TRIPURA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

No.F.25/TERC/2009/ Dated, Agartala, the 17th October, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CODE

REGULATION- 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SHORT TITLE, SCOPE EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT........................................................... 5

2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS.......................................................................................... 6
3. SYSTEM OF SUPPLY AND CLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMERS......................................... 13
SYSTEM OF SUPPLY………………………………...................................................................................................................... 13
CLASSIFICATION OF SUPPLY…………………………............................................................................................................. 13
4. PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF NEW CONNECTION AND MODIFICATION IN EXISTING
CONNECTION ........................................................................................................................................15
CONDITIONS FOR GRANT OF CONNECTION ............................................................................................................................ 16
PROCEDURE FOR PROVIDING NEW ELECTRICITY SERVICE CONNECTION .................................................................... 17
PROCEDURE FOR PROVIDING TEMPORARY SUPPLY ............................................................................................................ 25
PROCEDURE FOR MODIFICATION IN EXISTING CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................ 27
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY .......................................................................................................................................... 35

5. METERING ................................................................................................................................ 41
REQUIREMENT OF METERS ............................................................................................................ …………………………….41
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF METERS AND MCBS/CBS ................................................................................................. 42
READING OF METERS..................................................................................................................................................................... 43
TESTING OF METERS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
REPLACEMENT OF METERS ......................................................................................................................................................... 45

6. BILLING .................................................................................................................................... 49
GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
PROCEDURE FOR BILLING UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES ....................................................................................... 52
PAYMENT OF BILLS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 55

7. THEFT AND UNAUTHORISED USE OF ELECTRICITY ............................................................. 58

THEFT OF ELECTRICITY................................................................................................................................................................ 58
UNAUTHORISED USE OF ELECTRICITY (UUE) ........................................................................................................................ 62

8. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION .......................................................................................67

TEMPORARY DISCONNECTION................................................................................................................................................. 67
PERMANENT DISCONNECTION................................................................................................................................................... 68
DISCONNECTION ON CONSUMER’S REQUEST........................................................................................................................ 68
RECONNECTION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 69

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 70

10. ANNEXURE ............................................................................................................................... 72
Application form – New Connection (Low Tension Service) ...................................................................................................... 72
Application form – New Connection (High Tension / Extra High Tension Service) ……………………………………….... 75
Declaration / Undertaking ................................................................................................................................................................78
Application form – Change in Name of Registered Consumer .................................................................................................... 80
Application form – Transfer of Ownership to Legal Heir ............................................................................................................ 81
Application form –Conversion of Services/Change of Consumer Category/Shifting of Premises …..…………................82
Application form – Load Enhancement / Load Reduction ................................................................... 84
Procedure for Determination of Connected Load ................................................................................. 85
Test Result Report of Applicant’s Installation....................................................................................... 86
Meter Related Complaints / Request for Testing of Meter……........................................................... 89
Meter Testing Result Report...................................................................................................................................... 90

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Application for Self Assessed Bill .............................................................................................................................. 91

Format for Application of Advance Payment ...........................................................................................................92

Format for Inspection Report in case of UUE/Theft............................................................................................................................................ 93

Request for Permanent Disconnection & Termination of Agreement................................................................................................................ 95
Format for Intimation to Consumer after Termination of Agreement............................................................................................................... 96
Format for Intimation to Consumer after Temporary Disconnection of Supply .............................................................................................. 97
Determination of Security Deposit amount........................................................................................................................................................... 98
Assessment of Energy in cases of Theft.................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Assessment of energy in case of temporary connection........................................................................................................................................ 99
General Conditions of Supply ............................................................................................................................................................................... 100

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In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 50 and clause (x) of sub-section (2) of
Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’)
and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, and in supersession of Notification No.
F.17/TERC/04 dated, Agartala, the 11th January, 2005 published on January 19, 2005 in
the Tripura Gazette, Extraordinary; the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission
makes the Regulations Supply Code, namely- the TERC Electricity Supply Code
Regulations-2011.

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1. SHORT TITLE, SCOPE EXTENT AND COMMENCEMENT

1.1 This Code shall be called ‘TRIPURA Electricity Supply Code’ (hereinafter
referred to as ‘the Code’).

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

(1) The procedure for connection, disconnection, reconnection, assessment of

load, changes in existing connections (load modifications, change of
name, change of tariff category, etc.); and

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

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

1.4 This Code shall be applicable to:

(1) all Distribution and Retail Supply licensees including Deemed licensees
and all consumers in the State of TRIPURA;

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

(3) unauthorized supply, unauthorized use, diversion and other means of

unauthorized use/ abstraction of electricity.

1.5 This Code shall come into force on the date of publication in the official Gazette
of TRIPURA.

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2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

2.1 Words, terms and expressions defined in the Electricity Act, 2003, as amended from time
to time and used in this Code shall have and carry the same meaning as defined and
assigned in the said Act. Expressions used herein but not specifically defined in the Act
but defined under any law passed by a competent legislature and applicable to the
electricity industry in the state shall have the meaning assigned to them in such law.
Subject to the above, expressions used herein but not specifically defined in these Act or
any law passed by a competent legislature shall have the meaning as is generally assigned
in the electricity industry.
2.2 In the interpretation of this code, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) Words in the singular or plural term, as the case may be, shall also be deemed to
include the plural or the singular term, respectively;
(2) References to any statutes, regulations or guidelines shall be construed as
including all statutory provisions consolidating, amending or replacing such
statutes, regulations or guidelines, as the case may be, referred to;
(3) Terms "include" or "including" shall be deemed to be followed by "without
limitation" or "but not limited to" regardless of whether such terms are followed
by such phrases or words of like import.
2.3 In this Code, unless it is repugnant to the context:
(1) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 and subsequent amendments thereof;
(2) “Agreement” means an agreement entered into by the Distribution licensee and
the consumer;
(3) “Appellate Authority” means the authority prescribed under sub-section (1) of
Section 127 of the Act;
(4) “Applicant” means an owner or occupier of any land/premises who files an
application form with a licensee for supply of electricity, increase or reduction in
sanctioned load/contract demand, change in title, disconnection or restoration of
supply, or termination of agreement, as the case may be, in accordance with the
provisions of the Act and the Code, rules and regulations made thereunder or
other services;
(5) “Application” means an application form complete in all respects in the
appropriate format, as required by the Distribution licensee, along with documents
showing payment of necessary charges and other compliances;

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

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

(8) “Assessing Officer” means an officer designated as Assessing Officer by the

State Government of TRIPURA under provisions of Section 126 of the Act;

(9) “Authorized Officer” means an officer designated as Authorised Officer by the

Commission or the State Government, as the case may be, under provisions of
Section 135 of the Act;

(10) “Authorized representative” of any person/entity means all officers, staff,

representatives or persons discharging functions under the general or specific
authority of the concerned person/entity;

(11) “Billing cycle or billing period” means the period for which regular electricity
bills as specified by the Commission, are prepared for different categories of
consumers by the licensee;

(12) “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;

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

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

(15) “Commission” means the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted

under the Act;

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

(17) “Connected load” expressed in kW, kVA or BHP, means aggregate of the
manufacturer’s rated capacities of all energy consuming devices or apparatus
connected with the Distribution licensee’s service line on the consumer’s premises
which can be simultaneously used and shall be determined as per the procedure
laid down in this Code;

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

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

(i) ‘Low Tension Consumer (LT Consumer)’if he obtains supply from the
licensee at low or medium voltage;
(ii) ‘High Tension Consumer (HT Consumer)’ if he obtains supply from the
licensee at High Voltage;
(iii) ‘Extra High Tension Consumer (EHT Consumer)’ if he obtains supply from
the licensee at Extra High Voltage;
(20) “Consumer installation” or “consumer’s installation” means any composite
portable or stationary electrical unit including electric wires, fittings, motors and
apparatus erected and wired by or on behalf of the consumer at the consumer’s
premises starting from the point of supply and includes apparatus that is available
on his premises for being connected or envisaged to be connected to the
installation but is for the time being not connected;
(21) “Contracted load” or “contract demand” means the maximum demand in KW,
KVA or BHP, agreed to be supplied by the licensee and indicated in the agreement
executed between the licensee and the consumer;
(22) “Cut-out” means any appliance or device for automatically interrupting the
conduction of electricity through any conductor when the current rises above a
pre-determined quantum and shall also include fusible devices;
(23) “Date of commencement of supply” is the date when the licensee energizes the
consumer installation by connecting to the Distribution mains;
(24) “Demand charge” for a billing period refers to a charge levied on the consumer
based on the contracted/sanctioned load or maximum demand (reference to sub
clause 2.3(44) of this Code), whichever is higher, and shall be calculated as per the
procedure laid down in the Tariff Order approved by the Commission;
(25) “Disconnection” means the physical separation of user or consumer from the
system;
(26) “Distribution mains” means the portion of any main with which a service line is,
or is intended to be, immediately connected;

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(27) “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;

Explanation: Any system consisting mainly of overhead lines, underground cables,

service lines, electrical plant, control switchgear and meters having design voltage of
33 kV and below and shall also include any other system of higher voltage as the
Commission may specifically recognise. The Distribution System shall not include
any part of the Transmission System except the terminal equipment (metering
system, CT and PT) connected at consumer end and used for the supply of electricity
to extra high voltage (66 kV and above) consumers
(28) “Earthed” means connected with the general mass of earth in such manner as to
ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;
(29) “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;
(30) “Emergency rostering” means load shedding carried out by disconnecting at
short notice or no notice for safety of personnel and equipment;
(31) “Energy charge” refers to a charge levied on the consumer based on the quantity of
electricity (units in kWh or kVAh as per tariff) supplied;
(32) “Extra High Voltage (EHV)” or “Extra High Tension (EHT)” means a voltage
exceeding 33000 Volts;
(33) “Financial year” means the period beginning from first of April in an English
calendar year and ending with the thirty first of the March of the next year;
(34) “Feeder” means a LT, HT or EHT distributor, emanating from a substation, to
which a distribution substation or LT, HT or EHT consumers are connected;
(35) “Fixed charges” shall be as per the provisions of the prevailing Tariff Order
issued for the licensee by the Commission;
(36) “High Voltage (HV)” or “High Tension (HT)” means a voltage level between
650 Volts and 33000 Volts;

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(37) “Independent feeder” means a feeder constructed at the cost of a consumer or a

group of consumers and supplying electricity to only that consumer or group of
consumers;
(38) “Interconnection” shall have the same meaning as “connection point” as defined in
sub clause 2.3(18);
(39) “Licence” means a licence granted under Section 14 of the Act;
(40) “Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC)” means a contractor licensed under
regulation 29 of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and
Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010;
(41) “Licensee” or “distribution licensee” means a person granted a license under
Section 14 of the Act authorizing him to operate and maintain a distribution system
for supplying electricity to the consumers in his area of supply;
(42) “Load factor” is the ratio of the total number of units consumed during a given
period to the total number of units which have been consumed had the load been
maintained throughout the same period and shall usually be expressed as the
following percentage:

Load factor in percentage =

(43) “Low Tension (LT)” means a voltage that does not exceed, 250 volts between phase
and neutral or 440 volts between any two phases;
(44) “Maximum demand” means the highest load measured in average KVA or KW at
the point of supply of a consumer during any consecutive period of 30 (thirty)
minutes or as specified by the Commission, during the billing period;
(45) “Meter” means an equipment used for measuring, indicating and recording electrical
quantities like energy in kWh or kVAh, maximum demand in kW or KVA, reactive
energy in KVAR hours etc. including accessories like Current Transformer (CT),
Voltage Transformer (VT) / Potential Transformer (PT) / Capacitor Voltage
Transformer (CVT) etc. where used in conjunction with such meter. It shall also
include any seal or sealing arrangement and other measures provided by the licensee
for sealing, reliability and for preventing theft/unauthorized use of electricity;
(46) “Minimum charge” shall be as approved by the Commission in the prevailing tariff
order for the licensee;
(47) “Occupier” means the owner or person in occupation of the premises where energy
is used or proposed to be used;

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

(49) “Phased contract demand” means contract demand agreed to be availed in a

phased manner;

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

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

(52) “Premises” means land, building or infrastructure or part or combination thereof in

respect of which a separate meter or metering arrangements have been made by the
licensee for supply of electricity;

(53) “Rural areas” means the areas covered by Gram Panchayats;

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

(55) "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;

(56) “Supplier” means any entity authorized to supply electricity to consumer under
the provisions of the Act;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Explanation: Any distribution licensee, transmission licensee and generating

units connected to the distribution system and the person availing Open Access in
transmission or distribution system are also included in this term.

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3. SYSTEM OF SUPPLY AND CLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMERS

System of Supply

3.1 The licensee shall supply power within the frequency band specified in the Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2010. At
the point of commencement of supply, except with the written consent of the consumer or
with the previous sanction of the Commission, a supplier shall not permit the voltage to
vary from the declared voltage more than the limit specified by Central Electricity
Authority from time to time.

Classification of Supply

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

Category System of Supply

Low Tension
All installations (other than irrigation pumping and agricultural
Single phase at 230 V
services) with a contracted load less than 5kW

Irrigation pumping and agricultural services and all installations 3 Phase, 4 wire at 440 V
with a contracted load of 3 kW or more and up to 50 kW
High Tension
Contracted load exceeding 25 kVA 1 and up to 2000 kVA 3 Phase at 6.6 kV / 11 kV / 22 kV

Contracted load exceeding 2000 kVA and up to 10000 kVA 3 Phase at 33 kV

Extra High Tension

Contracted load exceeding 10000 kVA 3 Phase at 66 kV/ 110 kV/ 132 kV/ 220 kV

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

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

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

1 Assuming a power factor of 0.85

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Load Balancing

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

Classification of Consumers

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

Charges for Supply

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

(1) Charges for supply of energy (fixed, demand, energy charges etc.) as determined
for the licensee by the Commission in the latest tariff order for the licensee;
(2) Statutory levies such as electricity duty, taxes or any other taxes/duties payable by
the consumer as per law;
(3) Wheeling charges and/or cross-subsidy surcharge and additional surcharge, if any,
as determined by the Commission;
(4) Rental, if any, towards meters and other electric plant & equipment of the
licensee, as approved by the Commission;
(5) Miscellaneous charges such as penal charges for exceeding contract demand, late
payment surcharge, and any other charges applicable as approved by the
Commission from time to time.

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

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4. PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF NEW CONNECTION AND

MODIFICATION IN EXISTING CONNECTION

Licensee’s obligation to supply

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

(1) the supply of power is technically feasible;

(2) the applicant has observed the procedure specified in this Code; and
(3) the applicant agrees to bear the cost of supply and services as specified in the
Code.

4.2 The system of supply and voltage shall depend on the category of the consumer and the
load as per details given in clauses 3.1 and 3.2 of this Code, subject to clause 3.5 of this
Code.

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

4.3 The licensee is responsible for ensuring that its distribution system is upgraded, extended
and strengthened to meet the demand for electricity in its area of supply.

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

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

4.6 In case of new connection, the consumer shall bear Service Connection Charges, i.e. the
cost of extension of service connection from the distribution mains to the point of supply,
1and shall pay the security deposit (except in case of prepaid meters) as detailed in
Annexure 11.18 to this Code.

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Conditions for Grant of Connection

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

4.8 Connection to unauthorized colonies/areas shall not be granted in case of a

restraining/prohibition order by the government or competent authority.

Purchase of existing property

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

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

Sub-divided property

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

Reconstruction of existing property

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4.12 In case of demolition and reconstruction of the entire premises or building, the existing
consumer installation shall be surrendered, meter and service line shall be removed and
the agreement shall be terminated. The security deposit of the consumer shall be duly
returned by the licensee in accordance with clause 4.118 of this Code. A new connection
shall be taken for the reconstructed building after clearing all dues on the old premises.
Temporary power supply from existing connection shall not be allowed for construction
purpose in such cases.

Procedure for providing New Electricity Service Connection

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

(1) Application form for release of new connection (Low Tension) – Annexure 11.1
(2) Application form for release of new connection (High Tension/ Extra High
Tension) – Annexure 11.2
(3) Format for declaration/undertaking to be signed at the time of receiving electricity
supply- Annexure 11.3
4.14 Application forms shall be available at the local office of the licensee @cost Rs.2/= only.
The licensee shall also put up all application forms on its website for free download.
Legible photocopies of a blank form may be made by the consumer which shall be
accepted by the licensee. The licensee shall clearly display on its website the address and
telephone numbers of offices where filled-up application form can be submitted. The
licensee shall also display in each office the address and telephone numbers of offices in
the respective area of supply where filled-up application form pertaining to that particular
area can be submitted. Any assistance or information required in filling up the form shall
be provided to applicants at the local office of the licensee.

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

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

4.17 Registration-cum-processing fees of Rs. 10,000/- for HT and Rs. 50,000/- for EHT shall
be levied while applying for new connection. These charges shall be adjusted by the
licensee while issuing the demand note. However if the Applicant disagree to take
connection after completion of all process for making the estimate by the Licensee, then
processing charge @2% on the submitted Registration-cum-processing fees shall be
deducted.

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4.18 Any of the following documents shall be considered as acceptable proof of identity:

(1) If the applicant is an individual:

(i) Electoral identity card;

(ii) Passport;

(iii) Driving license;

(iv) Ration card;

(v) Photo identity card issued by Government agency;

(vi) PAN card;

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

(2) If the applicant is a company, trust, educational institution, government

department etc, the application form shall be signed by a competent authority (e.g.
Branch Manager, Principal, Executive Engineer, etc) along with a relevant
resolution/ authority letter of the institution concerned.

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

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

(2) Registered General Power of Attorney;

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

(4) Letter of allotment.

(5) An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises shall, along
with any one of the documents listed at (1) to (4) above, also furnish a No
Objection Certificate from owner of the premises.

4.20 Any of the following documents shall be considered as acceptable proof of current
address for communication:

(1) Electoral identity card;

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(2) Passport;

(3) Driving license;

(4) Ration card;

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

(6) Statement of running Bank Account;

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

(8) Income Tax assessment order

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

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

4.23 Other documents applicable only for select consumer categories:

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

(2) Agricultural consumers: No Objection Certificate from competent government

authority for tube wells, if required;

(3) Non-Domestic Khokhas and Temporary Structure: No Objection Certificate for

khokha or temporary structure from the nagar nigam / nagar palika / nagar
panchayat / gram sabha / gram panchayat / land development authority / land
owning agency.
Processing Application Forms

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

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

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

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

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

4.29 The licensee shall, at the time of receipt of application form, stipulate a date for
inspection of applicant’s premises in mutual consultation with the applicant, under
written acknowledgment. The date of inspection must be scheduled within 5 working
days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 7 working days in rural areas from the date of
receipt of application form. If the applicant wishes, he can get the inspection scheduled
on a non-working day for the licensee (i.e. Sunday, gazetted holidays etc.) on payment of
inspection fee of Rs. 500.

4.30 If inspection is required to be carried out, the licensee shall inspect and test the
applicant’s consumer installation as required of him under regulation 31 of the Central
Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010
in the presence of the applicant and his Licensed Electrical Contractor or his authorized
representative. The licensee shall maintain a record of test results in the format given in
Annexure 11.9 as required of him under regulation 31 of the Central Electricity Authority
(Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010. If on inspection, the
licensee finds any defect (e.g. consumer’s installation not completed, bare ends of
conductor/joints not properly covered with insulating tape, wiring of such nature that it is
dangerous to life/property, etc.), he shall intimate the same to the applicant on the spot
under proper receipt in the format given in Annexure 11.9.

4.31 During the inspection, the licensee shall:

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

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

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(2) Record the correct full address of the premises, if not provided in the application
form, and note down landmarks near the property and the pole number from
where service connection is proposed to be given; and
(3) Verify all other particulars mentioned in the application form, as required.
4.32 If on inspection the licensee finds any defect (e.g. consumer’s installation not completed,
bare ends of conductor/joints not properly covered with insulating tape, wiring of such
nature that it is dangerous to life/property, etc.), the licensee shall intimate the defects to
the applicant on the spot under proper receipt in the format given at Annexure 11.9.
4.33 The applicant shall get all defects removed within 10 working days from receipt of
intimation of defects as specified in clause 4.32 of this Code and inform the licensee in
writing under acknowledgement. In case the applicant fails to remove such defects or
fails to inform the licensee about removal of defects, the application form shall stand
lapsed and the applicant will have to apply afresh. The licensee may grant additional time
to the applicant for completion of works, in case the applicant submits a written request
for the same, within 10 working days from receipt of intimation of defects.
4.34 On receipt of information from the applicant about removal of defects, the licensee shall
on the spot stipulate a date for re-inspection of applicant’s premises in mutual
consultation with the applicant, under written acknowledgment. The date of re-inspection
must be scheduled within 5 working days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 7 working
days in rural areas from the date of receipt of such information on nonrefundable
payment of Rs100/= per re-inspection.
4.35 If on re-inspection the defects pointed out earlier are found to persist, the licensee shall
again record the same in the format given in Annexure 11.9 to this Code and hand over a
copy of the same to the applicant or his authorised representative available on site. The
application form shall then stand lapsed and the applicant shall be informed accordingly
in writing under acknowledgement:

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

Provided further that in case the licensee does not carry out site inspection/re-inspection
within 3 working days in Class-I cities and urban areas and 5 working days in rural areas
from the date of receipt of application form or information about removal of site defects,
the load applied for shall be deemed to have been sanctioned and the licensee shall not
deny grant/modification of connection on these grounds.

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

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Table 1 Timeline for issue of demand note

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

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

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

4.37 The demand note shall contain details on the following:

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

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

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

Provided further that if the applicant chooses to get the extension work done on
his/her own, he shall bear only supervision charges as per approved rate of
Licensee.

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

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

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

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

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

4.41 The overall timeline for releasing new electricity connection, from the date of receipt of
application, shall be as under:

Table 2 Timeline for releasing new electricity connection (energisation)

Activity Class‐I Cities Urban Areas Rural Areas

New connection/ additional load where supply 30 days 30 days 30 days

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.44 In case the applicant had opted to get the extension work done himself, after receiving
written information from the applicant regarding completion of works, the licensee shall
on the spot acknowledge the information and stipulate a date for testing the consumer
installation through mutual consultation, under written acknowledgment. The date of
testing must be scheduled within 5 working days in Class-I cities and Urban Areas and 7
working days in Rural Areas from the date of receipt of such information:

Provided that if the electric installation exceeds 650 Volts, it will require to be inspected
by the Electrical Inspector before commencement of supply.

4.45 The applicant or his authorised representative shall be present during testing along with
the Licensed Electrical Contractor or his authorised representative who had undertaken
the installation. If the consumer installation is found satisfactory the licensee shall
arrange to install the meter & accessories and seal the meter, meter box, and accessories
in the presence of the consumer and provide electricity supply within 2 working days of
the date of testing.

4.46 If the licensee is not satisfied, applicant shall be intimated on the spot in writing, under
acknowledgment, of the faults/shortcoming in the consumer installation. The applicant,
after rectification of the defects, will intimate the licensee in writing after which the
licensee shall again follow the procedure as laid down in clause 4.44 of this Code.
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l4.47 After re-testing of the consumer installation and payment of prescribed fee (no fee shall
be charged by the licensee for the first test but subsequent tests due to
faults/shortcomings found in the initial test shall be charged), if the consumer installation
is found satisfactory by the licensee, the licensee shall provide electricity supply after
fixing the meter & accessories and sealing the same in the presence of the applicant
within 2 working days of such re-testing.

Procedure for Providing Temporary Supply

4.48 Temporary connection shall be granted for a period of up to 3 months at a time. For
extension of the period of temporary supply, the procedure detailed in clause 4.60 of this
Code shall be applicable.

4.49 For LT connections, temporary connection may be granted through prepaid meters
wherever technically feasible.

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

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

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

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

4.52 During the inspection, the licensee shall examine the technical feasibility of the
connection applied for. If the connection is not found technically feasible, the licensee
shall inform the applicant in writing within 7 working days for LT and 15 working days
for HT/EHT connections after receipt of application form, giving reason(s) for the same.
However, no connection up to 10 kW shall be rejected on technical grounds.

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

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

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

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

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

Table 3 Timeline for release of temporary connection b

An Release of temporary connection Class‐I Cities Urban Areas Rural Areas
Where supply can be provided from 3 days 3 days 7 days
existing network
Where supply can be provided after LT 30 days LT 30 days LT 30 days
extension/augmentation of network HT 90 days HT 90 days HT 90 days
EHT 180 days EHT 180 days EHT 180 days
Area Rural Area
4.58 If there are outstanding dues on the premises, temporary connection shall not be given till
such dues are paid by the consumer.
4.59 After the period of temporary supply is over and supply has been disconnected, the
licensee shall prepare the final bill on the basis of actual consumption. Consumption
security, after adjusting unpaid dues, shall be refunded by the licensee. Material security
shall also be refunded after deducting any damage to material (meter, transformer,
isolator etc) and dismantling charges, which shall not be more than 10% of the material
security. Refund of these securities shall be made within 15 days from the date of
disconnection, failing which the licensee shall be liable to pay interest at a rate equivalent
to the late payment surcharge as per the prevailing Tariff Order issued by the Commission.
4.60 For extension of the period of temporary supply, the consumer shall apply to the licensee
in writing at least 7 working days before the date of expiry of temporary supply. The
licensee may grant extension and send to the consumer a demand note of advance
electricity charges for the period of extension within 7 working days of receiving the
written request.

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

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

Tatkal Yojana

4.63 The licensee shall give temporary supply at a notice of 24 hours, if it is technically
feasible, on payment of an additional fee of Rs. 1000 for LT connections and Rs. 5000
for HT/EHT connections.

Procedure for Modification in Existing Connections

Application Form

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

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

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

(3) Application format for Conversion of Services / Change of Consumer Category /

Shifting of Premises – Annexure 11.6

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

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

4.66 The licensee shall also provide new avenues for applying for new connection or
modification in existing connection through website, call centres, etc. which minimise the
applicant’s interface with the utility during the process.
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4.67 All application forms for change in existing connection must be accompanied with an
identity proof of the applicant in accordance with clause 4.18 of this Code, if the
connection is registered in the name of the applicant; or a No Objection Certificate
(NOC) from the person in whose name the connection is registered, if the connection is
not registered in the name of the applicant.
Processing Application Forms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(1) The applicant shall apply for change of consumer’s name in the format prescribed
in Annexure 11.4 to this Code, along with a copy of the latest bill duly paid. The
request for transfer of connection shall not be accepted unless all dues recoverable
against the concerned connection are settled. The application form shall be
accepted on showing proof of ownership/occupancy of property. A No Objection
Certificate from the registered consumer/ authorised person/ previous occupant of
the premises shall be required for cases involving transfer of security deposit in
the name of applicant. The licensee shall process the application form in
accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this Code.

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

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

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

(1) The applicant shall apply for change of consumer’s name in the format prescribed
in Annexure 11.5 to this Code, with a copy of the latest bill duly paid. The
application form shall be accepted on showing the Registered Will/deed,
Succession/Legal heir Certificate, Mutation in municipal/land records or any other
proof of legal heirship. The licensee shall process the application form in
accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this Code.

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

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

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Conversion of Services

4.77 The applicant shall apply for conversion of the nature of his existing connection in the
format given in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The licensee shall process the application
form in accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance
& payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, both the licensee and
applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of
this Code. After payment of requisite charges by the applicant, the licensee shall give
effect to applications for conversion of existing services from Low Tension to High
Tension or vice-versa, and from single-phase to three-phase or vice-versa, within the
following time limits:

Table 4 Timeline for conversion of services

Release of temporary Class‐I Cities Urban Areas Rural Areas

connection
Conversion from LT single‐ Within two billing Within two billing Within two billing
phase to LT 3‐phase or vice‐ cycles from payment of cycles from payment of cycles from payment of
versa necessary charges by necessary charges by necessary charges by
consumer consumer consumer
Conversion from LT to HT or Within two billing Within two billing Within two billing
vice‐versa cycles from payment of cycles from payment of cycles from payment of
necessary charges by necessary charges by necessary charges by
consumer consumer consumer
Change in HT to EHT or vice Within four billing Within four billing Within four billing
versa cycles from payment of cycles from payment of cycles from payment of
necessary charges by necessary charges by necessary charges by
consumer consumer consumer

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

Shifting of Meter / Existing Connection

4.79 The applicant shall apply for shifting the service connection in existing premises or for
deviation of existing lines in the format prescribed in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The
licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this
Code. For site inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost
of works, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid
down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code.

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

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

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

(3) Shifting of transformer: 30 days

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

Reclassification of Consumer Category

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

4.83 If a consumer wishes to change his consumer category, he shall submit an application
form to the licensee in the format given in Annexure 11.6 to this Code. The licensee shall
process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this Code. For site
inspection and issuance & payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, both
the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in
clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code. The licensee shall also note down the meter reading at
the time of inspection. If on inspection the consumer’s request for reclassification is
found valid, change of category shall be effective from the date of inspection and a
written acknowledgment shall be sent to the consumer.

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

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

Load Enhancement

4.86 Applicants shall apply for load enhancement to the licensee in the format prescribed in
Annexure 11.7 to this Code. The licensee shall process the application form in
accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of this Code. For site inspection and issuance &
payment of demand note for the estimated cost of works, both the licensee and applicant
shall follow the procedure and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.40 of this Code.

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

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(1) Whether the additional power can be supplied at existing voltage or at a higher
voltage;
(2) Addition or alterations, if any, required to be made to the system and the cost to
be borne by the consumer;
(3) Amount of additional security deposit, cost of additional infrastructure and the
system strengthening charges or capacity building charges, if any, to be deposited;
and

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

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

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

(1) Pay additional security deposit, cost of addition or alteration required to be made
to the system, if any, and system strengthening charges/capacity building charges,
if any, within 15 working days of receipt of the demand note; and

(2) Execute a supplementary Agreement.

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

4.91 If the consumer feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the consumer may
file his representation to the concerned Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF)
for redressal of his grievance.

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

Load Reduction

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

(1) Details of alteration/modification/removal of electrical installation with work

completion certificate and test report from a Licensed Electrical Contractor where
alteration of installation is involved.

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

4.94 The licensee shall process the application form in accordance with clauses 4.68 - 4.71 of
this Code. For site inspection, both the licensee and applicant shall follow the procedure
and timelines as laid down in clauses 4.29 - 4.35 of this Code.

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

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

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

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

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

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Annual Review of Contract Demand

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

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

4.102 If the consumer feels aggrieved by the licensee’s action or omission, the consumer may
file his representation to the concerned Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF)
for redressal of his grievance.

Execution of Agreement

4.103 The licensee may require the applicant to execute an agreement for obtaining new
connection, for change of name, and for enhancement or reduction of sanctioned load
before commencement of supply.

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

4.105 The agreement shall include the following:

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

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

(3) Sanctioned load/ contract demand;

(4) Purpose of usage of electricity;

(5) Declaration by the applicant/consumer.

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

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

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

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

General Conditions of Supply

Connected Load

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

Demand Note

4.108 The demand note shall be prepared as per the provisions of this Code and on the basis of
charges approved by the Commission from time to time. The licensee shall submit once
in two years a proposal to the Commission for approval of various charges to be charged
by the licensee in demand notes. The demand note, once made for an applicant, shall be
valid for two months. Disputes regarding the demand note may be referred to the
Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) for adjudication.

Point of Supply

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

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

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

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

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

Security Deposit

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

(1) the estimated power consumption for the billing cycle period plus one month; and

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

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

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

4.116 Subsequently, the security deposit shall be revised annually as per the procedure defined
in clause 4.120 of this Code. Any excess/deficient amount shall be adjusted within two
subsequent bills of the consumer.

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

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

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Interest on Security Deposit

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

Review of Security Deposit

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

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

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

Cost of Servicing New Connection/ Enhancement of Load

4.122 The consumer shall pay the cost of service line etc. and system loading charges. These
charges shall be either on the basis of the schedule of standard charges approved by the
Commission or actual cost of works as given in the estimate prepared by the licensee.

Mode of Payment of Charges

4.123 All payments shall be made by way of Cash (up to Rs 10,000), Banker’s Cheque,
Demand Draft or Money Order. Cheques and demand drafts shall be payable at any
branch of a scheduled commercial bank that is a member of the clearing house for the
area where the concerned Sub Divisional Office is located.

General Provisions Regarding Service Line and Apparatus

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

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

Resale of Energy

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

Access to Consumer's Premises

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

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

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

(3) Removing where a supply of electricity is no longer required, or where the

Distribution Licensee is authorised to take away and cut off such supply, any
electric supply-lines, meters, fittings, works or apparatus belonging to the
licensee.

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

(1) Enter any premises or land referred to in paragraph 4.127 for any of the purposes
mentioned therein;

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

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

Failure of Supply due to Fuse Failure

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

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5. METERING
Requirement of Meters

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

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

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

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

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

The consumer shall indicate this option in the application form and licensee shall supply
him with the list of approved vendor(s) and make(s). Once the consumer has procured the
meter, the licensee shall test, install and seal the meter.

The licensee shall make available on its website an updated list of makes and
specifications of meters and other equipments, as approved by the licensee.

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

5.5 The meters for new connections shall be of following type(s):

(1) For LT connections – Electronic Meters with MDI

(2) For HT/EHT consumers – 3 Phase Tri-vector meters with MDI. The meters shall
have a facility for “Time of the Day” metering and storage of at least 45 days. The
consumer shall have the option to install meter having facility to record peak
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(3) In a situation where the licensee is facing problems in collection of energy dues,
the licensee may install pre-paid meters. The meters shall conform to the technical
requirements as prescribed in Central Electricity Authority (Installation and
Operation of meters) Regulations 2006.

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

5.7 If supply to an HT/EHT consumer is given on an independent feeder for his exclusive use
the metering arrangement shall be installed at the consumer’s premises or, if mutually
agreed, the metering arrangement at the sub-station of the licensee may be used for
billing and no meter need be installed at the premises of the consumer.

Supply and Installation of Meters and MCBs/CBs

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

5.9 If the meter is supplied by the licensee, the recovery of the meter cost and associated
equipment shall be made in one or more instalments as per the terms approved by the
Commission. In case of connections where cost of the meter has been borne by the
consumer, no meter rental shall be charged from the consumer.

5.10 The consumer shall provide suitable and adequate space for installation of the meter
supply in such a manner that it is always accessible to the licensee or its representatives.
In case of multi-storeyed buildings, it shall be fixed preferably on the ground floor/rising
mains having proper air ventilation & adequate illumination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reading of Meters

5.17 The meter shall be read once in every billing cycle and the consumer shall extend all
facilities to the licensee or his authorised representatives to read the meter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5.25 The provisions of clauses 5.23 and 5.24 of this Code shall not apply in case of a domestic
consumer who has given an advance intimation to the licensee of the inaccessibility of his
meter for reading due to the consumer being out of station and has also deposited an
amount in accordance with clause 6.21 of this Code.

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

5.27 If the consumer desires to have a special reading taken, the same shall be arranged by the
licensee upon payment of prescribed fee as determined by the Commission from time to
time, shall be included in the next bill of the consumer.

Testing of Meters

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

(1) Single phase meters: Once every five years

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

(3) HT meters including MDI: Yearly

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

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

Replacement of Meters

Testing of Defective Meters

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

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

5.33 The meter may be tested for accuracy at a third party facility approved by the
Commission, if so desired by the consumer. The list of third party agencies approved by
the Commission for testing of meters shall be available on the website of the licensee:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cost of Replacement of Defective/ Burnt/ Lost Meters

5.39 If, as a result of testing it is established that the meter became defective/burnt due to
technical reasons viz. voltage fluctuation, transients etc. attributable to the licensee, the
cost of the meter shall be borne by the licensee.

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

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

(2) If the meter was owned by the licensee, the licensee shall install a new meter at its
own cost:

Provided that in both the scenarios detailed in sub clauses 5.40(1) and 5.40(2), the
licensee shall recover the cost of the meter from the consumer in proportion of the
remaining useful life of the meter (useful life of the meter as per the depreciation
schedule of the Commission – no of years after date of first installment of the aforesaid
meter) that was rendered defective/burnt:

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

5.41 If a consumer disputes the results of testing, the meter shall be tested at a third party
facility selected by the consumer from the list of third party testing facility approved by
the Commission. The list of third party agencies approved by the Commission for testing
of meters shall be available on the website of the licensee:

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

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

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

Replacement of Meters (including MDI) Not Recording

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

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

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

5.46 In case a meter is found burnt either on consumer’s complaint or upon inspection by the
licensee, the licensee shall restore the supply immediately bypassing the burnt meter after
ensuring that necessary preventive action at site is taken to avoid future damage.
5.47 If the meter is burnt due to causes attributable to the licensee, the licensee shall replace
the burnt out meter within 3 working days of receiving the complaint in Class-I cities,
within 5 working days of receiving the complaint in urban areas and within 15 working
days of receiving the complaint in rural areas.

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

Replacement of Lost Meters

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

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

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6. BILLING

General

6.1 The licensee shall intimate the consumer, in the beginning of the financial year, of the
following:

(1) Probable week in which bill shall be issued by the licensee in every billing cycle;
(2) Probable due dates for payment of bill; and
(3) Rebates applicable to consumers, if any:

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.7 The following information shall be included in the bill:

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

(2) Service Connection Number;

(3) Bill Number and Period of Bill;

(4) Consumer Number, Name and Address;

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

(6) Date of issue of Bill;

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

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

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

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

(11) Supply details:

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

(ii) Contracted load/ Connected load

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

(13) Initial meter reading with date;

(14) Final meter reading with date;

(15) Multiplying Factor of the meter if any;

(16) Units consumed;

(17) Maximum demand;

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

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

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(i) Energy Charges

(ii) Fixed Charges

(iii) Meter rent, if any

(iv) Capacitor surcharges

(v) Other Charges, if any

(vi) Electricity Duty

(vii) Fuel Cost adjustment charges

(viii) Power factor adjustment charges, if any

(ix) Reactive Energy Charges, if any

(x) Time of Use charges, if any

(xi) Surcharge for delay, if any

(xii) Interest on installments due

(xiii) Total current month demand

(xiv) Arrears (with details)

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

(xvi) Others (with details)

(xvii) Total amount due

(xviii) Adjustment

(xix) Net amount to be paid

(20) Modes of payment accepted;

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

(22) Security Deposit held and required;

(23) Details of last six readings.

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

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

(2) Designation and address of the authority with whom grievance/complaints

pertaining to bills can be lodged;

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

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

(5) Tariff Schedule applicable to the consumer; and

(6) Advertisements, if any.

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

Procedure for Billing under Special Circumstances

Billing when Meter Not Accessible

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Special Reading and Billing of Meters in cases of Change of Occupancy or Vacancy

of Premises for Domestic Consumers

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

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

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

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

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

6.19 In case of dispute regarding levy of surcharges, the licensee shall settle the dispute within
one billing cycle from the date of protest by the consumer after giving him an opportunity
for reply and a personal hearing.
Advance Payment of Bills
6.20 In case a consumer’s premises remains vacant for some duration and he intends to make
advance lump sum payments from which the billed amount may be deducted
periodically, he can apply to the licensee in the format prescribed at Annexure 11.13 to
this Code.

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

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

Billing in case of Disputed Bills

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

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

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

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

Billing in case of Excess Load

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

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

(2) In commercial category, 75% of the difference between the actual load and 1.33
times the contracted load; and

(3) In other cases difference between the connected load and the contracted load.
Payment of Bills
6.28 Consumer may pay the bill by Cash (up to Rs 10,000), Cheque, Demand Draft or Money
Order. Cheques and demand drafts shall be payable at any branch of a scheduled
commercial bank that is a member of the clearing house for the area where the concerned
Sub Divisional Office is located. The date of payment by cheque shall be deemed to be
the date on which the cheque is received or date of cheque whichever is later in the
licensee’s office, provided that the cheque is not dishonoured.

6.29 The payment may be made:

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

(2) By post or courier; or

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

or

(4) By bank transfer through the internet; or

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

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

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6.31 The licensee may issue a disconnection notice in writing, as per Section 56 of the Act, to
any consumer who defaults on his payment of dues, after giving him a notice period of 15
clear days to pay the dues. In case a cheque is dishonoured within the period prescribed
in clause 6.28 of this Code, the licensee shall inform the consumer and require him to pay
the bill within 7 days in cash. The consumer shall be liable to pay the late payment
surcharge, as applicable, as well as a charge on account of the dishonour of the
cheque/non realization of the draft. If there are two instances of dishonour of
cheques/draft of a consumer in a financial year, the consumer shall be required to make
all payments in cash till the end of the following financial year. In addition the licensee
may initiate action against the consumer under Sections 138 and 142 of The Negotiable
Instruments Act.

6.32 In addition to the mode of payments specified in clause 6.28 of this Code, the licensee
may notify schemes for acceptance of bill payment through Electronic Clearing System
or at designated counters of a bank or through credit/debit cards or through any other
means in a specified area and/or for a specified category of consumers, after due notice is
given to consumers. However, any change in the mode of payment shall be friendlier for
the consumers than the prevailing system.

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

Receipt of bill payment

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

Utilization of the Amount Received

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

(1) Late payment surcharge;

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

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

(4) Miscellaneous charges.

Late Payment Surcharge

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

Instalment Facility

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

Recovery of Arrears

6.38 No sum due from any consumer, on account of default in payment shall be recoverable
after the period of two years from the date when such sum became first due unless such
sum has been shown continuously as recoverable as arrear of charges for electricity
supplied.

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7. THEFT AND UNAUTHORISED USE OF ELECTRICITY

Theft of Electricity

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

Procedure for booking a case of theft of electricity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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7.13 The report shall be signed by the Authorised Officer and each member of the inspection
team and the same must be handed over to the consumer or his/her representative at site
immediately under proper receipt. In case of refusal by the consumer or his authorised
representative to either accept or give a receipt, a copy of the inspection report must be
pasted at a conspicuous place in/outside the premises and photographed. Simultaneously,
the report shall be sent to the consumer under Registered Post/Speed Post on the day or
the next day of the inspection:
Provided that in case of suspected theft, if the consumption pattern for last one year is
reasonably uniform and is not less than 75% of the assessed consumption, no further
proceedings shall be taken and the decision shall be communicated to the consumer under
proper receipt within three days and connection shall be restored through original meter.
7.14 After detailed examination of the evidence and the consumption pattern of the consumer,
if the licensee or supplier is convinced that a prima-facie case is made out for the
abstraction, consumption or use of electricity dishonestly against the consumer, the
licensee or supplier shall, within 7 days of inspection, serve a provisional assessment
order assessed as per clause 7.24 of this Code along with show cause notice to the
consumer, giving reasons, as to why a case of theft should not be booked against such
consumer giving full details for arriving at such decision and points on which reply has to
be submitted. The notice should clearly state the time, date and place at which the reply
has to be submitted and the designation of the person to whom it should be addressed.
7.15 In case a show-cause notice is not served even after 30 days from date of inspection by
the licensee or supplier, the case of suspected theft shall be considered as dropped and no
further action can be initiated against the consumer.

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

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

Submission of consumer’s reply

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

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

Hearing in case of suspected theft

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

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

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

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

Assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

Default in payment of assessed amount or instalments thereof

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

Voluntary declaration of tampered meters

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

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

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

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

Unauthorised Use of Electricity (UUE)

Procedure for booking a case for Unauthorised Use of Electricity

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

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7.33 An Assessing Officer, suo motu or on receipt of reliable information regarding

unauthorised use of electricity shall promptly conduct inspection of such premises and
shall be present at the time of conducting inspection of such premises.

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

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

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

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

7.38 Within three working days of the date of inspection, the Assessing Officer shall, analyze
the case after carefully considering all the evidence including the consumption pattern,
wherever available and the report of inspection. If it is concluded that no unauthorised
use of electricity has taken place, no further action will be taken.
Notice to consumer
7.39 If the Assessing Officer suspects that the unauthorised use of electricity has taken place,
he shall serve a provisional assessment order assessed as per clauses 7.48 and 7.49 of this
Code along with show cause notice to the consumer, giving reasons as to why a case of
unauthorised use of electricity should not be booked against such consumer. The show
cause notice should clearly state the time, date and place at which the reply has to be
submitted and the designation of the person to whom it should be addressed.

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

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

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Submission of consumer’s reply

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

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

Hearing in case of suspected unauthorised use of electricity

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

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

Assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

= Average Monthly consumption for the period of assessment (units) x Period of

assessment (in months or fraction thereof), assessed as per clause 7.48 (1) of this
Code

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Appeal to Appellate Authority

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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8. DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION

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

8.2 The charges for connection, reconnection and disconnection shall be in accordance with
the Schedule of Charges given in this Code.
Temporary Disconnection
8.3 The supply may be disconnected temporarily in following cases:

(1) On non-payment of the licensee’s dues: The licensee may issue a disconnection
notice in writing, as per Section 56 of the Act, to any consumer who defaults on
his payment of dues, after giving him a notice period of 15 working days to pay
the dues. Thereafter, the licensee may disconnect the consumer’s installation on
expiry of the said notice period by removing the service line/meter as the licensee
may deem fit;

(2) If the conduct/continuance of any business/industry/activity being carried out in

any premises becomes unlawful due to lack of necessary permission or
withdrawal of permission from the competent authority;

(3) If the wiring, apparatus, equipment or installation at the consumer’s premises is

found to be defective or there is leakage of electricity or if the consumer is found
to have altered the position of the meter and related apparatus or if the consumer
uses any apparatus or appliance or uses the energy in such manner as to endanger
the service lines, equipment, electric supply mains and other works of the
licensee, or is found to be using it in any manner which unduly or improperly
interferes with the efficient supply of energy to any other consumer.

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

8.4 The supply shall be disconnected after giving a notice period of minimum 7 days. The
supply shall be disconnected only if the cause of the disconnection is not removed within
the notice period.

8.5 The licensee shall, after the connection is temporarily disconnected as per clauses 8.3(2),
8.3(3) and 8.3(4), issue a notice to the consumer as per format given in Annexure 11.17
to this Code, to remove the cause of disconnection within 45 days failing which the
supply shall be disconnected permanently.

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8.6 The licensee may take steps to prevent unauthorised reconnection of consumers
disconnected in the manner as described above. Wherever the licensee discovers that
connection has been re-connected in a unauthorised manner, licensee may initiate action
as per provisions of Section 138 of the Act. Further, in case the licensee discovers that
supply to such premises has been restored through another live connection, all pending
dues of the said disconnected connection shall be transferred to such live connection’s
account and non-payment of such transferred dues may be treated as per clause 8.3(1).
Permanent Disconnection

8.7 The supply shall be disconnected permanently in following cases:

(1) On the termination of the Agreement

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

Provided that if the service of the consumer remains continuously disconnected for 180
days, not being a temporary disconnection upon request of the consumer, the Agreement
shall be deemed to be terminated on the expiry of 15 days or after expiry of the initial
period of agreement whichever is later without prejudice to the rights of the licensee or of
the consumer under the Act for recovery of any amount due under the Agreement.

Disconnection on Consumer’s Request

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reconnection

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

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9. GENERAL PROVISIONS
General

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

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

Provision for load shedding

9.3 Notwithstanding anything contained in any agreement or undertaking executed by a

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

Service of Notice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Demand Side Management

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

Exemption
9.7 The standards of performance specified in this Regulation shall remain suspended during
Force Majeure conditions such as war, mutiny, civil commotion, riot, flood, cyclone,
lightning, earthquake, lockout, fire, etc., affecting the licensee’s installations and
activities.
9.8 Non-compliance of a standard contained in this Regulation shall not be treated as a
violation, and the licensee shall not be required to pay any compensation to affected
consumer(s), if such violation is caused due to State Transmission Utility and/or Central
Transmission Utility, grid failure, a fault on the Transmission licensee’s network or on
account of instructions given by State Load Dispatch Centre, over which the Distribution
licensee has no reasonable control.
Repeal and Saving
9.9 Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code Regulation,2004 is hereby
Repealed .
9.10 Notwithstanding such repeal , but without prejudice to the Application of Section 6 of
General Clauses Act,1897 (10 of 1897) anything done or any action taken or purported to
have been done or taken under or in pursuance of the Regulation so repealed shall , in so
far as it is not inconsistent of the provisions of this Regulation , be deemed to have been
done or taken under or in pursuance of the corresponding provision of this Regulation .

Power of Relaxation and Power to Remove Difficulties

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

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10. ANNEXURE
Annexure 11.1
Application form – New Connection (Low Tension Service)
1 Name of the Applicant/Organization:
2 Name of
father/husband/Director/Partner/Trustee:
3 Address:
(a) For communication House/Plot/Premise no.
Street
Area/Colony
District
Telephone No.:
(b) Where the new connection is applied for / existing House/Plot/Premise no.
connection is required to be shifted
Street
Area/Colony
District
(Indicate landmarks to identify the location)

4 Plot size: ……………………sq. feet Covered area: ……………………sq. feet

5 Category of Supply: (list of categories attached)
6 Purpose of Supply:
7 Total Load applied for (in kW):
8 Type of Supply (Permanent / Temporary):
8(a) If Temporary supply, specify period of From (date):
requirement:
To (date):
9 Please indicate whether you want to carry out the
works of laying service line and/or dedicated
distribution facility for the electricity supply
requisitioned (Yes/No)
10 Please indicate whether you want to install your
own CEA approved meter (Yes/No)
11 List of documents attached:
(a) Photograph to be affixed on application form (Yes/No)
(b) Identity Proof submitted along with this application form:
‐ If Applicant is a person (i) Electoral identity card; (ii) Passport;
(Tick any one) (iii) Driving license; (iv) Ration card;
(v) Photo identity card issued by Government agency; (vi) PAN card;
(viii) Certificate from village Pradhan/ Patwari/ Lekhpal/ village level
worker/ village chowkidar/ Primary school teacher/ in‐charge of primary
health centre etc.
‐ If Applicant is an organization Signature of competent authority (e.g. Branch Manager, Principal,
(Tick any one) Executive Engineer, etc) along with relevant resolution/authority letter of
the institution concerned
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for which electricity connection is required connections a copy of khasra / khatauni / khata nakal
(Tick any one) (ii) Registered General Power of Attorney;
(iii) Municipal tax receipt or Demand notice or other related document;
(iv) Letter of allotment.
(v) An applicant who is not an owner but an occupier of the premises
shall along with any one of the documents listed at (i) to (iv) above also
furnish a no objection certificate from owner of the premises
(d) Proof of current address (i) Electoral identity card; (ii) Passport;
(Tick any one) (iii) Driving license; (iv) Ration card;
(v) Photo identity card issued by any Government agency;
(vi) Statement of running Bank Account;
(vii) Water / Telephone / Electricity / Gas connection Bill;
(viii) Income Tax assessment order.
(e) Any other document as applicable (Please specify)
12 Any electricity dues outstanding in licensee’s area of operation in consumer’s name: Yes/ No
13 Any electricity dues outstanding for the premises for which connection applied for: Yes/ No
14 Any electricity dues outstanding with the licensee against any firm with which the consumer is associated as an Owner,
Partner, Director or Managing Director: Yes/ No
(For questions 13, 14 & 15 if the answer is ‘Yes’ in any case please provide details on a separate sheet)

I/ We hereby declare that

(a) The information provided in this application is true to my knowledge.
(b) I/ We have read the TERC Electricity Supply Code and agree to abide by the conditions
mentioned therein.
(c) I/ We will deposit electricity dues, every month, as per the applicable electricity tariff and other
charges.
(d) I/ We will own the responsibility of security and safety of the meter, cut‐out and the
installation thereafter.

Date: Signature of the consumer/ Authorized Signatory

Place: Name:

Note: Apart from documents for identity proof, proof of ownership/occupancy of premises and proof of
current address, the following documents shall be attached with the application form
1. In case of a partnership firm – The applicant shall furnish the partnership deed and an
authorization in the name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;
2. In case of Public and/or Private limited Company – The applicant shall furnish a Memorandum
and Articles of Association and Certificate of Incorporation along with an authorization in the
name of the applicant for signing the requisition form and agreement;
3. Other documents applicable only for select consumer categories:
(a) Industrial consumers: Valid Industrial License, if applicable
(b) Agricultural consumers: No Objection Certificate from competent government authority
for tube wells, if required
(c) Non-Domestic Khokhas and Temporary Structure: No Objection Certificate for khokha
or temporary structure from the nagar nigam / nagar palika / nagar panchayat / gram
sabha / gram panchayat / land development authority / land owning agency

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Acknowledgement

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

………….………………………………………. (purpose) is hereby received on …………….…. (date).

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

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.2
Application form – New Connection (High Tension / Extra High Tension Service)
1 Name of the Applicant/Organization:
2 Name of father/husband/Director/Partner/Trustee:
3 Address for communication

4 Address where the new connection is applied for / existing

connection is required to be shifted

(Indicate landmarks to identify the location)

5 Voltage at which supply is required (kV) 11 kV 33 kV 66 kV 110 kV 132 kV 220 kV

(Please tick the category applicable)
6 Type of Supply (Permanent / Temporary):
6(a) If Temporary supply, specify period of requirement: From (date):
To (date):
7 Total Contract Demand applied for (in kW / kVA):
8 Basis for projection of Contract Demand ‐ Diversity Factor
assumed:
9 Phasing of Contract Demand required (Yes/No):
If Yes, then provide the following details in the given format:
CD required (kVA) along with remarks, if any Tentative Date from which required
(a)
(b)
(c)
10 Purpose of Installation:
11 Category of Tariff opted for:
12 Production capacity:
13 Category of Industry: (Tick the applicable one) SSI MSI LSI
Type of unit:
(viz. Ownership/Partnership/Private Ltd./Public Ltd./Society/
Govt Dept./Govt undertaking)
14 Name of Institution developing Industrial Premises:

15(a) Possession Letter or No‐Objection Certificate

15(b) Issued by the Institution (attach a copy) Number: Date:
16 Whether supply is needed through an independent feeder
17 Whether the above unit ever operated at some other place or (a) Sanctioned Load:
applied for connection? (If Yes, please provide details) (b) Service Connection No.:
(c) Arrears of payment (if any):
18 If electricity connection for the premises was requested in the (a) Name of unit:

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(b) Service Connection No.:

past? (If Yes, please provide details)
(c) Arrears of payment (if any):
19 Status of land acquisition:

20 Expected date by which finance will be available:

21 Whether the requisite consent / NOC (if applicable as per the

list of Pollution Control Board) has been obtained from
......................... as per statutory requirements
(If yes, attach a copy):
22 Any electricity dues outstanding in licensee’s area of operation in consumer’s name: Yes/ No
23 Any electricity dues outstanding for the premises for which connection applied for: Yes/ No
24 Any electricity dues outstanding with the licensee against any firm with which the consumer is associated as an Owner,
Partner, Director or Managing Director: Yes/ No
(For questions 22, 23 & 24 if the answer is ‘Yes’ in any case please provide details on a separate sheet)

I/ We hereby declare that

(a) The information provided in this application is true to my knowledge.
(b) I/ We have read the TRIPURA Electricity Supply Code and agree to abide by the conditions
mentioned therein.
(c) I/ We will deposit electricity dues, every month, as per the applicable electricity tariff and other
charges.
(d) I/ We will own the responsibility of security and safety of the meter, cut‐out and the
installation thereafter.

Date: ________________ Signature of the consumer/ authorized signatory

Place: ________________ Name:

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

1. Proof of ownership of the premises

2. A map indicating the proposed location of the plant/office and the point where supply is required.
The map should normally be of the scale of 1 cm representing 1200 cm.
3. Licence/NOC from statutory authority, if required or a declaration by the applicant that his
connection does not fall under the requirement of NOC under any statute.
4. In case of a proprietary firm, an affidavit to be submitted stating that the applicant is the sole
proprietor of the firm.
5. In case of partnership firm, partnership deed.
6. In case of Limited Company, Memorandum and Articles of Association and Certificate of
Incorporation.
7. Proof of permanent residential address of the consumer and PAN Number, if any. If there is any
change at a later date, the same shall be intimated by the consumer to the licensee immediately.
8. Letter of intent for production/ enhancement in production may be furnished.

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

10. Resolution for authorized signatory.
11. Registration from Industries Department.
12. Extract of project report relevant to power and process requirements (in case of industries).
13. Copy of the relevant section of the current tariff order that provides details of the tariff category
opted by the consumer and duly signed by him. This will be appended with the agreement after
completion of formalities.

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Acknowledgement

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

…………….………………………………………. (purpose) is hereby received on …………….…. (date).

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

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.3
Declaration / Undertaking

I, ____________________________________ Son/Daughter of _____________________ Resident of

_____________________ (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”, which term shall mean and include
executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:
Or
The _________________________, a company incorporated under the provisions of the Companies Act,
1956 having its registered office at ________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as “Applicant”, which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context or
meaning thereof, include its successors and assigns), do hereby swear and declare as under:

THAT the Applicant is a lawful occupant of the premises at ____________________________________

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

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

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

THAT the Applicant hereby agrees and undertakes:

1. To indemnify the licensee against all proceedings, claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses that he
licensee may incur by reason of a fresh service connection given to the Applicant.
2. That all Electrical Works done within the premises are as per Central Electricity Authority (Measures
relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 and have been carried out by a licensed
electrical contractor (in case the Applicant is an owner and wiring in the premises is new)
Or
That all Electrical Work done within the premises are as per Central Electricity Authority (Measures
relating to Safety and Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2010 to the best of our knowledge (where
application is for reconnection or Applicant is occupier of the premises)
3. The licensee is indemnified against any loss accrued to the applicant on this account. Further,
Applicant agrees that if there is any harm/loss to the property of the licensee due to the fault in
Electrical work within the premises of Applicant, all the liabilities shall be borne by the Applicant.
4. To pay the electricity consumption bills and all other charges at the rates set out in the licensee’s Tariff
Schedule and miscellaneous charges for supply as may be in force from time to time, regularly as and
when the same becomes due for payment.
5. To deposit the additional consumption deposit as revised by the licensee from time to time based on
the consumption of the Applicant in preceding year.

6. To abide by the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, TRIPURA Electricity Supply Code, tariff
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7. That licensee shall be at liberty to adjust the electricity consumption charges along with any other
charges against the Consumer Security Deposit paid by the Applicant, in the event of termination of
the agreement prior to expiry of the contracted period or in case of nay contractual default.

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

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

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

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

12. That the applicant is responsible /liable to provide sufficient way leave to extend the supply from
distribution main to supply point

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

Signature of the Applicant

Name of the applicant

SIGNED AND DELIVERED

In presence of witness

Name of Witness

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Annexure 11.4
Application form – Change in Name of Registered Consumer

1 Service Connection No.

2 Name of Registered Consumer (at present)
3 Consumer category
4 Contracted load
5 Address:

Telephone no.:
6 Name of the person in whose name connection to
be changed
(in CAPITAL LETTERS)

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form:
(Tick whichever applicable)
1. Copy of latest bill duly paid
2. Proof of ownership / legal occupancy of premises
3. No Objection Certificate from the existing consumer if available/possible.
4. Registered deed/ Succession certificate/_______________ (if any other document, please specify)

Date: ________________ Signature of the Consumer

Place: ________________ Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. ___________________ at present in the name of

_________________________________ (name of applicant) has been received on ______________
(date) for changing the name of Consumer to ______________________________________.

In this regard, the consumer is given a reference no._________to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.5
Application form – Transfer of Ownership to Legal Heir

1 Service Connection No.

2 Name of Registered Consumer (at present)
3 Consumer category
4 Contracted load
5 Address:

Telephone no.:
6 Name of the person in whose name connection to
be changed
(in CAPITAL LETTERS)

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form:
(Tick whichever applicable)
1. Copy of latest bill duly paid
2. Proof of ownership / legal occupancy of premises
3. Registered deed/ Succession or Legal Heir certificate/ Mutation deed/ _______________ (if any
other document, please specify)
4. NOC from other legal heir(s) in case connection is to be changed in the name of one of the legal
heirs

Date: ________________ Signature of the Consumer

Place: ________________ Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. ___________________ at present in the name of

_________________________________ (name of applicant) has been received on ______________
(date) for changing the name of Consumer to ______________________________________.

In this regard, the consumer is given a reference no._________to be used for all future correspondence.

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.6

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

(Tick the applicable purpose)
1 Service Connection No.
2 Name of Consumer
3 Consumer category
4 Contracted load
5 Address:

Telephone no.:
6 Request for change in service:
i) IF request is for conversion of service: a) Conversion from LT single phase to LT 3‐phase
(Tick whichever applicable) b) Conversion from LT 3‐phase to LT single phase
c) Conversion from LT to HT
d) Conversion from HT to LT
e) Conversion from HT to EHT
f) Conversion from EHT to HT
g) Other (Please specify)
ii) IF request is for change in consumer (See list of all tariff categories attached with this form)
category, mention the tariff category
to which Consumer wants to shift:
iii) IF request is for change in premises: a) New address to which existing service connection is to be shifted:

b) Details of equipment to be shifted (Meter/service line, LT/HT line,

transformer, etc.):

7 Reason for change in service

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form: (Tick whichever applicable)
1. Installation inspection report
2. Proof of ownership / legal occupancy of premises, if request is for shifting of premises
3. Any other document (please specify)

Date: ________________ Signature of the Consumer

Place: ________________ Name:

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Acknowledgement

Application form of Service Connection No. ___________________ at present in the name of

_________________________________ (name of applicant) has been received on ______________
(date) for ____________________________________________________________________ (purpose).

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

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.7
Application form – Load Enhancement / Load Reduction
(Tick the applicable purpose)
1 Name of the Applicant/Organization:

2 Service Connection Number

3 Address of premises to which electricity is being

supplied

Telephone No.:
4 In case of Load Enhancement:
Existing sanctioned load (in kW): Enhanced load requested (in kW):

5 In case of Load Reduction:

Existing sanctioned load (in kW): Reduced load requested (in kW):

6 Reason(s) for Load Enhancement / Reduction:

7 Details of load added/ disconnected from supply, if applicable.

(Please attach list of equipments category‐wise)
(a) Lighting
(b) Motive Power
(c) Agricultural
(d) Other (please specify)

Date: ________________ Signature of the consumer

Place: ________________ Name:

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form (if applicable)
1. A work completion certificate & test report from Licensed Electrical Contractor, if the
consumer’s installation has been altered.
2. Resolution for authorized signatory.

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Acknowledgement
Application of ………………………………………………. for load enhancement / load reduction against Service
Connection No……………… is hereby received on …………. (date)

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

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.8
Procedure for Determination of Connected Load
(Domestic Connection)
Name of applicant: __________________________

Service Connection No. (for existing connections): __________________________

Address of applicant: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Electrical equipments proposed to be put to use:

(Please fill-up the following table to enable determination of the connected load. Normally the actual load
of each item will be considered to determine the connected load at the premises. In case of non-
availability of the rated capacity of any item, the load shown below shall be considered.)

Item Load per item (Watts) No. Total load (Watts)

1 2 3 4 = 2x3
CFL 15
Bulb 60
Tube light 50
Fan 60
Tape‐recorder/ Music system 100
Television 90
Mixie 375
Electric iron 750
Fridge 150
Cooler 250
Heater (for cooking and water
heating) 1000
Washing machine 750
Geyser 2000
Microwave oven 2000
Air Conditioner (1 ton) 1500
Air Conditioner (1.5 Ton) 2250
Computer 100
Printer 150
Pump‐set 375
Total

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Annexure 11.9
Test Result Report of Applicant’s Installation
((Regulation 31 of Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity Supply)
Regulations, 2010))
(To be filled by licensee’s representative)
Reference No.: ______________________ Date _____________
1. Name and address of the Consumer
2. Details of the installation
3. Short circuit fault level of the installation
4. Date of Commissioning of installation (In case of additional supply or reconnection)
5. Results of the tests conducted
S Equipment Test Conducted Test Results Remarks
No
1 Linked Switch with (a) Mechanical operation Smooth/Troublesome
Fuse(s) (b) Rating of Fuse _______ Amp
(c) Contact of Blades Full/Partial
1a Isolator (a) Mechanical operation OK/Not OK
(b) Remote operation OK/Not OK
(c) Local operation OK/Not OK
(d) Measurement of Contact
resistance ______micro Ohm
(e) Interlocking with earth switch OK/Not OK
(f) Interlocking with CB
(g) IR Values OK/Not OK
______ M Ohm
Open Condition Ph-Ph Ph-E
Closed Condition ___ ___

2 Circuit Breaker S No. (1) Rating of the Circuit Breaker

(i) Type ______
(ii) Voltage __________kV
(iii) Normal Current __________Amps
(iv) Rupturing capacity __________KA
(2) IR Values
Open Condition Ph-Ph Ph-E
Closed Condition ___ ___
(3) Contact Resistance ___ ___
(4) Mechanical Operation _______micro Ohm
Instant Smooth /
(5) Remote Operation Time Gap ( Sec)
(6) Local Operation OK/Not OK
(7) Interlocking with Isolator OK/Not OK
(8) Interlocking with Earth switch OK/Not OK
(9) Alarm and Trip for OK/Not OK
OTI/WTI/Buchholz/PRV
(10) Earth Fault Relay OK/Not OK

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(11) Over Current Relay

(12) Under Voltage Relay OK/Not OK
(13) SF6 Pressure Alarm and trip OK/Not OK
Operation Test OK/Not OK
OK/Not OK
3 Transformer S No (1) Insulation resistance Value
(i) HT to LT _____ M Ohm
(ii) HT to Earth _____ M Ohm
(iii) LT to Earth _____ M Ohm
(2) Break down Voltage Test
Oil Sample - I (Top) ______kV
Oil Sample - II (Bottom) _____kV
(3) Vector Group Test OK/Not OK
(4) Polarity Test OK/Not OK
(5) Magnetizing Balance OK/Not OK
(6) Tan Delta Test (as per OK/Not OK
capacity) OK/Not OK
(7) Oil level in conservator tank OK/Not OK
(8) Oil level in breather cup A/T _0C A/T _0C
(9) OTI/WTI settings OK/Not OK
(10)OTI / WTI Alarm and Trip
operation OK/Not OK
(11) Operation of Buchholz relay OK/Not OK
(12) Operation of PRV OK/Not OK
(13) Oil leakage OK/Not OK
(14) Interlock of door switch for dry
transformer _____ Cms
(15) Clearance for side clearance: _____Meters
Between two Transformers : (P) _____Ohm
Body Earth resistance N1___Ohm
Neutral Earth resistance N2___Ohm
4 DG Sets S No for (1) Interlocking with other Supply OK/Not OK
1. Alternator Sources
2. Engine (2) Body Earth resistance _____Ohm
(3) Neutral Earth resistance N1___Ohm
N2___Ohm

5 Cable Size: Sq mm (1) Insulation Resistance Values

(i) Ph-Ph _____M Ohm
(ii) PH –Earth _____M Ohm
(iii)Ph-Earth + Other Ph _____M Ohm
(2) Bending Radius OK/Not OK
6 Earthing (1) Metal and Size of Earth Strips Cu/Al/GI __Sq mm
(2) Type of Earthing
(i) Plate Earthing Yes/No
(ii) Pipe Earthing Yes/No
(iii)Counter Poise Earthing Yes/No
(3) Value of Earth resistance of N1__Ohm N2__Ohm

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(R)__ Ohm (Y)__

earth electrodes for
Ohm
(i) Reactor Neutral
(B) __Ohm
(ii) LAs
____Ohm
(iii) Structure
____Ohm
(iv) Frame/Bodies of equipment
___Ohm
(v) Motors
7 Potential Transformer (1) Ratio Test OK/ Not OK
(2) Polarity Test OK/ Not OK
(3) BDV of Oil _____kV
(4) IR Test (R) P-E___M Ohm
(Y) P-E___M Ohm
(B) P-E___M Ohm
8 Current Transformer (1) Ratio Test OK/ Not OK
(2) Polarity Test OK/ Not OK
(3) BDV of Oil _____kV
(4) IR Test (R) P-E___M Ohm
(Y) P-E___M Ohm
(B) P-E___M Ohm
9 Transmission Line (1)Physical condition of conductor Ok/Not OK
/ tower
(2)Check of tower accessories Ok/Not OK
(3)Tower footing resistance _____Ohm
(4)Conductor continuity test Ok/Not OK
(5)Check of ground clearance Ok/Not OK
(6)Check of electrical clearance Ok/Not OK
along the route
General observation
S Item Observation
No
1 Check of required phase to phase, phase to ground and sectional
Clearance
2 Check for equipment layout and overall installation details
3 Test of resistance of earth mat or earth electrodes as applicable
4 Check of consumer’s pre-commissioning test reports of
individual equipments
5 Check of manufacturer’s routine /type test reports of individual
Equipments
6 Whether Inspector’s approval if applicable is obtained
7 Whether owner’s self certification about compliance with the
Regulations is obtained?
8 General observations and views (specific deviation from the
requirements of the Regulations shall be clearly brought out)

Name, Signature and Seal of Authority

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Annexure 11.10

Meter Related Complaints / Request for Testing of Meter

(Tick the applicable purpose)

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

1. Service Connection No.: __________________________

2. Name of the consumer: __________________________

3. Address and Telephone No. of the consumer: ______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
4. Brief description of the complaint – Burnt out / Completely stopped / Fast meter / Seal broken /
Testing of Meter
5. Initial cost of meter was borne by (tick one): Consumer / licensee
6. Complainant desires to provide/has provided a new meter for replacement (Yes/No):
7. Any other information

Date: (Signature of Consumer)

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(For Office Use)

1. Site verification report

Signature (concerned official)
2. Comments of concerned official
Signature (concerned official)

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Acknowledgement

Complaint reference no.: __________________________ (to be given by licensee)

Complaint received by: __________________________ (name and designation)

Date of receiving complaint: __________________________

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.11
Meter Testing Result Report

1. Consumer Particulars
Service Connection No. _______________________ Name of consumer: _________________________
Consumer category: __________________________ Contracted Load: __________________________
Address of consumer: ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2. Meter Particulars
Meter No. __________________________ Size __________________________
Type ______________________________ C. T. Ratio _____________________
E/L- LED Status Rev LED status ______________________________

3. Revolution / Pulse Test

Meter Constant________________________ Load ____________________________________
Reading before test____________________ Reading after test __________________________
No. of Revolution/pulse taken____________ Actual Time Taken for the test _______________
Energy Recorded by meter ______________________________
Energy Recorded by a standardized meter __________________
Error __________________________

RESULT

Consumer Meter recorded _________ % LESS / MORE Consumption

Needs replacement OR Results are within limits

Certificate

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

Signature of Consumer Signature of Company Official

Name: Name and Designation:

Note: Approximate time taken for test for different external loads is as under:
Load in kW Approximate time in minutes
1 kW 60
2 kW 30
4 kW 15
5 kW 12

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Annexure 11.12
Application for Self Assessed Bill

1. Name of the Consumer

2. Service Connection Number
3. Address

4. Average consumption of last 6 months

5. Amount paid by Consumer based on reading Previous Reading
(Self assessed) Current Reading
Net Consumption
(Must not be less than average consumption of Amount
last 6 months)
6. Mode of Payment Cheque
DD/Money Order
Cash

Signature of Consumer
Name of Consumer:

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Format for Application of Advance Payment

Service Connection No. ______________________

Name of consumer: __________________________
Consumer category: __________________________
Contracted Load: ____________________________
Address of consumer: __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________ Telephone No.: _________________________

Dear Sir,

I wish to make advance payment for the period from _______________ to __________________ against
the above referred connection.
You are requested to kindly send me a provisional advance bill for my electricity consumption of above
period, so that I can make payment.

Thank you.

Signature of Consumer
Name of Consumer:

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Annexure 11.14
Format for Inspection Report in case of UUE/Theft

Date of Inspection: __________________________ S.No.: ______________

Inspecting Agency: __________________________

Service Connection No.

Name of Consumer
Consumer category

Address:

Load Details
a) Sanctioned/Contracted Load
b) Billing Load
c) Total Connected Load

Type of Irregularity: (Tick whichever applicable)

Unauthorized Other
Excess Load Theft
Use of Electricity (Specify in detail)

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

Generator: _________ kVA found installed with / without permission

Details of Seals
_________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

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Other observations by Inspection Team:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

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

Signature of Consumer

Name of Consumer: _______________

Signature of Assessing/Authorized Officer(s):

Signature: 1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ______________

Name: 1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ______________

Designation: 1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ______________

Employee No.: 1. _____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________ 4. ______________

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Annexure 11.15

Request for Permanent Disconnection & Termination of Agreement

Service Connection No. ___________________________

Name of the consumer: ___________________________
Consumer category: ______________________________

Contracted load: _________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

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

Note: The following documents are attached with the application form:
1. Copy of last bill
2. Copy of payment receipt of last bill

Thank you.

Date: ________________ Signature of the Consumer

Place: ________________ Name:
Phone no.:
Address:

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Acknowledgement

Application of _______________________________________ (name of applicant) complete in all

respects for disconnection and termination of Agreement has hereby been received at this office on
_____________ (date).

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

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.16

Format for Intimation to Consumer after Termination of Agreement

Licensee’s Office Date.______________

Office Address

Service Connection No. __________________________

__________________________ (Name of consumer)
__________________________ (Address of consumer)
__________________________
__________________________

This is to inform you that an agreement dated _____________ against Service Connection No.
____________________ between yourself and _______________________________ (name of licensee)
regarding supply of _________ kW/MW (contracted load) in the ________________________ consumer
category has been terminated w.e.f ____________(date) on account of (reason)
_____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Your supply has been disconnected permanently.

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

1. Rs. _____________ is payable to you for which Cheque No. _____________ is enclosed.
2. Rs. _____________ is due from you. You are requested to pay the amount within a week of
receipt of this letter, failing which, action as prescribed under the law shall be initiated for
recovery of the amount.

Thank you.
Sincerely,

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation:

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Annexure 11.17

Format for Intimation to Consumer after Temporary Disconnection of Supply

Licensee’s Office Address Date ______________

Service Connection No.: __________________________

Name of consumer: __________________________
Consumer category: __________________________
Contracted Load: __________________________
Address of consumer: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________

This is to inform you that your supply has been temporarily disconnected with effect from
____________ (date) due to the following reason(s):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

Thank you.
Sincerely,

Signature / Seal of licensee’s representative

Name and Designation

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Annexure 11.18

Determination of Security Deposit amount

Security deposit amount for a consumer = Load x Load Factor of the category in which the
consumer falls x (Billing cycle + 45 days) x Current
tariff

S. No. Particulars Load factor 2

1. Domestic 30%

2. Commercial 50%

3. LT Industrial 50%

4. HT/EHT Industrial:

50%
• Single shift industries
75%
• Double shift industries
100%
• Continuous industries
5. Agriculture / Water Supply 50%

6. Street lights 40%

7. Signals & blinkers 75%

8. Railway Traction 50%

2
Subject to modification by the Commission

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Annexure 11.19
Assessment of Energy in cases of Theft
1. The assessment formula for calculation of the consumption due to theft of electricity shall be as
under:
Units assessed = L x D x H x F
Where,
L = Load (Connected load found in the consumer’s premises during the course of inspection)
in kW;
D = Period of assessment in days;
H = Average number of hours per day of power supply made available in the distribution
mains feeding the consumer. It will be based on hours of supply recorded in the meter of
the consumer/check meter of the consumer /meter of the distribution transformer,
supplying power to the assessee/meter on the feeder installed in the power sub‐station,
supplying power to the assessee/records available in the power sub‐station or grid sub‐
station;
F = Load factor, which shall be taken for different categories of use as given below:

S. No. Particulars Load factor

HT (including load above 75 kW for non domestic and
1. 100%
above107 HP or 100 kVA for industries on LT)
2. LT Industrial (107 HP or 100 kVA) 75%
3. Non‐ domestic (up to 75kW) 50%
4. Domestic (up to 75 kW) 40%
5. Domestic HT (including load above 75kW on LT) 40%
6. Agriculture 50%
7. Water supply 50%
8. Street light 50%
9. Direct theft – All categories 100%

Assessment of energy in case of temporary connection

2. In the case of temporary connection, the assessment of units consumed for theft of electricity
shall be done as under:

Units assessed = L x D x H

Where,
L = Load (found connected at the time of inspection) in kW;
D = Period of assessment in days; and
H = 6 hours for agriculture connections and 12 hours for others.

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Annexure 11.20

General Conditions of Supply

Wiring on Consumer’s Premises

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

Installation of AC Motors

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

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

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

Nature of Size of Installation Max. Current Demand

Supply
(a) Up to and including 1 BHP. Six times full load current
(b) Above 1 BHP and up to and including 10 BHP Three times full load current
Single phase/
(c) Above 10 BHP and up to and including 15 BHP Two times the full load current
three phase
One and a half times the full
(d) Above 15 BHP
load current

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

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

(4) Total harmonic voltage distortion shall not exceed the limits mentioned below:
EHT = 4%
HT = 10%
LT = 15%

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

Installation of Irrigation/Agriculture Pump Set

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

(1) Friction less foot valve

(2) HDPE piping suction and delivery

(3) ISI marked energy efficient monobloc pump set.

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

Parallel Operation with the Supply System of licensee

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

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

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