered separately, shall be billed under either residential or
commercial Tariff as per the classification of the building as defined under
note (b) & (c) of Clause 3.1.1 of the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for
Supply of Electricity) Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to
time, {Annex-2},

e) For buildings having requisitioned load of combined residential and

commercial loads less than 100 KW, the power supply shall be arranged
on LT basis with individual meters to each of the installations irrespective of
whether it is commercial or domestic installation. Billing shall be done at
appropriate Tariff.

f) For commercial buildings having requisitioned load less than 100 KW, the
power supply shall be arranged on LT basis with individual meters to each
of the installations. Billing shall be done at the appropriate Tariff.

Note:

i) In the case of existing commercial buildings already under service, where

the requisitioned load is less than 100 KW and the Consumer opts for
individual meter, the same can be arranged if the Consumer gets the
wiring done through LEC at his cost duly making provision to fix up the
meter by the side of the existing bulk meter. However, the sanctioned load
of the bulk meter shall be automatically reduced to the extent of the load
of the installation bifurcated for individual meter.

iv) If additional load is requested over and above the total load already
sanctioned, the same shall be sanctioned within 100 KW only. For load
of 100 KW and above, the Consumer shall avail himself of HT supply.

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 9.10 RESALE OF ENERGY

The Consumer shall not supply part or whole of the energy supplied to him
by the Licensee to another person unless he holds a suitable sanction or
license for distribution and sale of energy granted by the Commission
except as provided hereunder:

a) Any registered Consumer for whom power supply is sanctioned under

the Clause 9.00 is permitted to extend power supply to the tenements/
individual Consumers and this shall not be treated as resale of energy.

b) In the case of Commercial, office or residential complexes, where High

Tension or Low Tension Power supply is availed originally in the name of
the builder or promoter of the complex and who subsequently transfers
the ownership of the complex, either entirely, to different individuals or
partly to different individuals retaining the balance for lease, the power
supply may be continued on the following basis.

i) The builder or promoter of the complex in whose name the supply

continues, is permitted to extend power supply to the individual
owners of the flats etc. or to the lessee by installing sub-meters and
to collect the amount from them on no profit or no loss basis (i.e.
sharing of electricity bill) and this shall not be treated as
unauthorized extension of supply or resale of energy.

ii) In case, the promoter or builder of the complex does not wish to
have any stake in the complex after promoting the complex, the
service connection originally availed may be permitted to be
transferred in the name of an Association or Society that may be
formed in the complex and registered and the service agency so
formed is permitted to extend supply to the individual owners of the
flats etc. or lessees by installing sub-meters and to collect the cost
for consumption of power from them on no profit or no loss basis
(i.e., sharing of electricity bill) and this shall not be treated as
unauthorized extension or resale of energy.

9.11 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17 Dated:

22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016
LOADING OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS INSTALLED FOR POWER SUPPLY
[
SANCTIONED UNDER CLAUSE 9.00
The loading of distribution transformer shall be as follows:
a) The capacity of the distribution t r a n s f o r m e r i n s t a l l e d i n t h e
A p p l i c a n t ' s p r e m i s e s s h a l l b e based on the requisitioned
load of the building with a Load Diversity Factor
(DF) of Unity in respect of c o m m e r c i a l l o a d s a n d Load
Diversity Factor(DF) of1.5 in respect of residential loads.

Illustration: For a requisitioned load of 300 kVA for residential

purpose, the transformer capacity shall be 300/1.5
(Requis itioned load/DF ) 200 kVA.

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 However, the standard capacity adopted by the licensee, shall be
c o n s i d e r e d f o r sizing of the transformer

Old version :
LOADING OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS INSTALLED FOR POWER SUPPLY
SANCTIONED UNDER CLAUSE 9.00
[

The loading of distribution transformer shall be as follows:

a) The capacity of the distribution t r a n s f o r m e r i n s t a l l e d i n
the A p p l i c a n t ' s p r e m i s e s s h a l l b e based on the
requisitioned load of the building with a Load Diversity
Factor(DF) of Unity.

Old Version: dated 17.06.2006

a) The capacity of the distribution transformer installed in the applicant’s
premises shall be based on the requisitioned load of the building with a
Diversity Factor of Unity.

b) In the case of arranging power supply to a building covered under this

Clause from the existing transformer or from a higher capacity
transformer proposed by the Licensee, the total load on the
transformer including existing loads, loads already sanctioned to other
Applicants and requisitioned load of the building to be serviced shall
not exceed 75% loading capacity of the transformer.

9.12 APPROVAL OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORATE

Before making an application for commencement of supply, the owner /
occupier of a multistoried building (more than 15 meters in height) shall
give not less than 30 days notice in writing to the Electrical Inspector /
Chief Electrical Inspector, Govt. Electrical Inspectorate, Govt. of
Karnataka together with particulars. The supply of energy shall not be
commenced within this period, without the approval or otherwise in
writing of the Inspector.

9.13 SAFETY OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

1) The owner / occupier of a multistoried building shall ensure that
Electrical installations / works inside the building are carried out and
maintained in such a manner so as to prevent danger due to shock
and fire hazards in accordance with Relevant Rules.
2) No other service pipes shall be taken along the ducts provided for
laying power cables.
3) The owner /occupier of the installation shall provide at the point of
commencement of supply, a suitable isolation devise with cutout or
breaker to operate on all phases except neutral in the 3 phase 4 wire
circuit and fixed in a conspicuous position at not more than 2.75 Meters
above the ground level so as to completely isolate the supply to the
building in case of emergency.

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9.14 TRANSFER OF INSTALLATION (APPLICABLE ONLY FOR LT INSTALLATIONS)

(a) In the case of Residential Complex (es) / Commercial Complex (es), after
the installation(s) is / are serviced, even though on a common main in the
name of the promoter / developer, the individual installations may be
transferred to the names of the Consumers / Applicant possessing the
ownership rights of the premises actually utilizing the power if desired, by
providing individual meters subject to observance of the provisions in
Clause 36.00.

(b) However Note (ii) of Clause 36.01(a) is not applicable in this case.

Note: The Applicant desiring such transfer of installation shall make

suitable arrangements for tapping of power supply to the individual
meters for providing power supply to his installation separately and shall
bear the cost of such alteration and also pay the ISD, MSD as per Clause
30.02 & 30.04.

10.00 APPLICABLE TO LAYOUTS HAVING MIXED LOADS SUCH AS RESIDENTIAL,

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

10.01 The application along with a layout plan approved by the competent
authority duly indicating the nature of service required, anticipated load,
number of street lights required, shall be registered at the jurisdictional sub
division office of the Licensee duly paying the prescribed registration cum
processing fee as per Clause 30.01.
General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00 and
provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time-{Annex-2}, wherever
applicable, shall be complied with by the Applicant and the Licensee.

The sanctioning authority of the Licensee shall verify the bonafides of the
developer and obtain his permanent residential address on the application,
which shall be verified by the sanctioning Authority.

10.02 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/15-16 Dated:

25.01.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.01.2016.

In the case of requisitions from Applicants for commercial/industrial

purpose, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the cost of Electric Line
/ P l a n t a s p e r t h e K E R C (R ec o v er y o f expenditure for supply of
electricity) Regulations. 2004 and its amendments from time to time.
A n n e x - 2 : f r o m t h e A pp l i c a n t s w i t h i n s uc h l a y o u t s . I n t h e c a s e
o f b u i l d i n g s w i t h requisitioned load of 35 kW or more or if the built
up area in the premises of the Applicant exceeds 800 Square meters,
the KERC (Recovery o f e x p e n d i t u r e f o r s u p p l y o f e l e c t r i c i t y )
Regulations, 2004 and its amendments shall be applicable.

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 Old version: dated 17.06.2006.
In the case of requisitions from Applicants for commercial/industrial
purpose, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the cost of Electric
Line/Plant as per the KERC (Recovery of expenditure for supply of
electricity) Regulations, 2004 and its amendments from time to time,
{Annex-2} from the Applicants within such layouts. In the case of buildings
with requisition loads of 25 KW or more or if the built up area in the
premises of the Applicant exceeds 500 Sq. meters, the KERC (Recovery of
expenditure for supply of electricity) Regulations, 2004 and its
amendments from time to time, {Annex-2} shall be applicable.

10.03 The Licensee retains the right to tap the service line laid for any Consumer for
extending power supply to other Consumers in the vicinity or for any other
purpose.

10.04 Other provisions of these Conditions as applicable to the particular category

of Consumers shall be observed while servicing the installations.
The following Clause is added by an Amendment vide Notification No.
K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1.7. 2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
22. 7. 2010

10.05 H.T supply may be provided to the layouts and the provision as stipulated
under Sections 8.00 & 9.10 of COS shall apply.

11.00 APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC LAMPS (STREET LIGHTS):

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.
2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

No street lighting installation shall be serviced without a suitable energy meter

and an Electronic time switch.
OLD VERSION
All street lighting installations shall be serviced with suitable energy meter.

11.01 CITY CORPORATION AREAS, TOWN MUNICIPALITY AREAS, TOWN PANCHAYAT

AREAS, AREAS BELONGING TO THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES / TRUST
BOARDS / KIADB / APMC / HOUSING BOARDS AND SUCH OTHER AUTHORITIES /
LOCAL BODIES and VILLAGES (other than those covered under approved
schemes of the Government and in areas other than layouts covered under
Clause 10.00.)

General procedure for arranging power supply under Clause 4.00 and
provisions under K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity)
Regulations 2004 and its amendments from time to time {Annex-2} wherever
applicable shall be complied with by the Applicant and the Licensee.

(a) Power supply to new or additional public lamps or change in type of

fitting shall be arranged subject to the following Conditions: -

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 (i) The Applicant shall apply in the prescribed form at the jurisdictional
Sub-Division Office of the Licensee on payment of prescribed
registration cum processing fee as per Clause 30.01.
(ii) The Licensee shall intimate the cost of arranging power supply and
the deposits to be paid within 7 days.
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/8/17-18 Dated:
27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017.

iii) a) The Applicant shall pay the estimated cost of the

supply lines including the cost of fittings along with
supervision charges at 10% on the cost of estimate and
also the prescribed deposits as per Clause 30.02, to the
Licensees within the time period as specified in Clause No
4.03(iv). Cost of fittings shall not be collected if the local
authority provides the same.
Old Version: 17.06.2006.
iii) a) The Applicant shall pay the estimated cost of the supply lines
including the cost of fittings along with supervision charges at 10%
on the cost of estimate and also the prescribed deposits as per
Clause 30.02 to the Licensee within 15 days of intimation. Cost of
fittings shall not be collected if the local authority provides the
same.
b) The Applicant shall execute an Agreement in the prescribed form.
c) Only energy efficient lamps shall be used for street lighting. It is not
permitted to use incandescent type fittings for street lighting.
d) The Licensee shall also erect and connect specified type and street light
fittings with energy efficient lamps and accessories (other than
incandescent lamp fittings) supplied by the Applicants by collecting labour
and supervision charges. The Licensee reserves the right to reject the
fittings supplied for installation, if these are of sub-standard quality.
e) A suitable metal waterproof box to house the meter and street light
control M.C.B as per Licensee's approved design shall be provided.
Old version 17.06.2006
c) If the amount is not paid within 15 days, the application is treated as
withdrawn.
c) The Applicant shall execute an Agreement in the prescribed form.
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 21. 07. 2010
published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010
d) It is not permitted to use incandescent type fittings for street lighting.
e) The Licensee shall also erect and connect specified type and street light
fittings with energy efficient lamps and accessories (other than incandescent
lamp fittings) supplied by the Applicants by collecting labour and supervision
charges. The Licensee reserves the right to reject the fittings supplied for
installation, if these are of sub-standard quality.
Old version 17.06.2006
f) A suitable metal waterproof box to house the meter and street control
M.C.B as per Licensee's approved design shall be provided.

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11.02 VILLAGE ELECTRIFICATION UNDER SPECIAL SCHEMES
The Government may formulate schemes like Electrification of Harijan basties,
Tribal areas, Janatha colonies, Thandas etc, and for such schemes,
conditions as per the approved scheme shall apply.

12.00 PROCEDURE FOR ARRANGING POWER SUPPLY ON TEMPORARY BASIS

All Temporary power supply installations shall be serviced only with a Meter.
Any person desirous of availing himself of temporary power supply shall
comply with the following requirements:

12.01 APPLICABLE TO L.T. TEMPORARY POWER SUPPLY

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17 Dated:

22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016.
Applicable to LT and HT temporary power supply:
a)
i) If the load is less than 50 K W / 6 7 H P . t h e c o n s u m e r shall
avail power under LT supply and if the load is 50 K W / 6 7 H P
a n d a b o v e , the c o n s u m e r s h a l l a v a i l H T power supply.
ii) The prospective c on s u m e r s h a l l apply for temporary supply in
the prescribed form to the licensee's Section / Sub-Division
Office In t h e cas e of L T a n d D iv is io n office in t he cas e of
H T . N o registration cum processing fee is payable. He shall
pay service charges of Rs.50/- per installation in case of LT
supply & Rs 250/- in case of HT supply and advance
e s t i m a t e d p o w e r c o n s u m p t i o n charges as per the Clause
12.01(c) at the prevailing Tariff rate.

Old Version: 17.06.2006. Applicable to LT temporary power

supply
a) The prospective Consumer shall apply for temporary supply in the
prescribed form to the Section / Sub-Division Office of the
Licensee. No registration cum processing fee is payable. He shall
pay service charges of Rs.50/- per Installation and advance
estimated power consumption charges as per Clause 12.01(c) at
the prevailing Tariff rate.

b) The Licensee shall prepare the estimate for the service line required for
arranging temporary power supply and communicate temporary
power sanction indicating service charges, advance power
consumption charges, etc.

c) Estimated Power consumption charges

Applicant / Consumer shall deposit advance estimated power
consumption charges for the energy calculated at 12 units per KW per
day for the duration of temporary power supply. This shall be adjusted
towards periodical bills at the prevailing Tariff rates based on the
actual consumption and any balance amount at the credit of the
Consumer after the disconnection of temporary supply shall be

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 refunded to him on application within TWO months by a cheque or the
same shall be adjusted to the existing permanent R.R No. in the name
of the same Consumer as requested by him in his application. If the
amount due to the Consumer is not refunded within two months of
receipt of valid refund bill, the Licensee shall pay interest at 1% per
month on actual number of days of delay on the amount due for
refund. If the amount deposited falls short of the power consumption
charges, the Licensee shall take immediate action for recovery of the
balance amount.
d) In addition to the above, if the load is 50 KW or more / 67 HP or more
the Consumer has to pay fixed charges in addition to advance
estimated power consumption charges at the prevailing Tariff rate.
On receipt of wiring diagram and completion-cum-test report of the
contractor and Agreement in the prescribed form and copies of
permit / license / NOC, etc., and payment of necessary advance
consumption charges, work order for temporary supply shall be issued
by the Licensee.

Note: (1) Permit / License / NOC is not required for floor polishing, Water
pumping, marriages and domestic functions.

(2) Approval of the Electrical Inspectorate is required for temporary

electrical installations where 100 or more people are likely to
gather or assemble in a single place.
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17
Dated: 22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
22.11.2016 added following clause 12.01 Note (3)

(3) Approval of the Electrical Inspectorate is required for

servicing of the HT temporary installations.

e) Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17 Dated:

22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016
The Applicant shall arrange to execute the work of providing the
service line including service main &distribution Transformer if
necessary for load of less than 50 KW and service line including
drawing /extension of 11 kV l i n e u p t o t h e H T M e t e r i n g
Cubicle for load of 50 kW and a b o v e a s p e r t h e l i c e n s e e ' s
estimate and specifications. on self- exec ution basis through
a q u a l i f i e d l i c e n s e d e l e c t r i c a l contractor. The consumer
shall pay to the licensee supervision charges at 10% on the
c os t of estimate, subject to a minimum of Rs.500/- per work.
However, the service line work shall be commenced only
after orders sanctioning the temporary supply are issued by the
licensee. For LT supply, the consumer shall provide current
limiter of appropriate capacity and earth l e a k a g e c i r c u i t

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 b r e a k e r o f adequate capacity and capacitors. if any. as
required under Clause 23.00.
For HT supply the provisions under clause 8.0 of these
conditions shall be complied with wherever applicable.

Old Version: dated 17.06.2006.

The Applicant shall arrange to execute the work of providing the service
line including distribution Transformer if necessary for load of 50 KW and
above and also service main work as per the Licensee’s estimate and
specifications on self-execution basis through a qualified licensed
electrical Contractor. The Consumer shall pay to the Licensee
supervision charges at 10% on the cost of estimate, subject to a
minimum of Rs.100/-per work.
However, the service line work shall be commenced only after orders
sanctioning the temporary supply is issued by the Licensee. The
Consumer shall provide current limiter of appropriate capacity and
earth leakage circuit breaker of adequate capacity and capacitors, if
any, as required under Clause 23.00.

f) The prevailing rate of temporary Tariff in force shall be applicable.

g) The date of availment of the temporary supply may be got amended by
the Consumer, by applying to the authority who has issued the power
sanction before the commencement date indicated in the order.
However, any alternate date proposed shall commence within 15 days of
the date of the first order.
h) If power is not availed as above, the advance estimated power
consumption charges paid by the Applicant / Consumer shall be refunded
within two months after deducting Rs.100/- on receipt of the valid refund
bill. If the amount due to the Consumer is not refunded within two months
of receipt of valid refund bill, the Licensee shall pay interest at 1% per
month on actual number of days of delay on the amount due for refund.
i) In case any permit / license / NOC is withdrawn by the competent
authority after the installation is serviced, the installation shall be
disconnected forthwith and shall be reconnected only after the permit /
license / NOC is restored. Further, the Licensee shall not be liable for any
damages. Reduction of any charges or refund shall not be permissible on
this account.
j) The installation shall be serviced by the Engineer of the Licensee by
providing a suitable meter and assigning an R.R. No.

The Engineer of the Licensee servicing the installation shall give a service
certificate to the Applicant / Consumer for having serviced the installation
specifying the following: -
(1) R.R. No. (2) Date of service (3) Sanctioned load (4) Connected
load (5) Meter details (6) Condition of seals (7) Details of amount of
advance estimated power consumption charges collected (8) Name of
L.E.C.& License No. (9) Period of sanction of temporary power supply, (10)
Periodicity of reading of meter and issue of bill i.e., weekly/fortnightly etc.

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 Necessary acknowledgement for the same shall be obtained on the test
report.

k) For further extension of the period of temporary supply, the Consumer shall
apply to the jurisdictional Engineer of the Licensee at least one week
before the date of expiry of temporary supply, duly paying the up to date
power supply charges and any other arrears.

l) Temporary power supply to Touring Cinemas may be given on the

production of a “Camp Allotment Letter” from the local District Magistrate
permitting the Consumer for running of the Touring Cinemas and also
certificate by the Electrical Inspector.
Note: However, power supply to touring cinemas may be continued for not
more than one month after the expiry of the licence subject to the condition
that the owner does not run shows until the licence is renewed.

12.02 TEMPORARY USAGE IN THE PREMISES ALREADY HAVING PERMANENT SUPPLY

a) Use of power within the Consumer’s premises for Temporary purposes

for bonafide domestic use is permitted subject to the condition that
the total load of the installation on the system does not exceed the
sanctioned load.
b) Where it is intended to use floor polishing equipment and such other
portable equipment temporarily in a premises having permanent
supply, such equipment shall be provided with an earth leakage
circuit breaker of adequate capacity.

12.03 OTHER CONDITIONS APPLICABLE FOR TEMPORARY SUPPLY

a) The general Conditions of power supply as per Clause 4.00 shall also
be applicable unless specifically provided otherwise in this Clause.

b) In the case of Meter not recording, the billing for the non-recording
period shall be 12 units per day per KW of sanctioned load or
connected load whichever is more. If the connected load is more
than the sanctioned load, penal measures as per Clause 42.01 shall
apply.
c) Fraction of KW / KVA / HP of sanctioned load shall be rounded off to
the nearest quarter KW / KVA / HP for the purpose of billing and the
minimum billing being for 1 KW/ KVA / HP.

12.04 POWERS OF SANCTION AND RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY POWER SUPPLY

(i) Sanction of temporary power supply
Officers of the Licensee who are empowered to sanction
permanent power supply are also authorized to sanction
temporary power supply to the same extent for a period required
by the Applicants irrespective of whether it is for lighting, power,
temporary touring Cinemas etc, subject to observance of Rules
and Conditions laid down in this Clause

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 (ii) Renewal of temporary power supply:

The Officers who are empowered to sanction temporary power

supply are also empowered to renew power supply for a period up
to a maximum of two years from the date of service. Requisitions
for sanction and extension of power supply for installations having
capacity exceeding their powers of sanction shall be forwarded to
the next higher authority.
NOTE:

a) There shall be no extension of temporary power supply beyond two

years. For any extension of more than two years, the Consumer has
to take fresh sanction.
12.04 (ii) b Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/14-15
Dated: 25.08.2014 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 26.08.2014
The officers of the Licensee are empowered to sanction / give
extension of temporary power supply for permanent usage under
special circumstances, where infrastructure is yet to be created or in
the process of being created to individual houses / MS Buildings/
Complexes/ Layouts and others. However, temporary power supply
shall not be extended beyond two years from the date of service.
Provided that for multi-storied buildings of more than 15 Meters height
the provisions of the clause No.9.12 of the CoS shall be complied with
before arranging such power supply.
Old Version: dated 17.06.2006. The officers of the Licensee are empowered to
sanction / give extension of temporary power supply for permanent usage
under special circumstances, where infrastructure is yet to be created or in
the process of being created to individual houses / MS Buildings/ Complexes/
Layouts and others. However, temporary power supply shall not be extended
beyond two years from the date of service.

CHAPTER--V

13.00 WIRING ON APPLICANT’S / CONSUMER’S PREMISES AND MAINTENANCE

13.01 General wiring conditions

a) Mains -The Applicant’s / Consumer’s mains shall in all cases be brought

up to the Licensee’s point of supply, and sufficient cable shall be
provided for connecting up with the Licensee’s apparatus.

b) Switches & Fuses - The Applicant’s / Consumer shall provide linked

quick break main switch and a single pole fuse / load limiter on each
conductor except on the neutral conductor which shall be fixed as
near as possible to the Licensee’s meter board. Single pole switches
controlling the lamps or fans or other apparatus shall be inserted in the
phase wire and not on the neutral wire.

c) The Licensee’s meter and mains cutouts / load limiter shall be

enclosed in a strong teakwood box / metal waterproof box suitably

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 ventilated and provided with a hasp, staple and lock. All wires
between which a difference of potential over 230 volts exists, shall be
made inaccessible to unauthorized persons or enclosed in an earthed
metallic casing or conduit / PVC pipes. A “Caution” board printed in
Kannada and Hindi / English shall be fixed therein.

d) Earthing – Gas / water pipes shall on no account be used for earthing

purposes. All wiring shall be kept as far as possible away from gas and
water pipes.

e) Domestic Appliance – A special circuit solely for the use of domestic

appliances, which shall be approved by the Licensee, shall be run from
the Licensee’s point of supply. Wall plugs used on these circuits shall be of
the three-pin type, the third pin being an earth connection. Two pin
plugs or lighting sockets shall not be allowed. All appliances used shall
be effectively earthed. The minimum size of earth wire permitted shall
be No. 14 S.W.G. or 3.0 sq. mm.
Each equipment or apparatus installed shall have a name plate
indicating the wattage.

f) Plugs – Single pole switches controlling the plugs shall be inserted in the
phase wire and not on the neutral wire.

g) Wiring – Single leads shall not be allowed to be run separately in iron

conduit.

h) A.C. Motor Installations – Motors shall be provided with control gear

fitted with a no-volt release and Triple Pole fuses (overload release) so
as to prevent satisfactorily the maximum starting current from the
Consumer’s installation exceeding the limits given in the following table at
any time under all possible Conditions. It is important that the releases
shall be maintained in good working order. Failure to comply with this
specification shall render the Consumer’s installation liable for
disconnection from the supply on account of disturbance to the
Power Supply to other Consumers: -
TABLE

Nature of Size of Installation Limit of Maximum Current

supply.
Single Upto and including 1 B.H.P. Six times the full load current
Phase
Above 1 B.H.P. and upto Three times the full load current.
and including10 B.H.P.
Three
Above 10 B.H.P. and upto Twice the full load current.
Phase
and including 15 B.H.P.
Above 15 B.H.P. One and half times the full load

Each three phase motor circuit shall be protected by Moulded case

circuit breaker (MCCB). Wiring for motors shall be run with all three phase

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 wires bunched in a single metallic conduit, which shall be efficiently
earthed throughout and connected to the frame of the motor from which
two separate earth wires of adequate size shall be run. The minimum size
of the earth wire permitted shall be No. 14 S.W.G. or 3.0 sq.mm. All motor
wiring shall comply in every respect with the relevant Regulations framed
by Central Electricity Authority in force from time to time.

Motors above 1 B.H.P. shall be wound for 3 phase, 400 volts between
phases.
Applicants / Consumers intending to use non-standard apparatus, are
advised to send to the Licensee full technical particulars of such
apparatus before ordering it so that the Applicants / Consumers can be
informed about any special Conditions that may be applicable to that
type of apparatus, to enable it to be connected to the mains.

i) The L.T. Consumers shall provide current limiters of suitable capacity,

which must be erected within one meter of the Licensee’s meter
board or in such other position as, shall be approved by the Licensee.
No fuses shall be provided on the neutral conductor.

j) All Domestic and AEH Consumers shall provide load limiters of required
capacity for their installations, which shall be properly sealed. In
addition to the load limiter, the AEH Consumer shall provide suitable
capacity earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB).

k) Independent starters provided with over current and no volt devices

shall be provided for motors as noted below: -

1 Upto & inclusive 5 HP Direct online Starter

2 Upto& inclusive 30 HP Star-Delta starter/
Auto transformer starter
3 Above 30 HP
(a) Squirrel cage Motors (a) Auto Transformer Starter
(b) Wound rotor Motors (b) Rotor resistance starter

Note: However, the designated authority of the Licensee in special

circumstances may relax the above requirements depending upon the
location and conditions of the working of the installation by an order in
writing.
l) In the case of H.T. Consumers, suitable protective devices approved
by the Licensee shall be used so as to afford full protection to the
Licensee’s apparatus placed on the Consumer’s premises.
14.00 HANDLING OF LICENSEE‟S EQUIPMENT IN CONSUMER‟S PREMISES

14.01 The meter, meter boards, service mains, main cutouts, load limiters etc., must
on no account be handled or removed by anyone who is not an authorized
employee of the Licensee. The seals, which are fixed on the meters /
metering equipment, load limiters and the Licensee’s apparatus, must on no

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 account be broken. It shall be the responsibility of the Consumer to ensure
safe custody of Licensee’s equipment and seals on the meters / metering
equipment with in the Consumer’s premises.

14.02 In the case of H.T. installations the Designated authority of the Licensee at his
discretion, may permit the Consumer on written request, to operate the
Licensee’s terminal switches, fuses or circuit breakers for the purpose of
isolating the Consumer’s apparatus in case of emergency. However, the
Consumer is solely responsible for any damage caused to life or property due
to such operation.

14.03 All transformers, switchgear and other electrical equipment belonging to the
Consumer and connected to the mains of the Licensee shall be maintained
as per relevant IS.
14.04 In the event of any damage caused to the Licensee’s equipments in 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 as
per the schedule of rates / market rates shall be payable by the Consumer.

15.00 EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS - L.T. INSTALLATION

15.01 Whenever a Consumer desires to change the machinery within the sanctioned
load, he shall intimate the details to the Licensee’s Engineer with the
contractor’s completion cum test report and license of the local authority
wherever required.

15.02 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/15-16 Dated:

25.01.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.01.2016
In the case of LT installations, provided with Electronic tri-vector meter or
static meter with provision for recording maximum demand and opted for
demand based tariff, additional load may be connected to the
installation. However, the consumer shall inform the Licensee the
details of the additional machinery installed.

If the Maximum Demand (M.D.) recorded in the electronic tri-vector meter

or static meter with provision for recording maximum demand exceeds the
sanctioned load, the penal tariff as provided in the relevant Tariff Order shall
be applicable.

Old Version: 17.06.2006.

In the case of LT installations, provided with Electronic trivector meter and
opted for Demand based Tariff, additional load may be connected to
the installation subject to M.D. recorded being limited to the sanctioned
load. However, the Consumer shall inform the Licensee the details of the
additional machinery installed.
If the M.D. recorded in the electronic trivector meter exceeds the
sanctioned load, penal measures shall be applicable as per Clause
42.01(i)(a).

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15.03 In all other cases, if the Consumer desires to increase the number and
capacity of connected machinery beyond the sanctioned load, he shall get
the additional load sanctioned and furnish the contractor’s completion cum
test report to the Licensee, where upon, the representatives of the Licensee
shall call and inspect the alterations and if necessary, change the meters and
fuses and alter the service line at the cost of the Consumer. Failure to give
notice to the Licensee shall render the installation liable for disconnection
and action as per Clause 42.01 (ii) & (iii).

15.04 (a) The Consumer is not permitted to install additional machinery by providing
alternate switch but can make use of the provisions under Clause 15.02
and 4.09 (ix) of these Conditions.

(b) However, the motor of IP set installations can be used with an alternative
drive for other agricultural operations like sugar cane crusher, coffee
pulping, etc., with the approval of the Licensee. The energy used for such
operation shall be metered separately by providing alternate switch and
charged at LT Industrial Tariff (Only Energy charges) during the period of
alternative use. However, if the energy used both for IP Set and alternate
operation is measured together by one energy meter, the energy used for
alternate drive shall be estimated by deducting the average IP Set
consumption for that month as per the IP sample meter readings for the
sub division as certified by the sub divisional Officer.

16.00 EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS - H.T. INSTALLATION

In the case of H.T. installations, additional H.T. apparatus / H.T. equipment

shall not be connected by the Consumer to the system unless it is approved
by the Electrical Inspectorate and a copy of such approval shall be furnished
to the Licensee.

17.00 BALANCING OF LOAD

If the installation is required to be wired on three phases, wiring shall be done

on group system, separate neutral wires being brought back in each case to
the Licensee’s point of supply. An approved type of a double pole linked
switch shall control each main circuit. The lamps, fans or any other apparatus
in the installation shall be so grouped that under normal working Conditions,
the current in the three phases would be balanced and very little current
shall flow in the neutral wire and it shall not be more than 10% of the
maximum phase current under full load Conditions.

18.00 ACCESS TO CONSUMER‟S PREMISES

18.01 Employees of the Licensee shall have access at all reasonable times to the
premises of the Consumer on informing the Consumer of his intension for
inspection, meter reading, testing and/or for any other purpose incidental to
or connected with the proper maintenance of supply.

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18.02 They shall have access to the premises at any time for inspection, if there is
any reason to suspect breach of the provisions of the Act and these
Conditions.

18.03 If the Consumer or any person purporting to be his representative,

deliberately obstructs the Licensee’s employees from inspection of the
installation or any other legitimate act, the installation may be disconnected
forthwith and may be kept disconnected till such time the Consumer affords
necessary facilities for carrying out the inspection or testing.

18.04 Any officer authorized in this behalf by the State Government may -

(a) enter, inspect, break open and search any place or premises in which
he has reason to believe that electricity has been, is being, or is likely
to be, used unauthorizedly;
(b) search, seize and remove all such devices, instruments, wires and any
other facilitator or article which has been, is being, or is likely to be,
used for unauthorized use of electricity;
(c) examine or seize any books of account or documents which in his
opinion shall be useful for or relevant to, any proceedings in respect of
the offence under sub-section (1) and allow the person from whose
custody such books of account or documents are seized to make
copies thereof or take extracts there from in his presence.

19.00 PERIODICAL TESTING AND INSPECTION

19.01 The periodical inspection and testing of the Consumer’s installation may be
carried out by the Licensee or Electrical Inspectorate in accordance with
applicable Rules.
19.02 Any defects observed during the inspection shall be intimated to the
Consumer and he shall get them rectified through a qualified licensed
electrical contractor within the time stipulated therein. The installation shall be
liable for disconnection if the defects are not rectified since the Consumer is
responsible for any defects in the internal wiring.

20.00 DANGER DUE TO DEFECTS IN CONSUMER‟S PREMISES

In the event of any danger due to defect being discovered in the

Consumer’s wiring or apparatus connected to the system, the Consumer shall
in the absence of the employees of the Licensee, disconnect the same
forthwith and notify the same to the Licensee and shall reconnect the same
only with the consent of the Licensee after the defects are rectified. The
Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the installation if any defect in the
installation comes to his notice.

21.00 FAILURES OR VARIATION IN SUPPLY

In the event of failure or variation in the voltage / frequency of the supply the
Consumer shall lodge a complaint with the jurisdictional service station /
Section office.

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 Such complaints shall be attended to within the time frame specified under
K.E.R.C. (Consumer Complaints Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2004. If
supply has failed due to any defect in the Consumer’s system, the Consumer
shall be advised to rectify such defect, keeping the installation disconnected
if the situation so warrants. The installation shall be reconnected after the
rectification of the defect is duly certified by a qualified Licensed electrical
contractor and reported to the Licensee.

The Licensee shall not be liable for any claims for loss or damage whatsoever
arising out of failure or variation in supply. However, if the damage or loss
occurred to the Consumer’s equipment consequent to the proved lapses of
the Licensee or his representatives, compensation may be awarded by the
Commission.

CHAPTER - VI
POWER FACTOR

22.00 HT INSTALLATIONS:

22.01 It shall be the responsibility of the HT Consumer to determine the capacity of

the power factor correction apparatus in consultation with the
manufacturers/suppliers of the equipment.

a) The Consumer shall maintain an average power factor of not less than
0.90 lag. In case this is not maintained, surcharge shall be payable as
specified under Tariff schedule from time to time.

b) The average power factor is the ratio of KWh to the KVAh consumed
during the billing month/period.
Billing Power factor shall be the average PF recorded in ETV meter. In case
the same is not available, the ratio of KWh to KVAh consumed during the
billing period and in case of non-availability of the above also, the PF
obtained during the rating shall be taken.

22.02 (a) If during any monthly reading or periodical or other testing / rating by the
Licensee, the power factor of the installation is found to be less than 0.90
lag, the Consumer shall install additional power factor correction
apparatus as may be necessary to bring the power factor to not less than
0.90 lag within three months from the date of intimation and inform the
same, in writing, to the office of issue, failing which power factor surcharge
shall be levied as specified under Tariff schedule from time to time, from
the billing month following the date of expiry of the said three months, till
the P.F. is brought up to 0.90. This shall also be applicable for H.T.
installations provided with LT trivector meter.

m) In respect of HT installations with LT metering without LT trivector meter, if

during any periodical or other testing / rating by the Licensee, the power
factor of the installation is found to be less than 0.90, the Consumer shall

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 install additional power factor correction apparatus as may be necessary
to bring the power factor to not less than 0.90 within three months from the
date of intimation and inform the same, in writing, to the office of issue,
failing which power factor surcharge shall be levied as specified under
Tariff schedule from time to time, from the billing month following the date
of expiry of the said three months, till the P.F. is brought up to 0.90.

22.03 In the event of meter going out of order, in any month, the power factor for
the period during which the meter is out of order shall be the power factor
during the month previous to the month in which the meter went out of order.

22.04 Notwithstanding the above provisions, power factor surcharge shall not be
levied in a HT installation for the first three billing months from the date of
service. In case the power factor continues to be less than 0.90 even beyond
the first three billing months, power factor surcharge shall be levied.

23.00 LT INSTALLATIONS
The following provisions are applicable for LT installations, (including IP set
Installations) other than X-Ray installations.

23.01 To maintain the PF at not less than 0.85, LT installations including I.P sets but
other than X-Ray installations shall be provided with capacitors of rating as
indicated below:

Installed capacity Rating of P.F. correction

Apparatus
For Motors (both single phase and three
phase):
(i) Upto and inclusive of 1 KW 0.4 RKVA (35 MFd.)
(ii) Above 1 KW Upto and inclusive of 3 KW 1 RKVA
KW Rating x 0.4 RKVA
(iii) Above 3 KW rounded off to the nearest
integer

Note: For welding sets and induction furnaces, the RKVA rating of the P.F.
correction Apparatus shall be the name plate rating in KVA or rated KVA of
the equipment multiplied by 0.4, rounded off to the nearest integer.

23.02 The Consumer shall furnish the original Manufacturer’s Test certificate of the
Power factor correction apparatus or a test certificate issued by the Testing
laboratory of the Licensee or laboratory approved by the Licensee, before
the installation is serviced.

23.03 Whenever a fluorescent or vapour discharge lamp is installed, capacitors of

adequate capacity shall be installed so that the P.F. of the fitting is not less
than 0.85. The size of capacitors to be used with different types of lamps are
given below:

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 CAPACITANCE IN MICRO FARADS
Wattage of Type of lamp
lamp Fluorescent Mercury Vapour Sodium Vapour
20 watts Not less - -
than
2 MFd.
40 watts -do- - -
80 watts - 1x8 MFd. -
125 watts - 1x10 MFd. -
250 watts - 2x8 MFd. -
400 watts - 2x10 MFd. 1x33 MFd. + 1x10
MFd.
1000 watts - 2x33 MFd. -

23.04 (a) Even after capacitors, as recommended in Clause 23.01 and 23.03 above
are provided, if during any periodical or other testing / rating by the
Licensee, the power factor of the installation is found to be less than 0.85,
the Consumer shall install additional capacitors of rating as required within
three months from the date of intimation and inform the same, in writing,
to the office of issue, failing which power factor surcharge shall be
leviable as specified from the billing month following the expiry of the said
three months.

The following Clause is deleted by an Amendment vide Notification No.

K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1.7. 2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
22. 7. 2010

DELETED
b) In respect of LT installations where Trivector Meter is fixed, the provisions
under Clause 22.00 as applicable to HT installations shall be applied.

24.00 APPLICABLE TO BOTH HT AND LT INSTALLATIONS:

24.01 The power factor shall be determined upto 3 decimals (ignoring figures in the
other decimal places) and then rounded off to the nearest second decimal
as illustrated below:

(i) 0.8449 to be rounded off to 0.84.

(ii) 0.8451 to be rounded off to 0.85.
This is applicable when the ratio of KWh to KVAh is taken for calculating the
PF.

24.02 Notwithstanding any provisions anywhere, if the consumption in an installation

in any billing period is less than 10 units per KVA of Contract Demand or 10
units per KW of sanctioned load, per month, the P.F. Penalty shall be limited
to 30% of the energy bill excluding taxes, arrears and fixed charges / demand
charges.

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 CHAPTER - VII
METERING AND POWER SUPPLY CHARGES

25.00 METERING
25.01 No installation shall be serviced without a meter.
Note:

a) The Consumer may also install his own check meter at his option.
However, for billing purposes the reading of the check meter shall not
be considered. The check meter shall be calibrated by the Licensee
at the cost of the Consumer and can be used for billing during the
period of failure of main meter for a period not exceeding two
months. The Faulty main meter shall be replaced with in a period of
two months.
b) The Consumers of commercial and industrial installations shall provide
metal clad box cover of approved design by the Licensee to
facilitate affixing additional seals.
c) Whenever CT‟s are to be used for metering purposes “ Metal clad
Boxes” of approved design by the Licensee shall be provided by the
Consumer.
d) In case the Licensee is not able to provide power supply to the
Consumer’s installation within the specified period for want of meter,
the Licensee shall permit the Consumer to supply the meter of
approved type and specifications duly tested in the Approved
Laboratory.
25.02 In case of HT installations, the Licensee shall provide HT Electronic type
Trivector metering equipment for registering the Power factor, demand as
well as energy consumed and with the facility of “Time of the day “ Metering
with memory capacity of one month.

25.03 The Consumer unless exempted, shall pay the prescribed meter security
deposit.

25.04 The Licensee shall have the right to recover from the Consumer the cost of
metering equipment and accessories lost or damaged in the Consumer‟s
premises.

25.05 The Licensee may provide additional seals, in addition to those normally
provided, whenever considered necessary, which shall be acknowledged by
the Consumer or his representative.

25.06 During periodical inspection / testing by the Licensee, if the seals are to be
broken for the purpose of inspection / testing, the same shall be resealed in
the presence of the Consumer or his representative. The Licensee shall re-seal
the meter and associated equipment when the seal is removed by the
Licensee, which shall be acknowledged by the Consumer or his
representative. An endorsement specifying the details of seals released and
refixed shall be given by the Engineer breaking the seals to the Consumer or
his representative.

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25.07 The Consumer shall ensure that the metering equipment and seals provided
are not damaged / tampered with.

25.08 Any damage / tampering of metering equipment or seals shall be prima-facie

evidence of dishonest abstraction of energy and the same shall be dealt with
in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003.

26.00 BILLING PROCEDURE/ READING OF METERS.

The procedure as specified in K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004 (Annex-

4) shall be followed.

26.01 SELF READING OF METERS.

In case the Licensee does not take the meter reading of L.T. installations
during any month/s, the Consumer shall have the option to provide the Meter
reading to the Licensee for such month/s and the Licensee shall consider such
reading and provide Electricity bill to the Consumer accordingly. In case of
such self-reading of meters by the Consumer, the Licensee shall take reading
at least once in Six months and reconcile the difference, if any, and adjust the
bill accordingly.

26.02 Periodicity of testing of meters by the Licensee, Periodicity of testing of meters

shall be as follows:-
Sl.
Nature of installation Periodicity of testing
No.
i HT installations Every six months
ii LT Power installations
a) More than 40HP Once in a year
b) 40 HP and below Once in 2 years
iii Other installations Once in 5 years

Note: All installations whose average consumption is less than 20 units per KW
per month or more than 300 units per KW per month shall be
mandatorily tested every year.
27.00 CORRECTNESS OF METER

27.01 In the event the Consumer disputes the accuracy of the meter, he shall give
notice to the Licensee. The Licensee shall refer the matter for inspection /
testing of the meter to a “Third Party Agency” approved by the Commission
under information to the Consumer. The Consumer shall pay the specified
testing fee directly to such Agency. The Agency shall test the accuracy of the
meter using an electronic type testing equipment with facility of a printer
attached to it which shall provide an automatic printout of test readings,
percentage error with date / time / R.R. No., etc. The Agency shall provide
printout of test readings, percentage error with date / time / R.R. No., etc to
the Consumer under a copy to the Licensee.

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 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated:
1. 7. 2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

Note: Arrangements for inspection / testing of the meter by a “Third Party

Agency” is approved by K.E.R.C. appointing the Chief Electrical Inspector to
Government of Karnataka as Third Party Agency vide notification No D/06/6
dated: 11.5.2006 and published in the Karnataka Gazette dated: 25.5.2006 in
accordance with National Electricity Policy dated: 12. 02. 2005.

Old Version
Note: Arrangements for inspection / testing of the meter by a “Third Party
Agency” will be put in place by the K.E.R.C. as per National
Electricity Policy dated: 12. 2. 2005.

In the event of the meter being incorrect beyond the limits of accuracy
prescribed under relevant Regulations framed by the Central Electricity
Authority / relevant I.S., the amount of the bill shall be adjusted by the
Licensee in accordance with the result of test with respect to the meter
readings of the 6 billing months prior to the month in which the Consumer has
disputed the accuracy of the Meter and upto the date of testing, due regard
being paid to the conditions of working, occupancy, etc., during the said 6
months. In such cases, the prescribed fee paid for testing the meter shall be
refunded to the Consumer.

27.02 Licensee’s qualified Engineer shall conduct periodical inspection / test to

check the working / correctness of meter in case the consumption recorded
in a month is less than 50% of the consumption of the previous month,, such
Meter shall be inspected and reasons for such short fall shall be recorded.

27.03 In the event of test being undertaken by the Licensee periodically as per
clause 26.07 of these Conditions using an electronic type testing equipment
preferably with a facility of a printer attached to it, the following procedure
shall be adopted.

(i) When the meter is found to be slow beyond the permissible limits, the
Consumer shall be liable to pay the difference at normal rates based on
the percentage error, for a period of not more than 6 months prior to the
test, due regard being paid to the conditions of working, occupancy etc.,
during this period and up to the date of replacement or rectification of
the meter.

(ii) When the meter is found to be fast beyond the permissible limits, the
Licensee shall adjust the excess amount collected based on the
percentage error for a period not more than 6 months prior to the date of
test, with in one month of the date of test by giving credit to the account
of the Consumer. In case of delay in adjustment of the excess amount,
the Licensee shall pay interest at 1% per month on actual number of days
of delay on the amount due for adjustment.

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 (iii) The testing staff of the Licensee shall draw a mahazar and obtain the
signature of the Consumer or his representative for witnessing the test and
also agreeing to pay the back billing charges in case of slow recording of
the meter.

(iv) If the Consumer or his representative refuses to sign the mahazar, the error
in the meter need not be adjusted or meter removed and referred to the
“Third Party Agency” by the Licensee for testing the meter on the spot
who shall test the meter within a period of one week.
Note
1) A check meter can be installed for billing purposes till the error in the
original meter is rectified.
2) The Consumer shall not be liable to pay any penal charges if the
revised consumption / demand exceeds the entitlement fixed for the
installation.
27.04 METER NOT RECORDING

(i) During the inspection / testing by the Licensee, if the meter is found to be
not recording (for any reasons other than tampering) the Consumer shall be
billed for a period of not more than six billing months preceding the date of
inspection / testing and up to the date of replacement or rectification of
the meter on the basis of the average energy consumption of the
immediately preceding 3(three) billing months when the meter was
recording properly in addition to demand / fixed charges.
(ii) Notwithstanding the above, where it is established that the meter is out of
order only for few days in a billing month, the consumption for such period
shall be computed on pro-rate basis of the consumption recorded for the
remaining number of days in the billing month.
(iii) Also, where the recorded consumption is not available fully for three
preceding billing months, the available consumption of such lesser period
shall be deemed sufficient for computing the consumption, provided
consumption of at least one full billing month is clearly established.
(iv) In case the maximum demand meter of an installation is found to be faulty
or not recording properly or not recording at all, the maximum demand
shall be billed on the basis of the highest demand recorded in the
immediately preceding three billing months during which period maximum
demand (MD) meter was recording correctly or 75% of the contract
demand whichever is higher. Where, however, the demand entitlement has
been got reduced by the Consumer the billing demand shall be restricted
to Demand Entitlement.
(v) In the event of meter going out of order on any day before the first meter
reading date after the installation is serviced the revenue demand shall be
computed as per the table indicated below subject to the condition that,
the consumption for that period being subsequently regulated taking into
account the average of twelve months consumption after a working meter
is installed.

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 TABLE
LOW TENSION SUPPLY:

Fixed charges plus consumption charges based on units per month as

indicated below:
i) Non-commercial Lights & fans, 10 units per 250 Watts or part thereof
etc., of sanctioned load Upto1KW
And and
Non-commercial Combined 100 units per KW or part thereof of
lighting and heating sanctioned load above 1 KW
ii) Commercial Lighting 20 units per 250 watts or part thereof of
a sanctioned load.
iii) Iii) I.P.sets of metered Category 60 units per HP or part thereof of
sanctioned load
135 units per KW or part thereof of
iv) All other installations sanctioned load per shift

HIGH TENSION SUPPLY

i) Lift Irrigation Scheme: Demand charges on 75% of contract demand plus
energy charges based on 100 units per KVA of
contract demand per month.
ii) All other installations: Demand charges on 75% of contract demand plus
energy charges based on 100 units per KVA of
contract demand per shift per month.

Note: In case of I.P. installations, the billing for the period the meter has not
recorded, shall be on the basis of Demand / consumption during the
corresponding months of the preceding year when the meter was recording.

v) All meters not recording shall be replaced or repaired with in a maximum

period of 15 days from the date of report by the Consumer / employees of
the Licensee. In case the same is not done, the Licensee shall pay a rebate of
5 % on the monthly energy bills issued as per the applicable clauses of the
above table after the expiry of the above15 days period till the meter is
replaced.

28.00 REPLACEMENT OF BURNT OUT METERS

(i) The cost of burnt out meter shall be collected from the Consumer either in
cash or by crossed cheque and the burnt out meter shall be replaced by
a good meter immediately without any lapse of time.

(ii) If the meter of required capacity is not readily available, the installation
shall be connected on “DIRECT CONNECTION BASIS” and immediate
action taken to fix a good meter to the installation within 3 days.

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 (iii) The consumption during the direct connection period shall be computed
on pro rata basis based on the recorded consumption of the previous
month or in the month in which the new meter was fixed.

(iv) The released burnt meter shall be sent to the approved Meter testing
laboratory. If the meter is burnt out due to mistake of Consumer or fault in
the Consumer premises, there shall be no refund of the cost of meter
collected by the Licensee and if it is due to technical reasons like voltage
fluctuation etc, attributable to the system constraints, the cost of meter
collected by the Licensee shall be adjusted against the future energy
charges of the Consumer commencing from the immediate succeeding
month after receipt of the test report under intimation to the Consumer.

i) The Meter testing laboratory shall send a report to the Consumer and
subdivision office duly recording the test results within 7 days and
remarks regarding refund of cost of the meter collected to the
Consumer.

ii) Test results and the remarks of the Meter testing laboratory shall be
recorded in the revenue ledger maintained at the subdivision office.
Note: However, if more than one Meter are burnt in the same area due
to system constraints, such Meters shall be replaced by the Licensee
immediately without collecting the cost of the Meter from the Consumer.
29.00 BILLS PAYMENT/RECOVERY OF POWER SUPPLY CHARGES
29.01 The procedure as specified in K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004(Annex-
4) shall be followed.
29.02 In case of belated payment, charge as per Clause 29.05 shall be levied.
29.03 Supplemental claims: For preferring the supplemental claims, the Licensee
shall serve a provisional Assessment order with 15 days‟ notice to the
Consumer to file his objections, if any, against the provisional Assessment
order on account of faulty meter or short claims caused due to erroneous
billing and obtain his reply. After considering the objections of the Consumer,
the Licensee shall issue the final order. The Consumer shall be intimated to
make the payment within 15 days of the date of intimation, failing which, the
power supply to the installation shall be disconnected and such amount
shall be deemed to be arrears of electricity charges. The Licensee shall
indicate in the final order, the provisions of K.E.R.C. (Consumer Grievance
Redrressal Form and Ombudsman) Regulations, 2004.

Note: 1) If the due date happens to be a holiday for the office of issue, the next
working day shall be deemed to be the due date.

2) Any complaint with regard to errors in the bill shall be made either in
person or in writing to the office of issue and the amount of such bill shall
be paid under protest within the due date. The Licensee shall accept the
cash / cheque / D.D. at the cash counter, if the payment is made under
protest.

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29.04 MODE OF PAYMENT

(a) The Consumer shall pay the Power Supply charges at the office of issue
or at the jurisdictional cash counters as indicated hereunder:
i) In respect of revenue payments i.e., monthly power supply charges up
to and inclusive of Rs.10,000/-shall be made by cash or cheque or D.D.
and payments above Rs.10,000/- shall be by cheque or D.D. only

ii) Payments under other heads of account i.e., other than revenue
payments shall be made by cash or D.D. upto and inclusive of Rs.
10,000/-and above Rs.10,000/-shall be by D.D. only

iii) The Consumers can avail the facility of payment of monthly power
supply bill through Electronic clearing system (ECS)/ Credit cards / on
line E-Payment @ www.billjunction.com at counters wherever such
facility is provided by the Licensee in respect of revenue payments up
to the limit prescribed by the RBI.
iv) Through banks authorized by the Licensee. (The date of payment in
the bank shall be the date of payment of the bill)

Note: Demand Draft / Cheque shall be issued in favor of the Licensee

drawn on any scheduled commercial bank situated at the
headquarters of the office of issue and the same shall be
presented along with the bill. The R.R. No. and ledger folio No.
shall be indicated on the reverse side of the Demand Draft /
Cheque. Receipt for payment shall be obtained.
Payment by Cheque / Demand Draft sent by post or by money
order shall also be accepted. The Consumer shall invariably
furnish RR No., Ledger No and Folio Number on the reverse of
Cheque / Demand Draft sent by post /on money order form. The
Consumer has to collect the receipt.
(b) In case the amount is paid at the cash counter in person, bill shall be
produced. In the absence of the bill, the RR No., ledger and Folio No.
shall be furnished.

(c) The Licensee shall accept the cheque from the Consumer in good
faith and shall issue receipt subject to realization. If the cheque is not
realized but returned by the bank, it amounts to non-payment and the
Consumer is liable for levy of interest and disconnection of power
supply with due notice.
(d) In the event of non-realization of cheque, no further cheques shall be
accepted from such Consumer without prejudice to the Licensee
taking action such as levying cheque dishonour fee as per Clause
30.17 and initiating other actions as per Law.
(e) Cheques can be dropped in a box meant for the same at the
Licensee‟s designated office for payment of bill charges and the
Licensee shall draw the receipt and Consumer shall collect the
receipt.

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 (f) A passbook shall be issued to all I.P. Set Consumers. If the IP set
Consumer wishes to make advance payment at any time during the
year the same shall be accepted and adjusted at the time of issue of
quarter yearly bills. All payments shall be entered in the passbook The
Licensee shall make proper arrangement for the issue and entry of the
payments in the passbook.

(g) Prompt payment incentive:

In all cases of payment through ECS and in the case of monthly bills
exceeding Rs.1,00,000/- (Rs. one lakh), if the payment is made 10 days
in advance of the due date, an incentive at the rate of 0.25% of such
bill shall be given to the Consumer by way of adjustment in the
subsequent month‟s bill.

29.05 LEVY OF BELATED PAYMENT CHARGE

i) In case of belated payment, charge shall be levied at the rate of 1%

per month on actual number of days of delay from the expiry of due
date, subject to a minimum of Re.1/- for LT installations and Rs.100/-for
HT installations.

ii) a) No belated payment charge is leviable for arrears of Rs.10/- and

less.
b) The belated payment charge for delayed payment of Electricity tax
shall be levied at the rates prescribed by the Government from
time to time. In the absence of the above rate, the rate as noted in
sub clause 29.05(i) shall be adopted.

29.06 DISCONNECTION /RECONNECTION OF POWER SUPPLY BY LICENSEE.

The procedure as specified in K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004 (Annex-
4) shall be followed.
a) Disconnection of power supply shall not be effected on General Holidays
and Sundays.
b) Disconnection of power supply shall be effected as far as possible before
1.30 P.M. and re-connection shall be effected on the same day of
payment.
c) Disconnection shall be normally effected at the Licensee’s cutouts in the
Consumer’s premises. If it is not possible or effective, it shall be effected at
the pole / distribution box.
d) If the Consumer produces clear proof of payment at the time of
disconnection, the installation shall not be disconnected.
e) If the arrears is Rs.10/- or less, the installation shall not be disconnected.

29.07 PRIORITY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF PAYMENT

The procedure as specified in the K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply) Code,

2004(Annex-4) shall be followed.

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29.08 ADJUSTMENT OF ERRONEOUS BILLS

a) At any time during verification of the Consumer’s account, if any short

claims caused by erroneous billing are noticed, the Consumer is liable to
pay the difference. The Licensee shall follow the procedure laid down
under Clause 29. 03 in such cases for preferring the supplemental claims.
However, the Licensee shall not recover any arrears after a period of 2
years from the date when such sum became first due, unless such sum has
been shown continuously in the bill as recoverable as arrears of the
charges of electricity supplied.
In case the verification of the Consumer’s account shows excess claims
made in the past, the excess amount shall be credited to the Consumer’s
account along with the interest at Bank Rate from the date of payment
up to the date of credit. This shall be done within one month from the
date of pointing out the excess claims. If for any reason there is delay in
crediting the amount to the Consumer’s account, Interest at 2 % per
month shall be paid to the Consumer for the period beyond two months.

b) When the difference is payable by the Consumer, claims shall be made

by a separate supplemental bill furnishing all the relevant details with a 15
days‟ notice as indicated in Clause 29.03.

CHAPTER VIII

30.00 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES SUCH AS SECURITY DEPOSITS, COST TOWARDS SERVICE

LINE, AND OTHER SERVICE CHARGES

30.01 APPLICATION REGISTRATION / REREGISTRATION CUM PROCESSING FEE

The application registration / reregistration cum processing fees payable by

the Applicant for registration purpose is as follows.

Sl. Category Amount

No. Rs.
01. Domestic / Non-Commercial Lighting. Clause 5.00 25.00
02. Domestic combined lighting & heating (AEH) /
Non-Commercial / Non-Domestic combined 50.00
lighting & heating. Clause 5.00
03. Commercial Lighting. Clause 5.00 50.00
04. I.P. Sets. Clause 6.00 50.00
05. L.T. Power. Clause 7.00 100.00
06. H.T. Power. Clause 8.00 250.00
07. Commercial / Residential complexes / M.S. As prescribed for each
Buildings. Clause 9.00 installation of that
category as above subject
to minimum of Rs. 250.00
per premises
08 Layouts. Clause 10.00 250.00 per layout

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 09 Public Lighting. Clause 11.00 25.00
10. Application for reduction of sanctioned load / As applicable to
contract demand. Clause 34.02. respective category of
power supply as noted
above.

30.02 INITIAL SECURITY DEPOSIT (ISD)

All prospective Consumers shall pay, unless exempted, security towards

estimated power consumption charges as determined by the Commission.
30.03 ADDITIONAL SECURITY DEPOSIT (ASD)

Existing Consumers shall pay additional security deposit (ASD) as determined

by the Commission.

30.04 METER SECURITY DEPOSIT (MSD)

Meter security deposit is payable at the time of servicing of all new

installations towards the meter / metering equipment at the rates as per
schedule of rates prescribed by the Licensee from time to time except in
respect of BJ/KJ installations and I.P. Set installations up to and inclusive of 10
H.P. under LT 4(a) category.

In respect of existing installations where MSD is not collected, MSD shall be

collected at the prevailing schedule of rates whenever the meter is replaced.

30.05 APPLICABLE TO ALL SECURITY DEPOSITS

a) The amount payable shall be rounded off to the next multiple of
Rs. 10/-
b) Security deposit (ISD and ASD) and MSD shall be refunded by the
Licensee on termination of the contract by either party after
adjustment of dues, if any.
c) Interest on Security Deposit shall be paid as per the K.E.R.C. (Interest
on Security Deposit) Regulations, 2004 (Annex-5).
d) In case the ASD is not paid within the stipulated period, the
installation is liable for disconnection by a 30 days‟ notice.

30.06 RECOVERY OF EXPENSES TOWARDS PROVIDING ANY ELECTRIC LINE OR

ELECTRICAL PLANT FROM LT APPLICANTS: (Applicable for Clause 5.00 & 7.00)
Expenses towards providing any electric line or electrical plant in respect of
LT Applicants shall be collected in accordance with the K.E.R.C. (Recovery
of expenditure for supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 and its
amendments from time to time (Annex-2).

30.07 RECOVERY OF EXPENSES TOWARDS PROVIDING ANY ELECTRIC LINE OR ELECTRICAL

PLANT FROM LT APPLICANTS:(Applicable for Clause 9.00)
Expenses towards providing any electric line or electrical plant shall be
collected based on requisitioned load in accordance with the K.E.R.C.
(Recovery of expenditure for supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 and its
amendments from time to time (Annex-2).

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30.08 RECOVERY OF EXPENSES TOWARDS PROVIDING ANY ELECTRIC LINE OR
ELECTRICAL PLANT FOR ARRANGING POWER SUPPLY TO LAYOUTS: (Applicable
for Clause 10.00)

Expenses towards providing any electric line or electrical plant shall be

collected in accordance with the K.E.R.C. (Recovery of expenditure for
supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 and its amendments from time to time
(Annex-2).

30.09 RECONNECTION CHARGES PER INSTALLATION

Reconnection Charges shall be as follows:

a Single Phase Domestic installations Rs.20/-per Installation .

under Tariff schedule LT 1 & LT2 (a)
b Three Phase Domestic installations Rs.50/-per Installation .
under Tariff schedule LT2 (a) and Single
Phase Commercial & Power
installations.
c All LT installations with 3 Phase supply Rs. 100/-per Installation.
other than LT2 (a)
d All HT& EHT installations Rs. 500/-per Installation.

Note: If the monthly bill is less than Rs100/-, reconnection charge shall be Rs. 5/-only.

30.10 TRANSFER OF INSTALLATION.

Charges for Transfer of Installation shall be as follows:
a) All L.T. installations Rs.100/-per Installation
b) H.T. installation Rs.500/- per Installation

30.11 SERVICE CHARGES FOR ISSUE OF N.O.C. WHILE ARRANGING POWER SUPPLY TO
BUILDINGS UNDER CLAUSE 9.00 / LAYOUTS UNDER CLAUSE 10.00

(Where any Applicant or developer requests the Licensee for issue of NOC
for the purpose of approval of building or layout plan by the local
authorities): Charges for issue of NOC shall be as follows:
a For each Building under Clause 9.00 Rs. 5,000/- per Building
where the Rs. 5,000/- per Building height
of the M.S. building is more than 15
Meters from the center of the road.
b For layouts under Clause 10.00 where Rs. 100/-per site
the sites are more than 300 in number Or
Rs 10,000/- per layout,
which ever is higher.
c For layouts under Clause 10.00 where Rs. 50/-per site
the sites are 300 in number or less. Or
Rs 5,000/- per layout,
which ever is higher.

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 Note: These rates are applicable in other cases also whenever N.O.C. is
requested by the developer. However, the Licensee shall not insist
on production of N.O.C. in cases other than those noted in (a) &
(b) above.

30.12 CHARGES FOR INSPECTION / TESTING OF INSTALLATION

Charges for Inspection / Testing of Installation per installation shall be as

follows:
a) Inspection / Testing for servicing a new installation For the First Test
(or for extension or alteration) No CHARGE
b) Subsequent Inspection / testing warranted due to
absence of contractor or his representative or due to
defects in wiring of Consumer’s premises:
i)Domestic/Non-Commercial Lighting / Non-
Commercial combined lighting & heating (AEH) /
Commercial lighting installation / IP installation and Rs.100.00
Other LT installations
ii) HT installations Rs.200.00

c) Charges for service necessitated due to conversion of

an installation or additions and/or alterations to an
installation i) LT Rs.100.00
ii) HT Rs.200.00
d) Charges for temporary disconnection at Consumer’s Rs. 50.00
request

30.13 TESTING OF METERS

Charges per Meter for testing of meter at the instance of the Consumer (Either
belonging to the Licensee or to the Consumer) shall be as follows:
a) Domestic/Non-Commercial Lighting / Non-
Commercial combined lighting & heating (AEH) / Rs. 100.00
Commercial lighting installations
b) Any Other LT installations Rs.200.00
c) All HT installations Rs.500.00

30.14 RATING / RE-RATING OF INSTALLATION

Charges per installation for rating / re-rating at the instance of the
Consumer shall be as follows:
a) All LT installations Rs. 250.00
b) All HT installations Rs. 500.00

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 30.15 FURNISHING CERTIFIED COPIES
(To be issued to the Consumer only)

a) Contractor’s completion-cum-test Rs.10.00

report
b) Ledger Extract per Calendar year or Rs.10.00
part thereof
c) Agreement (other than at the time of Rs.20.00
service)
d) Details of Security Deposits held Rs.50.00
e) Estimate Rs.50.00
f) Any other correspondence relating Rs.10.00 per sheet
to LT/HT installation
30.16 PUBLIC LAMPS AND FITTINGS
Replacement of lamps shall be carried out by the Licensee on payment of
fixed labour charges, as detailed below for each lamp.
a) Incandescent lamp Free

b) Fluorescent lamp Rs.15.00

c) Mercury vapor lamp Rs.20.00
d) Sodium vapor lamp Rs.35.00
Note: 1) The charges indicated above do not include the cost
of lamps. The local body shall supply the lamps.
2) In case of replacement of faulty chokes, starters,
fittings, accessories etc., payment shall be made as
per separate estimate prepared under “Deposit
Contribution Works”. Alternatively above spares may
be supplied by the Local authority to the Licensee.
30.17 Charges for non-realization of cheque shall be as noted below:

(Cheque dishonor fee):

1 Cheque amount upto and 5% of the amount subject to

inclusive of Rs. 10,000/- minimum of Rs. 100/-
2 Cheque amount of Rs.10,001 and 3% of the amount subject to
upto and inclusive of minimum of Rs. 500/-
Rs.1, 00,000/-
3 Cheque amount Above 2% of the amount subject to
Rs.1,00,000/- minimum of Rs. 3000/-

30.18 CHARGES FOR SHIFTING OF METER BOARD / METERING CUBICLE PER

INSTALLATION AT THE REQUEST OF THE CONSUMER SHALL BE AS NOTED BELOW:

a) LT single phase supply Rs.100.00

b) LT three phase supply Rs. 200.00
c) HT Supply Rs. 500.00

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 NOTE: The actual work shall be got carried out by the Consumer at his cost
through the LEC after obtaining necessary line clear from the Licensee.

30.19 Reading of Meter on request as per clause 4.15 of K.E.R.C. (Supply) code,2004

CHARGES FOR ISSUE OF BILLS BY READING OF METER ON REQUEST SHALL BE AS

NOTED BELOW:

Category Charges per installation

a) LT installation Rs. 100.00
b) HT installation Rs. 250.00

30.20 MISCELLANEOUS WORKS

The charges payable in advance for any work, which the Licensee may
undertake for the Consumer and which is not included in the above schedule
and for self execution works for both Government and private agencies, shall
be the cost of materials and labour plus 10% of the cost of estimate excluding
the employees cost as supervision charges subject to a maximum of Rs. 15
Lakhs. Copy of the estimate shall be furnished on demand on payment of
charges as per Clause 30.15 (e).

CHAPTER-IX

MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS

31.00 RATING OF THE INSTALLATIONS

(Applicable to LT, HT, EHT installations, other than domestic installations)

31.01 All LT installations are subject to periodical / surprise rating by the Licensee’s
qualified Engineer to verify the correctness of the ratings of the equipment
connected, to assess power factor, etc. The Consumer shall provide
necessary facilities for carrying out such rating. The result of such rating shall
be binding on the Consumer. The Licensee shall rate the installation with an
electronic type testing equipment preferably with the facility of the printer
attached to it which shall provide an automatic print out giving the test
readings, percentage error of the meter, connected load in KW / HP / KVA,
time, date, R.R. No. etc.

The rated KVA or KW shall be converted into HP by applying conversion

factor and in cases where the rated HP exceeds an integral number of HP
after conversion, the fractional HP shall be rounded off to the next higher
quarter for the purpose of calculation of monthly charge.

All installations whose average consumption is less than 20 units per KW per
month or more than 300 units per KW per month shall be mandatorily tested
every year.

31.02 The Consumer can also get his installation rated by the Licensee on payment
of the specified fee under Clause 30.14, in case of: -

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 a) Additions and alterations in the connected machinery / equipment in
his installation.

b) A dispute, if any, consequent on the rating by the Licensee.

31.03 The date of effect of rating at Licensee’s instance shall be the meter reading
date immediately following the actual date of rating. If the rating is at the
Consumer’s instance, the date of effect of rating shall be the meter reading
date immediately following the date of payment of the rating fee by the
Consumer.
If during the rating, the rated load is higher than the sanctioned load the
provisions of Clause 42.01(iii) shall apply.
31.04 The rating shall be conducted in the presence of the Consumer or his
authorized representative. The rating report shall be signed by the
Consumer or his representative for having witnessed the test and for having
received a copy of the rating report.

31.05 (a) In case of installations provided with MD meters and opted for Demand
based Tariff, for purposes of billing, the higher of the sanctioned load or
MD recorded shall be considered.
(b) In all other cases where M.D. meter is not provided, the connected load
or the rated load or the sanctioned load whichever is higher shall be
taken for the purpose of billing.

32.00 AGREEMENTS AND VALIDITY OF POWER SUPPLY CONTRACT:

32.01 Agreement shall be executed on a stamped paper of prescribed value /

methods allowed by the Registration Department of Government of
Karnataka.
32.02 Agreement for power supply shall be in triplicate for HT installations (in the form
specified in Annex-6) and in duplicate for LT installations (in the form specified
in Annex-7). The original shall be on a stamped paper of appropriate value.
The original and copies shall be duly signed by the Consumer and the
Licensee.
In case of HT installations, the original shall be in safe custody in the Division
Office, the duplicate shall be in the RR file of the installation and the triplicate
shall be handed over to the Consumer and his acknowledgement obtained in
the test report. In case of LT installations, the original shall be in the RR file and
the duplicate shall be handed over to the Consumer and his
acknowledgement obtained in the test report.
Note: : If a Consumer has more than one installation, he shall execute separate
Agreement for each service.

32.03 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C/COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:

27.12.2017 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017.

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 The following officers are authorized to sign the power supply Agreement
on behalf of the Licensee.
Category of installation Officer authorized by the Licensee.
a) LT installation Asst. Executive Engineer or any other Officer
authorized by the Licensee.
b) HT & EHT installation Executive Engineer or any other Officer
authorized by the Licensee.

Old Version:dtd17.06.2006

Category of installation Officer authorized by the Licensee.

b) LT installation Asst. Executive Engineer or any other Officer
authorized by the Licensee.
c) HT installation Executive Engineer or any other Officer
authorized by the Licensee.

32.04 The initial Agreement period of the power supply Agreement shall be as
noted below.

(i) All LT installations including IP Set installation: 2 years.

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C/COS/D/07-08 Dated:

14.03.2008 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated:20.3.2008.

The initial Agreement period of the power supply Agreement shall be as noted
below.

(ii) All HT installations : 2 years

Old version 2006: The initial Agreement period of the power supply
Agreement shall be as noted below.
(ii) All HT Installations 5 years

32.05 After the expiry of the initial Agreement period specified under Clause 32.04,
the Agreement for power supply is deemed to have been renewed from year
to year thereafter, until it is terminated by either party.
32.06 During the Agreement period (initial or extended) the Licensee or Consumer is
at liberty to terminate the Agreement by giving at least three months‟
advance notice. However, the Consumer shall clear the outstanding arrears
before terminating the Agreement.

Note: The Consumer shall be eligible for refund of deposits as per Clause 30.05
i.e., ISD, ASD & MSD & not the cost paid towards service line under Clause
30.06, 30.07& 30.08

32.07 TREMINATION OF AGREMENT: If an installation is under disconnection for non-

payment of dues for a continuous period of not less than three months, the
Licensee shall serve a three months‟ notice to the Consumer to get the
installation reconnected after payment of dues failing which the power

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 supply Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly terminated on the
date of expiry of the said notice, without prejudice to the right of the
Licensee to recover forthwith all dues in terms of the Agreement and these
Conditions.

32.08 Soon after termination of the supply Agreement the supply lines shall be
dismantled by the Licensee and action initiated for recovery of dues.

32.09 The officers who are empowered to sanction permanent power supply are
also empowered to approve permanent surrender of power supply to that
extent, subject to fulfillment of the other applicable Conditions. The
Registered Consumer shall give an undertaking to the Licensee as per Annex
-10 to effect surrender of power supply.

33.00 MINIMUM CHARGES

Charges for power supply in accordance with Tariff in force from time to time
shall be payable by the Consumer until the power supply Agreement is
terminated irrespective of whether the installation is in service or under
disconnection.

34.00 REDUCTION / VARIATION IN THE CONTRACT DEMAND/SANCTIONED LOAD

34.01 Consumer’s increased load requirement

The procedure for sanction of additional power shall be the same as for a
new installation except that dues, if any, shall be cleared before sanction of
additional power.
34.02 Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008
published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

Reduction in contract demand / sanctioned load: / Surrender of RR No.

(Installation) (Except IP set Installations under LT category)

During the Agreement period initial or extended, the Consumer is entitled to

get his contract demand / sanctioned load reduced by executing a fresh
Agreement. The reduction shall be given effect to from the meter reading
date following the expiry of two months period from the date of registration
of his application for reduction of contract demand / sanctioned load along
with fresh Agreement for reduced contract demand / sanctioned load duly
making payment of registration cum processing fee as prescribed under
Clause. 30.01.
The same Conditions shall also be applicable for requisitions in case of
temporary reduction of contract demand / sanctioned load as per provision
in power supply Agreements subject to a maximum period of six months only.
Note: The officers who are empowered to sanction permanent power
supply are also empowered to approve reduction of CD/sanctioned load to
the same extent.

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 Old Version 2006 :
During the Agreement period initial or extended, the Consumer is entitled to get
his contract demand / sanctioned load reduced by executing a fresh
Agreement. The reduction shall be given effect to from the meter reading date
following the expiry of two months period from the date of registration of his
application for reduction of contract demand / sanctioned load along with fresh
Agreement for reduced contract demand / sanctioned load duly making
payment of registration cum processing fee as prescribed under Clause. 30.01.
However, the consumer shall continue to pay minimum charges if any, till the
expiry of the intial agreement period.
The same Conditions shall also be applicable for requisitions in case of temporary
reduction of contract demand / sanctioned load as per provision in power
supply Agreements subject to a maximum period of six months only.
Note:The officers who are empowered to sanction permanent power supply are
also empowered to approve reduction of CD/sanctioned load to the same
extent.

34.03 When a Consumer gets his contract demand / sanctioned load reduced, his
energy / demand entitlement, if any, shall be reduced on prorata basis with
effect from the date of reduction of CD / sanctioned load. This shall be
applicable during power cut period only.

34.04 where the Contract demand / Sanctioned load is reduced, the Security
Deposit required shall be recalculated for the reduced Contract demand
Sanctioned load on a pro-rata basis on average monthly bill of the
preceding calendar year. Any excess Security Deposit held over the
recalculated average monthly bill amount of the preceding calendar year
shall be refunded to the Consumer by cheque, within 2 months from the date
of approval of reduction of Contract demand / Sanctioned load.
If the amount due to the Consumer is not refunded by cheque with in two
months from the date of approval, the Licensee shall pay interest at 1% per
month on actual number of days of delay on the amount due for refund.

35.0 SHIFTING OF INSTALLATIONS

Shifting of IP set installations and drinking water supply installations of VPs/TPs

/ CMCs / City Corporations from one place to another within the Electrical
subdivision is permitted subject to the technical feasibility and clearance of
outstanding arrears. Shifting of other category of installations is not
permitted. The cost of shifting is to be borne by the Consumer.

36.00 TRANSFER OF INSTALLATION (Change in the name of Consumer)

36.01 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/02/16-17

Dated: 22.11.2016 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22.11.2016
A n I n s t a l l a t i o n c a n b e transferred from one consumer to another
person subject to the following conditions:

a) The transferee shall produce any of the following documents in

proof of the ownership of the premises relating to that installation.
i) Registered sale deed

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 ii) Registered partition deed
iii) Registered gift deed
iv) Latters of administration. probate or heirship
certificate i s s u e d b y t h e C o m p e t e n t Authority or
Registered deed of last will.
b) The transferee shall produce any of the following documents in
proof of his occupation of the p r e m i s e s r e l a t i n g t o s u c h
Installation
i) Lease or rent deed, deed of licence a nd a c onse n t le t ter
f r o m t he existing registered consumer for transferring the
installation and the deposits held in his name to the
transferee. If such consent l e t t e r i s n o t p r o d u c e d . T h e
transferee shall pay fresh deposits as if he is a new
consumer.
ii) In the absence of any consent letter from the existing
registered c o n s u m e r a s s t a t e d i n C l a u s e 36.01 (b)(i) an
indemnity bond as per Annex-9 shall be executed by the
transferee indemnifying the licensee against all disputes
that may arise out of such transfer.

c) There shall be no arrears outstanding against the

installation.

d) The transferee shall undertake to pay any dues that may arise due to
any short claims detected at a later date even in respect of periods
prior to the date of transfer.

e) The transferee shall pay transfer fee as specified under Clause 30.10

f) The transferee shall execute a fresh power supply agreement with the
licensee.
g ) The transferee shall furnish p h o t o c o p y o f t h e l i c e n s e e
/clearance Issued in his favour by local authority if such licensee
/clearance required under any statute
Old Version: dated 17.06.2006.
An installation can be transferred from one Consumer to another person
subject to the following Conditions:
a) The registered Consumer shall furnish a consent letter for transferring the
installation and also the deposits held in his name to the transferee.
Note: : In the absence of the consent letter from the registered Consumer, the
transferee shall produce any one of the following documents in
respect of such installation:
i. Proof of ownership of the installation in the form of Registered sale
deed or partition deed or katha / succession or heir ship certificate
or deed of last will.
ii. Proof of occupancy such as valid power of attorney or latest rent
paid receipt or valid lease deed in respect of only non-commercial

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 lighting and non-commercial combined lighting and heating
installations.
b) An indemnity bond as per Annex-9 shall be executed by the transferee
indemnifying the Licensee against all disputes that may arise out of such
transfer.
c) There shall be no arrears outstanding against the installation.
d) The transferee shall:
(i) Pay Transfer fee as specified under Clause 30.10
(ii) Produce the documents as specified in 36.01 Note: (i) / ii)
iii) Execute a fresh power supply Agreement with the Licensee.
iv) Furnish photocopy of the license / clearance issued in his favor by
local authority if such license / clearance is required under any
statute
v) Undertake to pay any dues that may arise due to any short claims
detected at a later date even in respect of periods prior to the date
of transfer.
vi) Pay fresh deposit as if he is a new Consumer in case there is no
consent for transfer of deposit from the registered Consumer. In case
consent of the registered Consumer for transfer of deposit is
produced, no additional deposit shall be demanded at the time of
transfer of installation.
36.02 The power supply Agreement with the original registered Consumer is
deemed to be terminated from the date of order of transfer of installation or
from the date of expiry of 7 days from the date of compliance of required
formalities by the transferee whichever is earlier.

36.03 The officers who are empowered to sign the power supply Agreement are
also empowered to effect the transfer of such Installation to another person.

37.00 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF POWER

37.01 The Licensee reserves the right to impose restrictions on the use of power in
any part of the day or night if the same is deemed to be necessary due to
system constraints / non availability of power.

37.02 When restrictions are imposed by the Government or the Commission on the
use of power and / or energy, the Licensee may levy deterrent charges
(besides disconnecting the installation without notice) as may be stipulated
from time to time, on the quantum of power and / or energy drawn in excess
of the restricted quantum.

38.00 RESALE OF ENERGY

The Consumer shall not resell electricity unless the Consumer holds a sanction
or the conditions of Tariff provide for such distribution and sale of energy.

39.00 CONVERSION FROM ONE TYPE OF USE TO ANOTHER TYPE OF USE (CHANGE IN
TARIFF CATEGORY)

39.01 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:

27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017.

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 When there is no change in the sanctioned load, the Licensee may permit
use of power from one type of use to another type of use subject to the
following Conditions.
a) An application shall be made.
b) Additional deposits, if any, shall be paid.
c) A fresh agreement applicable to the new type of use shall be
executed.
d) Necessary license that is required from the local authority for the
changed category of the installation and also shall be furnished.
e) Contractor’s completion-cum-test report shall be furnished if there
is any change in the wiring.
f) The Consumer shall pay the charges for conversion as per Clause
30.12(c) as applicable to the category of installation.

Old version:
When there is no change in the sanctioned load, the Licensee may permit
use of power from one type of use to another type of use subject to the
following Conditions.
a) An application shall be made.
b) Additional deposits, if any, shall be paid.

The following sub-Clause is deleted by an Amendment vide Notification No.

K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
22. 7. 2010
Deleted
c) Minimum charges, if any, shall be continued to be paid till the
expiry of initial guaranteed period.
d) A fresh Agreement applicable to the new type of use shall be
executed.
e) Necessary license that is required from the local authority for the
changed category of the installation shall also be furnished.
f) Contractor’s completion-cum-test report shall be furnished if there is
any change in the wiring.

g) The Consumer shall pay the charges for conversion as per Clause
30. 12 (c) as applicable to the category of installation.

39.02 The Licensee shall permit conversion of an existing HT installation to an LT

installation if the sanctioned load is less than 50 KW / 67 HP subject to the
following Conditions.

a) An application shall be made.

b) A fresh Agreement applicable to the LT class of supply shall be
executed and other requirements as may be applicable to this class of
supply shall be complied with.
c) Arrangement shall be made by the Consumer for installation of the LT
metering equipment at a suitable place acceptable to the Licensee
d) The LT Tariff shall be applicable from the meter reading date following
the date of service on LT and the HT Agreement stands terminated from
that date.

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 Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010
published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 07. 2010
DELETED
e) This is not permitted with in the initial guaranteed period.

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/2/17-18 Dated:

27.12.2017 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.12.2017.

e) Licensed Electrical Contactor’s completion –cum-test report shall be

furnished if there is any change in the wiring
Old version dated 22.07.2010
f) Contactor’s completion –cum-test report shall be furnished if there is
any change in the wiring
g) The Consumer shall pay the charges for conversion as per Clause 30.12
(c) as applicable to the category of installation.

h) The consumer shall pay the charges for conversion as per Clause
30.12(c) as applicable to the category of installation.

The following note has been added by Amendment vide Notification No.
K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette
dated: 20.3.2008

Note: However, the maximum load limit in case of commercial or mixed loads
and residential apartments / complexes shall be adhered to as stipulated
under Note (a) of Clause 3.1.1 (A) of K.E.R.C. (Recovery of Expenditure for
Supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 as amended from time to time.

Old version:
The licensee shall permit conversion of an existing HT installation if the sanctioned
load is less than 50 KW/67 HP subject to the following conditions.
a) An application shall be made.
b) A fresh Agreement applicable to the LT class of supply shall be executed
and other requirements as may be applicable to this class of supply shall be
complied with.
c) Arrangement shall be made by the Consumer for installation of the LT
metering equipment at a suitable place acceptable to the Licensee.
d) The LT Tariff shall be applicable from the meter reading date following the
date of service on LT and the HT Agreement stands terminated from that
date.
e) This is not permitted with in the initial guaranteed period.
f) Contractor’s completion-cum-test report shall be furnished if there is any
change in the wiring.
g) The Consumer shall pay the charges for conversion as per Clause 30.12 (c)
as applicable to the category of installation.

39.03 Licensee may also permit conversion of an existing LT installation into HT

installation subject to compliance with all the requirements applicable for HT
supply.

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40.00 SERVICE OF NOTICE

Any notice to the Consumer by the Licensee shall be deemed to be duly

served by the Licensee if it is: -

a) Sent by registered post, under certificate of posting, by courier or other

similar means or

b) Delivered by hand to the person residing at the Consumer‟s address

c) Affixed at a conspicuous part of such premises in case there is no person

to whom the same can, with reasonable diligence, be delivered.

41.00 RECOVERY OF DUES AS PER ACTS AND RULES FRAMED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF
KARNATAKA

Notwithstanding disconnection, the Consumers who do not pay arrears due

to the Licensee in time are liable for proceedings for recovery of dues under
the Land Revenue Act and the Rules made there under.

CHAPTER –X
42.00 PREJUDICIAL USE OF SUPPLY

42.01 Unauthorized increase in load (Applicable to LT Installations)

Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/13/15-16 Dated: 25.01.2016
published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 28.01.2016.

(i) In case of installations with electronic Tri-vector meter or static meter with
provision for recording maximum demand and opted for demand based
tariff :-
a) If the Maximum Demand recorded is in excess of the sanctioned
load indicated in the power supply Agreement, the Consumer
shall on demand pay to the Licensee for such extra recorded
demand, at two times the Tariff applicable. The penal
charges shall be restricted to that particular month only.
b) If the maximum demand is less than sanctioned load, no penalty is
applicable irrespective of the connected load.

(ii) IN CASE OF INSTALLATIONS OTHER THAN DOMESTIC AND AEH INSTALLATIONS

WITH ELECTRONIC TRIVECTOR METER OR STATIC METER WITH PROVISION
FOR RECORDING MAXIMUM DEMAND, AND NOT OPTED FOR DEMAND
BASED TARIFF:

In the case of existing installations where an Electro Mechanical Meter

or static meter without provision for recording maximum demand, is
replaced by an Electronic Tri-vector Meter or static meter with
provision for recording maximum demand, if the maximum demand
IM.D.) recorded is in excess of the sanctioned load that is indicated

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 in the power supply Agreement, during the very first month's meter
reading immediately after fixing the Electronic Tri-vector Meter or
static meter with provision for recording maximum demand, then the
Consumer shall on demand pay to the Licensee for such extra
recorded demand at two times the Tariff applicable for the entire
period during whichsuch unauthorized use of electricity has taken
place and if, however, the period during which such unauthorized 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.
Note- (a) In the above case, if the M. D. recorded is more than the
sanctioned load during the second and subsequent months
immediately after an electro mechanical meter or a static meter
without provision for recording maximum demand is replaced by an
Electronic tri-vector meter ora staticmeter with provision for recording
maximum demand, then charges at two times the Tariff.
applicable for such excess connected load based on M.D. recorded in
the meter shallbe restricted to that particular month only. Further action
to regularize the excess connected load shall be taken as per clause
42.01 (v).

Old Version 15.06.2007:

Unauthorized increase in load (Applicable to LT installations):-
G) IN CASE OF INSTALLATIONS WITH ELECTRONIC TRIVECTOR METER AND
OPTED FOR DEMAND BASED TARIFF:-
a) If the Maximum Demand recorded is in excess of the sanctioned load
indicated in the power supply Agreement, the Consumer shall on
demand pay to the Licensee for such extra-recorded demand, at two
times the Tariff applicable. The penal charges shall be restricted to that
particular month only.
b) If the maximum demand is less than sanctioned load, no penalty is
applicable irrespective of the connected load
ii) IN CASE OF INSTALLATIONS WITH ELECTRONIC TRIVECTOR METER AND NOT
OPTED FOR DEMAND BASED TARIFF
In the case of existing installations where an electronic Tri-vector meter, if the
M.D. recorded is in excess of the sanctioned load that is indicated in the power
supply agreement, during the very first month’s meter reading immediately
after fixing the electronic Tri-vector Meter, then the consumer shall on demand
pay to the licensee for such extra recorded demand at two times the tariff
applicable for the entire period during which such unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place cannot be ascertained, such period of 12 months
immediately preceding the date of inspection.

Note:- (a) In the above case, if the M.D. recorded is more than the sanctioned
load during the second and subsequent months immediately after an Electro
Mechanical Meter is replaced by an Electronic Trivector Meter, then penal
charges for excess connected load based on inventory shall be restricted to
that particular month only. Further, action to regularize the excess connected
load shall be taken as per Clause 42.01(v)

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 Old version : 14.03.2008
Unauthorized increase in load (Applicable to LT Installations)
(i) In case of installations with electronic Tri-vector meter and opted for
demand based tariff :-
a) If the Maximum Demand recorded is in excess of the sanctioned
load indicated in the power supply Agreement, the Consumer shall
on demand pay to the Licensee for such extra-recorded demand, at
Two times the Tariff applicable. The penal charges shall be restricted
to that particular month only.

Old version : 17.06.2006

Unauthorized increase in load (Applicable to LT Installations)
(i) In case of installations with electronic Tri-vector meter and opted for
demand based tariff :-
a) If the Maximum Demand recorded is in excess of the sanctioned
load indicated in the power supply Agreement, the Consumer shall
on demand pay to the Licensee for such extra-recorded demand, at
one and half times the Tariff applicable. The penal charges shall be
restricted to that particular month only.

Note:- a) In the above case, if the M.D. recorded is more than the sanctioned
load during the second and subsequent months immediately after an
Electro Mechanical Meter is replaced by an Electronic Trivector
Meter, then penal charges for excess connected load based on
inventory shall be restricted to that particular month only. Further,
action to regularize the excess connected load shall be taken as per
Clause 42.01(v)
b) If the MD recorded is less than the sanctioned load, but if it is found
during inspection that the Consumer has connected excess load over
the sanctioned load, the penal charges for such excess connected
load shall be payable by the Consumer for that month and up to
removal or regularization of excess load.

(iii) IN ALL OTHER CASES

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.

2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

If at any time, the connected load of an installation is un-authorisedly

increased in excess of the sanctioned load indicated in the power supply
Agreement, or, if the rated load at any time is in excess of the sanctioned
load, then, the Consumer shall on demand, pay to the Licensee for such
excess connected load / rated load exceeding the load indicated in the
Agreement (Unauthorized load) at two times the Tariff applicable for the
entire period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has taken
place and if, however, the period during which such unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place can not be ascertained, such period shall be
limited to a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of

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 inspection as per the Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No.26 of 2007)
dated: 15.6.2007.

NOTE: - If the Assessing officer arrives at the conclusion that unauthorized

use of electricity has taken place, the assessment shall be made for the
entire period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has taken
place and if, however, the period during which such unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place can not be ascertained, such period shall be
limited to a period of 12 months immediately preceding the date of
inspection.
OLD VERSION 20.03.2008:
If at any time, the connected load of an installation is un-authorisedly increased
in excess of the sanctioned load indicated in the power supply Agreement, or, if
the rated load at any time is in excess of the sanctioned load, then, the
Consumer shall on demand, pay to the Licensee for such excess connected load
/ rated load exceeding the load indicated in the Agreement (Unauthorized load)
at two times as per Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08
Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008 (Old version:
one and half times) the Tariff applicable for such period as may be deemed
justified in the circumstances of any given case subject to a maximum period of 6
months.
NOTE: - If the Assessing officer arrives at the conclusion that, unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place, it shall be presumed that such unauthorized use of
electricity was continuing for a period of three months immediately preceding
the date of inspection in case of domestic and agricultural services and for a
period of six months immediately preceding the date of inspection for all other
categories of services, unless the onus is rebutted by the person, occupier or
possessor of such premises or place.

OLD VERSION 2006:

If at any time, the connected load of an installation is un-authorisedly increased
in excess of the sanctioned load indicated in the power supply Agreement, or, if
the rated load at any time is in excess of the sanctioned load, then, the
Consumer shall on demand, pay to the Licensee for such excess connected
load / rated load exceeding the load indicated in the Agreement (Unauthorized
load) at one and half times the Tariff applicable for such period as may be
deemed justified in the circumstances of any given case subject to a maximum
period of 6 months..

iv) The amount so claimed as above in (i), (ii) & (iii), shall be paid within 30 days
from the date of claim, failing which, the installation is liable for disconnection
and such amount shall be deemed as arrears of the Electricity charges.

v) If there is unauthorized load as above, the Assessing officer in charge of the

area shall serve a notice to the Consumer and continue the power supply for
a maximum period of 3 months subject to levy of penal charges as specified
above. If the Consumer does not regularize the excess load or remove the
excess load and intimate the same to the Licensee within the expiry of 3
months period, the installation shall be disconnected.

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42.02 MISUSE OF ELECTRICITY
(Applicable to both HT and LT. Installations)
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.
2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010.

(a) If at any time, the energy supplied under one method of charging is
misused for purpose for which a higher method of charging is in force, the
Assessing officer shall assess the quantum of energy and difference in fixed
charges for the entire period during which such unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place and if, however, the period during which such
unauthorized use of electricity has taken place can not be ascertained,
such period shall be limited to a period of 12 months immediately
preceding the date of inspection and charge at two times the Tariff
applicable to the purpose for which the energy is misused.

The Consumer shall pay such amount within thirty days from the date of
claim, failing which, the installation is liable for disconnection and such
amount shall be deemed to be arrears of electricity charges.

Note: 1) If the Assessing officer arrives at the conclusion that unauthorized use
of electricity has taken place, the assessment shall be made for the
entire period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has
taken place and if, however, the period during which such
unauthorized use of electricity has taken place can not be
ascertained, such period shall be limited to a period of 12 months
immediately preceding the date of inspection.

OLD VERSION:

(a) If at any time, the energy supplied under one method of charging is
misused for purpose for which a higher method of charging is in force, the
Assessing officer shall assess the quantum of energy and difference in fixed
charges for such period as may be justified in the circumstances of any
given case subject to a maximum of 6 months and charge at two times as
per Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:
14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3. 2008 (Old version:
one and half times) the Tariff applicable to the purpose for which the energy
is misused. The Consumer shall pay such amount within thirty days from the
date of claim, failing which, the installation is liable for disconnection and
such amount shall be deemed to be arrears of electricity charges.
Note:
1) If the Assessing officer comes to the conclusion that unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place, it shall be presumed that such unauthorized use
of electricity was continuing for a period of three months immediately
preceding the date of inspection in case of domestic and agricultural
services and for a period of six months immediately preceding the date of
inspection for all other categories of services, unless the onus is rebutted by
the person, occupier or possessor of such premises or place.

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 Note 2) The basis for assessing the period and the quantum of energy
misused shall be recorded by the Assessing officer, and intimated to the
Consumer. The Consumer shall be given an opportunity to verify the basis
of assessing the period and quantum of energy misused and represent
on the computed consumption.

(b) From the date of detection till such time the misuse is discontinued and
reported by the Consumer to the Licensee in writing or the loads are suitably
bifurcated by complying with the relevant requirements of the Licensee, the
higher Tariff shall be applicable at two times as per Amendment vide
Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in
Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008 Old version: one and half times the Tariff
applicable on the proportionate consumption and Demand charges / Fixed
charges of the installation. The entitlement shall be revised, as applicable, to
the higher Tariff in case of period of power cut.
The misuse shall be regularized within 3 months, failing which, power supply to
the installation shall be liable to be disconnected.

(c) If at any time, during the course of inspection, the Licensee finds that the
Consumer has used energy for a purpose, which attracts lower Tariff, such use
does not amount to prejudicial use and no revision of bill shall be made in
such cases, unless there is unauthorized excess load.

42.03 UNAUTHORISED INCREASE IN MAXIMUM DEMAND

(Applicable to HT Installations and also to the LT installations opted for

Demand based Tariff)

If at any time, the maximum demand recorded exceeds the Contract

Demand or the Demand Entitlement during the periods of power cut in case
of HT Installation and sanctioned load in case of LT installation the Consumer
shall pay for the quantum of excess demand at two times as per Amendment
vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in
Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008 Old version: one and half times the Tariff
applicable per KVA / HP per month as penal charges.

(a) For the excess demand drawn in any month the installation shall be
liable for disconnection for a period as noted here under at the
discretion of the Licensee, besides payment of penal charges as per
Clause 42.03(a) above.
Above 25% excess demand drawn over the permitted Demand or Contract
Demand in HT / Sanctioned load in case LT installations opted for Demand
based Tariff): 3 Days

42.04 In a HT installation, if there is any change of machinery or product line,the

same shall be intimated by the Consumer to the Licensee along with
approval, if any, required from the competent authorities, to enable the
Licensee to examine whether such a change would cause disturbance to
the Licensee’s system or change in policy regarding imposition of
restrictions, if any, as the case may be.

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 If any such deviation, which is detrimental to the interest of the Licensee, is
carried out, the same shall be deemed as prejudicial use of supply and
may entail disconnection of the installation.

42.05 UNAUTHORISED EXTENSION OF SUPPLY (Applicable to both HT and LT

Installations)
Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 01. 07.
2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010
If at any time, energy supplied to a Consumer / premises is found extended
unauthorized to some other person / premises, the installation shall be
disconnected forthwith. The installation shall be reconnected only after
unauthorized extension of supply is removed and reported by the Consumer.
Further, the Assessing Officer, shall assess the quantum of energy and excess
load so extended and charge for that quantum for the entire period during
which such unauthorized use of electricity has taken place and if, however,
the period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has taken place
can not be ascertained, such period shall be limited to a period of 12 months
immediately preceding the date of inspection at two times the Tariff
applicable for the purpose for which the energy is so extended as per the
Electricity (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No.26 of 2007) dated: 15.6.2007.
Such amount shall be paid within thirty days from the date of final order,
failing which, the installation shall be disconnected, and such amount shall
be deemed to be arrears of electricity charges.

Note: If the Assessing officer arrives at the conclusion that unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place, the assessment shall be made for the entire
period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has taken place and
if, however, the period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has
taken place can not be ascertained, such period shall be limited to a period
of 12 months immediately preceding the date of inspection.

OLD VERSION : Amended version vide Notification No.

K.E.R.C/COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette
dated 20.3.2008.
If at any time, energy supplied to a Consumer / premises is found extended
unauthorized to some other person / premises, the installation shall be
disconnected forthwith. The installation shall be reconnected only after
unauthorized extension of supply is removed and reported by the Consumer.
Further, the Assessing Officer, shall assess the quantum of energy and excess
load so extended and charge for that quantum for such period as may be
deemed justified in the circumstances of any given case subject to a
maximum period of 6 months, at two times as per Amendment vide
Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in
Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008 Old version: one and half times the
Tariff applicable for the purpose for which the energy is so extended.
Such amount shall be paid within thirty days from the date of final order,
failing which, the installation shall be disconnected, and such amount shall
be deemed to be arrears of electricity charges.

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 Old version (17.06.2006):
Note:
If the Assessing officer comes to the conclusion that unauthorized use of
electricity has taken place, it shall be presumed that such unauthorized
use of electricity was continuing for a period of three months immediately
preceding the date of inspection in case of domestic and agricultural
services and for a period of six months immediately preceding the date
of inspection for all other categories of services, unless the onus is rebutted
by the person, occupier or possessor of such premises or place.

2) In respect of installations which are in service for not more than six months
and temporary installations, the minimum period specified above may
be suitably reduced keeping in view the date of service.

42.06 THEFT OF ELECTRICITY

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.

2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

a) (i) Where it is prima-facie established to the satisfaction of the officer

authorized by the State Government in this behalf under Section 135 of
the Electricity Act 2003 that the person / Consumer or his agent, servant
etc., has committed / is committing theft of Electricity as indicated in
section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003, Authorized officer shall estimate
the value of the electricity thus abstracted, used or wasted or diverted,
in accordance with the calculation table: 1 as noted hereunder, for the
entire period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has
taken place and if, however, the period during which such unauthorized
use of electricity has taken place can not be ascertained, such period
shall be limited to a period of 12 months immediately preceding the
date of inspection at two times the Tariff applicable to such category of
installation and demand and collect the same by including the same in
the next bill or in a separate bill pending adjudication by the Special
Court. Before including the said amount in the bill, the Authorized officer
shall issue a provisional assessment notice indicating the demand to the
concerned person within 3 days from the date of inspection informing
such person to file his objections, if any, within 7 days and due
opportunity shall be given to such person of being heard.

Old version:
(a) (i) Where it is prima-facie established to the satisfaction of the
officer authorized by the State Government in this behalf under
Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003 that the person / Consumer or
his agent, servant etc., has committed / is committing theft of
Electricity as indicated in Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003,
Authorized officer shall estimate the value of the electricity thus
abstracted, used or wasted or diverted, in accordance with the
calculation table: 1 as noted hereunder, for a period of 12 months
preceding the date of detection of the theft of energy or the exact

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 period of theft if determined which ever is less at two times the Tariff
applicable to such category of installation and demand and collect
the same by including the same in the next bill or in a separate bill
pending adjudication by the Special Court. Before including the said
amount in the bill, the Authorized officer shall issue a provisional
assessment notice indicating the demand to the concerned person
within 3 days from the date of inspection informing such person to file
his objections, if any, within 7 days and due opportunity shall be given
to such person of being heard.

(ii) This is without prejudice to the criminal proceedings that may be

instituted under the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003 for theft of
energy.

(iii) However, no theft case shall be booked for breakage of window

glass or seal of the energy meter when it is concluded that the
consumption pattern for the last 12 months is reasonably uniform or
is not less than 50% of the estimated consumption as per the table
given below unless prima-facie evidence of theft of energy is made
out.

b) Where any Person /Consumer or his agent or servant, etc., is/was

found committing any of the offences mentioned above, the Licensee
reserves the right to disconnect the installation forthwith and without
notice.

TABLE: 1 FOR ESTMATING THE ELECTRICITY DISHONESTLY ABSTRACTED USED,

WASTED OR DIVERTED UNDER SUB-CLAUSE (a) ABOVE

(h) LT.INSTALLATIONS: Units per month per KW of connected load as found

during inspection or the sanctioned load, whichever is higher shall be
taken for preferring the back billing charges.

Sl.
Type of installation Units
No
1 Non-Commercial Lighting 90 Units
Non-Commercial combined lighting,
2 120 Units
heating & Power (AEH)
3 Commercial lighting / heating / Power 240 Units
4 I.P. Sets: Open Wells 180 Units
I.P. Sets: River, Channel, Stream, Nalla or
5 360 Units
Bore-well.
Industrial & other LT Installations not
6 150 Units per shift
covered Under 1 to 5 above

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 (ii) H.T. INSTALLATIONS: Maximum demand on the basis of the actual highest
Maximum Demand recorded during any of the previous 24 (Twenty four)
billing months immediately preceding the date of inspection or the contract
demand, whichever is higher, plus energy at 140 units per KVA of Maximum
Demand so assessed per shift.

Note: Applicable to both HT / LT INSTALLATIONS:

1) The above table is applicable when there is no recording in the meter

during the relevant period. If there is any recording in the meter
during the relevant period, the recorded quantum already billed shall
be deducted from the estimated quantum as per the table and such
difference shall be the electricity dishonestly abstracted, used,
wasted or diverted.

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7.

2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

2) In case of I.P. Sets where theft of power either by direct hooking or

new connection serviced without sanction or installing of higher Horse
Power Motor is noticed, the back billing charges at two times the
highest energy rate prescribed for the metered category of I.P. Sets for
the entire period during which such unauthorized use of electricity has
taken place and if, however, the period during which such
unauthorized 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 as per the Electricity (Amendment)
Act, 2007 (No.26 of 2007) dated: 15.6.2007

OLD VERSION
Note 2) In case of I.P. Sets where theft of power either by direct hooking or
new connection serviced without sanction or installing of higher
Horse Power Motor is noticed, the back billing charges at two times
as per Amendment vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08
Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008
Old version: one and half times the highest energy rate prescribed for
the metered category of I.P. Sets shall be levied for a period of three
months.

(c) Compounding of offences.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal

Procedure1973 {2 of 1974}, the Appropriate Government or any officer
authorized by it in this behalf may accept from any Consumer or person who
committed or who is reasonably suspected of having committed an offence
of theft of electricity punishable under this Act, a sum of money by way of
compounding of the offence as specified in the Table: 2 below:

Table: 2 Compounding amount applicable to Clause No. 42.06 as per notification

II No. DE/117/PSR 2003/910 dated 12th Nov 2003 from the Energy Department,
Govt. of Karnataka.

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 Applicable rate for Officers
compounding amount to be specifically
collected per KW/HP or part empowered to
Sl. No Nature of supply
thereof for LT supply & per KVA accept
of contracted demand for HT compounding
supply amount
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Non-Comml. Up to Rs.1000/- per Jurisdictional Asst.
Lighting 250Watts KW/HP Exe. Engr. El and
250 watts to Rs.2000/-per police Inspector of
1KW KW/HP Vigilance Police
Non-Comml. Above 1 KW Rs.2000/- per KW station in
Lighting and part KPTCL/ESCOM
thereof
2 Non-Comml. Up to250 Rs.1000/- per Jurisdictional Asst.
Combined watts KW/HP Exe. Engr. El and
lighting, heating Police Inspector of
and power the vigilance
250 watts to1 Rs.2000/- per police station, In
KW KW/HP KPTCL/ESCOM
Above 1 KW
and part
thereof Rs.2000/- per KW
3 Commercial Rs.2000/- per KW Asst. Exe. Engr. El
lighting/Heating Up to 2LWs or part thereof and Police
Power Inspector of the
Rs.10, 000/- per Vigilance Police
additional KW or station. In
Above2 KWs part thereof KPTCL/ESCOM

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4 IP sets Rs.1000/- per HP Jurisdictional Asst.
a) Open wells or part thereof Exe. Engr. El and
5 IP sets: Up to 10 HP Rs.2000/- per HP Police Inspector of
b) River, channel, or part thereof vigilance police
stream, Nala or station. In
Bore wells KPTCL/ESCOM
Above10 HP Rs.4000/- per
additional HP or
part thereof
6 Industrial and Upto 15 HP Rs.4000/- per HP Jurisdictional Asst.
other LT or part thereof. Exe. Engr. El and
installations not Police Inspector of
covered under 1 vigilance police
to 5 above station. In
Above15 HP Rs.10, 000/- per KPTCL/ESCOM
additional HP or
part thereof
7 HT Installations Rs.10, 000/- per Jurisdictional Asst.
KVA of Exe. Engr. El and
contracted Police Inspector of
demand vigilance police
station. In
KPTCL/ESCOM

(2) On payment of the sum of money in accordance with sub- clause (1)
above, any person in custody in connection with that offence shall be set at
liberty and no proceedings shall be instituted or continued against such
Consumer or person in any criminal court.

(3) The acceptance of the sum of money for compounding an offence in

accordance with sub-clause (1) above by the Appropriate Government or
an officer empowered in this behalf shall be deemed to amount to an
acquittal within the meaning of section 300 of the Code of Criminal
Procedure, 1973.
(4) The Compounding of an offence under sub- clause (1) above shall be
allowed only once for any person or Consumer.

(5) The back billing charges as per Clause 42.06(a) shall also be collected in
addition to the above compounding charges.

(6) Any person who is convicted of an offence punishable under the Electricity
Act 2003 shall be debarred from getting any supply of energy for a period
which may extend to two years but which shall not be less than 3 months.

However, the supply may be restored by the Licensee if the Consumer pays
the penal charges demanded (compounding charges Plus back billing
charges) and takes such other action as may be directed by the Licensee.

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 d) If any Consumer obstructs the Authorized officer from inspecting the
premises at any time, to which supply is being given, such officer may
disconnect the supply forthwith and without notice and such obstruction
shall be a prime-facie proof of prejudicial use of electricity and shall make
the Consumer liable to pay the penal charges as specified above.

e) In case of prejudicial use / Theft of Electricity under Clauses

42.01,42.02,42.05 and 42.06 above, the Assessing officer / Authorized
officer shall draw mahazar at the time of inspection when such prejudicial
use/ Theft of Electricity is detected. The mahazar shall be drawn in the
presence of the Consumer or his representative along with two other
witnesses who shall sign the mahazar report. One copy of such report shall
be handed over under acknowledgment of the Consumer or his
representative.

42.07 Provisional Assessment order on account of prejudicial use of power under

Clause 42.01, 42.02 & 42.05: -

(1) The Assessing officer shall serve the order of provisional assessment within 7
days from the date of inspection upon the person in occupation or
possession or in charge of the place or premises with a 15 days notice.

(2) Any person served with the order of provisional assessment, may, accept
such assessment and deposit the assessed amount with the licensee
within seven days of service of such provisional assessment order upon
him:
The following sub clause has been deleted by Amendment vide
Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in
Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

Provided that in case the person deposits the assessed amount he

shall not be subjected to any further liability or any action by any
authority whatsoever.

(3) The person, on whom the order has been served shall be entitled to file
objections, if any, against the provisional assessment before the Assessing
officer within 15 days, who shall, after affording a reasonable opportunity
of hearing to such person, pass a final order of assessment within 30 days
from the date of service of such order of provisional assessment (The
above sub clause has been added by Amendment vide Notification No.
K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette
dated: 20.3.2008) of the electricity charges payable by such person.

(Old version: The person, on whom the order has been served shall be entitled to file
objections, if any, against the provisional assessment before the Assessing officer within
15 days, who shall, after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to such person,
pass a final order of assessment of the electrical charges payable by such person)

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 (4) The Assessing officer shall indicate in the above order, the provisions of
appeal under Clause 44.00 of these Conditions

(5) Any person served with the final order of assessment, may, accept such
assessment and deposit the assessed amount with the Licensee within 30
days of service of such final order of assessment order upon him.
(6) If the person served with the final order fail to deposit the assessed
amount within 30 days, power supply to the installation shall be
disconnected and such amount shall be deemed to be arrears of
electricity charges.

(7) When a person defaults in making payment of the assessed amount, he,
in addition to the assessed amount shall be liable to pay, on the expiry of
thirty days from the date of receipt of the order of assessment, an amount
of interest at the rate of sixteen per cent per annum compounded every
six months.

43.00 FURNISHING OF FAKE / FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS BY THE CONSUMER

If power supply is availed by the Consumer on the basis of fake / fraudulent

documents, the Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the installation
forthwith and to forfeit the deposits, without prejudice to the recovery of
dues, if any.

CHAPTER-XI
44.00 APPEALS

44.01 Any person aggrieved by a final order made under the Condition 42.07 may,
within thirty 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 in KERC (Procedure for Filing Appeal before the Appellate
Authority) Regulations, 2005{Annex-3} under intimation to the office of issue.

44.02 No appeal against an order of assessment under made as per Clause 42.07
of these Conditions shall be entertained unless an amount equal to half of the
assessed amount as per Amendment vide Notification No.
K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated: 14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette
dated: 20.3.2008 (Old version: equal to one third 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.

44.03 The Appeal shall be made in the form specified in the schedule under K.E.R.C.
(Procedure for filing Appeal before Appellate Authority) Regulations, 2005
{Annex-3}.

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44.04 Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/08 Dated:
14.3.2008 published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 20.3.2008

The Government of Karnataka has designated the following Appellate

Authorities vide notification No. EN 52 PSR 2007 dated: 22nd May 2007.

Sl.No Appeals Not exceeding Exceeding Rs. Exceeding Rs.

pertaining Rs. 2,50,000/- 2,50,000/- but not 5,00,000/-
to exceeding Rs.
5,00,000/-
1 BESCOM SEE of MESCOM CEE of MESCOM D(T) & F.A. of
or an officer of or an officer of MESCOM or an
equivalent rank equivalent rank officer of
equivalent rank
2 MESCOM SEE of CESC or CEE of CESC or D(T) & F.A. of
an officer of an officer of CESC or an
equivalent rank equivalent rank officer of
equivalent rank
3 CESC SEE of BESCOM CEE of BESCOM D(T) & F.A. of
or an officer of or an officer of BESCOM or an
equivalent rank equivalent rank officer of
equivalent rank
4 HESCOM SEE of GESCOM CEE of GESCOM D (T) & F.A of
or an officer of or an officer of GESCOM or an
equivalent rank equivalent rank officer of
equivalent rank
5 GESCOM SEE of HESCOM CEE of HESCOM D (T) & F.A of
or an officer of or an officer of HESCOM or an
equivalent rank equivalent rank officer of
equivalent rank

Old version: The Government of Karnataka has designated the following Appellate
Authorities vide notification No. DE 100 PSR 203/90 dated: 7th Feb 2005.
Sl.
No. Amount of Assessment Appellate Authority
1 2 3
1 Amount of Assessment not exceeding Superintending Engineer
Rs. 2,50,000/- (Electrical) of the respective
ESCOM.
2 Amount of Assessment exceeding Rs. Area Chief Engineer of ESCOM.
2,50,000/-but not exceeding Rs.
5,00,000/-
3 Amount of Assessment exceeding Rs. Managing Director of ESCOM.
5,00,000/-

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 CHAPTER-XII: GENERAL

45.00 DECISIONS TO BE IN WRITING

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010

published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

All decisions of the Licensee in respect of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity

of the Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka shall be in writing.

OLD VERSION
All decisions of the Licensee in respect of the Model Conditions of Supply shall
be in writing.

46.00 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Amended version vide Notification No. K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 Dated: 1. 7. 2010

published in Karnataka Gazette dated: 22. 7. 2010

The Commission reserves the right at any time to cancel, alter or add to any of
the provisions of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution
Licensees in the State of Karnataka after following due procedure. The
changes so effected shall be binding on the Licensee and the Consumer
automatically.

OLD VERSION
The Commission reserves the right at any time to cancel, alter or add to any
of the provisions of the Model Conditions of Supply of Electricity after
following due procedure. The changes so effected shall be binding on the
Licensee and the Consumer automatically.

47.00 REPEAL AND SAVINGS

The Conditions of Supply of Electricity of Distribution Licensees in the State of

Karnataka shall come into force with effect from the date of publication in
the official gazette of Karnataka and shall be in force unless amended
otherwise.

The K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, 2000-01 with all its up to date amendments are
here by repealed.

However, the provisions of the KEB / KPTCL Electricity Supply Regulations, 1988
(Seventh Edition) with all its amendments and the Karnataka Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply and Distribution) Code, 2000-01 with
all its amendments issued there on shall apply to the respective periods prior
to the date of coming into force of the Conditions of Supply of Electricity of
Distribution Licensees in the State of Karnataka.

M.D, ----ESCOM

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 Annex-1

Notification No KERC/ Regulations/ F / D/07/4 dated 28.9.2004

K.E.R.C. (Duty of the Licensee to supply Electricity on request) Regulations, 2004 and its
amendments

Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 21.10.2004

Preamble:

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (t) of sub Section (2) of Section 181 read with
sub-Section (1) of Section 43 of the Electricity Act 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all
powers enabling it in that behalf, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby
makes the following Regulations, namely:

1) Short title, commencement and interpretation

a) These Regulations shall be termed as K.E.R.C. (Duty of the Licensee to supply
Electricity on request) Regulations, 2004.
b) Amended version dated: 12.5.2005: They shall come into force from the date
of publication in the official gazette of Karnatakai.e.,12.5.2005 and will be in
force unless amended otherwise

Old version: They shall come into force with effect from the date as may
be notified by the Commission in the official gazette of the State of
Karnataka.

c. They shall extend to the whole State of Karnataka.

2 Definitions
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: -
(a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);
(b) “Commission” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission;
(c) "Applicant" means the owner or occupier of any premises who makes an
application to the distribution licensee for supply of electricity.
(d) “Distribution licensee” means a licensee authorized to operate and maintain a
distribution system for supplying electricity to the Consumers in his area of supply;
(e) "Distributing main" means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is
intended to be, immediately connected;
(f) “Electric line” means any line/cable which is used for carrying electricity for any
purpose and includes-
1. any support for any such line/cable, that is to say, any structure, tower, pole
or other thing in, on, by or from which any such line/cable is, or may be,
supported, carried or suspended; and
2. any apparatus connected to any such line/cable for the purpose of carrying
electricity;
(g) “Electrical plant” means any plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance or any
part thereof used for, or connected with, the generation, transmission, distribution
or supply of electricity but does not include-
1. an electric line/cable; or
2. a meter used for ascertaining the quantity of electricity supplied to any
premises; or
3. an electrical equipment, apparatus or appliance under the control of a
Consumer;

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 (i) “High tension (HT) Consumer” means a Consumer who is supplied electricity
at a nominal voltage higher than 415 volts and up to 33,000 Volts.
(j) “Low tension (LT) Consumer” means a Consumer who is supplied electricity at
415 V, 3 Phase or 240 V, Single Phase.

(k) “Extra high tension (EHT) Consumer” means a Consumer who is supplied
electricity at a nominal voltage higher than 33,000 volts.

(l) “KER Act” means the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999;

(m) “Month” means the calendar month. The period of about 30 days between
the two consecutive meter readings shall also be regarded as a month for
purpose of billing;

(n) “Premises” includes any land, building or structure;

(o) "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;

(p) “Transmission Licensee” means a licensee authorised to establish or operate

transmission lines;

(q) “Voltage” means, the difference of Electric potential measured in volts between
any two conductors or between any part of either conductor and the earth as
measured by a suitable Voltmeter.

The words and expressions used and not defined in these regulations but defined in the
Act / KER Act shall have the meanings as assigned to them in the Acts. In case of
inconsistency in the words and expressions used between the Act and KER Act, 1999, the
provisions in the Act shall always prevail.

3. Duty of licensee to supply on request

Application for supply of electricity shall be filed with the Distribution Licensee by the
owner or occupier of the premises. The application shall be filed in duplicate
accompanied by the prescribed fee and charges as notified by the Licensee. The
Licensee shall return the duplicate copy of the Application duly acknowledged with seal
signature and the Applicant shall be made known the provisions of these Regulations.
These provisions shall also be applicable for cases requiring enhancement of existing
load & change over of voltage level.

3.1 Where supply of electricity does not require any extension of distribution mains, or
commissioning of new substations, every distribution licensee shall, on receipt of an
application give supply of electricity within one month of receipt of the application.

3.2 In the cases of applications where such supply requires extension of distribution mains,
the distribution licensee shall arrange extension of distribution mains and give supply of
electricity to such premises within the time frame specified hereunder:

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 Period within which supply of electricity
Type of service connection should be provided from date of receipt of
Requested. the application.
Low Tension (LT) supply 45 days
11KV supply (HT) 60 days
33KV supply (HT) 90 days
Extra High Tension (EHT) supply 180 days

3.3 In the case of application for new connection, where extension of supply requires
erection and commissioning of new substation, and where such work is already included
in the investment plan approved by the Commission, the licensee shall complete the
work and commence power supply to the Applicant within the period so approved by
the Commission. In case the substation is not included in the investment plan already
approved by the Commission, the Distribution Licensee shall within 15 days of receipt of
application, submit to the Commission a proposal for erection of substation together
with the time required for commissioning of the substation for the approval by the
Commission. The licensee shall complete the work and commence power supply to
such Applicant within the period approved by the Commission.

3.4 Where the extension of distribution main is executed by the Applicant on self-execution
basis, the Distribution Licensee shall provide supply of electricity within 15 days from date
of receipt of the intimation from the Consumer regarding his readiness to avail power
supply and on production of all statutory approvals.

3.5 It shall be the responsibility of the Distribution Licensee to have necessary commercial
arrangements with the respective Transmission Licensee(s) to ensure that the required
supply at Extra High Tension (EHT), i.e. above 33,000 volts, is made available within the
time frame specified under sub-clause 3.2 above.
3.6 In cases of Rural Electrification, the Licensee shall follow the National Policy on Rural
Electrification envisaged under Section 5 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
4. Consequences of default

4.1 The Distribution Licensee who fails to comply with the time frame for supply of electricity
stipulated in clause 3 above shall be liable to pay to the Applicant the amount specified
in KERC (Licensee‟s Standards of Performance) Regulations, 2004. Where power sanction
letter is issued by the Distribution Licensee on receipt of Applicant for supply of
electricity, and the Applicant fails to avail power supply with in time specified under
clause 3 above, the responsibility of the Licensee to pay the amount ceases and the
application will be treated as cancelled.

4.2 Where power sanction letter is issued by the Distribution Licensee on receipt of
Application for supply of electricity and after execution of the required agreement by
the Applicant, if the Applicant fails to avail power supply within the time specified under
clause 3 above, the installation shall be deemed to have been serviced on the date of
completion of the period specified in clause 3 and the Consumer shall be liable to pay
Demand charges/ Fixed charges as per the Electric power Tariff in force during the initial
agreement period.

5. Force Majeure: The time frame specified in clause 3 above shall not be operative where
the Distribution Licensee is prevented from giving supply during Force-Majeure conditions
such as war, mutiny, Civil commotion, riot, flood, cyclone, lightning, earth quake or other
force or cause beyond the control of the Licensee and strike, lock-out, fire affecting the
Licensee‟s installations and activities.

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6. Amended version dated: 12.5.2005: Repeal and Savings:

6.1 The provisions of the K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code 2000-01 that are in
any manner repugnant to or inconsistent with these Regulations shall stand repealed to
the extent of such repugnance or inconsistency with effect from the date of this
amendment i.e., 12.5.2005 in the gazette of Karnataka
6.2 Without prejudice to the generality of sub-clause1, the following provisions of KERC
(Electricity Supply and Distribution) Code, 2000-01 shall stand repealed.
a) 4.01 (ii)
b) 4.02 (a) and (b)
c) 4.05 (iv) to (Vii)
d) 4.11 (i)
e) 5.01 (d) and (f)

6.3 Nothing contained in these regulations shall affect the rights and privileges of the
Consumer under any other law for the time being in force, including the Consumer
Protection Act, 1986 (68 of 1986).

Old version:
6. Savings: Nothing contained in these regulations shall affect the rights and privileges of
the Consumer under any other law for the time being in force, including the
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (68 of 1986).

7. Power to amend: The Commission may, at any time add, vary, alter, modify or amend any
provisions of these regulations.

Notification No.Y/01/4 dated 12th November 2004

KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations 2004
with up to date amendments

Notified in the Karnataka Gazette dated: 16.12.2004

(including all amendments upto31.12.2017)
Preamble:

Whereas, Section 46 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the State Commission to authorize
by way of regulations, a Distribution Licensee to charge from a person requiring a supply of
electricity in pursuance of Section 43, any expenses reasonably incurred in providing any
electrical line or plant used for the purpose of giving supply. The Commission by virtue of the
said powers, read with Section 181 of the Act makes the following regulations:

CHAPTER-I

General

1. Short title, Commencement and Interpretation:

a. These regulations shall be called KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of

Electricity) Regulations 2004.

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b. They shall come into force with effect from the date of notification in the Gazette of
Karnataka.

c. These Regulations shall be applicable to all Distribution Licensees in their respective

licensed areas, in the State of Karnataka.

CHAPTER-II
2. Definitions

(a) “Act” means Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);

(b) “Applicant” means a person who is the owner or occupier of any

premises who has registered his application with the Distribution Licensee for
supply of electricity.

(c) “Commission” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission.

(d) “Distribution Licensee” means a licensee authorized to operate and maintain

a distribution system for supplying electricity to the Consumers in his area of
supply.

( e) “Distribution Main” means the portion of any main with which a service line is,
or is intended to be, immediately connected.

(f) “Distribution System” means the system of wires and associated facilities
between the delivery points on the transmission lines or the generating station
connection and the point of connection to the installation of the Consumers.

(e) “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.

(f) “Electrical Plant” means any plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance or

any part thereof used for, or connected with, the generation, transmission,
distribution or supply of electricity but does not include:

i. an electrical line ; or

ii. a meter used for ascertaining the quantity of electricity supplied to

any premises; or

iii. an electrical equipment, apparatus or appliance under the control of

a Consumer.

(g) “Extra High Tension (EHT)” means supply voltages above 33000 volts.

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 (h) “High Tension (HT)” means supply voltages of more than 650 volts and upto
and inclusive of 33000 volts.
(i) “KER Act” means Karnataka Electricity Reform Act 1999 (No.25 of 1999).
(j) “kV” means Kilo Volts.

(m) “Low Tension (LT)” means supply voltages of 650 volts and below.

(n) “Point of commencement of supply” means the outgoing terminals of the

Licensee‟s cutouts fixed in the premises of the Consumer in case of LT installations
and the outgoing terminals of the Licensee’s metering cubicle placed before any
Consumer’s apparatus in case of HT installations.

(o) “Premises” includes any land ,building or structure.

(p) “Schedule of Rates (S.R.)” means the schedule of rates prepared and
published by the Distribution Licensee periodically.

(q) “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.

Words and expressions, which are not defined in these Regulations, shall have the
same meaning as assigned in the Electricity Act, 2003 and K. E. R. Act1999. In
case of any inconsistency between KER Act and the Act, the meaning assigned
to them in the Act shall prevail.

CHAPTER III

3.1.1 Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15, Bangalore

Dated 25-08-2014, Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.

Provision for Low Tension supply except for layouts:

For providing power supply to the Applicant under the LT category, for all the
installation(s) clubbed together in a premises standing in the name of one or more
persons, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the expenditure towards the cost of
electric line/plant up to point of connection as follows from the Applicant.

(Note: For the propose of clause 3.1.1 the point of connection means a terminal pole
carrying LT/HT line and is situated within 30 meters outside the premises of the Applicant).

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A) For loads less than 35 KW in respect of domestic, commercial and mixed load
installations:

Requisitioned Load Recoverable amount

Up to and inclusive of 3kW Nil
Above 3kW up to and inclusive of 15 kW Rs. 650 per kW for loads above 3kW
Above 15kW and less than 25kW Rs. 7800 plus Rs. 1300 per kW for loads
above 15kW
25 KW and above but less than 35 kW Rs. 20,800 plus Rs. 15,000 per kW for
loads above 25 kW.

Note (a) : Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/3/17-18 dated

27.12.2017 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.

i) In case the requisitioned load is 35kW and above, sub-clause No. 3.1.5 of
these regulations shall be applicable.
(ii) In the case of commercial loads, the maximum limit of total requisitioned load
shall be less than 100kW.
iii) In the case of residential apartments/complexes, if the total requisitioned load
is 100 kW or more, LT supply to individual houses can be arranged at the
request of the applicant subject to observing of all other conditions.
iv) In the case of mixed loads subject to commercial/industrial load not
exceeding 50 kW, LT supply to individual installations can be arranged.
v) In all he above cases, the load o LT individual installation may extend up to
100kW.
Old version dated 25.08.2014 :
Note (a): The maximum limit of total requisitioned load shall be less than
100KW in case of commercial, or mixed loads. In case the requisitioned load is
25 kW and above, sub-clause no.3.1.5 of these regulations shall be
applicable.
If the requisitioned load is 100 KW or more in case of residential
apartments/complexes. LT supply to individual houses can be arranged at
the request of the applicant subject to observing of all other conditions.

Old version dated 17.06.2006.

NOTE:)(a) The maximum limit of total requisitioned load shall be less than 100
kW in case of commercial or Mixed loads. In case the requisitioned load is 25
kW and above, sub-clause no 3.1.5 of these regulations shall be applicable.

Old Version: dated 12.1.2006

Provision for Low Tension supply except for layouts:

For providing power supply to the Applicant under the LT category, for all the
installation(s) clubbed together in a premises standing in the name of one or
more persons, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the expenditure towards
the cost of electric line/plant up to point of connection as follows from the
Applicant:

(Note: For the propose of clause 3.1.1 the point of connection means a terminal
pole carrying LT/HT line and is situated within 30 meters outside the premises
of the Applicant).

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 A) For loads less than 35 KW in respect of domestic, commercial and mixed load
installations:
Requisitioned Load Recoverable amount
Up to and inclusive of 3kW Nil
Above 3kW up to and inclusive of 15 kW Rs. 650 per kW for loads above
3kW
Above 15kW and less than 25kW Rs. 7800 plus Rs. 1300 per kW for
loads above 15kW

Note (a) : The maximum limit of total requisitioned load shall be less than 100KW in
case of commercial, or mixed loads. In case the requisitioned load is 25 kW and
above, sub-clause no.3.1.5 of these regulations shall be applicable.
If the requisitioned load is 100 KW or more in case of residential
apartments/complexes. LT supply to individual houses can be arranged at the
request of the applicant subject to observing of all other conditions.

3.1.1(A) NOTE: 8th Amendment dated 22.11.2016

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17 dated 22.11.2016

Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 22.11.2016.

b) In the case of buildings with both domestic load and c o m m e r c i a l

load including industrial load, the tariff for common area loads shall be
domestic. If the commercial load (treating industrial load as commercial
load) is 25% or less of the total combined load including sanctioned Load
and any additional load requisitioned of the entire building (irrespective of
ownership of the individual units).

Old version 12.01.2006

b) In case of buildings with both domestic and /or commercial load and / or mixed
loads including power, if the requisition load/sanctioned commercial load
(treating power load as commercial load) is 25% or less than the total combined
load of the entire building irrespective of ownership, then it shall be considered
as residential building for application of tariff for common area loads and for
application of arranging power supply on H.T. basis.
c) 8th Amendment dated 22.11.2016
Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17 Dated 22.11.2016
Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 22.11.2016.

In the case of buildings with both domestic load and commercial load
including industrial load the tariff for common area loads shall be commercial if
the commercial load (treating industrial load as commercial load) is in
excess of 25% of the total combined load including sanctioned load and
any additional load requisitioned of the entire building (irrespective of
ownership of the individual units).
Provided that in the case of such mixed loads, if the common area loads such
as lift, water pump. staircase/passage lights etc.. are e x c l u s i v e l y f o r u s e b y
t h e consumers of residential load then such installations feeding to common
area loads shall be billed under domestic tariff.

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 Illustration :In a building with four floors. if the ground floor is u s e d
e x c l u s i v e l y f o r a commercial purpose and the other floors are used
exclusively for residential purposes, then in such cases, even though it is a case of
mixed loads but common area l oads ar e be in g use d exclusively by
consumers of residential load, then such common area installations shall be
billed under domestic tariff.

Old Version 12.01.2006:

If the requisition load / Sanctioned commercial load/ mixed load including power
load of th e b uil di n g is i n excess of 25% of the t ota l lo ad in th e building then
such building shall be considered as commercial building for the purpose of
application of tariff for common area loads and for application of arranging
power supply on H.T. basis.

3.1 Old Version dated: 12.11.2004

Provision for Low Tension supply except for layouts
3.1.1 For providing power supply to the Applicant under the LT category, for
each installation, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the expenditure
towards the cost of electric line/plant up to point of connection as follows
from the Applicant:
(Note: For the purpose of clause 3.1.1, the point of connection means a terminal
pole carrying LT/HT line and is situated within 30 meters outside the premises
of the Applicant.)

A) For loads less than 25 KW in respect of domestic and commercial

installations:
Sl.
Requisitioned Load Recoverable amount
No.
i Upto and inclusive of 3 KW NIL
Rs. 650 per KW for loads
ii. Above 3 KW upto and inclusive of 15KW above 3 KW
Rs. 7800 plus Rs. 1300 per
iii. Above 15 KW and less than 25 KW KW for loads above 15 KW

Old Version dated: 17.8.2005

Note: (a) The maximum limit of requisitioned load shall be less than 100 KW in case of
commercial loads. In case the requisitioned load is 25 KW and above, sub-
clause no. 3.1.5 of these regulations shall be applicable.
If the Requisitioned load is 100KW or more in case of Residential apartments / complexes,
L.T. supply to individual houses can be arranged at the request of the Applicant subject to
observing of all other conditions.
Old Version dated: 12.11.2004
Note: (a) The maximum limit of requisitioned load shall be less than 100 KW in case of
domestic or commercial loads. In case the requisitioned load is 25 KW and above, sub-
clause no. 3.1.5 of these regulations shall be applicable.

B) For loads less than 50 KW in respect of industrial installations:

Sl.
Requisitioned Load Recoverable amount
No.
i Upto and inclusive of 3KW NIL

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ii. Above 3 KW and upto and inclusive Rs. 650 per KW for loads above 3 KW
of 15 KW
iii. Above 15 KW and Upto and Rs. 7800 plus Rs. 1300 per KW for loads
inclusive of 25 KW above 15 KW
iv Above 25 KW but less than 50 KW. Rs. 20800 plus Rs. 1950 per KW for loads
above 25 KW

Note (Applicable to A & B above): Amended Version dated: 12.1.2006

a) Fraction of KW shall be rounded off to next higher KW.

b) In case of industrial load, the maximum requisitioned load shall be less than
50 KW.
c) In addition to the above charges an additional amount of Rs.1000/kW for
loads above 3 KWs shall be collected in Bangalore Metropolitan Area
comprising of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, Dasarahallii City Municipal
Council,Yelahanka City Municipal Council,Byatarayanapura City Municipal
Council,Kengeri Town Municipal Council,Rajarajeshwari City Municipal
Council,Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council,Mahadevapura City
Municipal Council, Bommanahalli City Municipal Council and BDA Areas
towards HT/LT UG cable /ABC system.
d) The above charges shall not be applicable to streetlights, LT water supply
and IP sets that are covered under separate provisions in these regulations.
e) Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations, the cost
towards electric line/plant shall be collected for the additional load only at
the appropriate slab rate. The slab rate shall be arrived at based on the total
load (existing + additional load).

The additional amount of Rs.1000/- per KW applicable for Bangalore Metropolitan

Area comprising of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike,Dasarahallii City Municipal
Council,Yelahanka City Municipal Council,Byatarayanapura City Municipal
Council,Kengeri Town Municipal Council,Rajarajeshwari City Municipal
Council,Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council,Mahadevapura City Municipal
Council, Bommanahalli City Municipal Council and BDA Areas towards HT/LT UG
cable /ABC system shall be collected in case of existing installations for the
additional load sought for.

Old Version dated: 12.11.2004

Note (Applicable to A & B above):
a) Fraction of KW shall be rounded off to next higher KW.
b) In case of industrial load, the maximum requisitioned load shall be less than 50 KW.
c) In addition to the above charges an additional amount of Rs.1000/- Per KW for
loads above 3 KWs shall be collected in Bangalore (BMP and BDA areas) towards
HT/LT UG cable system.
d) The above charges shall not be applicable to streetlights, LT water supply and IP
sets that are covered under separate provisions in these regulations.
e) Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations, the cost towards
electric line/plant for the total load (existing +additional load) may be calculated
according to the above table at appropriate slab rate and deduction allowed for
any cost towards electric line/plant/service line paid previously.

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 The additional amount of Rs.1000/- per KW applicable for Bangalore urban area
(BMP and BDA areas) towards HT/LT UG cable system shall be collected in case
of existing installations for the additional load sought for.

3.1.2 The Distribution Licensee shall execute all the works necessary for providing
power supply including providing electric line/plant, up to and including
terminal pole as may be required, duly collecting the amount specified in
sub- clause 3.1.1 above.

Provided the Applicant opts for executing the work of extension of electric
line/plant on his own as per the estimate, standard drawings and
specifications of the Licensee, the same shall be granted. In such cases the
Applicant shall pay supervision charges at 10% of estimated cost of the work
(Added by amendment dated: 12.1.2006) excluding employees cost subject
to a maximum of Rs.15 Lakhs for extending the supply, to the Licensee.
Wherever Applicant carries out the work by himself at his own cost, the
Licensee shall not collect the charges specified in sub-clause 3.1.1 above.

3.1.3 The Applicant shall execute at his cost the LT service line from the terminal
pole outside his premises to the point of commencement of supply in his
premises through appropriate class of licensed electrical contractor.

3.1.3 (A) New Clause

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/3/17-18 dated
27.12.2017 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 27.12.2017.

(i) In the case of new buildings where the requisitioned load is 25kW or
more but less than 35 kW, or built up area of the building exceeds
500 sq. meter but is less than 800 sq. meters, the applicant shall
provide the required space at free of cost in his premises for erection
of distribution line and transformer and associated equipment at its
cost by the licensee.
(ii) In the case of new buildings availing power supply with requisitioned
load of less than 25kW or with built up area of less than 500sq.meters,
subsequently when the additional requisitioned load including the
existing sanctioned load exceeds 25kW or more but less than 35kW or
the additional built up area including the existing built up area
exceeds 500sq. meters but is less than 800 sq. meters, the conditions
specified in the above sub clause shall also be applicable.
(iii) In the above cases, the licensee is at liberty to utilize any balance
capacity in the transformer installed by him.

3.1.4 The Distribution Licensee shall provide the supply within the time frame as
specified in KERC (Duty to Supply) Regulations 2004.

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 3.1.5: Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated 25th
August 2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.

Where the requisitioned load is 35 KW or more or built up area in the premises

of the applicant exceeds 800 sq. meters the Applicant shall provide the
required space in his premises and also provide at his cost electric line,
distribution transformer and associated equipments . The transformer so
provided by the applicant shall be dedicated to the promises of such
Applicant. The details of space to be provided by the Applicant are as
follows.

a) An electrical room with RCC and having clear floor area of 5 meters x 4
meters with a vertical clearance of 2.75 meters with locking facility,
exhaust fans and adequate size of cable duet, shall be provided at the
ground floor within the Applicant’s premises nearer to the main entrance
for installing floor mounted distribution transformers and associated
switchgear or.

b) A clear space of 3 meters x 5 meters open to the sky shall be provided

within the Applicant’s premises preferably at the main entrance for
installing structure mounted distribution transformers and switchgear.

Explanation:
Conditions specified in this sub-clause shall also be applicable to the
applicant when his total built up area inclusive of existing area exceeds 800
sq meters or the total load of the premises inclusive of existing sanctioned
load exceeds 35kW.

3.1.5 Old version: dated 12.01.2006

Where the requisitioned load is 25 KW or more or built up area in the premises of
the Applicant exceeds 500 sq. metres, the Applicant shall provide the required
space in his premises and also provide at his own cost electric line, distribution
transformer and associated equipments. The transformer so provided by the
Applicant shall be dedicated to the premises of such Applicant . The details of
space to be provided by the Applicant are as follows:-
a) An electrical room with RCC and having clear floor area of 5 meters x 4 meters
with a vertical clearance of 2.75 meters with locking facility, exhaust fans and
adequate size of cable duet, shall be provided at the ground floor within the
Applicant’s premises nearer to the main entrance for installing floor mounted
distribution transformers and associated switchgear or.
b) A clear space of 3 meters x 5 meters open to the sky shall be provided within
the Applicant’s premises preferably at the main entrance for installing structure
mounted distribution transformers and switchgear.
3.1.5 Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated 25th August
2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.
The Note: (1) is Completely Omitted.

Old version dated 12.01.2006

In In the case of Applicant whose building plan is sanctioned by the local
Authority prior to 25.8.2005 in the Gazette of Karnataka and if the Applicant is
unable to provide the space for erection of transformer, switchgear and

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other allied equipment. the Licensee shall arrange power supply to the
Applicant from the existing transformer or by Installing a new transformer duly
collecting charges towards electric line and plant as indicated below:
a) Charges where the requisitioned load is above 25kW and upto and
inclusive of 50kW: Rs. 20.800/- plus Rs.6500/• per kW for loads above
25kW.
b) Charges where the requisitioned load is above 50 kW and up to and
inclusive of 100kW: Rs.1,83,300/- plus Ks. 19,500/- per kW for loads
a b o v e 5 0 k W i n Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Area
and BOA Areas and Rs.13.000/ -per kW in other areas.

In addition to the above Rs.1,000/- per kW for loads above 3 kW for

loads above 3 k W s h a l l be collected in Bruhath Bangalore
Mahanagara Palike Area and BOA Areas and Rs. 13,000/- per kW in
other areas.
In addition to the above Rs. 1000/- per k W fo r l o a d s a b o v e 3 kW
s h a l l b e c o l l e c t e d I n B r u h a t B a n g a l o r e Mahaanagara Palike
Area and BDA Areas towards HT/LT UG cable/ABC system
c) In t h e c a s e o f A p p l i c a n t s w h o s e requisitioned load is less than 25
KW but built up area is more than 500 square meters. In such cases,
One time payment of Rs. 20,800/- towards cost of electric line / plant
shall be collected from the Applicant. The licensee shall not collect
any further amount from the Applicant e v e n i f t h e a p pl ic an t
r e q u i s i ti o n s additional loads subsequently up to a total load
(existing + additional) of less than 25kW.
In addition to the above Rs.1,000/- per kW for loads 3 kW shall be
collected in Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike Area and BDA
Areas towards HT/LT UG cable/ABC system.

Note : (1): - old Version dated: 17.8.2005

In the case of Applicant whose building plan is sanctioned by the Local
Authority prior to the date of publication of this amendment in the Gazette of
Karnataka and if the Applicant is unable to provide the space for erection of
transformer, switchgear and other allied equipments, the Licensee shall
arrange power supply to the Applicant from the existing transformer or by
installing a new transformer duly collecting charges towards electric line and
plant as indicated below:

a) Charges where the requisitioned load is above 25 kW and upto and inclusive
of 50 kW: - Rs. 20,800/- plus Rs. 6500/- per kW for loads above 25 kW.
b) Charges where the requisitioned load is above 50 kW and upto and
inclusive of 100 kW: - Rs. 1,83,300/- plus Rs. 19,500/- per kW for loads above
50 kW in BMP and BDA areas in Bangalore & Rs.13,000/- per kW in other
areas.
In addition to the above Rs. 1000/- per kW for loads above 3 kW shall be
collected in Bangalore (BMP and BDA ) areas towards HT/LT UG cable/ABC
system.

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 3.1.5 Note (2) & (3) Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/3/17-18 dated
27.12.2017 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.

(2) For calculating the built up area in the premises of the applicant, the
car parking area, staircase area and balcony area, shall be taken
only to the extent of 50%.
(3) Water tank area and Chajja projection area shall not be
considered for calculating the built up area.
Old Version:
2) For car parking area, external staircase area and balcony area, 50% of
the area shall be taken for calculating the built up area.
3) Water tank area and Chajja projection area shall not be considered for
calculating the built up area.

3.1.5 Note (4)

Amended version vide Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 7 th September
2011. Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 20.10.2011 (Sixth
Amendment to KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for supply of Electricity
regulations 2004)

In case the sanctioned plan indicates two or more buildings in the same
premises or it the sanctioned plans are separate and in different names
but the buildings are attached &/or share a common passage or
staircase they shall be clubbed together to calculate built up area.

In case of buildings having separate khatas or site/land ownership in

different names and there is no entrance or common passage or way
from one building to another inside the buildings and each building is
having a separate entrance from the road side, such building need not
be clubbed together to calculate built up area even though they share a
common wall or common roof. They shall be treated separately for
arranging power supply.

Note (4): Old Version dated: 17.8.2005

In case the sanctioned plan indicates two or more buildings in the same
premises, they shall be clubbed together to calculate requisitioned load or
built up area.
Whenever the requisitioned load or built up area is calculated in an Applicant’s
premises, the requisitioned load or built up area of exempted category as per
note – (5) to sub-clause no. 3.1.5 shall be excluded and the remaining
requisitioned load or built up area shall be considered.
Note (4): Old Version dated: 12.11.2004
In case the sanctioned plan indicates two or more buildings in the same
premises, they shall be clubbed together to calculate built up area.

(4) Amended Version dated: 12.1.2006

In case the sanctioned plan indicates two or more buildings in the same
premises or if the sanctioned plans are separate & in different names but the
buildings are attached &/or share a common passage or staircase they shall
be clubbed together to calculate built up area.
Whenever the requisitioned load or built up area is calculated in an applicant’s

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 premises, the requisitioned load or built up area of exempted category as per
note- (5) to sub-clause no. 3.1.5 shall be excluded and the remaining
requisitioned load or built up area shall be considered for the purpose of
applicability of provisions of clause no. 3.1.5.

However the requisitioned load/sanctioned load sought in respect of exempted

category may be tapped from the same bus bar of the transformer provided for the
un exempted category.

(5) Sub-section 3.1.5 is not applicable to Educational Institutions, Govt. Hospitals,

Govt. Guest Houses, Hospitals of Charitable Institutions, Students‟ Hostels,
Multistoried Buildings of slum dwellers and LT industries. However, they shall be
liable to pay cost towards electric line/plant at the rates specified in clause
3.1.1(A). In case the load is 25 KW and above, the cost towards electric
line/plant payable is Rs.20,800 plus Rs.1,950/- per KW for loads above 25 KW.

3.1.5 Note (6)

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated
25th August 2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.

In case of following installations. Clause No.3.1.5 is not applicable if

the requisitioned load Is less than 35 KW irrespective of built up area:-
Buildings of Govt. offices (Govt. owned), Godowns, Kalamandiras,
Samudaya Bhavanas, Kalyanamantapas, Theatres of Film Societies, Art
Galleries, Auditoriums and charitable / Religious institutions registered
under section 12-A of Income Tax Act, Temples, Mosques, Churches,
Gurudwaras and other places of worship, Youth centers and
Vocational centers, Single dwelling house. However, i f the
requisitioned load Is 35 kW and above Clause no. 3.1.5 shall be
applicable.

Amended Version dated: 12.1.2006

In case of following installations, clause no. 3.1.5 is not applicable if the
requisitioned load is less than 25 KW irrespective of built up area:-Buildings of
Govt. offices (Govt. owned), Godowns, Kalamandiras, Samudaya Bhavanas,
Theatres of Film Societies, Art Galleries, Auditoriums and charitable/religious
institutions Registered under section 12-A of Income Tax Act, Temples, Mosques,
Churches, Gurudwaras and other places of worship, Youth centers and
Vocational centers Single dwelling house. However if the requisitioned load is 25
KW and above, clause 3.1.5 shall be applicable.

Old Version dated: 12.11.2004

In case of following installations, clause no. 3.1.5 is not applicable if the
requisitioned load is less than 25 KW irrespective of built up area:-Buildings of Govt.
offices (Govt. owned), Godowns, Kalamandiras, Samudaya Bhavanas, Theatres of
Film Societies, Art Galleries, Auditoriums and charitable/religious institutions
Registered under section 12-A of Income Tax Act, Temples, Mosques, Churches,
Gurudwaras and other places of worship, Youth centers and Vocational centers.
However if the requisitioned load is 25 KW and above, clause 3.1.5 shall be
applicable.

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3.1.5 Note (7) Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated
25th August 2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.

The clause Note (7) is completely omitted

Old version dated 12.01.2006

Note7: However.in respect of new building whose building plan is sanctioned
after 25.8.2005 i.e.. the date of publication of Second Amendment No:
Y/01/4 dated 25.8.2005 in the Gazette of Karnataka. with requisitioned load
of more than 25 KW or built up area is more than 500 Sq. Meters. where the
Applicant should have provided the required space in his premises and
should have provided at his own cost electric line. distribution transformer
and associated equipments as per this Clause but not provided by the
Applicant. the Licensee shall not arrange power supply for such building.

Note7: Old Version dated: 17.8.2005

However in respect of new buildings whose building plan is sanctioned after the date
of notification of this Amendment in the Gazette of Karnataka with requisitioned
load of more than 25 KW or built up area is more than 500 Sq.Mtr. where space has to
be provided for transformer and its allied equipments as per this Clause but not
provided by the Applicant, the Licensee shall not arrange power supply for such
buildings.
Old Version: dated 12.11.2004
Note (1): If space is not provided by the Applicant, he is not entitled to get power
supply

3.1.6 Where any extension of electric line and / or erection of electric plant is
required with in the premises of the Applicant, the Applicant shall execute
such works at his own cost through appropriate class of licensed electrical
contractor.
3.1.7 Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated 25th
August 2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.
The above Sub Clause 3.1.5 is applicable to 1) consumer whose plan is
sanctioned before 25-08-05 & are serviced subsequently and 2) for
existing consumers serviced prior to 25-08-2005 seeking additional
loads, where addition of such loads makes the total load to be 35 kW or
above. Sub-clause 3.1.5 is also applicable to existing consumers serviced
prior to 25-08-05 when their total built up area exceeds 800 sq. meters.
In such cases, the consumer shall provide space for the transformer as
noted under sub-clause 3.1.5 and install the transformer at his own cost.

3.1.7 old version dated 12.1.2006.

The above sub Clause 3.1.5 is applicable to 1) Consumer whose plan is
sanctioned before 25-08-05 & are serviced subsequently. 2) for existing
consumers serviced prior to 25-08-2005 seeking additional loads , where
addition of such loads makes the total load to be 25 kW or above. Sub-clause
3.1.5 is also applicable to existing consumers serviced prior to 25-08-05 when
their total built up area exceeds 500 sq. meters. In such cases. the consumer
shall provide space for the transformer as noted under sub-clause 3.1.5 and
install the transformer at his own cost.

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Note: (1)

If the Applicant is unable to provide the space for erection of transformer,

switchgear, and other allied equipments, the Licensee shall arrange power
supply to the Applicant from the existing transformer or by installing a new
transformer duly collecting charges towards electric line and plant for the
additional requisitioned load as follows: -

A) Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations and

addition of such loads makes the total load to be 25 kW or above, the
cost towards electric line/plant for the additional load only shall be
collected from the Applicant as given below: -

a) Charges where the total load (existing+additional load) including the

additional load is more than 25 kW and up to and inclusive of 50 kW: -

Rs. 6500/- per kW for additional load sought for.

b) Charges where total load (existing+ additional load) including the

additional load is more than 50 kW: -

(l) In Bangalore Metropolitan Area comprising of Bangalore

Mahanagara Palike, Dasarahallii City Municipal Council,
Yelahanka City Municipal Council, Byatarayanapura City
Municipal Council, Kengeri Town Municipal Council, Rajarajeshwari
City Municipal Council, Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council,
Mahadevapura City Municipal Council, Bommanahalli City
Municipal Council and BDA Areas:-

(i) Rs.6500/- per KW of additional load up to a total load

(existing + additional load) of 50 KW.
(ii) Rs.13, 000/- per KW of additional load for the total load
(existing + additional load) exceeding 50 KW up to and
inclusive of 75 KW.
(iii) Rs.19, 500/- per KW of additional load for the total load
(existing + additional load) exceeding 75 KW.

(ll) In other places :-

(i) Rs.6500/- per KW of additional load up to a total load (existing +

additional load) of 50 KW.
(ii) Rs.13, 000/- per KW of additional load for the total load (existing +
additional load) exceeding 50 KW.

(c) An additional amount of Rs.1000/- per KW applicable for Bangalore

Metropolitan Area comprising of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike,
Dasarahallii City Municipal Council, Yelahanka City Municipal Council,
Byatarayanapura City Municipal Council, Kengeri Town Municipal
Council, Rajarajeshwari City Municipal Council, Krishnarajapura City
Municipal Council, Mahadevapura City Municipal Council,

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 Bommanahalli City Municipal Council and BDA Areas towards HT/LT
UG cable /ABC system shall be collected in case of existing
installations for the additional requisitioned load only.

3.1.7 Note (1) (B) Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14/14-15 dated
25th August 2014 Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.
Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations and addition
of such loads makes the total load to be less than 35 kW but the addition of
built up area makes the total built up area (existing + additional built up
area) to be more than 800 sq. meters In such cases. One time payment of
1,70.800/• Rupees towards cost of electric line / plant shall be collected from
the Applicant. The licensee shall not collect any further amount from the
Applicant even if the Applicant requests for additional loads. subsequently
up to a total load (existing. additional) of less than 35 KW.
In addition to the abuse Rs.1000/- per kW shall be collected in Bruhath Bangalore
Mahanagara Palike Area and BDA Areas towards HT/LT UG cable/ABC
system for the additional requisitioned load only.
Old Version dated 12.01.2016
B) Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations and addition of
such loads makes the total load to be less than 25 kW but the addition of built up
area makes the total built up area (existing + additional built up area) to be
more than 500 sq. meters In such cases. onetime payment of 20,800/• Rupees towards
cost of electric line / plant shall be collected from the Applicant. The licensee
shall not collect any further amount from the Applicant even if the Applicant
requisitions for additional loads. subsequently up to a total load (existing+
additional) of less than 25 KW.
In addition to the above Rs. 1000/- per kw shall be collected in Bangalore
Metropolitan Area comparison of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, Dasarahalli
City Municipal Council, Yelahanka City Municipal Council, Byatarayanapura
City Municipal Council, Kengeri Town Municipal Council, Rajarajeshwari City
Municipal Council, Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council, Mahadevap ura
City Municipal Council, Bommanahalli city Municipal Council and BDA Area
towards HT/LT UC cable ABC system for the additional requisitioned load only .

C) In case of buildings serviced earlier to 25-8-2005, if the additional load for

existing installations or additional installations under common mains is
sought and if the total load inclusive of such additional load sought is
within the specified load already sanctioned as per ES&D Code, 2000-
01,for which the Applicant has already remitted the cost towards service
line at the rates prevailing on that date, then in such cases
(1) Providing space, transformer, switchgear and associated equipment
by the Consumer shall not be applicable
(2) No service line cost shall be collected for the additional load.

D) In case of buildings serviced earlier to 25-8-2005, if the additional load for

existing installations or additional installations under common mains is
sought (with or without additional built up area) and if the total load
inclusive of such additional load is more than the specified load already
sanctioned as per ES&D Code, 2000-01, then in such cases the Licensee

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 shall recover the expenditure towards the cost of electric line/plant for
such additional loads only as stated below at appropriate slab rate :-

(a) Charges where the total load (existing + additional load) including
additional load is more than 25 kW and up to and inclusive of 50 kW: -
Rs. 6500/- per kW for additional load sought for.

(b) Charges where the total load (existing + additional load) including
additional load is more than 50 kW: -

(l) In Bangalore Metropolitan Area comprising of Bangalore

Mahanagara Palike, Dasarahallii City Municipal Council, Yelahanka
City Municipal Council, Byatarayanapura City Municipal Council,
Kengeri Town Municipal Council, Rajarajeshwari City Municipal
Council, Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council, Mahadevapura
City Municipal Council, Bommanahalli City Municipal Council and
BDA Areas: -

(i) Rs.6500/- per KW of additional load up to a total load

(existing +additional load) of 50 KW.

(ii) Rs.13,000/- per KW of additional load for the total load

(existing+ additional load) exceeding 50 KW up to and
inclusive of 75 KW.

(iii) Rs.19,500/- per KW of additional load for the total load

(existing+ additional load) exceeding 75 KW.

(II) In other places: -

(i) Rs.6500/- per KW of additional load up to a total load

(existing + additional load) of 50 KW.

(ii) Rs.13,000/- per KW of additional load for the total load

(existing + additional load) exceeding 50 KW.

(c) An additional amount of Rs.1000/- per KW applicable for Bangalore

Metropolitan Area comprising of Bangalore Mahanagara Palike,
Dasarahallii City Municipal Council, Yelahanka City Municipal
Council, Byatarayanapura City Municipal Council, Kengeri Town
Municipal Council, Rajarajeshwari City Municipal Council,
Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council, Mahadevapura City
Municipal Council, Bommanahalli City Municipal Council and BDA
Areas towards HT/LT UG cable /ABC system shall be collected in
case of existing installations for the additional requisitioned load only.

NOTE: 1) For installations serviced prior to 6-10-95,arranging power supply on HT basis

is applicable only if the load of the individual installation (commercial or
power as the case may be) including the additional load sought exceeds
100 Kws and not the total load of other installations in the same building.

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 2) Bifurcation of load with or without Tariff conversion or only Tariff conversion
(from one tariff to the other) shall be given without insisting to avail power
supply on H.T. basis in case the existing sanctioned load of the installation
serviced prior to 6-10-95 is more than 100 KW.

3) For installations serviced after 6-10-95,bifurcation of load with or

without tariff conversion (from one tariff to the other) shall be given
provided such total load shall be within 100 KW duly observing the
appropriate provisions as per note (b) & (c) under clause no.3.1.1.

Old Version dated: 12.11.2004

3.1.7 The above sub clause 3.1.5 is applicable to existing Consumers seeking
additional loads, where addition of such loads makes the total load to be
25 KW or above. Sub-clause 3.1.5 is also applicable to existing Consumers
when their total built up area exceeds 500 sq. metres. In such cases, the
Consumer shall provide space for the transformer as noted under sub-
clause 3.1.5 and install the transformer at his own cost.
Old Version dated: 17.8.2005
Note:
If the Applicant is unable to provide the space for erection of transformer,
switchgear, and other allied equipments, the Licensee shall arrange power supply
to the Applicant from the existing transformer or by installing a new transformer
duly collecting charges towards electric line and plant for the additional
requisitioned load.
Where additional loads are requisitioned for existing installations and addition of
such loads makes the total load to be 25 kW or above, the cost towards electric
line/plant for the total load (existing +additional load) may be calculated as
indicated below at appropriate slab rate and deduction allowed for any cost
towards electric line/plant/service line paid previously:
a) Charges where the total load is 25 kW and upto and inclusive of 50 kW: Rs.
20,800/- plus Rs. 6500/- per kW for loads above 25 kW.
(b) Charges where the total load is above 50 kW and upto and inclusive of 100
kW:
Rs. 1,83,300/- plus Rs. 19,500/- per kW for loads above 50 kW in BMP and
BDA, BDA areas in Bangalore & Rs.13,000/- per kW in other areas.

Old Version dated: 12.11.2004

Note: (1) If space is not provided by the Applicant, he is not entitled to get
additional power supply.
2) The additional amount of Rs.1000/- per KW applicable for Bangalore
urban area (BMP and BDA areas) towards HT/LT UG cable system shall be
collected in case of existing installations for the additional requisitioned
load sought for.

3.1.8 New Clause

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17 dated 22.11.2016
Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 22.11.2016.

a) Where the consumer has installed distribution transformer in his premises as

per Clause 3.1.5 and 3.1.7. the distribution licensee may transfer the
loads of nearby distribution transformers erected on any public place on to

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 the distribution transformers installed b y t h e c o n s u m e r s i n t h e i r
premises. by making necessary modifications to the distribution system
including erection of associated equipment, if any, in the premises of
such consumers. by the licensee at its cost.
Provided that the consumer consents for such transfer of load on such
terms and conditions i n c l u d i n g p a y m e n t o f consideration, if any,
as may be mutually agreed.
P r o v i d e d f u r t he r t ha t t h e licensee shall maintain the d is tri bu t i on
s ys tem i n t he premises of such consumer at its cost.

b) When the consumer of the premises requires additional load over and
above the sanctioned load. augmentation charges as p e r C l a u s e
3 . 1 . 7 . o f t h e s e Regulations shall be collected for such additional loads.

3.2 Provision for Low Tension Supply for Layouts

3.2.1 Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/3/17-18 dated 27.12.2017

Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 28.12.2017.
In the case of layouts approved by the c o m p e t e n t a u t h o r i t y e x c e p t
improvement /augmentation works in t h e s t a t i o n a n d / o r w o r k s o f
strengthening of the distribution main, the developer shall execute at his cost
t h e e l ec t r ic l i n e / p l a n t s uc h as extension of works including extension of
11 kV line/ UG Cable, LT lines /UG cable mounting structure for distribution
transformer. etc.. and shall deposit with the licensee the cost of distribution
transformer and allied materials/equipment required to be installed in the
layout as per the estimate prepared at the prevailing schedule of rates
by the licensee separately under Deposit Contribution Head.

The criteria for assessment of load in a layout shall be as follows:

a) Applicable to A r e a s under Bengaluru Urban District

Sl. Site Area in Square Estimated load In

No feet kW
1 Up to 600 3
2 Mine 600 & up to 1200 5
3 Above 1200 & up to 2400 7
4 Above 2400 & up to 4000 9
5 Site measuring more than 9 kW plus 1 kW for
4000 sq feet. every additional 400
Sq. feet.
b) Ap p li ca b le t o A rea s u nde r Bengaluru Rural District
Sl.No Site Area in Square Estimated load In
feet kW
1 Up to 600 3
2 Mine 600 & up to 1200 4
3 Above 1200 & up to 2400 6

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 4 Above 2400 & up to 4000 8
5 Site measuring more than
8 kW plus 1 kW for
4000 square feet. every additional 500
Sq. feet.
c) Applicable to Areas under City Munic ipal Corporations other than
covered in (a) & (b) above

Sl.No Site Area in Square Estimated load In

feet kW
1 Up to 1200 3
2 Above 1200 & up to 2400 5
3 Above 2400 & up to 4000 7
4 Site measuring more than 7 kW plus 1 kW for
4000 square feet. every additional 600
Sq. feet.

d) Applicable to areas under town Municipal Councils other than covered in

(a), (b) & (c) above
Sl. Site Area in Square Estimated load In
No feet kW
1 Up to 1200 3
2 Above 1200 & up to 2400 4
3 Above 2400 & up to 4000 6
4 Site measuring more than6 kW plus 1 kW for
4000 square feet. every additional 700
Sq. feet.
e) Applicable to all other places other than (a) (b) & (c) & (d) above

Sl. Site Area in Square Estimated load In

No feet kW
1 Up to 1500 3
2 Above 1500 & up to 3000 4
3 Above 3000 & up to 4000 5
4 Site measuring more than 5 kW plus 1 kW for
4000 square feet. every additional 800
Sq. feet.

f) Applicable to Layouts with Villa Houses:

The developer at his cost shall i n s t a l l t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n t rans fo rm er s &
t he a l l ied equipment as per the criteria specified in (a) to (e) above for
the respective areas or as per the requisitioned load whichever is higher,
along with erection of 11 kV line/UG Cable/AB cable. LT line /UG cable/AB
cable in the layout under self-execution. After the satisfactory completion of
the layout electrification works by the developer, the entire
distribution system in the layout shall be taken over by the distribution
licensee. In such cases, collection of maintenance charges of five per

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 cent on the t o t a l c o s t o f t h e e s t i m a t e specified in clause 3.2.1 (iii) of
t h e s e R e g u l a t i o n s i s n o t applicable.

g) In respect of layouts/houses under any Government Housing Scheme for

economically weaker s e c t i o n s o f t h e s o c i e t y , assessment of load
shall be at 0.5 kW per site.
NOTE:
1) In all the above cases, the higher of the requisitioned load or
assessed load as per the above c r i t e r i a p e r s i t e s h a l l b e
considered for assessing the total load in a layout.
2 ) E r e c t i o n of distribution transformers shall be in accordance with the
Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of
Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations. 2010 and its
amendments from time to time.
3) The capacity of the distribution transformer installed in the layout
shall be based on the load fixed as per the above criteria with a Load
Diversity Factor(DF) of 1.5.
Illustration: In a layout developed with 42 sites each measuring 1200
Square feet. With the estimated load based on the criteria of 3 kW
l o a d p e r s i t e . T h e t o t a l requirement of load will be 126 kW.
Then the transformer capacity shall be 126 kW/1.5 (load/DF) 84 kW
(84/0.85=99 kVA). To cater to t h i s l o a d , t h e s t a n d a r d
transformer capacity is 100 kVA which shall be considered for sizing.
Provided that, the connected load on the transformer shall not
exceed 150 kV A on 100 kV A capacity and 95 kVA on 63 kVA
capacity.

Amended version dated 25.08.2014.

3.2.1 Provision for Low Tension supply for layouts
In case of layouts approved by competent auth ority except
improvement /augmentation works in the station and/ or works of
strengthening of the distribution main, the developer shall execute at his cost
the electric line/plant such as extension of works including e x t e n s i o n o f 1 1
k V l i n e / U G Cable/AB cable, LT lines /UG Cable/AB cabl, mounting
structure for distribution transformer etc.. and shall deposit with the licensee
the cost of distribution transformer and allied materials/equipment required
to be installed in the layout as per the estimate prepared at the prevailing
schedule of rates by the licensee separately under Deposit Contribution
Head.
The criteria for assessment of load in a layout shall be as follows
Sl.No Site Area in Square Estimated load In kW
feet
1 Up to 600 3
2 Mine 600 & up to 1200 6
3 Above 1200 & up to 2400 8
4 Atcse 2A00 & up to 4000 10
5 Site measuring more than 10kW plus 1 kW for every
4000 sq feet. additional 400 Sq. feet.

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 Erection of transformers shall be in accordance with the Central Electricity Authority
(Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines)
R e g u l a t i o n s , 2 0 1 0 a n d i t s amendments from time to time.

Old version dated 12.01.2006.

In case of layouts approved by Competent authority, the developer shall execute at
his cost the electric line/plant such as extension works including extension of 11KV line/
ABC cable -added by amendment dated: 12.1.2006, transformer, LT lines / ABC cable-
added by amendment dated: 12.1.2006, etc., but excluding improvement/
augmentation works in the station and /or works of strengthening of the distribution
main, subject to the condition that:

i) Supervision charges shall be paid to the Distribution Licensee at 10% of the

estimated cost of the work (Added by amendment dated: 12.1.2006)
excluding employees‟ cost subject to a maximum of Rs.15 Lakhs.

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17 dated 22.11.2016

Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 22.11.2016.

3.2.1 ii) a) The works shall be carried out through appropriate c lass of licensed
electrical contractor and as per the estimate, standard
s p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d d r a w i n g s prepared by the D istribution
Licensee based on Schedule of Rates.

b) After order by the licensee to execute the layout electrification work. The
developer shall complete the same within 180 days. However, if before the
expiry of above said period, the applicant requests for extension of time to
complete the layout electrification work, the same may be granted by a
further period not exceeding 180 days. If the developer fails to execute the
layout electrification work within such period or extended period, the application
shall be treated as cancelled and 20% of the supervision charges paid by
applicant shall stand forfeited and the balance amount including the
deposits paid. if any. shall be refunded within 60 days from the date of
cancellation of the application. If the amount due is not refunded, the
licensee shall pay interest at 1% per month on actual number of days of
delay on the amount due for refund.

c) After completion of the electrification works by the developer, the licensee

shall service the streetlight and water supply installations by p r o v i d i n g
d i s t r i b u t i o n transformers based on the load requirement and shall issue
certificate of completion to the concerned Planning Authority or other
competent authority to enable it to issue final approval / release orders
to the developers for registration of sites in the layout.

Old version dated 12.01.2006.

(ii) The works shall be carried out through appropriate class of licensed electrical
contractor and as per the estimate, standard specifications and drawings
prepared by the Distribution Licensee based on Schedule of Rates.

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 Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/14-15 Dated 25.08.2014
Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 26.08.2014.
3.2.1 iii) After the satisfactory completion of works by the developer, the
entire Distribution System shall be taken over by the Distribution
Licensee duly collecting one time maintenance charges at the rate of
FIVE per cent of the total cost of electrification of the layout
towards maintaining the Distribution network in the layout.
The Distribution licensee shall install the required distribution transformers
and allied materials/equipment in the layout on the basis of the
electricity demand by the consumers from time to time.

Old version dated 17.06.2006.

iii) The developer shall execute an agreement on stamp paper of required
denomination, affirming his consent to maintain the lines and transformer
centers erected in the layout till 25% of the Applicants avail power supply
to the houses in the layout. After the completion of works satisfactorily by
the developer and after a minimum of 25% of the Applicants avail power
supply in the layout, the entire Distribution System along with the
transformer(s) shall be taken over by the Distribution Licensee, without
payment of any charges for the purpose of maintenance.

Amended version vide Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17 dated 22.11.2016

Published in Karnataka Gazette dated 22.11.2016.

c) The developer shall use UG Cable for 11KV and LT lines in the new layouts developed
in the following places:-

Old version dated 22.11.2016.

The developer shall use Aerial Bunched Cable/UG Cable for 11 kV and LT lines in the
new layouts developed in the following places: -

Old version dated 17.06.2006

vi) The developer shall use Aerial Bunched Cable for 11 kV and LT l i n e s i n t h e new
layouts developed in the following places: -

vi) Guarantee shall be given by the developer for a period of one year for
the materials used in the works as well as for the quality of work carried
out, from the date of taking over of the Distribution System and
transformer(s) by the Distribution Licensee.

f) Provisions of clause no. 3.1 of these regulations is applicable to the

Applicants under domestic / commercial / industrial categories.

3.2.1 (vi) Ninth Amendment vide Notification No.KERC/D/3/17-18, Bengaluru dated:

27.12.2017 Published in the Gazette of Karnataka dated 28.12.2017 as
follows

The developer shall use UG Cables for 11 KV and LT lines in the new layouts
developed in the following places: -

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 Old version 22-11-2016(8th Amendment)
The developer shall use Aerial Bunched Cables/UG Cables for 11 KV and LT lines
in the new layouts developed in the following places: -
Old Version 2007 :
New Clause added as per Fourth Amendment vide Notification No.Y/01/4
dated: 24th August, 2007 Published in the Gazette of Karnataka dated 13 th
September, 2007 as follows
The developer shall use Aerial Bunched Cables for 11 KV and LT lines in the new
layouts developed in the following places: -

BESCOM : Bruhat Banglore Mahanagara Palike area.

CESC: City Municipal Corporation area of Mysore.
GESCOM:

1) Municipal 5) Basavaklyan TMC area. 9) Gangavathi CMC

Corporation area of area.
Gulbarga. 6) Raichur CMC area. 10) Hospet CMC area.
7) Sindhanur TMC area. 11) Bellary CMC area.
2) Yadgir TMC area. 8) Koppal CMC area.
3) Shahabad CMC
area.
4) Bidar CMC area.

HESCOM :

1) Municipal Corporation area of Hubli-Dharwad.

2) Municipal Corporation area of Belgaum.
3) Bijapur CMC area.
4) Gadag-Betgeri CMC area.

MESCOM : Municipal Corporation area of Mangalore.

3.2.2 In case of sites/houses granted to economically/ socially weaker sections

under any scheme sanctioned by Government of Karnataka or Government
of India, the Distribution Licensee shall recover Rs. 2000/- per site from the
Applicant or GoK or GOI or person in charge of the scheme and arrange for
power supply. Alternately the cost of electrification of such layouts shall be
budgeted in the scheme itself and paid to the licensee.

3.2.3 In case of layouts where there is a default on the part of the developer and
where the developer has not laid the electric line/plant within the layout, the
Distribution Licensee shall recover expenditure towards electric line/plant as
follows:

(i) For sites coming in the areas of Bangalore Mahanagarapalike, B.D.A.

and its agglomeration area and also in the areas of city corporation
and its agglomeration areas of Mysore, Mangalore, Hubli, Gulbarga
and Belgaum.
a) For sites having dimension of 1200 sq.ft & less, Rs 4,000/- per KW of
requisitioned load subject to a minimum of Rs 4000/- per site

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 b) For sites having dimension of more than 1200 sq.ft, Rs 4000/- per KW
of requisitioned load subject to a minimum of Rs 12000/- per site.

(ii) For sites coming in other urban areas within the Town limits identified by
local / development authority, Rs.4,000/- per KW of requisitioned load
per site subject to a minimum of Rs.4,000/- per site.
(iii) For sites coming beyond the Town limits in the layouts other than those
referred in sub-clause 3.2.3 (i) & (ii), Rs.3,000/- per KW of requisitioned
load per site subject to a minimum of Rs.3, 000/- per site.

(iv) Added by amendment dated: 12.1.2006

For sites coming outside the village limits, outside Town Panchayat
limits, revenue sites, stray sites, etc., situated in other than abandoned
layouts, Rs.3000 per KW of requisitioned load subject to a minimum of
Rs.3000 per site.

Note: (1) In all the above cases, (i.e., 3.2.3 (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)), for total
requisitioned loads exceeding 3 KW, the charges at appropriate
slab rates for such additional loads only shall be recovered as per
clause no.3.1.1. Alternately the Applicant may execute the line
work under self-execution basis.
2) An additional amount of Rs.1000/- per Kw for loads above 3 KW
applicable for Bangalore Metropolitan Area comprising of
Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, Dasarahallii City Municipal Council,
Yelahanka City Municipal Council, Byatarayanapura City
Municipal Council, Kengeri Town Municipal Council, Rajarajeshwari
City Municipal Council, Krishnarajapura City Municipal Council,
Mahadevapura City Municipal Council, Bommanahalli City
Municipal Council and BDA Areas towards HT/LT UG cable /ABC
system shall be collected in all the above cases.

3.2.4 Amended Version dated: 12.1.2006

In case of layouts/buildings/cluster of buildings/building blocks situated in a

common site requiring power supply and the total requisitioned load in such
cases is more than 7500 KVA, the developer/Applicant shall provide the
space for erection of sub-station and also bear the entire charges of such a
substation and associated lines/equipments. The work shall be carried out
either by the Licensee duly recovering the charges as per estimate or by the
Applicant himself through appropriate class of licensed electrical contractor
by paying 10% of the cost of the estimate excluding employees cost subject
to a maximum amount of Rs.15 Lakhs as supervision charges to the Licensee.

3.2.4 Old version dated: 12.11.2004

In case of layouts/buildings requiring power supply and the requisitioned load is
more than 7500 kVA, the developer/Applicant shall provide the space for
erection of sub-station and also bear the entire charges of such a substation and
associated lines/equipments. The work shall be carried out either by the Licensee

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 duly recovering the charges as per estimate or by the Applicant himself through
appropriate class of licensed contractor by paying 10% of the estimate as
supervision charges to the Licensee.

3.3 Provision for IP sets:

The power supply to irrigation pump sets shall be arranged as per the policy of
GoK from time to time.

3.4 Provision for LT water supply

The cost of electrification of LT water supply installations shall be included in the

water supply scheme itself. The Licensee shall prepare the estimate and collect
the estimated amount from the Applicant. In case the Applicant for such supply
desires to carry out the work by himself, the licensee shall allow the Applicant to
carry out the work duly collecting 10% of the cost of electrification as supervision
charges.

3.5 Provision for streetlights

In public places and notified areas belonging to development authorities/trust

boards/municipal corporations/ city municipalities/KIADB/APMC/Housing
boards/villages and town panchayats and such other authorities/bodies, power
supply to street lighting (new or additional public lamps) shall be arranged by
the licensee after recovering the cost based on the estimates prepared by the
licensee as per schedule of rates. In case the Applicant desires to carry out the
work by himself, the same shall be permitted duly collecting 10% of estimated
cost of electrification as supervision charges.

3.6. Provision for HT/EHT supply:

3.6.1 In case of Applications where there is a need to erect a new HT line/EHT line
from the sub station or extend the existing HT/EHT line in order to extend
supply to the Applicant, the Distribution Licensee in case of HT, and
Distribution Licensee in co-ordination with Transmission Licensee in case of EHT
shall prepare an estimate for arranging such power supply corresponding to
the Applicant’s actual requirement and provide the estimate to the Applicant
for arranging payment to the Licensee. However, the estimate shall not
include the improvement/augmentation works in the station or works of
strengthening the line. However, it includes transformer, HT/EHT line drawn
exclusively for the Applicant/s.

3.6.2 The estimate shall be prepared by the licensee based on Schedule of Rates in
force.

3.6.3 Amended Version dated: 12.1.2006

The Licensee duly collecting the estimated amount plus tender premium not
exceeding 10% from the Applicant shall carry out the work. In case the
Applicant opts for executing the work of extension of electric line/plant on his
own as per the estimate, standard drawings and specifications of the

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 Licensee, the same shall be granted. In such cases the Applicant shall pay
supervision charges at 10% of estimated cost of the work excluding the
employees‟ cost subject to a maximum amount of Rs.15 Lakhs for extending
the supply, to the Licensee.

3.6.3 Old version dated: 12.11.2004

The work shall be carried out either by the Licensee duly collecting the estimated
amount or by the Applicant. In case the Applicant opts for executing the work of
extension of electric line/plant on his own as per the estimate, standard drawings
and specifications of the Licensee, the same shall be granted. In such cases the
Applicant shall pay supervision charges at 10% of estimated cost of the work for
extending the supply, to the Licensee.

3.6.4 The improvement/augmentation works in the station or works of

strengthening the line shall be carried out by the Licensee under the
capital investment programme.

3.6.5 The Applicant shall stand guarantee for the electric line/plant and works
carried out under self-execution for a period of one year for the
satisfactory performance from the date of handing over to the Licensee.
The Applicant shall hand over to
The Distribution Licensee electric line/plant, free of cost for the purpose of
maintenance.
3.66 In case of applications where there is a need to erect a new/
augmentation of a substation in order to extend supply to an Applicant,
the Distribution Licensee in case of HT and in case of EHT, in co-ordination
with Transmission Licensee shall carry out the work at respective Licensee’s
cost under capital expenditure.

3.6.7 (a) A Consumer can avail power supply at voltage levels specified under
Model Conditions for lesser loads also.
(b) If the C.D. is more than 2000 KVA, supply will be arranged depending
upon the system network available in the area.
(c) The Licensee can at his discretion supply a higher quantum of power
than what is stipulated for a particular classification of supply under
Model Conditions by providing adequate capacity lines/plant
provided the voltage regulation is within the specified limits duly
collecting augmentation charges as noted below.

Contract Supply Remarks

demand voltage
Above 2,000 4.6/11/13.2 KV Augmentation charges at Rs 5 lakhs per
KVA up to MVA for CD exceeding 2000 KVA shall be
7,500 KVA collected
Above 7,500 33 KV Augmentation charges at Rs 5 lakhs per
KVA up to MVA for CD exceeding 7,500 KVA shall be
10,000 KVA collected

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 CHAPTER IV
4.0 Miscellaneous
4.1.1 Power to remove difficulties

1. The Commission may remove any difficulty in giving effect to any of

the provisions of these regulations by general or special order.

2. The licensee/Consumer/Applicant may make an application to the

Commission and seek suitable orders to remove any difficulties that
may arise in implementation of these regulations.

4.1.2 Issue of orders and practice directions

Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and these regulations,
the Commission may, from time to time, issue orders and practice directions
with regard to the implementation of the regulations and procedures to be
followed.

4.1.3 Power to amend:

The Commission may at any time add, vary, alter, modify or amend any
provisions of these regulations.
By Order,
Sd/-
Secretary,

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

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 Annex-3

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission,

Bangalore.

Notification No.D/07/ AA /4 dated: 25th March 2005

KERC (PROCEDURE FOR FILING APPEAL BEFORE THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY)

REGULATIONS,
2005
Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 12.5.2005

Preamble:

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 181(2) (zo) read with sub- Section
(1) of Section 127 of the Electricity Act 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all
powers enabling it in that behalf, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory
Commission hereby makes the following Regulations, namely: -

1. Short title, commencement and interpretation.

a) These Regulations shall be termed as K.E.R.C. (Procedure for filing

appeal before the Appellate Authority) Regulations, 2005.

b) They shall come into force with effect from the date of notification in
the official gazette of the State of Karnataka.

c) They shall extend to the whole State of Karnataka.

2 Definitions.

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: -

(a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003.

(b) "Appellate Authority" means the person designated by the State

Government under sub- Section (1) of Section 127 as Appellate Authority
in pursuance of Government of India notification No.G.S.R.265 (E) Dated:
16th April, 2004.

(c) “Assessing officer” means an officer of the State Government or Board or

licensee, as the case may be, designated as such by the State
Government;

(d) “Commission” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission;

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 (e) "Consumer" means any person who is supplied with electricity for his 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;

(f) “KER Act” means Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act 1999;

(g) “Month” means the calendar month. The period of about 30 days
between the two consecutive meter readings shall also be regarded as
a month for purpose of billing;

(h) “R.R. No.‟ or „REVENUE REGISTER NUMBER‟ means the number

assigned to the Consumer‟s installation.

The words and expressions used and not defined in these regulations but
defined in the Act/KER Act shall have the meanings as assigned to them in
the Acts. In case of inconsistency in the words and expressions used between
the Act and KER Act, the provisions in the Act shall always prevail

3. Filing of appeal

(1) A person aggrieved by a final order of assessment of the Assessing officer

made under Section 126 of the Act may file an appeal before the
Appellate Authority, within 30 days of that order.

(2) The appeal shall be made in the form specified in the Schedule.

(3) The Memorandum of Appeal shall be signed and verified in the manner
specified in the Schedule.

(4) The appeal shall be accompanied by fee shown in the table below:

Sl.No. Amount assessed Fee

(i) Up to Rs. 1,00,000/- 1% of the assessed amount subject to

minimum of Rs. 100/-

(ii) Above Rs. 1,00,000/- 1% of the assessed amount subject to

minimum of Rs. 2, 000/-

(5) The fee shall be remitted in the form of cash / demand draft to the
Appellate Authority and receipt be obtained.

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 (6) No appeal against an order of assessment under sub- Section (1) of
Section 127 of the Act shall be entertained unless an amount equal to
one third 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.

4. Repeal: Section 44.00 of the K.E.R.C. (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code
2000-01 is repealed.
5) Miscellaneous.

a. 1. Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and these

regulations, the Commission may, from time to time, issue orders and
practice directions with regard to the implementation of these
regulations and procedures to be followed.

2. The Commission may, at any time, add, vary, alter, modify or amend any
of the provisions of these regulations.
By the order of the Commission

Sd.

Secretary,
K.E.R.C.

Schedule
APPEAL BEFORE THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 127 OF THE
ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
Appeal against final assessment order No.------ Dated.--------of the Assessing officer
made under Section 126 of the Act
Appeal No…….. of 200….
I Between
1. Appellant

(Full name and address of the Consumer including the RR No. and category of
service)

AND

2. Respondent
(Full name and address of the Respondent)
(i) Name of the Licensee
(ii) Name & Address of the Assessing officer

Appeal under Section 127 of the Act

ll Aggrieved by the final assessment order No.------ Dated. -------- which was received
by the Appellant on --------, the above Appellant presents this Memorandum of
Appeal on the following grounds:

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Grounds: (State the grounds of the case on which the Appeal is filed and why the final
assessment order is unsustainable)
1
2
3

lll The value of the Appeal is Rs. ------------- and a fee of Rs. ---- is paid vide Receipt No.-----

Dated--------- as per Section 127(1) of the Act read with Regulation No. 3(4) of the
K.E.R.C. (Procedure for filing appeal before the Appellate Authority) Regulations,
2005.

IV An amount of Rs.---------, equal to one third of the assessed amount is deposited vide

Receipt No.----- Dated --------- with the licensee as per Section 127(2) of the Act and
Xerox copy of the above Receipt is enclosed along with this appeal.

V The final assessment order was not passed with the consent of both the Licensee and
the Consumer as per Section 127(5) of the Act.

VERIFICATION:

The statements made in the above paragraphs are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.

Enclosures:

1. Copy of the Assessment Order

2. …….
3. …….etc.,

PRAYER

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature of the Appellant

(Name of the Appellant)

Date:

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 Annex-4

KERC (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004 and its amendments

Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 2.12.2004

Preamble

Where as the Electricity Supply Act, 2003 provides that the Commission shall specify a
Supply Code to be adopted by the Licensees. Section 50 of the Act specifies that the
supply code shall provide for (1) recovery of electricity charges, (2) intervals for billing of
electricity charges, (3) disconnection of electricity for non-payment thereof, (4)
restoration of supply of electricity, (5) tampering, distress or damage to electrical plant,
electric lines or meter, (6) entry of Licensee or any other authorised person for
disconnecting supply and removing the meter (7) entry for replacing, altering or
maintaining electric lines or electrical plant or meter etc., Sub clause (zp) to Section
181(2) provides that the Commission may specify any other matter which is to be
specified. In exercise of the powers conferred under the above, Karnataka Electricity
Regulatory Commission prepared this draft Electricity Supply Code to give effect to the
matters specified U/S 50 of Electricity Act, 2003. .

1. Short Title, Commencement and extent:

These Regulations may be called Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

(Electricity Supply) Code, 2004.

Amended Version dated: 12.5.2005: This Code shall come into force from the
date of publication of this notification i.e., 12.5.2005 in the official Gazette of
Karnataka and will be in force unless amended otherwise.

Old Version They shall come into force from such date as may be notified by the
Commission

They shall apply to the State of Karnataka

2. Definitions

2.1 “Act” means The Electricity Act, 2003 (Act 36 of 2003)

2.2 “Additional Surcharge” means surcharge determined by the Commission under

Section 42(4) of the Act

2.3 “Agreement” means an agreement specified in the Model Conditions of Supply

approved by the Commission and entered into between the Licensee and Consumer for
the services including supply of electricity by the Licensee to such Consumer

2.4 “Area of Supply” means the geographic area in which a Licensee is authorised to
supply electricity.

2.5 “Bill Date” means the date on which bill is Issued which shall not be later than 4 days from
the meter reading date

2.6 “Billing period” means period between two consecutive meter reading dates
2.7 “Code” means KERC (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004

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2.8 “Commission” means Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

2.9 "Consumer" means any person who is supplied with electricity for his 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;

2.10 “Charges” means the tariff as approved by the Commission from time to time.

2.11 “Due date” means fifteen (15) days from the bill date

2.12 “ Licence” means a licence granted under Section 14.

2.13 “ Licensee “ means a person who has been granted a licence under Section 14 of
the Act and includes a deemed licensee under the Act.

2.14 “Meter reading date” the date fixed for meter reading by the Licensee under this
regulation.

2.15 “Occupier” means the owner or person in occupation of the premises where the
licensee is providing/intends to provide electricity supply;

2.16 “Ombudsman” means the authority created in pursuance of the Section 42(6) of
the Act.

2.17 “ Premises” includes any land, building or structure;

2.18 “Surcharge” means surcharge as determined by the Commission under Sections

39(2)(d)(ii), 40(c)(ii), and 42(2) of the Act.

2.19 “Tariff” means a schedule of standard prices or charges for specified services
which are applicable to all such specified services provided to the type of
Consumers as determined by the Commission..

2.20 “Wheeling Charges” means charges for wheeling of electricity as determined by

the Commission;

The words or expressions in this Code, which are not defined herein, shall have the same
meaning as in the Act or Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999. In case of any
inconsistency, the meaning in the Act shall prevail.

3. Recovery of Charges for supply

3.1 The Licensee shall charge a Consumer tariff for supply of electricity as approved by
the Commission from time to time.

3.2 The Licensee is entitled to charge a Consumer the following:

a) Tariff for the supply of electricity as determined by the Commission
b) Taxes and duties as notified by the Government

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 c) In the case of Consumers availing supply of electricity under open access,
wheeling charge and/or surcharge and additional surcharge applicable as
may be determined by the Commission.

d) Other charges such as penal charges for exceeding sanctioned/ contract

demand, interest on belated payments and other charges as may be applicable
and as approved by the Commission time to time.

3.3 In the case where more than one Distribution Licensee operates in the same area of
supply, not withstanding clause 3.2 (a) above,, the Licensee may recover such tariff
as he considers appropriate subject to the maximum ceiling of tariff fixed by the
Commission for retail sale of electricity. .

3.4 Clarifications, if any, sought by a Consumer on the tariff applicable to him shall be
provided by the Licensee promptly.

3.5 On request by a Consumer, the Licensee shall provide a copy of the tariff applicable
to the Consumer by collecting the cost.

The Licensee shall from time to time furnish the schedule of Charges such as service
line charges and other charges applicable to each Consumer category for approval
of the Commission. The schedule of charges shall be part of the Model conditions of
supply and any change thereto shall be made effective only after the approval of
the Commission.

4. Billing procedures

4.1 The Licensee shall issue a bill to each Consumer for the electricity and/or other
services rendered, at the Consumer’s address, at such periodic intervals as may be
determined and notified by the Licensee.

4.2 The bill shall be issued by any of the following means:

a) Delivery by hand
b) By Post or courier
c) By electronic means capable of generating a delivery confirmation report, if
agreed to by the Consumer.

4.3 The Consumer shall be notified the periodicity of billing, date of meter reading, bill
date and due date for payment in a calendar month. The Licensee shall adhere to
the schedule of prescribed meter reading date and bill date.

4.4 The bill issued by the Licensee shall be legible and easily verifiable by the Consumer.

4.5 Basis of the bill, unless other wise provided, shall be the meter reading. If meter is not
provided to a Consumer (unmetered categories), the Licensee shall prepare the bill
based on the procedures approved by the Commission.

4.6 For reasons other than those referred to in clause 5, if the Licensee is unable to base a
bill on meter reading due to its non-recording, the Licensee shall issue a bill based on
the previous 6 months average consumption. In such cases, the Licensee shall
replace the meter immediately.

4.7 In case the Licensee is unable to read the meter for any other reasons, (door lock,
etc.,) the Licensee may provide the Consumer with an estimated bill following the

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 procedure under clause 4.6. The Licensee shall subsequently read the meter in the
next billing cycle and appropriately adjust the bill in accordance with the meter
reading

4.8 The bill shall be issued within 4 days from the meter reading date and the bill date
shall not be more than 4 days from the meter reading date. In the case of spot billing,
meter reading and bill date shall be the same.

4.9 The Licensee shall provide and maintain with the Consumer a meter card for
recording the meter reading. The Licensee shall record the meter reading and date
of reading in the meter card provided to the Consumer.

4.10 The Consumer shall inform the concerned local office of the Licensee if the bill is not
received within 7 days of specified meter reading date. The Licensee shall take
necessary steps to issue duplicate bill immediately free of cost.

4.11 In case the Licensee issues a bill which covers a period not consistent with the
billing period a period during which the Consumers’ tariff changes, the Licensee must
charge in proportion to the relevant periods and clearly show the relevant working
details on the bill.

4.12 In the case of new installations, the Licensee shall issue the first bill within 2 months of
service. In case of non-receipt of the bill within 2 months of effecting supply, the
Consumer may inform the concerned local office of the Licensee and the Licensee
shall arrange to issue the bill immediately.

4.13 The Licensee shall not recover any arrears after a period of 2 years from the date
when such sum became first due, unless such sum has been shown continuously in
the bill as recoverable as arrears of the charges of electricity supplied.

4.14 After payment of the bill, If it is established that the Licensee has over charged the
Consumer, the excess amount shall be repaid by the Licensee within two months
with interest at bank rate.
4.15 Reading of meter on request:

a) The Licensee shall arrange for special reading of the meter on an application by
the owner or the occupier of the premises accompanied with specified fee, in
the event of vacation or change of occupancy of the premises.
b) The application shall be given at least 15 days in advance of the said vacation of
the premises for arranging the special meter reading.
c) The Licensee shall, after taking the meter reading, issue a final bill in such cases
including all arrears till date within 7 days of meter reading.
d) Once a final bill is issued on the basis of special reading of meter, the Licensee
shall have no claim for any period prior to the date of such final bill other than the
final bill amount.
e) The Licensee may charge a fee for the above service as approved by the
Commission.

4.15 Bill issued to a Consumer shall contain the following details

a) Name and Address of the Consumer, RR No. and address of the issuing office
b) Period covered by bill
c) Type of service and the relevant tariff applicable to the Consumer
d) The dates and readings of current and previous meter readings
e) Present consumption

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 f) Other billing parameters applicable if any, such as contract demand/
sanctioned load, power factor etc.,
g) Applicable charges: fixed/demand/minimum charges /energy/ taxes/
rebate/ adjustments/ /arrears
h) Net amount payable
i) Wheeling charges and surcharges if any to be shown separately if the
Licensee provides only net work service
j) The amount of arrears or credits outstanding to the Consumer‟s account
k) Summary of payment methods
l) Last date of payment with out penalty
m) Details of additional charges such as interest and penalties if any
n) Action for non-payment after the due date
o) Contact telephone number of Consumer Service Centre of the Licensee if
available or any contact telephone number for the Consumer to call if they
have any queries relating to the bill.
p) Designation and address of authorities of the Licensee with whom complaints
/grievances of the Consumer to be lodged
q) Contact details of Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and Ombudsman
constituted u/s 42 of the Act.

4.17 The Licensee shall provide the Consumer, all information relating to previous
billing period, free of charge if requested. If the request pertains to periods prior
to the previous billing period, the Licensee may claim reasonable service
charges.

4.18 Bills payment

a) The payment of the bill shall be normally made by the Consumer at the
specified local collection Centre of the Licensee during the designated
working hours of any working day as specified by the Licensee. The Licensee
may also arrange any other facility for payment of bill for the convenience
of the Consumers.
b) The Licensee shall specify its accepted mode of payment of bills and
publicise the same for the benefit of Consumers.

c) The Licensee shall give 15 days time from the bill date for payment of the bill
by the Consumer.

d) If the due date of payment of bill falls on public holidays, the next working
day shall be treated as the due date.

e) The Consumer shall pay the bill in full through any of the means specified by
the Licensee.

f) The Licensee shall issue a receipt to the Consumer for payment as proof of
payment.

g) In case of dishonour of the payment instruments of the Consumer, the

Licensee may initiate action for disconnection for non-payment. The
Licensee shall have the right to resort to any other legal proceedings against
the Consumer in such cases.

h) If a Consumer informs the Licensee of any difficulty in paying the arrears bill
in full, the Licensee may offer an installment payment option to the

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 Consumer. Grant of installment facility is without prejudice to payment of
interest on belated payment.

i) The Licensee shall have the right to deny an installment option to a

Consumer who has defaulted in payment of periodic bills in the previous 12
months.

j) The Licensee may, after giving not less than 15 clear days notice after the
due date, disconnect the supply, if the Consumer fails to pay the bill by due
date.
4.19 In case of belated payments, interest as approved by the Commission for the
actual number of days of delay from the due date may be charged by the
Licensee.

4.20 If a Consumer wishes to make advance payments towards electricity charges, he

shall be allowed to do so by the Licensee and the amount so paid shall be
adjusted accordingly against the bills raised subsequently on the Consumer. The
Licensee may allow incentive if such advance payment is made for 12 or more
months.
4.21 The Licensee may adjust the payments made by the Consumer in the following
order of priority:

a) Interest on electricity tax arrears

b) Electricity tax arrears
c) Interest on electricity charges arrears
d) Electricity charges arrears
e) Current month dues

4.22 Disputes in the bills

a) Any error in the bill shall be rectified by the Licensee within 24 hours if no
additional information is required, if approached by the Consumer.
b) On the request of the Consumer who disagrees with the bill amount, the
Licensee may review the bill within 7 days of the request if additional
information is required, as specified in the KERC (Licensee‟s Standards of
Performance), Regulations 2004. In such circumstances the Consumer shall
deposit a sum equal to the amount as under clause 7.3 before the review.

c) The Licensee may issue a revised bill and appropriately adjust the bill amount
if the review establishes that the bill is incorrect. If in the review it is found that
the Consumer was overcharged, the amount overcharged along with interest
at bank rate may be adjusted in the subsequent bill or refunded as agreed to
by the Consumer after the review.

d) If the Licensee establishes that it has under charged the Consumer either by
review or other wise, the Licensee may recover the amount undercharged
from the Consumer by issuing a bill and in such cases at least 30 days shall be
given for the Consumer to pay the bill.

e) While issuing bill under clause 4.22(d), the Licensee

1) shall specify the amount to be recovered as a separate item in the

Consumer‟s next bill with details or as a separate bill with details for the
amount.
2) Shall not charge interest on the amount under charged

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 b. 3) may allow installment option

f) While communicating the decision on the review of the bill, the Licensee shall
advise the Consumer in writing his right to prefer an appeal against the
decision of the Licensee to the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and
further to the Ombudsman as provided in KERC (Consumer Grievance
Redressal Forum and Ombudsman) Regulations 2004.

4.23 If the Consumer fails to pay the bill within the due date, the Licensee may
charge interest on the bill amount as approved by the Commission.

5. Action for Tampering, distress or damage to electrical plant, electric lines or meter:

5.1 A Consumer shall provide and maintain sufficient protection to the metering and
associated equipment’s to the satisfaction of the Licensee.

5.2 The Licensee shall ensure that all the electricity supply lines and equipment's, that are
belonging to the Licensee or those under its control in the Consumer‟s premises, are

in a safe condition and are fit for supplying electricity. . Further the Licensee shall take
precautions to avoid dangers arising on such premises from such supply lines and
equipments.

5.3 The Consumer or the occupant of the premises to whom the Licensee has provided
electricity service, shall not tamper or permit tamper, distress or damage to the
electrical plant, lines or metering equipment provided by the Licensee.

5.4 The Licensee may disconnect supply to the Consumer if the Consumer is found to
have tampered or damaged the electric plant, line or meter of the Licensee during
any inspections or other wise. Such disconnection shall be effected only after issuing
a notice in a manner provided under clause 9.

5.5 The Licensee shall provide seals or other appropriate security devices in respect of
metering equipment to detect the interference and shall maintain a register of all
relevant security devices and seals.

5.6 If the Consumer or the Licensee or other authorized persons discover that the
protective seal of the metering equipment has been broken, he shall notify the other
party (Licensee or Consumer as the case may be) immediately. The Licensee after
receiving such notification shall replace the seal on the first occasion of visit and take
meter reading.

5.7 If it appears to the Licensee that the metering equipment provided for supplying
electricity to the Consumer are defective, the Licensee shall test the metering
equipment and repair or replace the metering equipment as the case may be.

5.8 The cost of replacement of metering equipment as mentioned under clause 5.7 shall
be borne by the Consumer if the Licensee reasonably concludes that such damage
to the metering equipment was due to the action of the Consumer.

5.9 The Licensee may deny reconnection to the Consumer if it is established that there
are chances of such repeated instances.

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6. Entry of Licensee to Consumer premises

6.1 A Licensee shall ensure that its staff or authorized persons shall contact a
Consumer only during working hours for normal business purpose, unless the
Consumer has provided express approval.

6.2 While seeking entry into Consumers‟ premises, the Licensee‟s Staff or authorised
person shall always display / produce the proof of identity and shall inform the
Consumer in writing indicating the reason for his entry into the premises
6.3 Subject to clause 6.2, the Licensee or his authorized representative may enter any
premises to which electricity is, or has been supplied by him, 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:

a) Inspecting, testing, repairing or altering the electric supply lines, meters,

fittings, works and apparatus for the supply of electricity

b) Ascertaining the amount of electricity supplied or

c) Removing connection where a supply of electricity is no longer required, or

where the licensee is authorised to take away and cut off such supply, any
electric supply lines, meters, fittings, works or apparatus belonging to the
licensee.

6.4 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 twenty four hours notice in writing to the occupier -

a) Enter any premises or land referred to clause 6.3 for any of the purposes
mentioned therein
b) 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 belonging to the Consumer.

6.5 If a Consumer refuses to allow a Licensee or any person authorized to enter his
premises in pursuance of clause 6.3 & 6.4, or refuses to allow him to perform any
act which he is authorized by those clauses to perform or fails to give reasonable
facilities, the Licensee may after expiry of twenty four hours from the service of
notice in writing on the Consumer, disconnect the supply to the Consumer till such
refusal or failure continues but no longer.

7. Disconnection of supply by Licensee

7.1 The Licensee shall not disconnect supply to a Consumer except in the following
circumstances:
a) At the Request of the Consumer

b) Mandated the Licensee to do so by a person with legal authority to issue such

mandate

c) When the Licensee is entitled to do so under an agreement with the Consumer

d) The Licensee reasonably believes that the Consumer has contravened the
provisions of the Code which entitles the Licensee to disconnect the supply

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 e) The Licensee reasonably believes that failure to disconnect may or likely to cause
a health hazard or safety risk or damage to property or to the Consumer or to any
person;

f) The Licensee reasonably believes that the Consumers‟ installation does not satisfy the
applicable rules or any other reasonable requirements prescribed by the
Licensee.
g) Reasonably knows that security deposit provided by the Consumer has become
insufficient or the Consumer fails to provide security deposit as provided in the
appropriate Regulations.
h) Non payment Under clause 4.18),

i) Tampering, distress or damage to electric plant, electric line or meter under

clause 5.4 and/or as provided under clause 6.5

7.2 Before effecting disconnection under clause 7.1(b) to 7.1 (i), due notice under the
manner provided in clause 9 shall be given to the Consumer by the Licensee

7.3 The Licensee shall not disconnect the supply to the Consumer under clause 7.1(h), if
the Consumer deposits under protest an amount equal to the sum claimed from him
or the electricity charges due from him calculated based on the average of past 6
months, which ever is less, pending disposal of any dispute between him and the
Licensee as provided in proviso to Section 56(1) of the Act.

8. Reconnection of supply

8.1 If the disconnection is under clauses 7.1(g) and 7.1(h), and the Consumer has settled
the dues with the Licensee, the Licensee shall reconnect the Consumer within the
time stipulated under KERC (Standards of Performance) Regulation 2004.

8.2 The Licensee shall immediately reconnect the Consumer if the Licensee reasonably
believes that omissions and commissions which led to the disconnection of the
Consumer under clause 7.1(e) and 7.1(f) stand duly remedied.

The Licensee may charge a Consumer a fee for reconnection as provided under the
approved schedule of charges

9. Notices to the Consumer

9.1 A Licensee shall ensure that the notices issued under this Code to a Consumer are in
accordance with the Code and :

a) In writing and are expressed in plain language either in Kannada or in English

b) Specify the reason for the notice and likely action by the Licensee

c) Request the Consumer to contact the local office of the Licensee if required

9.2 Any notice to the Consumer under this Code by the Licensee shall be served in any of
the following manner

a) Sent by registered post, under certificate of posting, by courier or other similar

means or
b) Delivered by hand to the person residing at the Consumers address
c) Affixed at a conspicuous part of such premises in case there is no person to
whom the same can, with reasonable diligence, be delivered.

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9.3 If the notice is under clause 4.18(j), the Licensee shall

c. a) Specify that the Consumer has defaulted the payment by the due date
b) Notify the Consumer that failure to pay the amount due will entitle the Licensee to
disconnect or restrict the supply of Services to the Premises;
d. c) Outline the availability of payment options under clause 4.18(b)
e. d) Outline the installment option under clause 4.18(h) if applicable

10. Review of the Code

The Commission may if found necessary constitute an expert panel consisting of

representatives of Consumer organizations, senior officials of the Licensee and
persons representing the Commission to review and suggest changes required if any
in the Code. The Commission may at its discretion accept or reject the suggestions
of the panel.

11. Power to remove difficulties:

If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of these regulations, the
Commission may by general or special order direct the distribution licensee to take
action not being inconsistent with the Act which appears to the Commission to be
necessary and expedient for the purpose of removing the difficulties.
12. Repeal

The KERC (Code of Practice on Payment of Bills) 2001 and Sections 26 and 29 of the
KERC (Electricity Supply and Distribution) Code 2000-01 as amended from time to
time are hereby repealed.

By Order of the Commission

(Sd.) Secretary
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission

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 Annex-5

Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission,

Bangalore.
Notification No.D/ISD/07/4 dated: 25th March 2005

K.E.R.C (Interest on Security Deposit) Regulations, 2005.

Notified in Karnataka Gazette dated: 12.5.2005

Preamble:

In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause 181 read with Clause 47 (4) of the
Electricity Act 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following Regulations,
namely: -

1. Short title, commencement and interpretation

a) These Regulations shall be termed as K.E.R.C. (Interest on Security Deposit)

Regulations, 2005.

b) They shall come into force with effect from the notification in the official
gazette of the State of Karnataka.

c) They shall extend to the whole State of Karnataka.

2 Definitions

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires: -

a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);

b) “ASD” means Additional Security Deposit to make up the minimum

deposit as per the relevant regulation;
c) “Bank Rate” means the Bank Rate as notified by Reserve Bank of India;

d) “Commission” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission;

e) "Consumer" means any person who is supplied with electricity for his 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;

f) “Installation” means the whole of the electric wires, fittings, motors and
apparatus installed and wired by or on behalf of a Consumer on one
and the same premises starting from the point of commencement of
supply.

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 g) “KER. Act” means the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999 (Karnataka
Act No. 25 of 1999.)

h) “Licensee” means a person who is a distribution licensee under Clause

14 of the Electricity Act 2003.

i) “R.R. No.” or “REVENUE REGISTER NUMBER” means the number assigned

to the Consumer‟s installation.

j) “Security Deposit” means MMD (Months Minimum Deposit) / MSD (Meter

Security Deposit). MMD includes 2 Months Minimum Deposit / 3 Months

Minimum Deposit / Year‟s Minimum Deposit.

The words and expressions used and not defined in these regulations but
defined in the Act/KER Act shall have the meanings as assigned to them
in the Acts. In case of inconsistency in the words and expressions used
between the Act and the KER Act, 1999, the provisions in the Act shall
always prevail.

3.0 Interest on Security Deposit

3.1 The Licensee shall pay interest on security deposit of the Consumer at the Bank Rate
prevailing as on 1st April of the financial year for which interest is due.

3.2 The accrued interest on security deposit for each financial year shall be credited to
the Consumer‟s account during the first quarter of the subsequent financial year and be
adjusted against the consumption charges.

3.3 The details of the deposits held and the interest thereon shall be furnished to the
Consumers along with the bill in the month in which the interest is adjusted.

3.4 For the ASD/MSD collected during the course of the year, interest on such deposit
shall be computed for the months following the month in which such security
deposit is collected.

3.5 In respect of new installations, interest on security deposit shall be computed for the
months following the month in which service is provided to the installation.

3.6 Interest shall be payable on security deposit held against each R.R.No irrespective of
the amount of deposit held.

3.7 The amount of interest on security deposit payable shall be rounded off to the
nearest Rupee.

4.0 Miscellaneous

Power to remove difficulties

(a) In case of any difficulty in giving effect to any of the provisions of these
regulations, the Commission may by general or special order, direct the Licensee
to take suitable action, not being inconsistent with the provisions of the Electricity
Act, 2003, which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of
removing the difficulty.

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 f. (b) The Licensee may make an application to the Commission and seek
suitable orders to remove any difficulties that may arise in implementation of
these regulations.

5.0 Repeal and Savings:

Clause 30.05(c) of KERC (ES&D) Code 2000-2001 is hereby repealed.

By the order of the Commission

Sd.
Secretary,
K.E.R.C.

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 Annex-7

POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF LOW TENSION ELECTRICAL ENERGY

An Agreement made this____________day of ___________ (date) of

___________(month) two thousand and _____ between the -------------------- ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
COMPANY LTD, a body constituted by the Government of Karnataka (hereinafter called the
„LICENSEE‟ which expression, wherever the context so admits shall include its successors and
assigns) of the one part;

AND

______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________(herein after called as the „CONSUMER‟ which expression, wherever
the context so admits shall include its successor, successors in business and assigns, heirs,
executors and administrators) of the other part.

Whereas at the request of the Consumer, the Licensee has agreed to supply to the Consumer
electricity for the purpose of ________________________________________ in his her/it‟s premises at
__________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________ for
bonafide purpose within the premises.

1. DEFINITIONS:
In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires:

a. “Act” shall mean the Electricity Act, 2003 or such other enactment governing the
supply and use of electrical energy as may be in force from time to time.

b. “Conditions of Supply” shall mean the “Conditions of Supply of Electricity of Distribution

Licensee in the State of Karnataka” approved by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory
Commission and as amended from time to time.

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 c. “Commission” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission.

d. "Street" includes any way, road, lane, square, court, alley, passage or open space,
whether a thoroughfare or not, over which the public have a right of way, and also
the roadway and footway over any public bridge or causeway;

2. CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY:

a. The Licensee shall supply electrical energy to the aforesaid premises of the Consumer
from its distributing main for the purpose at low tension as specified in the “Conditions
of Supply” under classification of supply and the

Consumer shall take from the Licensee, electricity required for the purpose herein
above recited at the single point of supply up to a maximum extent of

_____ KW / HP, being the load sanctioned. The energy so supplied shall be utilized
within the premises mentioned hereto, for the bonafide use of the Consumer.

b. Electrical energy supplied to the premises shall not be utilized by the Consumer in any
manner prejudicial to the Licensee and all usage must be according to such method
or methods approved by the Licensee. The use of power must be confined to such
places as shall have been previously approved in writing by the Licensee. In case
prejudicial use of power is detected, the Consumer shall pay penal charges in
accordance with the provisions of the “Conditions of Supply” as in force from time to time.
Besides, for dishonest abstraction / use / consumption of electricity or interference with
the metering equipment or accessories, the Consumer shall also be liable for
prosecution under the Act and any other law for the time being in force, and the
installation shall be liable for disconnection.

c. The Consumer shall permit the Licensee, free of cost, to erect posts, distribution lines,
structures, equipments, cables and other apparatus necessary for the supply of
electrical energy under this Agreement over the land belonging to, or in the
possession of, the Consumer.

d. The Consumer agrees to take supply under any conditions of restrictions of load and
time that may be fixed by the Licensee from time to time and to pay fixed charges
under this Agreement in full notwithstanding such restrictions.

e. The supply is liable to be restricted, staggered or cut off altogether, as the case may
be, if the power position or any other emergency warrants such a course of action.
The Licensee reserves the right to periodical shutdown, as and when required, for the
purposes of routine maintenance after giving reasonable intimation to the Consumer.

f. From the date of commencement of supply as defined in the “Conditions of Supply” until
termination of agreement, the Consumer shall make payment to the Licensee for the
electricity supplied during the prescribed billing period at the rates specified in the
Licensee‟s tariff from time to time and applicable to the class of power supply
irrespective of the installation being in service or under disconnection.

g. Subject to the provisions of the Act, the “Conditions of Supply” and any other law for the
time being in force, the supply under this Agreement is valid initially for a period of
two years from the date of commencement of supply and shall stand automatically
renewed from year to year thereafter, until terminated by either of the parties.

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 However, in case of TEMPORARY POWER SUPPLY,the period of agreement shall be for a
period of ……………………………………………………………….
days/weeks/months which period may be extended by the Licensee at the request
of the Consumer. The power supply shall be disconnected after the

expiration of the stipulated period unless a requisition is received for extension of the
period, and such further deposit as may be demanded by the Licensee is paid by
the Consumer before the expiry date.

h. Without prejudice to the rights and liabilities of the parties in respect of any matter
antecedent to termination These words are deleted by amendment vide
notification No: K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 dated: 1.7.2010 published in Karnataka
Gazette dated: 22.7.2010:- “and subject to payment of fixed/minimum
charges as per applicable Tariff for the unexpired period of the initial period of this
Agreement” , either party to this Agreement may terminate this Agreement by giving
three months prior notice in writing.
i. The Licensee shall not be liable to pay any damages or compensation in connection
with loss of life or property arising, occurring or resulting from the use of power.
j. The industrial / I.P. Set Consumer shall obtain written permission from the Licensee for
any changes to be made in the equipment, machinery or motors installed by him at
the time of servicing though his sanctioned load does not exceed due to such
change.

k. In case of street light installations, the maintenance of lamps and fixtures shall be
carried out by the Consumer himself/herself/itself.

l. Where the Consumer is required to obtain a license or permit or „No objection certificate‟
for running his Industrial / commercial concern or lift irrigation scheme and the License or
permit is suspended or cancelled, or the validity of the „No objection certificate‟ issued by
the competent authority to lift water has expired, the Licensee shall have the right to
discontinue power supply during the period when the License or permit is cancelled or
suspended or the validity of the No Objection Certificate issued by the competent
authority has expired,

These words are deleted by amendment vide notification No:

K.E.R.C./COS/D/07/10 dated: 1.7.2010 published in Karnataka Gazette dated:
22.7.2010:- “without prejudice to the obligation of the Consumer to pay the
minimum charges during this period”.

3. METERS:

The energy supplied shall be measured and registered by a meter or meters in or

upon the said premises to be provided, fixed and kept in proper order by the
Licensee.

The procedure for billing when the meter is not provided or is faulty shall be
regulated as per the relevant provisions of the Act and the “Conditions of Supply”.

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
The Consumer, on a request made by the Licensee in this regard, shall renew or
replenish all security deposits in the event of the same becoming exhausted or
insufficient.

5. TARIFF AND PAYMENT OF ELECTRICITY CHARGES:

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 From the date this Agreement comes into force, the Consumer shall be bound by,
and shall pay the Licensee, fixed charges, energy charges, and additional security
deposit in accordance with the tariffs approved by the Commission and the
“Conditions of Supply” of the Licensee from time to time for the appropriate class of
Consumers. The Consumer shall pay the Licensee the tax on electricity charges as
determined by the Government of Karnataka from time to time. In case even after
disconnection, if the dues remain unpaid, then the Licensee shall be entitled to
take recourse to the provisions stipulated in the “Conditions of Supply” and other
laws for the time being in force to recover the arrears.

6. DISCONNECTION FOR ARREARS AND RECONNECCTION:

In case the Consumer fails to pay the charges due for the electricity supplied within
the due date, the Licensee shall be entitled to cut off the supply after giving due
notice as provided in the Act and “Conditions of Supply” and power supply shall be
restored only on payment of all arrears including interest and reconnection charges
as stipulated from time to time in the “Conditions of Supply”.

7. CONTINUITY OF POWER SUPPLY:

The Licensee shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure continuity of supply of
power to the Consumer at the point of commencement of supply. However, the
Licensee shall not be liable to the Consumer for any loss due to the interruption in
the supply of power by reason of damage to the equipment of the Licensee during
war, mutiny, riot, strike or by earth-quake, hurricane tempest or any accident or
causes beyond the control of the Licensee.

8. ENTRY INTO CONSUMER‟S PREMISES:

The Licensee shall have access to the premises of the Consumer at all reasonable
times without notice for meter reading, inspection, testing and / or for any other
purpose incidental to, or connected with the proper maintenance of supply.

The Licensee shall have access to the premises at any time for inspection, if there is
any reason to suspect breach of the provision of this Agreement, the Act and the
“Conditions of Supply”.

If the Consumer, his agent, employees or any one else purporting to act on his
behalf attempts to obstruct or impede the Licensee or its employees or authorized
person in this regard, the Licensee shall be entitled to immediately cut off power
supply. The Consumer shall also be liable to pay such penalty as may be imposed
by the Licensee in this regard.

5. ASSIGNMENTS OR TRANSFER OF THE BENEFIT OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE CONSUMER:

The Consumer shall not, without the previous consent in writing of the Licensee,
assign, transfer or part with the benefit of this Agreement and shall not in any
manner part with, or create any partial / separate interest in it.

6. APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT AND THE “CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY”:

In all matters not herein specifically provided for, the provisions of the Act, the
“Conditions of Supply” and other laws for the time being in force shall apply.

11. SAVING CLAUSE:

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 Nothing contained in this Agreement or any amendment thereof shall restrict any
rights and obligations, which the Licensee or the Consumer has derived under any
legislation relating to supply and consumption of electricity enacted during the
period of this Agreement.

In witness whereof, the Licensee through its duly authorized representative and
the Consumer have executed this Agreement on the day month and year first
above written.

Consumer / Authorized signatory For ------------ Electricity Supply Company

Limited
(i)............................................................... Signature..................................................
(Signature) Name..........................................
Name........................................................ Designation............................................
Address.....................................................
...................................................................
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Witnesses: Witnesses:
(1)............................................................... (1)........................................................
(Signature) (Signature)
Name........................................................ Name........................................................
Address..................................................... Address.....................................................
INDEMNITY BOND ANNEX-8
(If the intending Consumer is not the owner of the premises)

To: From
…………………..Engineer, ------------------------
…………….……. ------------------------

Whereas the land / premises detailed hereunder, belongs to Sri/Smt……..……… and I am

only lessee / tenant / occupier of the said land / premises where I have applied for the
electricity connection to the said land / premises and I am not able to obtain the
consent of Sri / Smt……………………………….. but produced the proof of occupancy,ie

valid power of attorney / latest rent paid receipt / registered lease deed.

Thereto I, in consideration of the grant of electricity connection to me on the conditions

of supply for which I have executed the Agreement, further agree to indemnify and
keep harmless the Licensee from all damages and claims, whatsoever, including costs of
suit, original petitions and all manner of legal or other proceedings that the Licensee may
incur or likely to incur on account of any action or threat by or at the instance of the
owner of the said land / premises (whether such owner be the said Sri / Smt
………………………or any other). I also further agree that such loss, damages and any

other claim resulting out of the electricity connection being given to me without the
consent of the owner of the land / premises are also recoverable from me and my
properties under the provisions of the Revenue Recovery Act, in force at the time of such
recovery, or by such other proceedings as the Licensee may deem fit to initiate.

I hold myself answerable to costs of such recoveries and proceedings also.

Place: Signature of lessee / tenant / occupier

Date:

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1)
2)

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 INDEMNITY BOND ANNEX -9

(In case of Transfer of Installation)

RR NO----------------- DATED:

I, Sri. …………………………………………………….. aged about-------- years residing at

No…………………………………………bind myself to indemnify the……………………

Electricity Supply Company Ltd., (ESCL) or its legal representative against any future
claims, losses, damages and injuries that may be sustained by the……………………. ESCL

or may arise as a result of dispute between the Previous Registered Consumer and myself
or between the Board/Local Body/Government/any Competent authority and my self at
a future date relating to the above RR No. located at premises
No……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………….. regarding transfer of the above installation, construction, demolition or
ownership of the said premises.

I am prepared to pay any arrears that is existing or that may fall due after taking the final
reading along with the short claims, if any, relating to the previous Consumer and also
agreeable to transfer of the installation along with the deposit to the claimant in case of
dispute that may arise at the a date.

Also, I agree to pay the monthly minimum charges as per the applicable Tariff for the
unexpired portion of the guaranteed period irrespective of whether the installation is in
service or not and bind myself to observe Rules that are in force and as amended from
time to time if the premises is/was/were to be dismantled because of any dispute
between the parties as stated above.

The………………………………. Electricity Supply Company Ltd., shall in no way be held

responsible and shall not be questioned in a Court of Law for any damages etc., merely
on the ground that it has arranged Power Supply to the said premises.

Signed at …………………………………. Day …………………. 200

Signature
Witness with address
…………………………..

…………………………..
…………………………..
…………………………..

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 INDEMNITY BOND ANNEX -10

(In case of surrender of Installation)

I, the undersigned, the registered Consumer of the installation bearing RR No……………..

write to undertake on this ………day ……… month ……….. year with the Asst. Executive
Engineer (Elec.),…ESCOM……………………….……………………………………… ………………
……………………………………….. that I have applied for surrender of the said installation

permanently. At a later date, if any arrears are found due to audit short claims, etc., I am
prepared to pay the amount in lump sum or the same can also be included in the bills of
the other installation bearing RR No.-------------- which is standing in my name. If I fail to pay
the demanded amount, legal action as necessary may be taken against me and also
Power Supply to installation bearing RR No.----------- may be disconnected.

Signature

Witness with address

…………………………..
…………………………..

…………………………..
…………………………..

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 Annex-11
GOK Notification No. DE 123 EEB 2003 dated: 10 th Nov. 2003 constituting Special Courts as

per Section 153 of the Electricity Act 2003.

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Amendments on Condition of Power supply

1st Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/07/08 dated 14.03.2008

2nd Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/07/10 dated 01.07.2010.

3rdAmendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/13/14-15, dated 25.08.2014

4th Amendment Notification No: KERC/Cos/D/13/15-16, dated 25.01.2016.

5th Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/2/16-17, dated 22.11.2016

6th Amendment Notification No: KERC/CoS/D/2/17-18, dated 27.12.2017.

Recovery of Expenditure under section 3.1.1 to 3.1.7.

1st Amendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 25/03/2005.

2ndAmendment Notification No Y/01/4 dated 17/08/2005.

3rdAmendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 12/01/2006

4thAmendment Notification No Y/01/4 dated 24.08.2007.

6thAmendment Notification No: Y/01/4 dated 07.09.2011.

7thAmendment notification No:KERC/COS/D/14/14-15,dtd 25.08.2014.

8th Amendment Notification No: KERC/D/14/16-17, dtd 22.11.2016.

9th Amendment Notification No: KERC/D/3/17-18, dated 27.12.2017

All above amendment notifications are available in KERC website kerc.org

links are as mentioned below:

http://www.karnataka.gov.in/kerc/Pages/Regulations-.aspx

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