Supply Code Rajasthan

Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
Vidyut Viniyamak Bhawan, Near State Motor Garage,Sahakar Marg, Jaipur-302001

Phone: 0141-2741299, 2740067, Fax: 0141-2741018, E-mail: rercjpr@yahoo.co.in
website: www.rerc.rajasthan.gov.in
PUBLIC NOTICE
In exercise of powers conferred under Section 43 to 48, 50, 55 and 56

read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003, and all other provisions
enabling it in this behalf, the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission
having framed the Draft Regulations, “RERC (Electricity Supply Code and
Connected Matters) (Eleventh Amendment) Regulations, 2016”, invites
suggestions/comments from the interested person before finalizing them.
Notice is hereby issued inviting comments/suggestions on the above draft

Regulations from interested persons. The comments/suggestions if any shall
reach the Receiving Officer of the Commission on or before 21.09. 2016. The
copy of the draft Regulations may be obtained from the Receiving Officer of
the Commission on payment of Rs. 100/-. The draft Regulations are also
available on Commission’s website www.rerc.rajasthan.gov.in.
(G.K. Sharma)
Secretary
(Not to be published)
(G.K. Sharma)
Secretary
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RAJASTHAN ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
DRAFT NOTIFICATION
Jaipur, ..... August, 2016
No. RERC/Secy/ Reg. ..... - In exercise of the powers conferred under sections 43 to 48, 50, 55 and 56 read
with section 181 of the Electricity Act 2003 (Act 36 of 2003), the Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission,
after previous publication, makes the following regulations, namely:
1. Short title, applicability and commencement

These regulations shall be called the ‘Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply
Code and Connected Matters) (Eleventh Amendment) Regulations, 2016’ and will come into force
from the date of their publication in the official gazette.
2. Definition at Regulation 2(1)(D) and 2(2) and shall be replaced as under:
(1)(D) ‘Authorised Officer’ means an officer so designated by the State Commission or the State
Government, as the case may be, under Section 135 of the Act.
(2) „Connected Load‟ means the sum total of the installed (connected) capacities in kilowatts (kW)
of all the energy consuming devices on the Consumer‟s premises, which can be used
simultaneously. This shall be expressed in kW or kVA. If the ratings are in kVA, the same may be
converted to kW by multiplying the kVA by 0.90. If the same or any apparatus is rated by the
manufacturer in HP, the HP rating shall be converted into kW by multiplying it by 0.746.
3. Definition at Regulation 2(5) (i.e., L-Form) shall be deleted.
4. Following Definitions shall be added and definitions shall be renumbered :

1) „Agreement’ with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means an agreement
entered between the Licensee and the consumer under this Code;
2) „Applicant’ means a person, who makes an application to get supply of electricity, increase or
reduction in contract demand/ sanctioned load, change of category, change of name,
disconnection or restoration of supply or termination of agreement, as the case may be, including
a person opting for Open Access, in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the Rules and
Regulations made there under;
3) „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;
4) „Area of Supply’ means the geographic area within which a Licensee is authorized by his license
to supply electricity;
5) „Average Power Factor’ means:
a) the ratio of kWh consumed in the month to root of sum of squares of kWh consumed & kVArh
consumed in the month; or
b) the ratio of kWh consumed to kVAh consumed in the month;
as may be registered during a specific period in the consumer‟s meter and shall be rounded off to
three decimal places;
6) „Billing demand‟ for a category of consumer shall be the highest of maximum demand recorded
during the month or 75% of its sanctioned contract demand in kVA, whichever is higher;
7) „Billing Period’ means the period in number of days between the dates of meter readings taken
for the purpose of billing to the consumer;
8) „Billing Month’ means the month in which meter readings shall be taken for the purpose of billing
to the consumer as per approved period/cycle of billing;
9) „Check Meter’ means a meter installed for the purpose of accounting and billing of electricity in
case of failure of main meter and/or to verify the correctness of consumer‟s main meter. In the
case of HT supply; it shall be connected to the same core of the Current Transformer (CT) and
Voltage Transformer (VT) to which main meter is connected.
10)A ‘Consumer’ is :
a) ‘LT Consumer (Low Tension Consumer)’ is a consumer who obtains supply from the Licensee at
low voltage, i.e., single phase 230 V or three phase 440 V between phase to phase.
b) ‘HT Consumer (High Tension Consumer)’ is a consumer who obtains supply from the Licensee at
High Voltage, i.e., 11 kV or 33 kV.
c) ‘EHT Consumer (Extra High Tension Consumer)’ is a consumer who obtains supply from the
Licensee at Extra High Voltage, i.e., above 33 kV.
11)„Contract Demand’ shall mean the demand in kVA/kW applied for by the applicant and agreed
to by the Licensee.In cases where the contract demand has been given in kW, the contract
demand in kVA shall be determined by adopting the average power factor (PF) as 0.90;
12)„Date of commencement of supply’ is the date when the Licensee energizes the consumer
installation by connecting to the distribution mains;
13)„Disconnection‟ means the physical separation of user or consumer from the system;
14)„Earthed’ or ‘connected with earth’ means connected with the general mass of earth in such a
manner so as to ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;
15)„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;
DRAFT SUPPLY CODE 11th AMENDMENT 2016 1

16)„Feeder’ means an LT, HT or EHT distributor, emanating from a substation, to which a distribution
sub station or LT, HT or EHT consumers are connected;
17)„Installation Certificate/IC’ shall mean an electrical fitting certificate issued by an Electrical
Contractor or Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer or Owner as the case may be as per the
notification no F.23(3)(Energy)/2015 dated 21st March 2016 of State Government.
18)„Load Factor’ is the ratio of the total number of units consumed during a given period to the total
number of units which may have been consumed had the contract demand/sanctioned load
been maintained throughout the same period and shall usually be expressed as the following
percentage:
Load factor in % = Actual units consumed in a given period x 100)/
(Contract demand/Sanctioned load in kW x No. of hours in the given period);
19)„Fixed Charge’ for a billing period means a charge levied on the consumer based on the
connected load/contract demand/maximum demand/billing demand as the case may be and
shall be calculated as per the procedure provided in the Tariff Order approved by the
Commission;
20)„Harmonics’ means a component of a periodic wave having frequency that is an integral multiple
of the fundamental power line frequency of 50 Hz causing distortion to pure sinusoidal waveform
of voltage or current, and as governed by IEEE STD 519-1992, namely “IEEE Recommended
Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems” and corresponding
standard as may be specified in accordance with Regulation (c) of subsection (2) of section 185
of the Act;
21)„Housing Society’ means a Co-operative Group Housing Society registered with the Registrar
Co-operative Societies Rajasthan;
22)„Licensed Electrical Contractor’ means a contractor licensed under Regulations 29 of the CEA
(Measures relating to safety & electricity supply) Regulations, 2010;
23)‟Maximum Demand’ shall mean the maximum of average kVA/kW delivered at the point of
supply of a consumer during any consecutive period of 30 or 15 minutes, as the case may be,
starting from 0.00hrs of the first day to end of 24.00hrs of the month of use ;
24)„Meter’ means an set of integrating instruments used to measure and /or record and store the
amount of electrical energy supplied or the quantity of electrical energy contained in the supply,
in a given time, which includes whole current meter and metering equipment, such as current
transformer, capacitor voltage transformer or potential or voltage transformer with necessary
wiring and accessories, modems used for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and also includes
pre-payment meters;
25)„Occupier’ means the owner or person in occupation of the premises where electrical energy is
used or proposed to be used;
26)„Overhead line’ means any electric line, which is placed above ground and in the open air but
excluding live rails of traction system;
27)„Rural areas’ means any area as other than Urban areas as defined in this Regulation;
28)„Single Point Supply’ means a facility only for domestic purposes, not including a service line,
forming part of the distribution system of the distribution Licensee which are clearly and solely
dedicated to the supply of electricity at a single point for distribution to a group of consumers on
the same premises or contiguous premises;
29)„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;
30)„Tariff schedule’ means the most recent schedule of charges for supply of electricity and services
issued by the Licensee as per the tariff order issued by the Commission from time to time for that
Licensee;
31)„Temporary supply’ means supply of electricity on a temporary basis and for a period, as may be
agreed between the distribution Licensee and the applicant;
32)„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 Estate and Townships including those specified by the Government of
Rajasthan;

5. The existing Clauses of the Regulations as mentioned in Column-2 of the Table below shall be substituted, added or deleted(action proposed in Column-4) by the
Clauses or contents mentioned in Column-3:
Column-1 Column-2 Column-3 Column-4
Regulation As existing As amended (proposed

No. action)
3 (3) The voltage and frequency of supply may have permissible (3) The voltage of supply may have permissible variations as per Sub-Regulation
variations as per rule 54 and 55 of the Indian Electricity Rules- 1956. CEA (Grid Standards) Regulations, 2010 and frequency band (3) shall be
Once the Central Electricity Authority issues regulations regarding specified in CERC(Indian Electricity Grid Code) Regulations,2010 substituted
voltage and frequency, it shall be governed by such regulations. and amendments thereof in the said Regulations.

4 Note: The heading,
Category content of
Category Character rows d), e), f) &
of
of Load Category of g) of the table
Character of Service Cons
Consumer Service and note
umer
under existing
d) All services LT Three d) contract demand /actual LT Three
Sub-Regulation
Agriculture phase Agric demand upto 50 KVA phase
4 substituted
ulture
and a proviso
shall be
contract demand/actual HT 11 KV added.
demand above 50 KVA
e) Small i) Connected Load upto 5 kW i) LT Single e) Small i) Connected Load upto 5 kW i) LT Single
Industrial phase Indust phase
ii) Connected Load above 5 ii) LT Three rial ii) Connected Load above 5 ii) LT Three
kW but upto 18.65 kW phase kW but maximum phase
(25 HP) contract/actual demand
upto 20 kW/22.25 kVA
f) Medium i) Connected Load above f)Medium i) Contract/actual demand
Industrial 18.65 kW (25 HP) and upto 112 i) LT Three Indust above 20 kW/22.25 kVA i) LT Three
kW (150 HP) but contract/ phase rial and upto 50 kVA phase
actual demand remains upto
50 kVA
ii) Connected Load above ii) Contract/ actual demand
18.65 kW (25 HP) and upto 112 above 50 kVA and upto
kW (150 HP) but contract/ ii) HT 11 kV 125 kVA ii) HT 11 kV
actual demand is above 50
kVA and upto 125 kVA
g) Large i) Connected Load above 112 g) Large i) Contract/ actual demand
Industrial kW (150 HP) and/or contract/ Industrial above 125 kVA and upto i) HT 11kV
i) HT 11kV
(except actual demand above 125 kVA (except 1500 kVA
Railway but upto 1500 kVA Railway
Traction) ii) Contract/ actual demand is Traction) ii) Contract/ actual demand
ii) HT 33 kV above 1500 kVA and ii) HT 33 kV
above 1500 kVA but upto 5000
kVA upto 5000 kVA
iii) Contract/ actual demand iii) EHT 132 iii) Contract/ actual demand iii) EHT 132
above 5000 kVA kV or 220 above 5000 kVA kV or
kV above
Provided that existing consumer falling in any particular load
category shall not be revised to lower load category as per
i) If any existing connection is at variance from table above it above table of this regulation.

shall be changed at consumer's request. However, if a Note:
consumer availing LT supply but falling in the category of HT i) The Licensee may also allow a three phase supply to Domestic
supply or an HT consumer but falling in EHT category, does or Non Domestic consumer with less than 5 kW connected
not tender request, the Licensee may change the character load.
of service wherever feasible after serving a notice of not less
than 60 days to the consumer to provide transformer ii) If any existing connection is at variance from table above, it
sub-station and allied accessories for taking supply at shall be changed at consumer's request. However, if a
prescribed voltage, at his cost, failing which the Discom itself consumer availing supply in any load category but falling
may install transformer at the premises of the consumer and in the next higher load category of supply does not tender
charge the transformer rent as per schedule. request, the Licensee may change the character of service
wherever feasible after serving a notice of not less than 30
ii) [**] days to the consumer to provide transformer sub-station and
allied accessories for taking supply at prescribed voltage, at
iii) In case of premises to which supply of electricity is sought, and his cost failing which action shall be initiated after the
a transformer is to be provided and if space on public land for stipulated notice period as per Regulation 41(A)(2) a) i & e) i.
providing transformer is not available, space has to be
provided in the premises by the consumer.
iii) In case of premises of LT Consumers to which supply of

iv) The Licensee may allow supply to a consumer at a voltage electricity is sought, and a transformer is to be provided by
level one stage higher or lower in exceptional the Licensee and if space on public land for providing
circumstances. The Licensee may also allow a three phase transformer is not available, space has to be provided in the
supply to Domestic or Non Domestic consumer with less than premises by the consumer.
5 kW connected load.
iv) The Licensee may allow supply to a consumer at a voltage

level one stage higher or lower in exceptional
circumstances. If any consumer/applicant has applied for
supply at a lower voltage level than the applicable supply
voltage level as per its contract demand then that
consumer has to bear the cost of HV/EHV transformer on
pro-rata basis for entire demand as well as the
proportionate transformation losses @ 3%, as the
(v) The consumer, under Large Industrial Service, having connection is being allowed on low voltage side. This shall
connected load above 150 HP (112 kW), may keep his also be applicable in case of request for increase in further
contract demand, even below 125 kVA. Similarly, other contract demand. The consumer/applicant can apply for
categories of consumers having HT supply, may keep their supply at higher voltage level than the applicable supply
contract demand even below 50 kVA.] voltage level as per contract demand.
v) The consumer, under Large Industrial Service Category,

having Contract demand above 125 kVA, may keep his
contract demand, even below 125 kVA. Similarly, other
categories of consumers having HT supply, may keep their
contract demand even below 50 kVA.
vi) Wherever any consumer‟s demand exceeds contract

demand of its load category, three times in the same
financial year in which connection has been taken then a
notice is to be served to the consumer that if its demand
exceeds fourth time during the same financial year, their
category would be changed to next higher category by
considering the highest recorded maximum demand out of
four occurrences. The billing would be done accordingly for
future and if required, consumer will have to provide
installations of electrical equipment and fitting according to
new category. After expiry of 12 months from the date of
change of category, if consumer wishes and their demand
is lying within limit of sanctioned contract demand,
consumer can apply for load reduction as per provisions of
supply code.
5 b) Switchgear that may be installed in consumer's premises, b) Metering Equipment that may be installed in consumer‟s Contents
irrespective of point of metering; in case of HT or EHT consumer. premises/sub-stations in case of HT or EHT consumer. In the under pt. b)
absence of any metering cubicle or the metering being on the LT shall be
side in case of HT installations, the point of commencement of replaced
supply shall be the incoming terminals of the consumer‟s main
switch-gear.
6 (1) An owner or an occupier of any premises requiring supply of (1) (a)An owner or an occupier of any premises requiring supply of Sub-Regulation
electricity may apply for supplying electricity to such premises electricity may submit an application ONLINE in a format to be (1) shall be
to such officer as the licensee may designate for this purpose. published by the Licensee for supply of electricity to such replaced with
The application shall be in a form based on the model form as premises to such officer as the Licensee may designate for this (1)(a)
at Annex-IV. However, the form shall also be applicable for purpose. The application can also be submitted in hard copy
other miscellaneous activities viz Load extension/reduction, but designated officer shall convert it into on-line application
transfer/shifting of connections etc. The licensee may also ask immediately by attaching scanned copy of Hard copy. The
for other relevant information required by him for release of same form shall also be applicable for other miscellaneous
connection and/or execution of related work by incorporating activities, viz., Load extension/reduction, transfer/shifting of
suitable changes in the model form. The licensee may also connections, change of consumer/load category, etc. The
develop suitable form for accepting application through Licensee may also ask for other relevant information required
electronic media. by him for release of connection and/or execution of related
work by incorporating suitable changes in the above
format.The charges prescribed in Schedule(s) to these
Regulations shall also be payable ONLINE or/and difference, if

any, as per the actual site requirement, shall be recovered
through a separate Demand Notice or through first electricity
bill;
6 (b) If Applicant(s), is(are) the owner of the premises, he(they) A new
shall produce his(their) ID(s), passport size photograph(s) Sub-Regulation
with address and ownership proof. Applicant(s), who is(are) (1)(b) shall
not owner of the premises, shall produce his(their) ID(s), be inserted
passport photograph(s) with address proof and consent of
his(their) landlord of being in lawful occupation of the
premises with proof of ownership of landlord or shall
execute an indemnity bond prescribed by the Licensee to
indemnify the Licensee against losses on account of
disputes that may arise out of effecting service connection
to him(them).
6 (c) The service line shall not be the part of the electric line or A new
plant charges and same is to be arranged and maintained Sub-Regulation
by the applicant itself; (1)(c) shall be
inserted
6 (2) The applicant shall deposit along with his application an (2) The applicant shall deposit along with his application, an Contents shall
application fee and where he requires .................. application fee & other charges as prescribed from time to be added
time, if any, and where he requires ...................
6 (3) (b) in respect of electric meter when provided by the licensee, (3)(b) in respect of electric meter when provided by the Licensee. Some contents
the applicant enters into an agreement for its safe custody and of
rental thereof; Note:- The LT applicant will .................. Sub-Regulation
the LT applicant will ............. (3) (b) shall be
(3)(c) It shall be the duty of the Consumer to ensure safety of the deleted,para
meter and metering equipments. under this shall
be covered
under Note
and
Sub-Regulation
(3)(c) shall be
added.
6 (4)The application shall also be accompanied by a certificate in (4) The Installation Certificate shall be accompanied for Sub-Regulation
Form „L‟ or any other requirement prescribed by Electrical completion of electrical fitting, issued by an Electrical (4) shall be
Inspector regarding applicant‟s installation. Contractor or Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer or Owner as replaced
the case may be as per the notification no
F.23(3)(Energy)/2015 dated 21st March 2016 of State

Government.
6 (6)The licensee will provide the receipt of the application/L-form (6) The Licensee will provide the receipt of the application & Sub-Regulation
received from the applicant. In case of deficiency or certificate received from the applicant. In case of deficiency (6) shall be
incomplete application, the licensee, within seven days of the or incomplete application, the Licensee, within seven days of substituted
receipt of application, shall inform the applicant of the the receipt of application, shall inform the applicant of the
deficiencies, including non attachment of L-form. If the deficiencies. If the deficiency is not removed by the applicant
deficiency is not removed by the applicant within 30 days from within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of such
the date of receipt of such intimation by the applicant, the intimation by the applicant, the application shall lapse.
application will stand cancelled and the application fee However, the refundable amount shall be refunded within 30
forfeited. However, the refundable amount shall be refunded days, beyond which interest thereon shall be paid by the
within 30 days, beyond which interest thereon shall be paid by Licensee at prevailing Bank rate as on 1st April of the relevant
the licensee at prevailing Bank rate. financial year.
6 (7) In case the applicant for agriculture connection or for HT - Sub-Regulation

connection, furnishes L-form separately after the application, (7) shall be
[the priority for release of the connection shall not be affected deleted.
and] the applicant will get a receipt from the licensee on the
photo/ zerox copy.
6 (8) The application form shall be .......... (2) The application form shall be .......... Sub-Regulation
(8),(9)&(10)
(9) An application for the single point supply......... (3) An application for the single point supply......... shall be shifted
up and shall
(10)The terms and............ be
(3) The terms and...........
renumbered
as (2)(3)&(4)
(10)(v) All individual connections shall be metered. (4)(v) In case of single point supply connection for uses upto
and
50kVA contract demand other than domestic purpose or
subsequent
where any domestic applicant desires connection directly
s.nos. shall be
from the Licensee, separate metering may be done by the
revised
Licensee by recovering the charges prescribed for relevant
accordingly.
category and energy consumption at separate meter point
shall be set off from single point meter reading. If Sub-Regulation
connection for uses more than 50kVA contract demand, 10(v) shall be
other than domestic purpose is required, same can not be replaced with
given from single point supply connection. Agriculture the
connections shall not be released from single point supply renumbered
connection. sub-regulation
(4)(v).
6 (11) If on inspection of installation of applicant, any deficiency is (11) If on inspection of installation of applicant, any deficiency is Sub-Regulation
found or the fitting is found to be incomplete, a thirty days found or the fitting is found to be incomplete, a thirty (30) days (11) shall be
notice shall be given to the applicant for removing the notice shall be given to the applicant for removing the

deficiency. Necessary fee for testing of installation as per deficiency. substituted
Schedule shall be payable for subsequent inspection. Failure to
comply with the above, the application may be treated as Necessary fee for testing of installation as per Schedule shall be
withdrawn. payable for subsequent inspection. Failure to comply with the
observations made in the notice within 30 days shall result in
rejection of application.
6 (12) More than ................ a premise can only be allowed if these (12) More than ................... a premise may be allowed if these Sub-Regulation
are physically & electrically separated. are physically & electrically separated. (12) shall be
substituted
6 (13) If a consumer, required to install a transformer, is unable to (13) If a consumer required to install a transformer is unable to Sub-Regulation
install the same, the Licensee, on request .......... install the same, the Licensee may at the request .......... (13) shall be
substituted
6 (14) All HT consumers........ application form itself, shall form the (14) All HT consumers ........... application itself shall form the Sub-Regulation
agreement. The date of commencement of agreement shall agreement once accepted & service is commenced based on (14) shall be
be the date of release of connection, in both the cases. the same. The date of commencement of agreement shall be substituted
Minimum period for such agreement will be one year. the date of release of connection in both the cases. Minimum
period for such agreement will be one year.
6 (18) Shifting of existing connections shall be allowed to an owner (18) Shifting of existing connections shall be allowed to a Sub-regulation
from one premises to another subject to technical feasibility consumer (except agriculture) from one premises to another 18 shall be
and charges for shifting of lines shall be recovered as per on production of necessary documentary evidence regarding substituted
schedule. Credit of amount already deposited towards ownership/possession of premises where connection is required
security shall be given. to be shifted provided these are in same Panchayat/Municipal
Limits subject to technical feasibility, and charges for shifting of
lines and related equipment shall be recovered as per
schedule. This facility would not be available to consumers
residing in residential quarters of Government/Corporations.
6 (20) The licensee...........wedding houses. The.........installations. (20) The Licensee............ wedding houses/halls. The...... Sub-Regulation
installations. No interest shall be payable on security amount in (20) shall be
case of temporary connection. revised
6 (21) For construction of a building where the period of (21) For construction of a building where the period of Sub-Regulation
construction is more than one year and the applicant desires construction is more than one year, then temporary (21) shall be
to take permanent connection, then permanent connection connection for entire period of construction under respective revised
under respective category could be released. However the category can be released. However, the electricity charges to
existing consumers under LT domestic & non-domestic consumers shall be levied as per tariff order issued by the
categories may use supply upto 25% of his sanctioned Commission. The existing consumer can use its connection for
connected load for further construction purposes, from its the purpose of construction in the same premises subject to
permanent connection. This facility shall not be available for the condition that its demand/contracted load shall not be
construction of Building Complexes and to other categories of

consumers.] extended from sanctioned load/demand.
7 7. Supply where no extension of distribution mains is required 7. Supply where no extension of distribution mains is required As per the
Where no ........ within one month of the receipt of completed requirement of
application as mentioned in clause 6. Where no ....... within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of Ease of doing
completed application. as mentioned in Regulation 6. business
(Already
notified)
8 (6) A 33 kV feeder feeding Discom‟s substations and dedicated A new

feeder of Railways and PHED shall not be tapped for release sub-Regulation
of individual connection to the consumer: (6) shall be
added
10 (2) In case where supply of electricity is sought in scattered area Three new
(other than Agriculture) by single applicant or group of applicants sub-regulations
other than housing colonies developed by private (2), (3) & (4)
developers/colonizers/ local body, etc. then intending applicants shall be added
have to bear the entire cost of electrical network including the in Regulation
transformer and allied equipment. For connection under 10 and existing
agriculture category, the provisions of agriculture policy will provision shall
prevail. be
re-numbered
(3)In case of housing colonies developed by private developers / as (1)
colonizer situated in rural areas, and where no electrification work
has been carried out by the developer / colonizer in the colony ,
then the scheme for electrification of such colony shall be
prepared (including cost of 33 kV, 11 kV, LT network and 33/11 kV
& 11/0.4 kV sub-station) on the basis of plot area and the cost of
the electrification shall be recovered from the individual
applicant on pro-rata basis. The guideline for such electrification
shall be issued by the Licensee.
(4) In case of an applicant of a private colony developed by the

private developer /coloniser in the jurisdiction of urban local
bodies periphery, then electrification work has to be carried out
by the developer. If any Consumer requires an electric
connection and no electrification work has been carried out by
the developer/coloniser in the colony, the applicants of the
colonies have to pay at the rate of Rs 300 per square meter area
of the applicants premises in addition to other charges and fees
applicable to consumers of electrified colony.

11 (4)(a)Notwithstanding that the cost of the service line is paid for (4)(a)Notwithstanding that the liability for replacement of Regulation
by the consumer, all rights of the service line including the portion complete or part thereof service-line, if required, shall be borne by (11)(4)(a) shall
paid for by the consumer shall vest in the Licensee and the consumer, the Licensee shall have a right to utilise optimally be revised
maintained by the Licensee at its cost. The Licensee shall have a the aforesaid service line, place apparatus other than those
right to utilise optimally the aforesaid service line, place apparatus required to control the supply to the consumer and to lay
other than those required to control the supply to the consumer overhead and underground feeders in the property of the
and to lay overhead and underground feeders in the property of consumer with a view to connect the same with the apparatus
the consumer with a view to connect the same with the installed in any other consumer's premises provided the quality of
apparatus installed in any other consumer's premises provided the supply to the consumer is not adversely affected. The consumer
quality of supply to the consumer is not adversely affected. The shall provide all necessary facilities for such work.
consumer shall provide all necessary facilities for such work.
Provided that a dedicated feeder which emanates from Provided that a dedicated feeder which emanates from
licensee‟s substation to the consumer‟s premises and its full cost Licensee‟s substation to the consumer‟s premises and its full cost
has been borne by the consumer, shall not be tapped by the has been borne by the consumer, shall not be tapped by the
licensee for release of another connection for first four years from Licensee for release of another connection for first two years from
the date of release of connection, unless the consumer, who has the date of release of connection, unless the consumer, who has
borne the cost, gives his consent. borne the cost, gives his consent.
11 (5) In case of electrification ... supervision charges. In case (5) In case of electrification ...supervision charges. Regulation
service line is to be provided by the Licensee, only 25% of (11)(5) shall be
expenses for providing electric line, plant, distribution mains revised (Bold
and service line etc as per Schedule shall be payable to the content shall
licensee. be deleted)

11 11.Supply where electric line/plant is provided by the applicant. 11.Supply where electric line/plant is provided by the applicant. Table under
(6) (a)..... (6) (a)...... para (6)(a) of
the existing
S. Type of Estimated Estimated Designed S. Type of Estimated Estimated
Regulation 11
No. Building Connected Load Demand No. Building Connected Designed Demand
shall be
Comple per 1000 sq. feet Complex/La load per 1000 per 1000 sq. ft. of
replaced and
x/Large of total covered rge Building sq. ft. of covered area
footnote# shall
Building area # covered area #
be deleted.
1 Domesti 8 KW 50% of total Estimated 1 Domestic 8 kW 4.5 kVA

c connected load as per
area based calculation
converted in KVA
considering a power
factor of 0.9
2 Non-Do 10 KW 50% of total Estimated 2 Non 10 kW 5.5 kVA
mestic connected load as per Domestic
area based calculation
converted in KVA
considering a power
factor of 0.9
3 Load of - To be added @ 5% of 3 Load of - To be added @
parking Total Estimated parking 10% of Total
floor(s)/ Designed Demand floor(s)/area Estimated
area(s) worked out as above. (s) and Designed Demand
open area worked out as
including above.
green parks
# covered area on all floors including common utility area
except parking area of such building complex/ large buildings as
per approved plan or actually constructed whichever is more. In
case building is located at such a locality where prior approval of
plan is not required as per prevailing byelaws of the local
authorities , actual constructed area including common utility
area on all floors except parking area.

11 (6)(h) If a building complex/large building which had at least one (6)(h)If a building complex/large building which had at least one Regulation
connection prior to 31.12.2010 and had not installed its own connection prior to 31.12.2010 and had not installed its own (11)(6)(h) shall
transformer as per applicable regulations at that time, requires transformer as per applicable regulations at that time, requires be re-worded
more connections/load extension, it should be given the required more connections/load extension, it should be given the required and two
connections without insisting for installation of its own distribution connections without insisting for installation of its own distribution provisos to
transformer even though the Estimated Designed Demand as per transformer even though the arithmetic sum of existing and newly above shall
regulation 11(6)(a) is more than 50 KVA by charging amount as applied Estimated Designed Demand as per Regulation 11(6)(a) is also be added
mentioned in Schedule to these Regulations for respective more than 50 kVA by recovering the prorata cost for
categories and augmentation of system, if required, for this electrification from applicant/building owner
purpose would need to be undertaken by the licensee at its own
cost. Provided that in case the estimated design demand of the
remaining area of the above building complex/large building
exceeds 50 kVA, then it shall be governed by Regulation 11
(6)(a):
Provided further that after charging the amount as mentioned

above, augmentation of system, if required, for this purpose,
would need to be undertaken by the Licensee at its own cost:
11 (7) In case of private industrial areas developed by the private A new
developers, the entire cost of electrification in the industrial sub-regulation
area shall be borne by the developer. The connection to the (7) shall be
industrial area shall be at a voltage level of 33kV or above as added
applicable. Where the electrification work is taken up by the
developer himself, then the Licensee shall charge 15% of the total
cost of the electrification estimate towards supervision charges.
The total cost of electrification shall include cost of material as per
standard issue rate prevailing in Discom and overhead charges
(on the part of storage, transportation, labour, civil works, etc., at
the rate of 35% of the cost of material). The guidelines for such
electrification shall be issued by the Licensee.
12 12. Priority in release of connections 12. Priority in release of connections A new
expression shall
The licensee shall ...... basis. The Licensee shall ........ basis. be added.
The Licensee shall in every three (3) months notify the priority list
on notice board and on website.
15 15. Relaxation in time specified 15. Relaxation in time specified The content
shall be
The time........ his functions by reasons beyond his control like The time ......... his functions due to force majeure conditions such reworded
earthquake, flood, cyclone, storms etc. or by any Act of law. as earthquake, flood, cyclone, storms etc. or by any Act of law or
for the reasons beyond its control.

16 16.Security in respect of electricity supplied 16. Security in respect of electricity supplied & Fixed charges: The heading of
(1)Provisional security (1) Initial Security : of Regulation
The provisional amount of security for payment to a licensee of As per Regulation 6(3)(a)& 6(3)(b), the initial amount reworded and
monies which may become due to him in respect of electricity of security for payment to a Licensee of amount which may sub-regulation
supplied to a person applying for supply of electricity under become due to him in respect of energy charges, fixed charges (1) shall be
clause 6 shall be and applicable monthly rental charges, if any, to a person substituted.
(a) equivalent to a sum worked out on the basis of Rs. applying for supply of electricity shall be as under:
100/kW, Rs. 200/kW and Rs. 300/kW of connected load applied
for by domestic non-domestic and Public Street Light consumers Category Security
respectively. A. LT Supply
(b) equivalent to two months minimum billing for 1. Domestic Rs. 500/kW
agriculture consumers and fixed charges as determined by the 2. Non Domestic Rs.600/kW
Commission for other class of consumer category of supply: 3. Public Street Light Rs. 1000/kW
4. SIP Rs. 600/kW
Provided that in case of industrial consumers who opt for 5. MIP Rs. 600/kW
fortnightly billing, the provisional amount of security shall be 6. Mixed load Rs 600/kW
equivalent to one and a half month‟s fixed charges amount. 7. Agriculture Rs 300/kW
B.HT Supply (All
1[Provided further that the large industrial consumers opting for Rs.1000/kVA
Categories)
Special fortnightly billing and entering into supplementary
agreement with the licensee to the effect that consumer shall
Provided that in case of industrial consumers who opt for
make payments of main and fortnightly bills on a fixed date every
fortnightly billing, the provisional amount of security shall be Rs
month without the requirement of serving any notice prior to
700/kVA.
disconnection, would be required to make payment of security
equivalent to one month consumption charges.]
Note: Security shall be charged only in round figure of hundred
Rupees.
16 (2)Final security (2)Enhanced security: Sub-Regulation
(a) [The provisional security deposited initially shall be reviewed on (a) The initial/previous security deposited/lying with Licensee (2)(a) shall be
the basis of average monthly consumption of first twelve months shall be reviewed on the basis of average monthly energy substituted
after commencement of supply based on consumption consumption of the previous financial year, and shall be and new
equivalent to 2 months in general and 1-1/2 or 1 month in case of levied equivalent to 2 months charges at applicable tariff provisions
fortnightly billing, as the case may be and shortfall, if any, from the including fuel surcharge as applicable on 1st April of the (2)(c), (d) & (e)
security furnished under sub clause (1), shall be intimated by the current financial year on the relevant consumer category shall be added
licensee to be deposited by the consumer.] plus rent plus security amount difference as per change in
store issue rate of meter & metering equipment as New
applicable on 1st April in general and 1&1/2 months Sub-Regulation
charges at applicable energy charges including fuel s (5) & (6)) shall
surcharge and one month fixed charges as per highest be added
demand recorded plus rent as applicable in case of

fortnightly billing but the same shall be enhanced from 1st Regulations17,
April of ensuing year and enhancement/shortfall, if any,
from the initial security furnished under Sub-Regulation (1), & 18 shall be
shall be intimated to the consumer along with details of the deleted
calculations.This is to be deposited by the consumer or may
be raised in periodic bill by the Licensee positively upto 31 st
July of the ensuing year.
(c) Enhanced security shall be levied only if difference between

initial/previous security and enhanced security amount
works out to more than Rs.500 and shall be charged only in
round figure of hundred Rupees. If previous security is not
lying in round figure of Rs.100 then at the time of
enhancement same should be converted in round figure of
Rs.100.
(d) After depositing of the enhanced security by the consumer,

the same shall be added to the previous/initial security
amount lying with Licensee and must be highlighted in
periodic electric bill.
(e) The large industrial consumers opting for Special fortnightly

billing and entering into supplementary agreement with the
Licensee to the effect that consumer shall make payments
of main and fortnightly bills on a fixed date every month
without the requirement of serving any notice prior to
disconnection, would be required to make payment of
security equivalent to one month consumption charges.
Provided that if the consumer defaults in making payments

the facility of special fortnightly billing shall be withdrawn
and he has to pay the security equivalent to one and half
months or two months consumption charges as the case
may be, and this facility shall not be restored before 12
months from date of such default.
(5) Transfer of security:

(i) In case the previous consumer gives his consent in writing duly
attested by Notary Public to the Licensee stating that the
amount of security deposit available in cash in his name , with
the Licensee , may be transferred in the name and account of
new consumer desiring transfer of connection in his name, the

same shall be accepted.
(ii) In case of a legal heir, the transfer of connection shall be
allowed and the amount of security deposit available in cash
with the Licensee shall be transferred in the name of
transferee, i.e., legal heir who applies for transfer of
connection.
(iii) Where an existing consumer requests for clubbing of
connections, the security as already available with the
Licensee in different connections may be adjusted against the
newly clubbed account.
(6) Security on Re-connection:
In case of reconnection, the amount of security shall be as
applicable at the time of reconnection or the amount of
security available at the time of disconnection, whichever is
higher. If however , the connection is reconnected in the
next financial year after review of security and the same
has become due , then the amount of security shall be as
per reviewed amount.
20 20.Security for electric meter 20. Security for electric meter Regulation
The Consumer has an option to provide his own meter as per (1)The Consumer has an option to provide his own meter and shall be
RERC (Metering) Regulations, 2007. The security amount in respect metering equipment, duly tested and commissioned by the substituted.
of a meter, when provided by the licensee, shall be as mentioned Licensee as per the RERC (Metering) Regulations, 2007 after
in the Schedule. recovering testing charges as per schedule and supervision
charges @ 15% of the cost of meter and metering equipment
as per prevailing standard store issue rate of the Licensee.
(2)If appropriate, meter and metering equipment are provided

by the Licensee on the request of Consumer, then security
amount as per schedule shall be deposited by consumer with
application.
21 21. Payment of interest 21. Payment of interest Regulation
3[The
shall be
licensee shall pay the interest at the Bank rate as on April 1 of 1) The Licensee shall pay interest on security deposit of the substituted
the year, on the security deposit. The interest accrued during a Consumer at the Bank Rate prevailing as on 1st April of the
financial year shall be paid to the consumer at an early date by financial year for which interest is due and the amount of
adjustment through bills issued or otherwise, latest by September interest on security deposit payable shall be rounded off to the
end of the next year, failing which interest at the bank rate on the nearest Rupee.
unpaid amount of interest shall also be payable from 1st October
of the year. 2) The accrued interest on security deposit for each financial year
shall be credited to the Consumer‟ s account during the first

quarter of the subsequent financial year and be adjusted
against the consumption charges. If connection is
permanently disconnected at any time, then account shall be
The interest on security deposit will be admissible until it gets
settled considering interest on SD on settlement date.
adjusted against the dues. The LPS/DPS shall accrue only on the
unadjusted balance amount, if any. However, where the security 3) The details of the deposits held and the interest thereon shall
amount still remains in balance, interest will be payable on it, even be furnished to the Consumers along with the bill in the month
during the disconnected period. in which the interest is adjusted.
4) For the security deposit(SD) collected during the course of the
year, interest on such deposit shall be computed for the
months following the month in which such SD is collected.
5) In respect of new installations, interest on security deposit shall
be computed for the months following the month in which
service is provided to the installation.
6) Interest shall be payable on security deposit held against each
Receipt Number, irrespective of the amount of deposit
held.The interest on security deposit will be admissible even
during the disconnected period until security deposit gets
either adjusted against the dues or refunded to the consumer.
7) No interest shall be payable on security amount in case of
temporary connection.
25 25.Supply through meter 25.Supply through meter 2nd proviso to

Sub-Regulation
(1) All supply...... (1)All supply...... (1) shall be
Provided that supply to public street lighting consumers, being Provided that no public street lighting consumers shall be substituted,
supplied electricity, otherwise through a meter, shall not be so supplied electricity except through installation of a correct meter. Sub-Regulation
supplied beyond 9.12.05. (2) reworded
(2) Metering ....... shall preferably be near the main gate of the (2) Metering ...... shall preferably be near the main entrance of the and a new
premises and easily accessessible. premises or at the nearest pole/pillar box and easily accessible. Sub-Regulation
(4) It shall be the duty of the consumer to ensure safety of the (4) shall be
meter added

27 (3)In case the display of the meter is out/ not readable, the New
Licensee shall take the reading/data of meter through hand held Sub-Regulation
terminal (HHT)/MRI wherever feasible. The reading/data so s (3) & (4) shall
retrieved through HHT/MRI would be valid for billing purpose; be added
(4)In case the display of the meter is out/ not readable at any
time, Meter Reader or the person authorised by the Licensee for
the purpose of reading the meter shall intimate separately to
Sub-Divisional Officer within 7 days regarding defect of reading
noticed and the Officer shall take action accordingly.
28 28. Inaccessibility of meter 28. Inaccessibility of meter Proviso to
Sub-Regulation
(2) If the meter ...with the notice: (2) and a new
Sub-Regulation
Provided that a check meter may be installed on pole/tapping (4)shall be
point if the consumption of a consumer is more than 500kWh in added.
any month and the consumer fails to provide access to the meter.
(4) In case the meter is not accessible at any time, Meter Reader
or a person authorised by the Licensee for the purpose of reading
the meter shall intimate separately to Sub-Divisional Officer
regarding inaccessibility within 7 days of reading and the
Officer shall take action accordingly;
29 Assessment in case of stopped, lost or stolen meter Assessment in case of stopped, defective, burnt, lost or stolen Sub-regulation
meter s 29 (1)(i),
(1) If the meter stops working for any ... calculated as follows: (1) If the meter stops /tends to stop working or is behaving 29(1)(iv) and
(i) All consumers except seasonal industrial and agricultural abnormally for any reason, or the meter is burnt or stolen or lost or 29(2) shall be
consumers. The consumption ......previous six months where accuracy of the meter cannot be ascertained, the amended
whichever is higher. consumption of ... as follows:
(i) All consumers except seasonal industrial and agricultural
[ (iv) Temporary connection : consumers: The consumption ..... previous twelve months
In case of a..... considering 100% load factor .... use per day.] whichever is higher.
(iv)Temporary connection : In case of ..... considering 80% load
(2) In case of (i) and (ii) of sub-clause (1) if there is no previous factor .... use per day.
period, fixed charges for the consumer category may be (2) In case of Sub-Regulation 29(1)(i), in the event of
recovered by the licensee for the period meter remains non-availability of previous period energy consumption record
stopped. In case of HT connection after installation of a for all the previous 12 months; the consumer shall be billed
correct meter the assessment shall be reviewed on the basis provisionally on the basis of 50% load factor on 8 hours use per
of average consumption of succeeding six months period day or on the basis of average consumption for previous
and charged accordingly. period whatever available and the assessment shall be
reviewed on the basis of average consumption of succeeding

six months period after installation of correct meter and
charged accordingly. Further, in case where succeeding or
preceding basis of average is though available, but increase/
decrease of contract demand/ connected load is there, then
the average be charged on proportionate basis of contract
demand/ connected load. Similarly,in case of Sub-Regulation
(1)(ii), in the event of non-availability of record of previous
period, the assessment shall be reviewed on the basis of
consumption recorded by the correct meter for the
consumption period of succeeding season or off season, for
the period meter remains stopped.
30 30.Defective meter 30. Inaccurate meter Heading shall
(1) In case the consumer or the licensee suspect a meter not be changed
functioning properly, a notice can be given to the other party. The (1) In case the consumer or the Licensee suspect that a meter is and
accuracy of the meter shall be tested by the licensee on site or in not functioning properly, a notice shall be given to the other Sub-Regulation
its testing laboratory. In case the consumer so desires, he may get party. The accuracy of the meter shall be tested by the Licensee (1)& (2) shall
the testing done at laboratories designated for the purpose by the on site or in its testing laboratory in the presence of the consumer, be reworded.
Commission at his own cost. A consumer desirous of getting his if he so desires within thirty (30) days of notice. A consumer
metering equipment etc. tested may request for the same to the desirous of getting his metering equipment, etc. tested may
Licensee along with testing fee prescribed in the Schedule. request for the same to the Licensee along with testing fee
prescribed in the Schedule.
(2)In the event of the meter being found inaccurate, the
consumption assessment be intimated to the consumer within 6 (2)In the event of the meter being found inaccurate, the
months.......... consumption assessment be intimated to the consumer within
2(two) months..........
(3)The excess or short amount under sub clause (2) may be
adjusted or recovered as the case may be for the period from the (3) The excess or short amount under sub Regulation (2) may be
last meter testing till the date of meter being removed for testing is adjusted or recovered as the case may be for the period from the
replaced but in any case not exceeding six months. previous meter testing till the date of meter being removed or
replaced for testing or tested at site, but in any case this period
shall not exceeding to six months.
Provided that where tamper has been detected through MRI
report or testing in the laboratory or otherwise and the details of
which are available with the Licensee, the consumer shall be
charged for the entire period as per temper detection
reports.

31 (1) In case of a stopped / defective meter the licensee shall (1) In case of a stopped / defective meter the Licensee shall Sub-regulation
inspect and replace the metering system at its cost unless it is inspect and replace the metering system at its cost unless it is s (1) & (2) shall
established that the system has been tampered or damaged in established that the system has been tampered or damaged in be modified/
any way including excess load, by the consumer, in which case any way including excess load, by the consumer, in which case reworded.
the consumer shall bear the cost. the consumer shall bear the cost. In case the Consumer is to bear
the cost of replacement, the meter or/and metering equipment
shall be replaced by Licensee after charging meter or/and
metering equipment cost as per schedule. In case the meter for
replacement is provided by Consumer, then this shall be done
after recovering testing charges as per schedule and supervision
charges @15% of the cost of meter and metering equipment as
per prevailing standard store issue rate of the Licensee.
(2) In case a stopped/defective metering system is not replaced
(2) In case a stopped/defective metering system is not replaced
within a period of two months of its detection, a rebate of 5% on
within a period of two billing cycles of its detection, a rebate of
the .... meter is replaced.
2% on the .... meter is replaced.
32 Provided that in case of electrified building complexes/colonies A proviso shall

where check meter is provided on the high voltage side of the be added in
transformer and if the difference between the consumption Regulation 32
recorded by the check meter and sum of the consumption
recorded by the individual consumer meters is more than 4%, then
the difference of charges for consumption beyond 4% shall be
charged on prorata basis on all individual consumers.If the check
meter is provided on the low voltage voltage side of the
transformer,i.e., on consumer side, and the difference between
the consumption recorded by the check meter and sum of the
consumption recorded by the individual consumer meters is more
than 1%,then the difference of charges for consumption beyond
1% shall be charged on prorata basis on all individual consumers.
34 (2) The bill shall......... Contents shall

q) Name,Address,Mobile/Phone No., Fax No.,e-mail address of be added in
Consumer; the list given
r) K. No. ; under
s) Date of meter change (if any); Sub-Regulation
t) Reading proof-picture; (2)
u) Applicable tariff;
v) Other charges with full detail and reason;,
w) Previous one year periodic energy consumption;
x) Bank Account Number of Sub Division Office and IFSC code;

35 (1) Any sum required to be paid to the licensee may be paid in (1)Any sum required against any due to be paid to the Licensee, Sub-Regulation
cash or by a cheque, bank draft, banker‟s cheque or pay may be paid in cash, by a cheque drawn on a local branch of (1) shall be
order drawn in favour of the concerned sub divisional officer a bank, bank draft, banker‟s cheque, NEFT, RTGS, through substituted
of the licensee on the local branch of a bank. Debit Card or Electronic Clearing System or pay order drawn
in favour of the concerned Sub Divisional Officer of the
Licensee on the local branch of a bank. No extra cost on
payment made by Consumer through above payment mode
shall be charged by the Licensee. In case payment is made
through a credit card, charges of 1.0% of billed amount with
minimum Rs.10 shall be charged by Licensee if any charges
are levied by credit card issuing bank on Licensee.
35 (8) Any partial payment made by the consumer shall be adjusted New
in the following order of priority: Sub-Regulation
a. Arrear amount of Electricity Duty; s (8) to (10)
b. Arrear amount of Licensee‟s Dues; shall be added
c. Amount of Late Payment Surcharge (LPS)/Delayed
Payment Surcharge(DPS);
d. Electricity Duty on current bill; and
e. Principal amount of Licensee‟s dues on current bill
(9) If a consumer under any category voluntarily deposits the

average amount of 6 (six) or 12 (twelve) months energy bill on
the basis of average bill of preceding year in advance, he
would be allowed a rebate at the rate equivalent to Bank rate
as on 1st April of the Financial Year in which the amount of
advance was deposited. The amount of rebate shall be
adjusted in the last bill after adjusting the amount of bill from
the principal advance deposited. A consumer may even
deposit the amount less than the amount of 6 (six) months bill,
but in that case no rebate as above, shall be allowed.
(10) Cheque towards payment is accepted from consumers in

good faith and receipts issued subject to collections in the
bank. But if the bank returns the cheque for any reason, the
Licensee will charge Rs.250/- or actual penalty levied by the
bank whichever is higher towards bouncing of cheque, in
addition to any other penalties/surcharge that might be
imposed for delayed payment. If dues with penalties are not
deposited by consumer within 7 days of cheque return, besides
disconnection of connection(s), the act of dishonoring of
cheque imposes criminal liability on the drawer for issuing such

a cheque under section 138 to 142 of the Negotiable
Instruments Act, 1881 as amended from time to time. Further, if
the cheque(s) issued by a consumer is returned by the Bank
two times in a FY, the Licensee may not accept any further
cheque(s) from such consumer.Once the facility of payment
by cheque is withdrawn, the same may be restored in next FY.
36 If a consumer fails to pay his bill within twelve days .... time to time. If a consumer fails to pay his bill within fifteen days .... time to time. Regulation
reworded
38 (3) The Licensee reserves the right to discontinue supply to a New

consumer on giving 48 hours‟ notice in writing, if there is reason Sub-Regulation
to believe that the consumer is contravening any of the (3),(4),(5)(6)
provisions of the Act or of these terms and condition or &(7) shall be
committing breach of the agreement with the Licensee; added.
(4) In the event of supply being disconnected due to

non-payment of dues or for any other reason, all the money
then payable by the consumer including the amount of fixed
charges for unexpired initial period of agreement, if any, shall
become due and recoverable. In case disconnection is made
in the middle of the month or initial agreement period expires
in the middle of the month, the fixed charges amount shall be
payable proportionately;
(5) A consumer other than agriculture category and seasonal

industry may seek disconnection by giving one month‟s notice
in writing in that behalf after initial period of one year including
notice period. The consumer shall pay all the charges payable
upto the date of disconnection subject to notice period or
initial agreement period. In case disconnection is made in the
middle of the month or notice period/initial agreement period
expires in the middle of the month, the fixed charges amount
shall be payable proportionately;
(6) The consumer may also seek disconnection on the same day
of notice if he is ready to pay the fixed charges amount for
notice period or unexpired period of agreement, as the case
may be;
(7) If at any time the consumer :
(a) Being a limited company passes a resolution for winding
up or be ordered to be wound up by a court of
competent jurisdiction and being an individual

commits any act of insolvency or be adjudged insolvent,
or
(b) Executes or creates any mortgage charge or other
encumbrance on any property or asset of the consumer
so as to prejudicially affect the Licensee‟s electric
meters, plant apparatus & equipment at consumer‟s
premises or any part thereof or any right exercisable by
the Licensee in connection with the said electric meters,
plant, apparatus and equipment
The Licensee shall be at liberty to terminate the
agreement by giving seven days‟ notice in writing to the
consumer and upon such termination the consumer
shall forthwith pay to the Licensee all the money then
due and payable under the agreement together with
further sum equal to the amount of the minimum and/or
special guarantee for the unexpired minimum period of
supply as and by way of liquidated damages.
40 (2)Within seven ....... rate of 10% per annum ..... the applicant. (3) Within seven .....rate of 16% per annum ...... the applicant Sub-regulation
s (2) & (3) shall
(3) The Licensee s...... the Schedule. (4) The Licensee s...... the Schedule. In case restoration requires be reworded
re-erection of lines/sub-station, then supply shall be restored and
within the period specified in Regulation 9& 10. renumbered
as (3) &(4)
(In Ag policy
the interest on
dues is 16% )
41 A (l) In order to protect the interest of consumers, Licensee may Sub-regulation

constitute a Committee and/or issue guidelines to oversee that (1)(l) shall be
procedure provided as above is correctly followed. added
41 A (2) e) ii) Quantum of Assessment (2) e) ii) Quantum of Assessment Sub-regulation

For (2)(a) (ii) – In proportion of exceeded load to total load For (2)(a) (ii) – Fixed charges for excess load . (2)e)ii) shall be
(including exceeded load). amended
41 A Table given at (2)(h) as example shall be deleted Sub-regulation

At (2)(i) ii. the expression “However, the consumer …. revised (2)(h) and (2)(i)
L-form to the licensee” shall be replaced with expression shall be
“However, the consumer will be required to furnish an Installation amended
Certificate for increased load to the Licensee”

41A (3)(d) Quantum of Provisional Assessment (3)(d) Quantum of Provisional Assessment: The table
The quantum of electricity for civil liability shall be The quantum of electricity shall be provisionally under
provisionally assessed as here-under: Sub-Regulation
Category LT Supply HT Supply (3)(d) shall be
(Units/kW*/ (Units/kVA* Category LT Load Demand substituted.
month) */month) based based/HT
Domestic 85 100 Supply Supply
Non-Domestic 250 600 (Units/KW/M (Units/KVA/M
onth) onth
Public Lighting 300 Not Domestic 50 100
applicable Non-Domestic 100 200
Agriculture-general 200 Not
category other than applicable Public Lighting 100 Not
continuous/ 24 hours applicable
supply Small industry 150 per shift Not
Agriculture- others 600 Not applicable
applicable Medium Industry 150 per shift 150 per shift
Small Industry 200 per Not Mixed Load 100 150
shift applicable Large Industry Not 150 per shift
Medium Industry 200 per 200 per applicable
shift shift Note: For the purpose of assessment:
Mixed Load 150 150 (a) Total connected load or sanctioned connected load,
Large Industry Not 200 per whichever is higher, shall be considered for LT Load
applicable shift based supply.
assessed as here-under: (b) Contract Demand or highest of the maximum demand
Note: For the purpose of assessment recorded during the last 6 months, whichever is higher ,
* (a) total connected load or sanctioned connected shall be considered for Demand based/HT supply.
load, whichever is higher, shall be considered for LT supply.
** (b) Contract Demand or highest of the maximum
demand recorded during the last 6 months, whichever is
higher , shall be considered for HT supply.
43 Increase in connected load/demand Requirement of increase in connected load/demand Heading of

regulation shall
(4)In case of NDS/industrial/mixed load categories of be amended
consumers, for any increase/decrease in connected and a new
load/contract demand, the Licensee shall require 45 days‟ Sub-Regulation
notice. The date of receipt of completed application along (4) shall be
with adhoc amount in advance at Rs. 1000/kW/HP/kVA for added
increase in load/ demand in the concerned sub divisional
office shall be considered as the date of notice. In case the

Licensee fails to accord sanction or communicate reasons of
refusal for the proposed increase/decrease within such notice
period or the proposed increase /decrease in connected
load/contract demand is not released, the increase/decrease
shall be deemed to have been agreed subject to relevant
certification and/or intimation in writing by the consumer
about putting the increased/decreased load demand on the
system of Licensee. On expiry of notice period, the consumer
shall be billed accordingly subject to fulfillment of other
conditions, if any, thereafter.
44A 44A. Load Balancing: A new
Regulation 44A
All the consumers availing three phase supply shall balance their shall be added
load in such a way that difference in loading between each
phase does not exceed 5% of average loading between phases.
Licensee shall release single phase and three phase
connections in such a way that at Distribution transformer
difference in loading between each phase does not
exceed 5% of average loading between phases.
44B 44B.Power Factor of Apparatus: A new
Regulation 44B
1) Welding Transformers: shall be added
All LT installations where the connected load of welding
transformers exceeds 25% of the total connected load will
be required to have suitable capacitor(s) installed so as to
ensure power factor of not less than 90%. Consumers shall
be liable to pay penalty as specified by the Commission
from time to time on account of poor power factor. No
connection shall be provided unless capacitor of adequate
capacity is installed.
2) Low Tension Shunt Capacitor:
Every L.T consumer, including irrigation pump set consumer,
whose connected load includes induction motor(s) shall
arrange to install Low Tension Shunt Capacitors of
appropriate capacity at his cost across the terminals of his
motor(s). The consumer on whose LT connection the meter
provided by the Licensee does not have the power factor
recording feature, shall at least ensure installation of
appropriate capacitors and shall maintain these capacitors
in working condition to improve P.F. not less than 90%. The
consumer on whose L.T. connection, the meter is having
the power factor recording feature, shall ensure that the

capacitors installed by him maintain a power factor of 90%
and above. Connection to LT installations with induction
motor(s) may not be released unless suitable capacitors are
provided.
44C 44C. Net Metering connectivity A new
Eligible consumer of electricity in the area of supply of Regulation
Distribution Licensee having or proposing to install a roof top 44C shall be
solar energy system may opt for the grid connectivity subject added
to the net metering arrangement pursuant to the RERC Net
Metering Regulations 2015. Such eligible consumer has to
comply with the provisions mentioned in the RERC Net
Metering Regulations, 2015 and as amended from time to time
44D @44D. Wiring on applicant’s / consumer’s premises and A new
maintenance:...... Regulation 44D
shall be added
@44D. Wiring on applicant’s / consumer’s premises and maintenance

General wiring conditions
a) Mains -The Applicant‟s / Consumer‟s mains shall in all cases be brought up to the Licensee‟s point of supply, and sufficient cable shall be provided for connecting up with the
Licensee‟s apparatus.
b) Switches & Fuses - The Applicant/ Consumer shall provide linked quick break main switch and a single pole fuse / MCB on each conductor except on the neutral conductor
which shall be fixed as near as possible to the Licensee‟s meter board. Single pole switches controlling the lamps or fans or other apparatus shall be inserted in the phase wire
and not on the neutral wire.
c) Meter and mains cutouts / MCB-The Licensee‟s meter and mains cutouts / MCB shall be enclosed in a strong teakwood box / metal waterproof box suitably ventilated and
provided with a hasp, staple and lock. All wires between which a difference of potential over 230 volts exists, shall be made inaccessible to unauthorized persons or enclosed
in an earthed metallic casing or conduit / PVC pipes. A “Caution” board printed in Hindi / English shall be fixed therein.
d) Earthing – All installations shall be provided with earthing as per applicable Rules/Regulations. Gas / water pipes shall on no account be used for earthing purposes. All wiring
shall be kept as far as possible away from gas and water pipes.
e) Domestic Appliance – A special circuit solely for the use of domestic appliances, which shall be approved by the Licensee, shall be run from the Licensee‟s point of supply. Wall
plugs used on these circuits shall be of the three-pin type, the third pin being an earth connection. Two pin plugs or lighting sockets shall not be allowed. All appliances used
shall be effectively earthed. The minimum size of earth wire permitted shall be No. 14 S.W.G. or 3.0 sq. mm. Each equipment or apparatus installed shall have a nameplate
indicating the wattage.
f) Plugs – Single pole switches controlling the plugs shall be inserted in the phase wire and not on the neutral wire.
g) Wiring – Single leads shall not be allowed to be run separately in iron conduit.

h) A.C. Motor Installations – Motors shall be provided with control gear fitted with a no-volt release and Triple Pole fuses (overload release) so as to prevent satisfactorily the
maximum starting current from the Consumer‟s installation exceeding the limits given in the following table at any time under all possible cconditions. It is important that the
releases shall be maintained in good working order. Failure to comply with this specification shall render the Consumer‟s installation liable for disconnection from the supply on
account of disturbance to the Power Supply to other Consumers: -
TABLE
Nature of supply. Size of Installation. Limit of Maximum Current
Single Phase Upto and including 1 kW Six times the full load current.
Three Phase Above 1 kW. and upto and including 7 kW Three times the full load current.
Above 7 kW. and upto and including 15 kW Twice the full load current.
Above 15 kW One and half times the full load current.
Each three phase motor circuit shall be protected by Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)/Moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB). Wiring for motors shall be run with all three phase
wires bunched in a single metallic conduit, which shall be efficiently earthed throughout and connected to the frame of the motor from which two separate earth wires of
adequate size shall be run. The minimum size of the earth wire permitted shall be No. 14 S.W.G. or 3.0 sq. m.m. All motor wiring shall comply in every respect with the relevant
Regulations framed by Central Electricity Authority in force from time to time. Motors above 1 kW shall normally be wound for 3 phase, 400 volts between phases.
i) The L.T. Consumers shall provide current limiters of suitable capacity, which must be erected within one metre of the Licensee‟s meter board . No fuses shall be provided on the
neutral conductor.
j) All Domestic and NDS Consumers shall provide MCBs of required capacity for their installations, which shall be properly sealed. Further, installations with connected load
exceeding 5 (five) kW must comply with provisions of the CEA Regulations relating to earth leakage protection device.
k) Independent starters provided with over current and no volt devices shall be provided for motors as noted below: -
1 Upto & including 3.5 kW Direct Online Starter
2 Upto & including 22.5 kW Star-Delta starter/Auto transformer starter
3. Above 22.5 kW
(a) Squirrel cage Motors (a) Auto Transformer Starter
(b) Wound Rotor Motors (b) Rotor Resistance Starter
Note: However, the Designated authority of the Licensee in special circumstances may relax the above requirements depending upon the location and conditions of the
working of the installation by an order in writing.
l) In the case of H.T. Consumers, suitable protective devices as per applicable Indian Standards (IS) shall be used so as to afford full protection to the Licensee‟s apparatus
placed on the Consumer‟s premises.

Schedule
1. Application fee (refer Regulation 6)
No application fee shall be charged from any consumer/applicant
2. Expenses for providing electric line/plant and extension of distribution mains

(1) Amount to be deposited with application (refer Regulation 6)
a) For LT Supply
S.No.
Category of Consumer Amount to be deposited (Rs.)
1. Domestic Rural: Single phase/Three phase : 2000 plus additional sum @

Rs 200 per kW.
Urban: Single phase/Three phase : 4000 plus additional sum @
Rs 200 per kW.
2. Non-domestic Single phase/Three phase: 4500 plus
additional sum @ Rs 300/- for each kW.
3. Public Street Lighting Rs. 10000/- per connection. This does not include line/network
cost
4. Agriculture Services As per Agriculture Policy issued by GoR.

(To be adjusted in Demand Notice
amount)
5. Small industry, Single phase/Three phase: Rs 4500 plus
Medium Industry & additional sum @ Rs 300/- for each kW.
Mixed Load LT Supply
b) HT Supply: Rs 11000/-
c) EHT Supply: Rs 21000/-
d) Cost of meter box- Meter box cost shall be charged extra as follows:
S.No. Particulars Amount in Rupees
1. Meter Box for L.T. 3 phase meter for medium industry 6000/-
2. Meter Box / Panel for HT /EHT supply 25000/-

Note: (1) As push-fit meters are provided for single phase and three phase whole current meters,
therefore, no extra cost towards meter cost shall be recoverable.
(2) Additional amount to be deposited on demand for extension of distribution mains/supply line
(refer Regulation 8&9)
(a) For LT Supply:
S.No. Category of Consumer Amount to be deposited in addition to sum payable under

item 2(1) above
1. Domestic and Non-domestic For extension of LT distribution mains beyond 300 m:
(in urban area and in rural abadi area) Actual material cost + 50% towards overhead charges.
2. Public Street Lighting Actual material cost + 50% towards overhead charges
3. Agriculture Service As per Agriculture policy issued by GoR

4. Small industry, For extension of LT distribution mains and/or service line
Medium Industry & beyond 50 m:
Mixed Load Actual material cost + 50% towards overhead charges
Note: If extension of HT distribution mains is required, then it shall be recovered from the consumer on basis
of actual material cost plus 50% towards overhead charges. However, the cost of sub-station required, if
any shall be borne by the Licensee
(b) For HT Supply:

The actual cost estimates of all deposit works shall be prepared by concerned O&M/T&C wing after
conducting actual survey as per the field conditions and will be charged on material cost including
civil works plus 50% thereon plus @Rs 400/- per kVA of contract demand towards plant cost. The
amount deposited with application shall be adjusted against the estimate prepared as above.

3. Security for Meters & Metering Equipment
S.No. Particulars Amount (Rupees)
1. Energy meter 1-phase static type 900/-
(All Capacities)
2. Prepaid Energy meter 1-phase 5500 /-
3. Energy meter 3-phase 4-wire static type 2500 /-
4. Prepaid Energy meter 3-phase 10,000/-
5. L.T. Trivector meter (static) 4000/-
6. HT Trivector meter-0.5 class 15,000/-
7. LT CT – class 0.5, burden 15VA, bakelite type 600/-
8. LT CT – class 0.5, burden 10VA, resin cast type 300/-
9. 11kV CTPT set – all ratings 35,000/-
10. 33kV CTPT set – all ratings 1,10,000/-
11. EHT CT– all ratings (per set) As per RVPN
standard issue rate
12. EHT PT/CVT– all ratings (per set) As per RVPN
standard issue rate
4. Security deposit from govt. servants living in govt. quarters (towards energy & meter)
Type of residence Amount of security deposit
„A‟to „C‟ Type Rs. 1000/-
„D‟ to‟ H‟ Type Rs. 500/-
5. Rental charges
(1) Transformer rent

Consumers required to take supply on HT and opting for Nigam's transformer & Double Pole Structure
(D.P.), shall be charged rent at the following rates towards installation of transformer by the Nigam:
(a) for contract demand upto 60 kVA Rs. 3000/- per month
(b) for contract demand above 60 kVA but upto 100 kVA Rs. 4000/- per month
(c) for contract demand above 100 kVA but upto 160 kVA Rs. 5500/- per month
(d) for contract demand above 160 kVA Rs.5500+Rs.50/kVA
(2) Other equipment
Particulars Charges
(a) L.T. Current Transformer Rs. 100/- per set per month
(b) 11 kV CTPT Set Rs. 1500/- per set per month
(c) 33 kV CTPT Set Rs.4000/- per set per month
(d) EHT CTPT Set Rs.15000/- per set per month
6. Line and plant charges for temporary connection

(1) Fixed charges
S.No. Particulars Charges
(i) LT supply upto 5 KW Rs. 1000/- per connection
(ii) LT supply above 5 KW & upto 25 KW Rs. 2000/- per connection
(iii) LT supply above 25 KW & upto 50 KW Rs. 5,000/- per connection
(iv) 11 KV or 33 KV supply Rs. 10,000/- per connection
Note: Above Fixed Charges are inclusive of Rent for CTs & CTPT Sets and meter rent for the period upto
one month. In case the period of temporary connection is more than one month, then the rent
for CT/PT & meter rent shall be charged on per day basis for the number of days beyond
one-month period.
(2) Charges towards line cost
S.No. Particulars Charges
(i) LT Lines
(a) Single Phase Rs. 50/- per metre
(b) Three Phase Rs. 75/- per metre
(ii) 11 KV single circuit line on 9 metre PCC Poles Rs. 35,000/- per km.
(iii) 33 KV single circuit line on 9 metre PCC Poles Rs.1,25,000/- per km.
(3) Charges towards transformer (if required)

(a) Transformer installation & removal charges: Rs 3000/-
(b) Transformer Rent: normal charges, prescribed in schedule 5(1).In case the period of
temporary connection is more than one month, then the rent for transformer shall be
charged on per day basis for the number of days beyond one-month period.

(4) Adjustable part
Advance consumption charges to be worked out on the basis of probable period of use of
connection with minimum use of electricity for 15 hours per day and at temporary supply tariff (both
fixed and energy charges) prescribed for respective category of consumer. The billing shall be done
on the basis of “Tariff for Temporary Supply” under “Tariff for Supply of Electricity.”
7. Re-connection charges
Type of service Amount
(a) Low Tension Service:
(i) Single Phase: Rs. 100/-
(ii) Three Phase: Rs. 200/-
(b) High Tension Service Rs.2000/-
(c) Extra High tension Service Rs. 10000/-
8. Testing fee on request of consumer for existing meter

a) LT Single-Phase meter (per meter) Rs. 50/-
b) LT three Phase meter (per meter) Rs. 100/-
c) Demand or Special Type meter: (per meter)

(i) For LT supply Rs. 250/-
(ii) For HT supply Rs. 1000/-
(iii) For EHT supply Rs.2000/-
d) ABT Meter Rs 10000/-
e) Transformer Oil (per sample)(BDV only) Rs. 2000/-
f) Instrument Transformers:
(i) LT current Transformer: Rs. 100/- per transformer
(ii) HT CTPT Sets: Rs. 1000/- per set
(iii)EHT current or potential Transformer: Rs.2000/-per transformer
g) Capacitor Units: (Per unit)
(i) Upto 5 kVAR Rs. 150/-
(ii) Above 5 kVAR but upto 10 kVAR Rs. 250/-
(iii) Above 10 kVAR but upto 25 kVAR Rs. 300/-
(iv) Above 25 kVAR Rs.500/-
9. Testing of consumer's installation

(a) The first inspection and Test of a new installation or of an Nil
addition or alteration in the existing installation.
(b) Subsequent inspection and test necessitated by defects Rs. 200/-
noticed in the installation or by absence of the supervisor
of wiring contractor at the time of first inspection.
(Payable in advance for each subsequent visit for
purposes of test.)
10. Re-sealing charges:

(if found broken)
(a) Meter Box/Terminal Cover Meter/Meter Body Rs. 200/- each meter
(b) HT/EHT Metering Panel Rs.3000/-
(c) Cubical at Building Complex Rs. 500/-
11. Change of meter

For changing meter only at the instance of the Rs. 100/-
consumer where it is necessitated by temporary (each)
increase in consumption and demand.
12. Labour charges for shifting of meter in the same premises

L.T.-Single Phase Rs. 150/-
Three Phase Rs. 300/-
H.T.- 11 kV Rs. 3000/-

33 kV Rs.3000/-
132 or 220 kV Rs.3000/-
13. Charges for alteration/shifting of service line

Actual material cost including civil works plus 50% thereon towards overhead charges. For retrieved
material of line(which may be removed) a credit @ 25% of estimated amount shall be allowed.

Procedure for determination of connected load
(Reference Regulation 2(2))
The applicant shall furnish Installation Certificate for actual connected load as per definition prescribed in
Regulation 2(2) of these Regulations. However, for the purpose of levy of any charges under the conditions of
supply or charges for miscellaneous services or Tariffs for Supply of Electricity and also for deciding the supply
voltage, the connected load shall be determined as follows in case of LT consumers. The applicant is advised to
workout the load for sanction accordingly.
1. LED/CFL 20 Watt each

2. Bulb / Fan 60 Watt each
3. Tube Light 40 Watt each
4. Light Plug (5 Amp.) 60 Watt each
5. Television
(a)Colour 100 Watt
(b) Black & White 60 Watt
6. Power Plug (15 Amp.) 500 Watt each
7. Fridge 250 Watt
8. Desert Cooler 250 Watt
9. Geyser 1500 Watt
10. Air-Conditioner 1/1.5 Ton 1500 Watt / 2200 Watt
11. Water lifting pump 180 Watt or 360 Watt (According to Pump) or according to the
0.25 HP or 0.5 HP equipment‟s original rating (Name plate & Specification).
12. Arc/Induction furnace 600 kVA per ton capacity of furnace
13. Any other motor/device Rated capacity or as per testing
Note:
1) If any equipment is connected with plug point, equipment‟s load or plug point rating whichever is
higher shall be taken. In such case, load of plug point shall not be counted separately.
2) The higher rating of only one equipment shall be considered if both Geyser and Air-conditioner
are installed.
3) Load of fire protection equipment shall not be considered for assessing the connected load.

POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY SUPPLY ON HT/EHT SYSTEM
An Agreement made this--------- day of------------, 20----- between the -------------Vidyut Vitran
Nigam Limited, (hereinafter called the „Licensee‟ which expression shall where the context so
admit include its successors in office and assigns) of the one part
And
___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________(herein after called as the “CONSUMER‟ which expression,
wherever the context so admits shall include its successor or successors in business and
permitted assigns of his heirs, executors, administrators) of the other part.
Whereas at the request of the Consumer, the Licensee has agreed to supply to the Consumer
electricity at the consumer's premises situated at-----------------------------------and indicated in red
in the map attached hereto for purpose of------------------------------ and the Licensee has agreed
to supply to the consumer such energy upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.
NOW IT IS HEREBY DECLARED AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS
(1) The Licensee shall supply electrical energy of three phase, alternating current, at a
declared voltage of ____________ between phases and at a nominal frequency of 50
(fifty) cycles per second at the terminals from its distributing main at HT/EHT as
specified in the RERC Supply Code Regulations, 2004 (with its amendments) to the
premises of the Consumer and the Consumer shall take from the Licensee electricity
required for the purpose herein above recited at the single point of supply up to the
maximum of _____ kVA,(hereinafter called contract demand).
(2) Electrical energy supplied to the premises shall not be utilized by the Consumer in any
manner prejudicial to the Licensee and all usage must be according to such method
or methods approved by the Licensee. The use of power must be confined to such
places as shall have been previously approved in writing by the Licensee. In case
prejudicial use of power is detected, the Consumer shall pay penal charges in
accordance with the provisions of the RERC Supply Code Regulations (with its
amendments). Besides, for dishonest abstraction / use / consumption of electricity or
interference with the metering equipment or accessories, the Consumer shall also be
liable for prosecution under the Act and any other law for the time being in force, and
the installation shall be liable for disconnection.The Consumer agrees and undertakes
not to resell any part of the power supplied to him.
(3) The point of supply as well as the metering point shall be at the Transmission Licensee‟s
/ Licensee 's substation at _____________________. (FOR EHT ONLY)
(4) The Consumer agrees to take supply under any conditions of restrictions of load and
time that may be fixed by the Licensee from time to time and to pay fixed charges
under this Agreement in full notwithstanding such restrictions.
(5) The supply of electrical energy under this Agreement is liable to be restricted,
staggered or cut off altogether, as the case may be, if the power position or any other
emergency warrants such a course of action. The Licensee reserves the right for
periodical shutdown as and when required for the purposes of routine maintenance
after giving reasonable intimation to the Consumer.
(6) This agreement shall subject as hereinafter provided, remain in force for a period of
one year in the first instance commencing from the date of supply and shall stand
automatically renewed from year to year thereafter until expressly terminated in writing
by either of the parties.
Provided that either party shall be at liberty to terminate this agreement or get the
contract demand reduced by giving one month‟s notice in writing in that behalf
subject to completion of initial period of one year including notice period. The
consumer can also get his connection permanently disconnected or get his contract
demand reduced on the same day of notice if he is ready to pay the minimum

billing/fixed charges amount equivalent to one month in lieu of one month‟s notice.
(7) The Licensee shall not be liable to pay damages / compensation in connection with
loss of life or property arising, occurring or resulting from the use of power.
(8) Where the Consumer is required to obtain a license or permit or “No objection
certificate(NOC)‟ for running his Industrial / commercial concern and the License or
permit is suspended or cancelled, or the validity of the NOC issued by the competent
authority has expired, the Licensee shall have the right to discontinue power supply
during the period when the license or permit is cancelled or suspended or the validity
of the NOC issued by the competent authority has expired. This suspended period
should not be more than 120days.
(9) METERS: The energy supplied shall be measured and registered by a meter or meters in
or upon the said premises to be provided, fixed and kept in proper order by the
Licensee. The procedure for billing when the meter is not provided or is faulty shall be
regulated as per the relevant provisions of the Act and the Regulations framed
thereunder.
(10) SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Consumer, on a request made by the Licensee in this regard,
shall renew/enhance or replenish all security deposits in the event of the same
becoming exhausted or insufficient.
(11) TARIFF AND PAYMENT OF ELECTRICITY CHARGES: From the date this Agreement comes
into force, the Consumer shall be bound by, and shall pay the Licensee, fixed charges,
energy charges, rentals if any and additional security deposit in accordance with the
charges and tariffs approved by the Commission from time to time for the appropriate
class of Consumers. The Consumer shall pay the Licensee the tax and levies as
determined by the State Government from time to time. In case even after
disconnection, if the dues remains unpaid, then the Licensee shall be entitled to take
recourse to the provisions stipulated in the Regulations and other laws for the time
being in force to recover the arrears.
(12) DISCONNECTION FOR ARREARS AND RECONNECCTION: In case the Consumer fails to
pay the periodic bill and due charges within the due date, the Licensee shall be
entitled to cut off the supply after giving due notice as provided in the Act and RERC
Regulations and power supply shall be restored only on payment of all arrears
including interest and re-connection charges as stipulated from time to time.
(13) CONTINUITY OF POWER SUPPLY: The Licensee shall take all reasonable precautions to
ensure continuity of supply of power to the Consumer at the point of commencement
of supply. However, the Licensee shall not be liable to the Consumer for any loss due to
the interruption in the supply of power by reason of damage to the equipment of the
Licensee during war, mutiny, riot, strike or by earth-quake, hurricane, tempest or any
accident or causes beyond the control of the Licensee.
(14) ENTRY INTO CONSUMER’S PREMISES: The Licensee shall have access to the premises of
the Consumer at all reasonable times without notice for meter reading, inspection,
testing and / or for any other purpose incidental to, or connected with the proper
maintenance of supply.The Licensee shall have access to the premises at any time for
inspection, if there is any reason to suspect breach of the provisions of this Agreement,
the Act and the RERC Regulations. If the Consumer, his agent, employees or any one
else purporting to act on his behalf attempts to obstruct or impede the Licensee or its
employees or authorized person in this regard, the Licensee shall be entitled to
immediately cut off power supply. The Consumer shall also be liable to pay such
penalty as may be imposed by the Licensee in this regard.
(15) ASSIGNMENTS OR TRANSFER OF THE BENEFIT OF THIS AGREEMENT BY THE CONSUMER: The
Consumer shall not, without the previous consent in writing of the Licensee, assign,
transfer or part with the benefit of this Agreement and shall not in any manner part with,
or create any partial / separate interest in it.

(16) APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT AND THE RERC REGULATIONS: In all
matters not herein specifically provided for, the provisions of the Act, the RERC
Regulations and other laws for the time being in force shall apply.
(17) SAVING CLAUSE: Nothing contained in this Agreement or any amendment thereof shall
restrict any rights and obligations, which the Licensee or the Consumer has derived
under any legislation relating to supply and consumption of electricity enacted during
the period of this Agreement.
(18) If the consumer opts for open access then the contract for open access shall be
governed by relevant regulations.
(19) The consumer has agreed to bear stamp duty on this agreement.
In witness whereof I, (Name & designation) on behalf of the

Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., and (Name & designation) on behalf
of consumer, namely---------------------- have hereunto set their signatures and the common
seal the day, month & year first written above.
Signed by the above named

in the presence of
Signature & Rubber Stamp on
behalf of consumer
1) (Name and Address).

in the presence of
Signature & Rubber Stamp
of the authorized representative of the Licensee
For & on behalf of-______ Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.


POWER SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF LOW TENSION ELECTRICAL ENERGY
(Agreement shall be part of Application Form and shall be self attested)
An Agreement made this--------- day of------------, 20----- between the -------------Vidyut Vitran
Nigam Limited, (hereinafter called the „Licensee‟ which expression shall where the context so
admits include its successors in office and assigns) of the one part
And
___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________(herein after called as the “CONSUMER‟ which expression,
wherever the context so admits shall include its successor or successors in business and
permitted assigns of his heirs, executors, administrators) of the other part.
Whereas at the request of the Consumer, the Licensee has agreed to supply to the Consumer
electricity at the consumer's premises situated at-----------------------------------and indicated in red
in the map attached hereto for purpose of------------------------------ and the Licensee has agreed
to supply to the consumer such energy upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained.
NOW IT IS HEREBY DECLARED AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS
1. The Licensee shall supply electrical energy at low tension(LT) to the aforesaid premises of
the Consumer from its distributing main as specified in the RERC Supply Code
Regulations 2004 (with its amendments) under classification of supply and the Consumer
shall take from the Licensee, electricity required for the purpose herein above recited at
the single point of supply up to a maximum extent of _____ KW / kVA, being the
load/demand sanctioned. The energy so supplied shall be utilized within the premises
mentioned hereto for the bonafide use of the Consumer.
2. Electrical energy supplied to the premises shall not be utilized by the Consumer in any
manner prejudicial to the Licensee and all usage must be according to such method or
methods approved by the Licensee. The use of power must be confined to such places as
shall have been previously approved in writing by the Licensee. In case prejudicial use of
power is detected, the Consumer shall pay penal charges in accordance with the
provisions of the RERC Supply Code Regulations (with its amendments). Besides, for
dishonest abstraction / use / consumption of electricity or interference with the metering
equipment or accessories, the Consumer shall also be liable for prosecution under the Act
and any other law for the time being in force, and the installation shall be liable for
disconnection.The Consumer agrees and undertakes not to resell any part of the power
supplied to him.
3. The Consumer agrees to take supply under any conditions of restrictions of load and time
that may be fixed by the Licensee from time to time and to pay fixed charges under this
Agreement in full notwithstanding such restrictions.
4. The supply is liable to be restricted, staggered or cut off altogether, as the case may be, if
the power position or any other emergency warrants such a course of action. The
Licensee reserves the right for periodical shutdown, as and when required, for the
purposes of routine maintenance after giving reasonable intimation to the Consumer.
5. In case the Consumer fails to pay the periodic bill and due charges within the due date,
the Licensee shall be entitled to cut off the supply after giving due notice as provided in
the Act and RERC Regulations and power supply shall be restored only on payment of all
arrears including interest and re-connection charges as stipulated from time to time, or as
deemed fit by Licensee.
6. This agreement shall subject as hereinafter provided, remain in force for a period of one
year in the first instance commencing from the date of supply and shall stand
automatically renewed from year to year thereafter until expressly terminated in writing by
either of the parties.
Provided that either party shall be at liberty to terminate this agreement or get its
contract demand/connected load reduced by giving one month‟s notice in writing in
that behalf subject to completion of initial period of one year including notice period.

The consumer can also get his connection permanently disconnected or get his
contract demand/connected load reduced on the same day of notice if he is ready
to pay the minimum billing/fixed charges amount equivalent to one month in lieu of
one month‟s notice.
7. The Licensee shall not be liable to pay damages / compensation in connection with loss of
life or property arising, occurring or resulting from the use of power.The Consumer shall
follow all safety regulations in force.
8. Where the Consumer is required to obtain a license or permit or “No objection

certificate(NOC)‟ for running his Industrial / commercial concern and the license or
permit is suspended or cancelled, or the validity of the NOC issued by the competent
authority has expired, the Licensee shall have the right to discontinue power supply during
the period when the license or permit is cancelled or suspended or the validity of the NOC
issued by the competent authority has expired. This supply suspended period should not
be more than 120 days.
9. The energy supplied shall be measured and registered by a meter or meters in or upon the
said premises to be provided, fixed and kept in proper order by the Licensee.The
Consumer shall be responsible for the safety and security of the metering system. The
procedure for billing when the meter is not provided or is faulty shall be regulated as per
the relevant provisions of the Act and the Regulations framed there under.
10. The Consumer, on a request made by the Licensee in this regard, shall renew/enhance or
replenish all security deposits in the event of the same becoming exhausted or insufficient.
11. From the date this Agreement comes into force, the Consumer shall be bound by, and
shall pay the Licensee, fixed charges, energy charges, rentals if any and additional
security deposit in accordance with the charges and tariffs approved by the Commission
from time to time for the appropriate class of Consumers. The Consumer shall pay the
Licensee the tax and levies as determined by the State Government from time to time. In
case even after disconnection, if the dues remains unpaid, then the Licensee shall be
entitled to take recourse to the provisions stipulated in the Regulations and other laws for
the time being in force to recover the arrears.
12. The Licensee shall take all reasonable precautions to ensure continuity of supply of power
to the Consumer at the point of commencement of supply. However, the Licensee shall
not be liable to the Consumer for any loss due to the interruption in the supply of power by
reason of damage to the equipment of the Licensee during war, mutiny, riot, strike or by
earth-quake, hurricane, tempest or any accident or causes beyond the control of the
Licensee.
13. The Licensee shall have access to the premises of the Consumer at all reasonable times
without notice for meter reading, inspection, testing and / or for any other purpose
incidental to, or connected with the proper maintenance of supply.The Licensee shall
have access to the premises at any time for inspection if there is any reason to suspect
breach of the provisions of this Agreement, the Act and the RERC Regulations. If the
Consumer, his agent, employees or any one else purporting to act on his behalf attempts
to obstruct or impede the Licensee or its employees or authorized person in this regard, the
Licensee shall be entitled to immediately cut off power supply. The Consumer shall also be
liable to pay such penalty as may be imposed by the Licensee in this regard.
14. The Consumer shall not, without the previous consent in writing of the Licensee, assign,
transfer or part with the benefit of this Agreement and shall not in any manner part with, or
create any partial / separate interest in it.
15. In all matters not herein specifically provided for, the provisions of the Act, the RERC
Regulations and other laws for the time being in force shall apply.

16. SAVING CLAUSE: Nothing contained in this Agreement or any amendment thereof shall
restrict any rights and obligations which the Licensee or the Consumer has derived under
any legislation relating to supply and consumption of electricity enacted during the period
of this Agreement.
17. The consumer has agreed to bear stamp duty on this agreement.
In witness whereof I, (Name & designation) on behalf of the

Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd., and (Name & designation) on behalf of
Consumer, namely---------------------- have hereunto set their signatures and the common seal
the day, month & year first written above.

in the presence of
Signature & Rubber Stamp on
behalf of consumer

in the presence of
Signature & Rubber Stamp
of the authorized representative of the Licensee
For & on behalf of-______ Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.


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Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission

Vidyut Viniyamak Bhawan, Near State Motor Garage,Sahakar Marg, Jaipur-302001

In exercise of powers conferred under Section 43 to 48, 50, 55 and 56

Notice is hereby issued inviting comments/suggestions on the above draft

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1. Short title, applicability and commencement

3. Definition at Regulation 2(5) (i.e., L-Form) shall be deleted.

4. Following Definitions shall be added and definitions shall be renumbered :

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Column-1 Column-2 Column-3 Column-4

Regulation As existing As amended (proposed

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iii) In case of premises of LT Consumers to which supply of

iv) The Licensee may allow supply to a consumer at a voltage

v) The consumer, under Large Industrial Service Category,

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vi) Wherever any consumer‟s demand exceeds contract

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6 (7) In case the applicant for agriculture connection or for HT - Sub-Regulation

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8 (6) A 33 kV feeder feeding Discom‟s substations and dedicated A new

(4) In case of an applicant of a private colony developed by the

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1 Domesti 8 KW 50% of total Estimated 1 Domestic 8 kW 4.5 kVA

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Provided further that after charging the amount as mentioned

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(c) Enhanced security shall be levied only if difference between

(d) After depositing of the enhanced security by the consumer,

(e) The large industrial consumers opting for Special fortnightly

Provided that if the consumer defaults in making payments

(5) Transfer of security:

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(2)If appropriate, meter and metering equipment are provided

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25 25.Supply through meter 25.Supply through meter 2nd proviso to

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32 Provided that in case of electrified building complexes/colonies A proviso shall

34 (2) The bill shall......... Contents shall

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(9) If a consumer under any category voluntarily deposits the

(10) Cheque towards payment is accepted from consumers in

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38 (3) The Licensee reserves the right to discontinue supply to a New

(4) In the event of supply being disconnected due to

(5) A consumer other than agriculture category and seasonal

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41 A (l) In order to protect the interest of consumers, Licensee may Sub-regulation

41 A (2) e) ii) Quantum of Assessment (2) e) ii) Quantum of Assessment Sub-regulation

41 A Table given at (2)(h) as example shall be deleted Sub-regulation

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43 Increase in connected load/demand Requirement of increase in connected load/demand Heading of

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@44D. Wiring on applicant’s / consumer’s premises and maintenance