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ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited
www.abpsinfra.com
Presentation on
Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Other Conditions of
Supply)Regulations, 2005
Palaniappan M.Director
By
ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited
Contents
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1. About ABPS Infra
2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulations
3. Schedule of Charges approved by MERC
4. Comparison of Supply Code Regulations in
various States
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Set up in Sep 2005 as start-up Consulting Organisation by professionals, having wide range of experience (~ 40 Man-years) in the energy sector.
Promoted by Ajit Pandit, Balawant Joshi, Palaniappan M & Suresh Gehani.
Experience spans commercial, financial, regulatory and technical spheres of the energy sector.
Set up in Sep 2005 as start-up Consulting Organisation by professionals, having wide range of experience (~ 40 Man-years) in the energy sector.
Promoted by Ajit Pandit, Balawant Joshi, Palaniappan M & Suresh Gehani.
Experience spans commercial, financial, regulatory and technical spheres of the energy sector.
Regulatory Commissions
DevelopersFI / Banks Govt – MOP / MNRE
SEBs / Utilities / Private Utilities
Experience spans across spectrum covering all stake-holders
An introduction to ABPS Infra
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An introduction to ABPS Infra
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Utilit
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Dev
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Ban
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Generation
Transmission
Distribution
Renewable Energy
Fuel
Thermal / Hydel / Nuclear - State / Central / Private
Open Access / Capacity / Planning - CTU / STU / JV
Tariffs / Reforms / T&D losses / Market Develop.
Wind / Biomass / Small Hydel / Co-gen / Solar
Coal / FO/HFO/LSHS / Natural Gas / LNG
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Contents
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1. About ABPS Infra
2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulations
3. Schedule of Charges approved by MERC
4. Comparison of Supply Code Regulations in
various States
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EA 2003 Provisions
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• 50. The State Commission shall specify an Electricity Supply Code to provide for recovery of electricity charges, intervals for billing of electricity charges disconnection of supply of electricity for non-payment thereof; restoration of supply of electricity; tampering, distress or damage to electrical plant, electric lines or meter, entry of distribution licensee or any person acting on his behalf for disconnecting supply and removing the meter; entry for replacing, altering or maintaining electric lines or electrical plant or meter.
• 181 (1) The State Commissions may, by notification, make regulations consistent with this Act and the rules generally to carry out the provisions of this Act.
• (2) In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the power contained in sub-section (1), such regulations may provide for all or any of the following matters, namely: -(x) electricity supply code under section 50;
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Recovery of Charges…1/2
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Recovery of expenses for giving supply
The Distribution Licensee shall recover
o Expenses incurred for providing electric line or electrical plant
o In case of temporary supply, all expenses reasonably incurred
for the purpose of giving & discontinuance of such temporary
supply
The Distribution Licensee shall maintain the works for the
purpose of giving supply
In case work is done by Licensed Electrical Contractor, the
Distribution Licensee shall not be entitled to recover expenses
relating to such portion of works
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Recovery of Charges…2/2
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Charges for Electricity Supplied
The Distribution Licensee is authorized to recover
o charges for electricity supplied
o surcharge, additional surcharge and charges for wheeling as
may be specified under the provisions of Section 42 of the
Act
The charges for electricity supplied may include a fixed charge
in addition to a charge for actual electricity supplied
Consumers shall be required to pay all taxes, duties and other
statutory charges as may be required
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Application for Supply…1/2
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Information in Application Applicant’s name
Address of premises
Name of owner of premises
Purpose of usage of electricity and load applied for each such
usage
Whether the application is for a new connection, shifting of
service, additional load, extension of service, change of name or
restoration
Information about Licensed Electrical Contractor
Fee for processing the application
Additional detail or document if required
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Application for Supply…2/2
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Distribution Licensee shall also make available an electronic
media version of such application form in downloadable format
on its website
Application form shall be accepted at each section office / ward
office / consumer centre of the Distribution Licensee
Duties of Distribution Licensee
Issue a duly authorized acknowledgement of receipt for each
application form accepted
Maintain a record at each office where applications are accepted
Inform an applicant, upon request, of the status of his
application
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Processing of Application…1/2
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After receipt of Application Form, the Distribution Licensee shall
send its Authorised Representative to:
o Study the technical requirements of giving supply
oInspect the premises to which supply is to be given, with prior
intimation to the applicant
No such inspection shall be carried out between sunset and
sunrise, except in the presence of an adult male member
Distribution Licensee shall intimate the applicant of the details
of any works that are required to be undertaken, and the
charges to be borne by the applicant
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Processing of Application…2/2
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Where, installation of a distribution transformer is required
within the applicant’s premises, the Applicant shall make
available a suitable piece of land, by way of lease to the
distribution Licensee
Upon receipt of application accompanied with required charges
and land as mentioned above, Distribution Licensee shall
sanction and carry out or permit to be carried out the works to
give supply to the applicant
All connections released for agricultural pump sets shall be
metered and no such connections shall be released unless such
pump sets are provided with capacitors
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Agreement
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Distribution Licensee may require the applicant to execute an
agreement for obtaining a new connection, for change of name and
for enhancement of sanctioned load ( if sanctioned load is more
than 50 kW)
Particulars Contained in Agreement
o Name of consumer
o Address of premise
o sanctioned load, contract demand and purpose of usage of electricity;
o declaration by the applicant:
The agreement shall be deemed to be terminated where the
consumer remains disconnected for a period of more than six (6)
month
A consumer may terminate the agreement after giving a notice of
thirty days to the Distribution Licensee.
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Maintaining the Property of the Distribution Licensee
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No person other than an Authorised Representative shall be
authorised to operate, handle or remove any electrical plant,
electric lines or meter or break, remove, erase or otherwise
interfere with the seals, name plates and distinguishing numbers
or marks affixed on such property of the Distribution Licensee
placed in the consumer’s premises
Distribution Licensee shall provide prior intimation to the
consumer of the visit of the Authorised Representative to the
consumer’s premises, except where the Distribution Licensee
has reason to believe that any person is indulging in
unauthorized use of electricity and / or is committing an offence
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Access to consumer premises…1/2
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Subject to the provisions contained in Part XII, Part XIV and
Section 163 of the Act, the Distribution Licensee shall not seek
entry to the consumer’s premises beyond the point of supply
While seeking entry, the Authorised Representative shall visibly
display his name-tag and produce for scrutiny, proof of identity
and shall inform the consumer of his reason for entry into the
premises
The Authorised Representative shall also carry the job sheet or
work order setting out the work required to be done at the
premises
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Access to consumer premises…2/2
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Where there is a reason to suspect that an offence of the nature
provided for in Part XII or Part XIV of the Act is being committed on a
consumer’s premises, the visit of the officer designated by the State
Government under Section 126 of the Act or of the officer
authorised by the State Government under Section 136 of the Act,
as the case may be, shall be recorded in a logbook to be maintained
with the Distribution Licensee along with the name of such officer
and details of the visit to the consumer’s premises
Whoever indulges in any of the acts of the nature provided in
clauses (a), (b) or (c) of sub-section (1) of Section 135 of the Act
with the intention of dishonestly abstracting, consuming, or using
electricity shall be liable to the consequences provided in the said
Section
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Wiring of Consumer’s Premises
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The work of wiring at the premises of the consumer beyond the
point of supply shall be carried out by the consumer and shall
conform to the standards specified in the Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956 until the introduction of any rules or regulations for
the same under the provisions of the Act
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Change of Name…1/2
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A connection may be transferred in the name of another person, upon
application for change of name by the new owner or occupier, provided
that such change of name shall not entitle the applicant to require
shifting of the connection to a new premises
The application for change of name shall be accompanied by such
charges as are required under the approved schedule of charges of the
Distribution Licensee
The Distribution Licensee shall communicate the decision on change of
name to the consumer within the second billing cycle from the date of
application for change of name
Any charge for electricity or any sum other than a charge for electricity
due to the Distribution Licensee, which remains unpaid shall be
recovered from successors-in-law (except in the case of transfer of
connection to a legal heir, the liabilities transferred shall be restricted
to a maximum period of six months)
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Change of Name…2/2
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The application for change of name shall be accompanied by:
o consent letter of the transferor for transfer of connection in
the name of transferee
o in the absence of a consent letter, any one of the following
documents in respect of the premises: (a) proof of
ownership of premises; (b) in case of partition, the partition
deed; (c) registered deed; or (d) succession certificate;
o photocopy of licence/permission with respect to the purpose
for which electricity is being supplied to the premises, if
required by statute
o processing fee or receipt thereof
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Security Deposit…1/3
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The Distribution Licensee may require any person to whom supply of electricity has been sanctioned, to deposit a security
The amount of the security shall be an equivalent of the average of three months of billing or the billing cycle period, whichever is lesser
Where the Distribution Licensee requires security from a consumer at the time of commencement of service, the amount of such security shall be estimated based on the tariff category and contract demand / sanctioned load, load factor, diversity factor and number of working shifts of the consumer
The Distribution Licensee shall re-calculate the amount of security based on the actual billing of the consumer once in each financial year
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Security Deposit…2/3
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Where the amount of security re-calculated is higher than the security deposit of the consumer, the Distribution Licensee shall be entitled to raise a demand for additional security on the consumer and consumer shall be given a time period of not less than thirty days to deposit the additional security pursuant to such demand
Where the amount of security deposit maintained by the consumer is higher than the security required to be maintained, the Distribution Licensee shall refund the excess amount of such security deposit in a single payment
Where a consumer who has deposited security subsequently opts to receive supply through a pre-payment meter, the amount of such security deposit shall, after deduction of all monies owed by such consumer, be either refunded or treated as a part of the value of the pre-payment credit
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Security Deposit…3/3
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Upon termination of supply, the Distribution Licensee shall, after recovery of all amounts due, refund the remainder of the Security Deposit
A consumer with consumption not less than one lakh kWh per month and with no undisputed sum payable to the distribution licensee may deposit security by way of cash, Irrevocable Letter of Credit, or unconditional Bank Guarantee
The Distribution Licensee shall pay interest on the amount of security deposited by the consumer at a rate equivalent to the bank rate of the Reserve Bank of India
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Power factor/Harmonics
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Obligatory for the consumer to maintain the average power factor of his load at levels prescribed by the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 with such variations, if any, adopted by the Distribution Licensee
Obligatory for the HT consumer and the LT consumer (Industrial and Commercial only) to control harmonics of his load at levels prescribed by the IEEE STD 519-1992, and in accordance with the relevant Orders of the Commission
The Distribution Licensee may require the consumer, within a reasonable time period, which shall not be less than three months, to take such effective measures so as to raise the average power factor or control harmonics of his installation
Distribution Licensee may charge penalty or provide incentives for low/high power factor and for harmonics, in accordance with relevant Orders of the Commission
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Classification and Reclassification of Consumers into Tariff Categories
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Distribution Licensee may classify or reclassify a consumer into various Commission approved tariff categories based on the purpose of usage of supply by such consumer
Distribution Licensee shall not create any tariff category other than those approved by the Commission
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Except where the consumer elects to purchase a meter, the Distribution Licensee may require the consumer to provide security for the price of the meter
The charges for hiring of meters by a consumer shall be in accordance with the approved schedule of charges
Consumers may elect to purchase a meter from the Distribution Licensee or from any supplier of correct meters in accordance with specifications laid down by the Authority in the regulations made under Section 55 of the Act:
where the consumer elects to purchase the meter from a supplier other than the Distribution Licensee, the Distribution Licensee shall be entitled to test the correctness of the meter prior to installation
Supply & Cost of meter
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Any complaint to the Distribution Licensee regarding a lost meter shall be accompanied by a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) lodged with the appropriate police station
Where, upon a complaint by the consumer or inspection by the Authorised Representative, the meter is found to be burnt, it shall be replaced and supply restored to the consumer
Supply in these cases, if cut-off, shall be restored after installation of a new meter and payment by the consumer of the price of the meter & other charges applicable
estimated electricity charges for the period for which meter was not available due to loss of meter may be billed to the consumer in the ensuing bill after supply is restored
Lost / Burnt Meters
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Meter readings shall be undertaken by the Authorised
Representative:
o At least once in every three months in the case of
agricultural consumerso At least once in every two months in the case of all other
consumers, unless otherwise specifically approved by the
Commission for any consumer or class of consumers
Reading of Meter
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The Distribution Licensee shall be responsible for the periodic testing and maintenance of all consumer meters
The consumer may, upon payment of such testing charges as may be approved by the Commission, request the Distribution Licensee to test the accuracy of the meter
The Distribution Licensee shall provide a copy of the meter test report to the consumer within a period of two months from the date of request for testing of meter by the consumer
In the event of the meter being tested and found to be beyond the limits of accuracy prescribed in the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, the Distribution Licensee shall refund the testing charges paid by the consumer and adjust the amount of the bill
Testing and Maintenance of Meter
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Distribution Licensee shall issue bills to the consumer at intervals of
o at least once in every two months in respect of consumers in town and cities and
o at least once in every three months in respect of all other consumers (except where consumer has prepaid meter)
Interval of Billing & presentation of Bill
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The bill to the consumer shall include all charges, deposits, taxes and duties due and payable by the consumer to the Distribution Licensee
The Distribution Licensee shall, upon request by the consumer, explain the detailed basis of computation of the consumer’s bill
The Bill shall include
Bill Detail
o Consumer No., name and address; o Billing Period
o Name of office of Distribution Licensee having jurisdiction over the supply
o Table showing the various components of applicable tariff
o Type of supply & Contract Demand/Sectioned load
o Last six months consumption
o Category of consumer o Date of the bill and due date of payment;
o Meter No. o Billing details, mode of payment
o Previous meter reading of the billing period with date
o Security deposit details
o Present meter reading of the billing period with date
o Average power factor
o Number of units consumed o Details of subsidy
o Maximum demand o Telephone number and address of Customer Service Centre and Forum for Grievance Redressal
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In case for any reason the meter is not accessible, Distribution Licensee shall send an estimated bill to the consumer based on the recorded consumption of the last billing cycle and the amount so paid will be adjusted after the readings are taken during the subsequent billing period
If the meter remains inaccessible after two consecutive efforts to effect a meter reading, the consumer shall be served not less than seven clear working days’ notice to keep open the premises for taking the meter reading on the days stated in the notice
Where the consumer fails to keep the meter accessible (without prior information to Distribution licensee) on the days and at the times stated in the notice same shall be deemed to be a refusal of entry under the provisions of sub-section (3) of Section 163 of the Act and the consequences thereunder shall apply
Billing in the Absence of Meter Reading
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In case of broken or damaged meter seal, the meter shall be tested for defectiveness or tampering
in case of a defective meter, the amount of the consumer’s bill shall be adjusted, for a maximum period of three months
in case of tampering as per Section 126 or Section 135 of the Act, depending on the circumstances of each case
in case the meter has stopped recording, the consumer will be billed for the period for which the meter has stopped recording, up to a maximum period of three months, based on the average metered consumption for twelve months
Billing in the Event of Defective Meters
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The due date for the payment shall be not less than twenty-one days from the bill date in the case of residential and agricultural consumers, and not less than fifteen days in the case of other consumers
In case the consumer does not receive the bill or lost the bill, he shall, before the receipt of the next bill, report the same to the officer designated by the Distribution Licensee to address such cases
The designated officer shall communicate, on the spot, bill amount and due date payment and arrange to issue a duplicate bill in three days
A consumer who neglects to pay his bill is liable for;o levy of delayed payment charges and interest on arrearso appropriation of security deposit and oro disconnection of supply in accordance with the provisions of the Act and
these Regulations
The Distribution Licensee may offer incentives to consumers for making prompt or early payment of their bills,
Payment of Bills
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Advance Payment
Distribution Licensee shall provide consumers the facility to make advance payment of charges issue a receipt to the consumer for the amount held as advance
pay interest on the amount deposited by a consumer at a rate equivalent to the bank rate of the Reserve Bank of India.
Advance payment & Settlement of arrears
Settlement of Arrears in Bill Payments The Distribution Licensee may, at its discretion, allow consumers the
facility of payment of arrears by way of installments
Payment of arrears by way of installments shall not affect the liability of the consumers to pay interest and additional charges for delayed payment
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Except where the supply of electricity is disconnected on account of failure of the consumer to comply with his obligations under the Act or these Regulations, the Distribution Licensee shall bear the costs for restoration of supply to the consumer
Where, upon settlement of any grievance or dispute in this regard, the consumer is required to bear the costs of restoration, the Distribution Licensee shall restore supply to the consumer upon payment by the consumer of such charges, as approved by the Commission
Restoration of Supply of Electricity
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The Distribution Licensee shall take all reasonable measures to ensure continuity, quality and reliability of supply of power to the consumer
The Distribution Licensee shall be entitled, for reasons of testing or maintenance or any other sufficient cause for its efficient working, to temporarily discontinue the supply for such periods, as may be necessary, subject to providing advance public notice in this behalf
The Distribution Licensee shall not be liable for any claims attributable to indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages, loss of profits or opportunity, whether arising in contract, tort, warranty, strict liability or any legal principle which may become available, as a result of any curtailment of supply under the circumstances or conditions mentioned in this Regulation
Failure of Supply
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Distribution Licensee shall, file with the Commission for approval, schedule of charges for matters contained in these Regulations
The Commission shall after examining the schedule of charges: issue an order granting its approval thereon reject the schedule of charges filed before it for reasons to be
recorded in writing
The existing schedule of charges of the Distribution Licensee shall continue to be in force until such time as the schedule of charges submitted by the Distribution Licensee is approved by the Commission
Any deviation from the approved schedule of charges shall be only with the prior approval of the Commission
Schedule of Charges
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It shall be the duty of a Distribution Licensee to provide a copy of these Regulations, the terms and conditions of supply of the Distribution Licensee and the approved schedule of charges, for the time being in force:
o to each applicant for new connection upon acceptance of his application;
o to consumers of the Distribution Licensee, upon request.o by making it available in downloadable format through its
internet website
Provide copies of Supply Code and Schedule of Charges
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Contents
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1. About ABPS Infra
2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulation
3. Schedule of Charges approved by MERC
4. Comparison of Supply Code Regulations in
various States
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Schedule of Charges Approved – RInfra-D
New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection/Change of Name
Approvedby MERC
(Rs.)
Single Phase 25Three Phase 50HT Supply 150
Application Registration & Processing ChargesCategory Approved by
MERC(Rs.)
Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW
2000
Three Phase Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW
3000
Motive power above 27 HP but upto 67 HP or other loads above 20 kW but upto 50 kW
4500
Motive power above 67 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 50 kW but upto 150 kW
7000
H.T. Supply (with VCB) For loads upto 500 kVA 275000Loads above 500 kVA 300000
Service Connection Charges for new connection and extension of load
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Schedule of Charges Approved – RInfra-D
Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC(Rs.)
Reconnection charges L.T. Service at cut-outs -
Single Phase 50Three Phase 50HT Supply 200
Visit Charges ( only for new connection or additional supply request) 25Charges for dishonored cheque 20Testing of metersi) at site by Accucheck
Single Phase 50Three Phase 200
ii) at REL-D’s laboratory Single Phase 100Three Phase 300
HT Trivector / ToD meter 500Cost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from REL-D & in case of Lost and Burnt meter)
Single phase Meter 700Three phase whole current Meter 3000Three phase CT operated Meter 5500
H.T. TOD Meter 5500Charges for photocopying or printed copies of Regulatory orders etc 1 - per page
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Schedule of Charges Approved - BEST
New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection
Approvedby MERC
(Rs.)
Single Phase 25Three Phase 50HT Supply 100
Change of Name Single Phase 25Three Phase 50HT Supply 50
Category Approved by MERC(Rs.)
Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW
2500
Three Phase Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW
6000
Motive power above 27 HP but upto 67 HP or other loads above 20 kW but upto 50 kW
13000
Motive power above 67 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 50 kW but upto 150 kW
27000
Motive power above 134 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 100 kW but upto 150 kW 45000
H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 275000Loads above 500 kVA 300000
Application Registration & Processing ChargesService Connection Charges for new
connection and extension of load
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Schedule of Charges Approved - BEST
Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC(Rs.)
Reconnection charges L.T. Service at cut-outs -
a) where meter is not removed 50b) where meter is removed 200
At underground mains # 1000H.T. Supply 200
Changing the position of meter atconsumer’s request 50Testing of Installation on consumer’s request 50Testing of meters at BEST’s laboratory
Single Phase 100Three Phase 300
Cost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from BEST & in case of Lost and Burnt meter)
Single phase Meter 700Three phase whole current Meter 3000Three phase CT operated Meter 5500
H.T. TOD Meter 5500
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Schedule of Charges Approved - TPC-D
New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection
Approvedby MERC
(Rs.)
Residential Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
Supply to Commercial Installation Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
LT Supply to Industrial Installation Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
H T supply 150
Charges for categories not covered above including open access
Same as above depending upon
Single phase/ Three phase/HT
Supply.Change of Name 25
Category Approved by MERC(Rs.)
Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10 kW
2500
Three Phase Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW
6000
Motive power above 27 HP but upto 67 HP or other loads above 20 kW but upto 50 kW
13000
Motive power above 67 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 50 kW but upto 150 kW
27000
Motive power above 134 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 100 kW but upto 150 kW 45000
H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 275000Loads above 500 kVA 300000
Application Registration & Processing ChargesService Connection Charges for new
connection and extension of load
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Schedule of Charges Approved - TPC-D
Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC(Rs.)
Reconnection charges Re-installation of fuse cutout 50Connection at remote end due to non availability of access to the consumer’s premises 200Re-installation of meter 200Re-connection of H.T. Supply from TPC’s sub-station. 200Re-connection of Service cable 500Underground or overhead mains # 1000Changing the position of meter at consumer’s request
Single Phase 50Three Phase 100
Testing of Installation 100Testing of meters at TPC-D’s laboratory
Single Phase 100Three Phase 300
MD or Trivector meter 500Testing of CT/PT units at installation 1000
Charges towards additional copies of the test reports. Rs.1/- per pageCost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from TPC-D & in case of Lost and Burnt meter) conventional / Static Meter
Single phase Meter 700Three phase whole current Meter 3000Three phase CT operated Meter 5500
H.T. TOD Meter 5500
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Schedule of Charges Approved - MSEDCL
Category Approved by MERC (Rs.)
Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 2000
Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW
4000
Three Phase 8000
Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW
6000
Motive power above 27 HP but upto 67 HP or other loads above 20 kW but upto 50 kW
14000
Motive power above 67 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 50 kW but upto 150 kW
30000
Motive power above 134 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 100 kW but upto 150 kW 45000
H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 175000Loads above 500 kVA 195000
Category Approved by MERC (Rs.)
Single Phase For load upto 0.5 kW 500For loads above 0.5 kW & upto 5 kW
1000
For loads above 5 kW & upto 10 kW
1000
Three Phase Motive power upto 7 HP or other loads upto 5 kW
2500
Motive power above 7HP but upto 21 HP or for other loads above 5 kW but upto 16 kW
2500
Motive power above 21HP but upto 67 HP or for other loads above 16 kW but upto 50 kW
6500
Motive power above 67HP but upto 107 HP or for other loads above 50 kW but upto 80 kW 6500Motive power above 107HP but upto 200 HP or for other loads 12000 NIL above 80 kW but upto 150 kW 12000
H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 15000
Service Connection Charges for new Underground Connection
Service Connection Charges for new overhead Connection
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Schedule of Charges Approved - MSEDCL
New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection
Approvedby MERC
(Rs.)
Single Phase 25
Three Phase 50
LT(Agricultural 50HT supply upto 33 KV 1000
EHV Supply 2000
Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC (Rs.)
Installation Testing Fee Low Tension Service
Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
High Tension Service 200Reconnection ChargesLow Tension Service at cutout
Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
At overhead mains Single Phase 25Three Phase 50
At underground mains: 50High Tension Supply 300Changing the position of meter atconsumer’s request 100Testing of Meter single phase meter 100polyphase meter/RKVAH meter 300LTMD(with or without CTs) 300Trivector meter 500Testing of meters at TPC-D’s laboratory
Single Phase 100polyphase meter/RKVAH meter 300
LTMD(with or without CTs) 500Trivector meter 500
Replacement of meter card for HT consumers NilAdministrative charge for Cheque bouncing
Upto Rs. 5 lakhs 250Above Rs. 5 lakhs 250
Application Registration & Processing Charges
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Contents
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1. About ABPS Infra
2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulation
3. Schedule of Charges approved by MERC
4. Comparison of Supply Code Regulations in
various States
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Supply Code in other States…1/11 Madhya Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2004
U.P. Electricity Supply Code – 2005
Delhi (Electricity Supply Code & Performance Standards) Regulations, 2007
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply code) Regulations, 2004
Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Related Matters) Regulations, 2007
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Supply Code in other States…2/11
Recovery of Electricity Charges MP UP Delhi AP PunjabMaharasht
raNew Connections Process defined for obtaining new connections
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes No
Type of applicable charges specified for new connections
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amount of applicable charges specified/ reference to Commission's order
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Timelines for providing new connection specified
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Is security deposit for new connection specified/ reference to Commission's order
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Process for dealing with augmentation issues
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Charges applicable for augmentation issues/reference to Commission's order
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
** - This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Andhra Pradesh
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** - This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Andhra Pradesh***- This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Punjab
Recovery of Electricity Charges MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
raExisting Connections Type of charges applicable to the consumer clearly specified/ reference to Commission's order
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amount of applicable charges specified/ reference to Commission's order
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Time period for recovery of chargesspecified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Point of supply for applicability of chargesspecified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Process for dealing with load enhancement/ reduction issues
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Charges applicable for load enhancement/reduction issues/ reference to Commission’s order
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Provisions for treatment of previous dues Yes Yes Yes Yes No*** Yes Process for change in consumer category/voltage level
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes No
Supply Code in other States…3/11
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Billing Information MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra
Prior intimation to the consumer on billing process (periodicity of billing service, date of meter reading, bill date and due date for payment in calendar month etc)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
List of information to be included in the bill clearly specified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Intervals for billing of electricity charges specified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Meter status captured in bill No No Yes Yes Yes No
Supply Code in other States…4/11
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Metering & reading MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra
Mode of meter reading - Manual/Automated Yes Yes No No Yes No
Mode of meter reading - Third party allowed Yes Yes Yes Yes No*** Yes
Provision of meter card/meter card passbook No Yes No Yes Yes No
Mode of dispatch of the bills to the consumer (eg by hand/ by post)
Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Process in case of non-receipt of bills by consumer clearly specified
Yes Yes Yes Yes No*** Yes
Process for billing - in case of faulty or defective (burnt/ stuck) meters
Yes Yes Yes No** No*** Yes
Provision for provisional bill Yes Yes Yes No** No*** No
** - This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Andhra Pradesh***- This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Punjab
Supply Code in other States…5/11
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Mode of payment & bill collection MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharash
tra Bill collection facilities specified Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Mode of payment of electricity bills - cash, DD, cheque, credit card, internet, etc
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Acknowledgment process of payment Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Advance payment of anticipated bills Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Time period for payment of bills by consumer clearly
specifiedYes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Process for late payments specified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Charges applicable for late payments specified/ reference to Commission’s order
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Specifying the priorities for adjustment of amount paid by the consumer
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Process for payment of arrears bills through installment
Yes No No Yes No*** Yes
Process for treatment of erroneous/ disputed bills Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Provision of self assessment of bills by consumer specified
No Yes Yes Yes No No
Process for treatment of cheques issued by consumers which are not honoured
Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Process for raising bills in case of theft of electricity specified
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Supply Code in other States…6/11
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Disconnection of service MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra
Conditions for temporary disconnection Yes Yes Yes No** No*** No
Conditions for permanent disconnection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Timelines for disconnection (Notice period etc.) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Provision of lock-in period for the agreement Yes Yes Yes No** No No
Restoration of supply of electricity MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra Conditions to be met by consumer clearly specified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Time period for restoration of supply after production of the proof of payment of charges by consumer
No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Wiring of consumer premises MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra Applicable standards for consumer premises specified
No Yes Yes No** No*** Yes
Supply Code in other States…7/11
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Measures for preventing tampering, distress or damage to electric plants,
electric lines and metersMP UP Delhi AP
Punjab
Maharashtra
Treatment for damaged electrical plants, lines and meters within consumer premises
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Treatment for damaged electrical plants, lines and meters outside consumer premises
No Yes Yes No No Yes
Process applicable in case of unauthorised use of electricity
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Process applicable in case of theft of electricity Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Process for voluntary disclosure of tampered meters
No Yes Yes No No No
Supply Code in other States…8/11
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Right of licensee to enter consumerpremises and to remove fittings or
other apparatus of licenseeMP UP Delhi AP
Punjab
Maharashtra
Purpose governing the entry of authorized personnel clearly specified
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Special provisions by which the authorized personnel can enter the premises
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Specifying the authorized person who can enter the premises of a consumer
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Specifying the time when authorized can enter the premises of a consumer
Yes Yes Yes Yes No*** Yes
Specifying time period and the consequences of the failure to allow entry of authorized personnel
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Supply Code in other States…9/11
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Meter MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra Option to consumer for procurement of meter No Yes Yes No** Yes Yes Terms for selection of meters purchased by consumers clearly specified
No No Yes No** Yes Yes
Provision of Third party testing of meters installed by consumers
No Yes Yes No Yes No
Applicable charges for meters procured by consumers (Testing fees etc.)
No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Applicable charges for meter installed by Licensee specified or not (meter security, monthly rent etc)
Yes Yes No No** Yes Yes
Treatment of cost of new meter installed by licensee against lost, burnt or defective & inoperative meter specified
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Process for replacement of lost meter clearly specified
No Yes No No** Yes Yes
Process for testing and maintenance of meters clearly specified by licensee
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Process for testing, replacement & charges in case of defective meters
Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes
Option for placement of meter (consumer premises/ pole)
Yes No Yes No** No No
Provision of requirement for meter particulars sheet for new meters
Yes No Yes No No No
Supply Code in other States…10/11
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List of supporting documents specified along-with application
MP UP Delhi APPunja
bMaharasht
ra
For release of new connections Yes Yes Yes No** No*** Yes
For change of ownership Yes Yes Yes No** No Yes
For disconnection No Yes Yes No No Yes
Supply Code in other States…11/11
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