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1 KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION BANGALORE Published in Part 3 of Karnataka Gazette dated 29 th March 2001 Preamble to Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code, The principles governing the supply of Electricity by the Karnataka Electricity Board to persons other than Licensees under Section 49 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, are presently governed by the Karnataka Electricity Board Electricity Supply Regulations, 1988, framed by the erstwhile KEB in exercise of its powers under Section 79 (j) of the Electricity (Supply) Act, Clause (f) of Sub-Section (3) of Section 58 of the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, 1999, provides that in respect of matters provided, inter alia, in Sections 49 and 79 of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, the provisions of the said Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, would not apply, to the extent that specific provisions have been made in the Karnataka Electricity Reforms Act, Section 11 of KER Act, 1999 vests the Commission with the powers to regulate, inter alia, the distribution, supply and utilization of electricity, to issue licences and determine the conditions to be included in the licences, to regulate the working of the Licensees, and to set appropriate Codes of conduct and standards for the electricity industry in the State and the standards of service to the Consumers by Licensees. Section 19 of the Act provides that the licences shall specify the terms and conditions under which the supply of energy is to be made. Regulation 22 of the KERC (Licensing) Regulations, 2000, provide that the Licensee shall adopt, inter alia, the model conditions for supply of power and such other Codes and Standards as may be framed by the Commission from time to time. In order to frame the model conditions for governing the supply of power by the Licensees to Consumers after widespread consultation with all the various Stake holders, a notification was issued on 21 st & 22 nd Dec 1999 in leading newspapers like Deccan Herald, Samyuktha Karnataka in both Bangalore and Hubli Editions and Udayavani informing the general public to offer their suggestions on modifications required in the K.E.B. Electricity Supply Regulations, 1988 by In response to this notification, 54 persons / organizations have sent their suggestions on 71 paras and subparas of K.E.B. ESR, The Commission has considered their suggestions and discussed the matter in detail. Based on this input and discussions, a draft discussion paper on Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code, was prepared and sent to 190 persons and organizations and also to 7 political parties on Responses were received from 38 persons and organizations including Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited. The views KERC (ES&D) Code Page 1 06-Sep-13

2 expressed in these replies are taken into consideration while finalizing the above Code. Section 9 of the above Code pertaining to arranging power supply to Commercial/ Residential / Building(s) / Complex (es) / M.S. Building(s was sent to 73 members of Apartment Promoters Association and 21 members of Practicing Architects Association on A meeting with the above Association members was conducted on and the Section 9 of the above Code was discussed. Officers of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Electrical Inspectorate and members of the Licenced Electrical Contractors Association also participated in the above meeting. Opinions expressed by the participants were consolidated and taken into consideration while finalizing the above Code. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited has furnished their comments on the above discussion paper vide their letter No.KPTCL/B11/289(1) / Dated: A meeting with the Officers of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited was held for 3 days on 2 nd, 3rd & 4 th January 2001and the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code, was discussed in detail. The opinions expressed by the Officers of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited have been taken into consideration while finalising the above Code. The Commission thereafter discussed the Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code, in detail with special reference to the suggestions made by the participants in the above meetings and the various responses received in the extensive and intensive consultation process that has been described above. Taking all the various aspects into consideration, the Commission has approved the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply & Distribution) Code, and has ordered that the same be published in the official gazette for information of all the concerned, which shall become effective from the date of publication in the gazette. In case there are any difficulties for the Licensee in the implementation of this Code or any undue hardship or inequity caused, the Licensee can approach the Commission for consideration and redressal as justified. By the order of the Commission (sd) Secretary Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission KERC (ES&D) Code Page 2 06-Sep-13

3 KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION BANGALORE Published in Part 3 of Karnataka Gazette dated 29 th November 2001 Preamble Amendments to the various Sections of K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, K.E.R.C. has published the K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, in Karnataka Gazette on General public and K.P.T.C.L. have represented to the Commission regarding certain difficulties experienced in implementation of KERC (ES&D) Code, Hence Public Notification was issued on in leading Newspapers to elicit the public opinion regarding the difficulties experienced in implementation of KERC (ES&D) Code, requiring the general public to write to the Commission with full details of any modification or amendment they may wish to propose to any of the Sections in the above Code latest by 30 th June In response to the above, we have received 40 representations. Xerox copies of these representations were sent to K.P.T.C.L. for furnishing the comments, which K.P.T.C.L. has done. Several meetings were held with K.P.T.C.L. to discuss and finalize the modifications / amendments to several Sections of the Code. Commission considered the issues raised in the above representations, comments of K.P.T.C.L., outcome of the meetings with K.P.T.C.L. and finalized the modifications / amendments to several Sections of the Code. In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11 of KER Act, 1999 and Section 19 of KER Act, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following Code further to amend KERC (ES&D) Code, with the title KERC (ES&D)(Amendment) Code, This will come in to force with effect from 29 th March 2001 i.e., the date on which the K.E.R.C. has published the K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, in Karnataka Gazette. By order of the Commission Sd. Secretary Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission. KERC (ES&D) Code Page 3 06-Sep-13

4 KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION BANGALORE Published in Part 3 of Karnataka Gazette dated 16 th January 2003 Preamble Amendments to the various Sections of K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, K.E.R.C. has published the K.E.R.C. (ES&D) Code, in Karnataka Gazette on and amendments on General public and K.P.T.C.L. have represented to the Commission regarding certain difficulties experienced in implementation of KERC (ES&D) Code, as amended. The Commission has considered the issues raised in the above representations and prepared draft amendments to remove the difficulties in implementation of KERC (ES&D) Code, as amended incorporating certain provisions to make the provisions Consumer friendly and simplifying certain procedures. These amendments were sent to K.P.T.C.L., and also to all the four ESCOMS for their comments. K.P.T.C.L., and ESCOMS except MESCOM have furnished their comments / suggestions. The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission has considered the comments so received and in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11 of KER Act, and Section 19 of KER Act, 1999 hereby makes the following amendments to KERC (ES&D) Code, This shall come into force from the date of publication in the official gazette By order of the Commission. (Sd.) Secretary Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION, BANGALORE NOTIFICATION Dated: Published in Part 3 of Karnataka Gazette dated 27 th March 2003 In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 11 of KER Act, 1999 and Section 19 of KER Act, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following amendments in the KERC (ES&D) Code, Title and commencement: a) This Code may be called the KERC (ES&D)(Amendment) Code, b) This shall come into force from 1 st April, 2003 KERC (ES&D) Code Page 4 06-Sep-13

5 KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION BANGALORE NOTIFICATION KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (Electricity Supply and Distribution) Code, In exercise of the powers conferred on it by Sections 11( j) and 56 of the KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT, 1999 (Karnataka Act No.25 of 1999) and all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION hereby makes the following Code to govern the distribution and supply of electricity and procedures thereof such as system of billing, modality of payment of bills, the powers, functions and obligations of the Licensee and the rights and obligations of Consumers and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. CHAPTER - I 1.00 SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT 1.01 This Code may be called the KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (Electricity Supply and Distribution) Code, This shall extend to the whole of the state of Karnataka 1.03 This shall apply to all persons engaged in the business of supplying electricity as covered under Section 19 of the KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REFORM ACT, 1999 (Karnataka Act No.25 of 1999) and the Consumers of electricity This shall come into force from the date of publication in the official gazette of Karnataka and will be in force unless amended otherwise DEFINITIONS CHAPTER - II Unless the meaning is repugnant to the context, the following words shall have the meanings assigned to them ACT means Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, AGREEMENT with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions means an Agreement entered into by the Licensee and the Consumer under Section 4.06 of this Code. KERC (ES&D) Code Page 5 06-Sep-13

6 2.03 AMPERE means a unit of electric current APPARATUS means electrical apparatus and includes all machines, fittings accessories and appliances in which conductors are used AREA OF SUPPLY means the geographic area within which alone a Licensee is authorized for the time being to supply energy by his licence AUTHORISED OFFICER means all the jurisdictional Engineers of the Licensee and technical officers authorized by the Licensee from time to time BILLING PERIOD means the period between two consecutive Meter reading dates BREAKDOWN means an occurrence relating to equipment of supply system or other electrical line which prevents its normal functioning BULK SUPPLY means the sale of electricity to any person for resale, such as, supply given to (i) a Licensee for purposes of local distribution in his area of supply at a single point of delivery and at a single voltage. (ii) a non industrial Consumer having mixed load of lighting and power at a single point of delivery and at a single voltage (iii) an industrial Consumer for industrial and in an agreed proportion for non industrial purposes including the residential purposes of his workmen if they live in a specified colony within the factory premises at a single point of delivery and at a single voltage CALENDAR YEAR means the period from the first day of January of a year to the thirty first day of December, of the same year COMMISSION means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted under subsection (1) of section 3 of the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act CONDUCTOR means any wire, cable, bar, tube, rail or plate used for conducting energy and so arranged as to be electrically connected to a system 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 KERC (ES&D) Code Page 6 06-Sep-13

7 0.85. If the same or any apparatus is rated by the manufacturer in HP, the HP rating shall be converted into KW by multiplying it by CONSUMER means and include any person who or whose installation, is supplied with electricity or who has executed an Agreement with the Licensee for the supply of electricity or any person whose installation is for the time being connected for the purpose of receiving electricity or whose installation has been disconnected or who has registered an application with the Licensee for power supply connection. This expression when ever the context so admits shall include their / his / its successor / successors in business occupation and permitted assignees or heirs, executors, administrators CONTRACTED DEMAND means the Load in kilovolt amperes (KVA), mutually agreed to between the Licensee and Consumer as entered in the Agreement CONTRACTOR means a QUALIFIED Licensed Electrical Contractor (L.E.C.) having valid licence issued / recognized by the Government of Karnataka under the Rules and such other persons who are authorized to carry out electrical installation works under the Rules DATE OF PRESENTATION OF THE BILL means the actual date of presentation of the bill or the next working day of dispatch of the bill through other modes DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY means the date of actual availing of supply by the Consumer or the date of expiry of a period of 30 days from the date of intimation to the Consumer of the availability of the power, whichever is earlier DEMAND CHARGE refers to a charge levied to a Consumer, which is based on the CONTRACTED DEMAND or MAXIMUM DEMAND recorded DESIGNATED AUTHORITY OF THE LICENSEE means an authority who has been notified as such by the Licensee DISTRIBUTING MAIN means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is intended to be, immediately connected DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM means any system consisting mainly of cables, service lines and overhead lines, electrical plant and meters having design voltage of 33 KV and below. The distribution system shall not include any part of a transmission system except the terminal KERC (ES&D) Code Page 7 06-Sep-13

8 equipment used for the supply of electricity to extra high voltage (66 KV and above) Consumers ELECTRICITY means the electric power and energy ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR means an Electrical Inspector appointed under Section 36 of I.E. Act, 1910 and Rule 4(A) of I.E. Rules ENERGY CHARGE refers to a charge levied to a Consumer for the consumption of electricity ENGINEER means qualified Engineer, by whatever name he may be designated, who is employed by the Licensee and who is in charge of the local area having direct jurisdiction over the area of supply or any part thereof in which the premises to be served are located and who is notified as such for the purposes of this Code by the Licensee in the manner prescribed by the Commission and includes any other employee with engineering qualification duly authorized by him or his superior officer to exercise any power, jurisdiction or authority under this Code EXTRA HIGH TENSION (EHT) means supply voltages above volts FACTORY means any premises including the precincts thereof wherein ten or more persons are working and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of electrical power, as defined in Factories Act FACTORY PREMISES means the premises in which laboratories, repair shops, stores, offices, reading rooms, libraries, yards, watch and ward, canteen and first aid centres belonging to the factory are housed, as defined in Factories Act FAULTY METER means a Meter which does not record or which records with an error beyond the permissible limits prescribed under Rule 57 of I.E. Rules, HIGH TENSION (HT) means supply voltages of more than 650 volts and upto and inclusive of volts I.E. ACT means Indian Electricity Act, 1910, as in force from time to time INSTALLATION means the whole of the electric wires, fittings, motors and apparatus installed and wired by or on behalf of the Consumer on one and the same premises starting from the point of commencement of supply. KERC (ES&D) Code Page 8 06-Sep-13

9 2.34 LICENSEE means holder of a licence for Distribution or for Retail Supply or for both issued under Section 19 of the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, LINE MINIMUM CHARGES means the monthly charges payable by the Consumer calculated at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per Annum) on the entire cost of arranging power supply to the Consumer rounded off to the nearest rupee excluding the cost of Transformer and associated structure and switchgear. Note: (a) This is applicable for the Initial guaranteed period of 7 years only. (b) Line minimum charges is not applicable where the prospective Consumer pays the cost towards the service line or executes the works under self-execution LOAD FACTOR is the ratio of the total number of units consumed during a given period to the total number of units that would have been consumed had the load been maintained throughout the same period and is usually expressed as a percentage, that is, 100 Actual units consumed during a given period Load factor in percentage = X * Load in KW x Total Number of Hrs. during the given period *Note: - Load means Sanctioned load in KW in case of LT Installation and Contract demand in KW in case of HT Installation LOW TENSION (LT) means supply voltages of 650 V and below MAXIMUM DEMAND means the average amount of kilowatts or kilovolt amperes, as the case may be, delivered at the point of supply of the Consumer and recorded during a thirty minute period of maximum use in the month, however, subject to the Licensee reserving the right to shorten this period in special classes of Consumers, if necessary, with the approval of the Commission METER means an equipment used for measuring electrical quantities like Energy in kilowatt hours, maximum demand in kilowatts or kilovolt amperes, reactive energy in kilovolt ampere hours, etc., including accessories like current transformers and potential transformers where used in conjunction with such Meter and any enclosure used for housing or fixing such Meter or its accessories and any devices like switches or fuses used for protection and testing purposes. Further, METER includes meters where more than one meter has been installed METER READING DATE means the date fixed for meter reading. KERC (ES&D) Code Page 9 06-Sep-13

10 2.41 MINIMUM CHARGES means the higher of the line minimum charges or electricity charges payable under the Tariff schedule in force from time to time as per the terms of the Agreement and the Code MONTH means the calendar month or the period between the meter reading date in a particular month and the corresponding meter reading date of the immediately succeeding month OCCUPIER means the owner or person in occupation of the premises where energy is used or proposed to be used 2.44 OHM means a unit of electric resistance O&M OFFICE means the local office of the Licensee in charge of supply and distribution of electricity OFFICE OF ISSUE means the office from which the claim for power supply charges or any other charges is made or any notice issued by the Licensee OUTLET means in any electrical installation, a point to which an electrical appliance is or is intended to be connected. NOTE: -For assessing the lighting load (a) 30% of Wall plugs shall be taken. (b) Each outlet shall be taken as 40 Watts. If compact fluorescent lights (C.F.L.) are used, actual load shall be taken POWER FACTOR means the ratio of watts to Volt-amperes, or the ratio of KWh to KVAh, as applicable. Note: - Billing Power factor shall be the average PF recorded in Electronic Trivector Meter. In case the same is not available the ratio of KWh to KVAh consumed during the billing period and in case of non-availability of the above also, the PF obtained during the rating shall be used PUBLIC LAMP means an electric lamp used for lighting of any street or any public place PREMISES means the area / portion of the building / shed / field etc., for which the electric connection has been applied for or sanctioned for a single Consumer POINT OF COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY means the outgoing terminals of the Licensee s cutouts fixed in the premises of the KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

11 Consumer in case of LT installations and the outgoing terminals of the Licensee s Metering cubicle placed before any Consumer s apparatus in case of HT installations. In the absence of any metering cubicle or the metering being on the LT side in case of H T installations, the point of commencement of supply will be the incoming terminals of the Consumer s main switchgear RULES means the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, as in force from time to time R.R. No. or REVENUE REGISTER NUMBER. means the number assigned to the Consumer s installation SANCTIONED LOAD means the mutually agreed load in kilowatts (KW)/Horse power (HP) between the Licensee and the Low Tension Consumer as entered in the Agreement SERVICE LINE means any electric supply line through which energy is, or is intended to be supplied by the Licensee from a distributing main to a single or group of Consumers from the same point of the distributing main. Added by Amendment dated. 16 th January 2003: Note: For the purpose of this Code, it shall not include the improvement/ augmentation works in the station or works of strengthening of the distribution main. However, it includes EHT/HT line, Transformer, and LT line drawn exclusively for a Consumer from the distribution main SERVICE MAIN means the part of service line from terminal pole up to the point of commencement of supply whether overhead or underground Amended Version dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - SUPERVISOR means a person having a valid permit issued / recognized by the Government of Karnataka and includes authorized employees of Central Government in case of works on Central Government installations in respect of which Rule-45 of the IE Rules is exempted. Deleted Old Version: - SUPERVISOR means a person having a valid permit issued / recognized by the Government of Karnataka under Rule-45 of I.E 1956, but includes authorized employees of Central Government in case of works on Central Government installations in respect of which Rule-45 is exempted SUPPLY ACT means the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, as in force from time to time SUPPLIER means any person who holds a power supply Licence under Section 19 of the KER Act 1999 or is granted exemption under Section 20 of the KER Act KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

12 2.60 TARIFF means a schedule of standard prices or charges for specified services, which are applicable to all such specified services provided to the type of Consumers specified in the Tariff approval TRANSMISSION SYSTEM means the system consisting mainly of extra high voltage electric lines having design voltage of 66 KV and higher and shall include all plant and equipment in connection with Transmission owned or controlled by the Licensee VOLT means a unit of electro-motive force and is the electric pressure, which, when steadily applied to a conductor, the resistance of which is one ohm, will produce a current of one ampere VOLTAGE means the difference of electric potential measured in volts between any two conductors or between any part of either conductor and the earth as measured by a suitable voltmeter YEAR means year commencing on 1 st of April of any year and ending on 31 st of March of the succeeding year. NOTE: The words or expressions occurring in this Code but not defined herein above shall bear the same meaning as in the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999 or the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 or the Electricity (supply) Act, 1948 or in the I.E. Rules, 1956 framed under the said Acts or in absence thereof, the meaning commonly understood in the electricity industry. CHAPTER-III It shall be the duty of the Licensee to supply power to any person to the extent required within a reasonable time which shall depend on the quantum and location, provided the Consumer complies with the formalities stipulated in this Code. The Licensee shall provide power supply at 50 cycles + 3% with voltage variation limits as per Rule 54 of I.E. Rules 1956 subject to availability of adequate capacity in the system. The power supply shall be as far as possible uninterrupted. For arranging power supply to several types of installations, the following system and classification are available with the Licensee SYSTEM AND CLASSIFICATION OF SUPPLY 3.01 SYSTEM OF SUPPLY: The declared voltages are as follows: - KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

13 (a) LOW TENSION SUPPLY i) Alternating Current, single phase, 50 c/s., 230 volts, between phase and neutral. ii) Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 400 volts, between phases and 230 volts between phase and neutral. (b) HIGH TENSION SUPPLY Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 4.6/11/13.2/33 KV and also 2.2 KV, 25 c/s depending upon the voltage available in the area. (c) EHT SUPPLY Alternating Current, 3 phase, 50 c/s., 66/110/220/400 KV or two phase supply at 220 KV CLASSIFICATION OF SUPPLY (a) AT 230 V., SINGLE PHASE (i) All installations (other than motive power) upto & inclusive of 5 KW of sanctioned load. (ii) Motive power installations upto & inclusive of 4 KW of sanctioned load. (iii) Public lighting system upto 10 K.W. Added as an Amendment dated. 29 th Nov. 2001:-If any Consumer requests for 3 Phase supply for lesser load than stated above, the Licensee shall permit the same. (b) AT 400 V., 3 PHASE All installations below 50 KW (67 HP / 59 KVA) of sanctioned load (inclusive of lighting load). Note: The Consumer has the option to avail supply at High Tension even if the requisitioned load is less than 50 KW. The minimum C.D. in such cases shall be 25 KVA. (c) H T SUPPLY, 3 PHASE, 50 C/S, 4.6/11/13.2KV, AVAILABLE IN THE LOCALITY All installations with a Contract Demand of 50 KW / 59 KVA. and upto 2,000 KVA. Note: - In case the power supply is given at 4.6/13.2 KV, the transformer provided by the Consumer shall be designed for change over to11 KV, when the Licensee s supply line is converted to 11 KV. (d) H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 33KV All installations with a contract demand above 2,000 KVA and upto KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

14 7, 500KVA (e) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 66KV All installations with a contract demand above 2,000 KVA and up to 20,000 KVA (f) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 110KV All installations with a contract demand above 7,500 KVA and up to 35,000 KVA (g) E H T SUPPLY, 3PHASE, 50 C/S, 220KV All installations with a contract demand of above 20,000 KVA. The standard supply voltages for various contract demands are as follows: Contract demand Upto 2,000KVA Above 2,000 to 7,500 KVA Above 2,000 to 20,000 KVA Above 7,500 to 35,000 KVA Above 20,000 KVA Supply voltage 4.6/11/13.2 KV 33 KV 66 KV 110 KV 220 KV Note: 1) A Consumer can avail power supply at voltage levels specified above for lesser loads also, if he so desires. 2) If the C.D. is more than 2000 KVA, Supply will be arranged depending upon the system network available in the area. 3) Amended Version dated.29 th Nov. 2001: - The Licensee can at his discretion supply a higher quantum of power than what is stipulated for a particular classification by putting up adequate capacity lines and other improvement works, etc, provided the voltage regulation is within the specified limits duly collecting augmentation charges as noted below. Contract demand Supply voltage Remarks Above 2,000 to 4.6/11/13.2 KV Augmentation charges at 7,500 KVA Rs 5 lakhs per MVA for CD exceeding 2000 KVA shall be collected Above 7,500 KVA to 10,000 KVA 33 KV Augmentation charges at Rs 5 lakhs per MVA for CD exceeding 7,500 KVA shall be collected KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

15 Deleted Old Version: -The Licensee can at his discretion supply a higher quantum of power than what is stipulated for a particular classification by putting up double circuit lines or higher capacity conductor in case of short lines provided the load is close to the substation and the voltage regulation is within the specified limits. 4) As a special case railways are entitled to get power on Two phase only for traction purpose, subject to conditions that may be specified by the Licensee CLASSIFICATION OF TARIFF CATEGORIES Licensee may classify or reclassify a Consumer into various Tariff categories from time to time as may be approved by the Commission and fix different Tariff and conditions of supply. No additional category other than approved by the Commission shall be created by the Licensee RECLASSIFICATION OF CONSUMER If it is found that a Consumer has been classified under a particular Tariff category erroneously, the Engineer may reclassify such Consumer under appropriate category after issuing notice to him to execute a fresh Agreement duly observing other conditions, if required, on the basis of the altered classification. If the Consumer does not take steps within the time indicated in the notice to execute the fresh Agreement duly observing the required conditions, the Engineer may, after issuing a clear seven days notice and after considering his explanation, if any, may disconnect the supply of power CONSUMERS UNDER SPECIAL AGREEMENT The Licensee may, having regard to the nature of supply and purpose for which supply is required may fix special Tariff and conditions of supply for the Consumers not covered by the classification enumerated in this Code. For such purpose Licensee may enter into special Agreements with approval of the Commission with suitable modifications in the Standard Agreement Form. The Tariff in such cases shall be separately approved by the Commission. KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

16 CHAPTER-IV 4.00 GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR ARRANGING POWER SUPPLY 4.01 APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY (i) Any person desirous of availing Power Supply shall comply with the following requirements besides other specific requirements detailed elsewhere under this Code. (ii) Amended Version dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - Application for initial supply and subsequent additional supply of power shall be made in the prescribed format, which may be obtained from the local office of the Licensee free of cost. In case of non-availability of the prescribed format with the Licensee, the Licensee shall accept the application in the prescribed format from the Consumer and process the same. However, the registration cum processing fee as applicable to the class of installation shall be remitted as per Section (Old Version: -Application for initial supply and subsequent additional supply of power shall be made in the prescribed format. The format as per Annexure VIII of I.E. Rules {under clause VI (5) of the Schedule to the I.E. Act} may be obtained from the local office of the Licensee free of cost. However, the registration cum processing fee as applicable to the class of installation shall be remitted as per Section and blank R.R.docket collected.) (iii) Amended Version dated 16 th January 2003: The application shall be filled in and shall be filed at the local office of the Licensee. (Old Version: The application along with R.R.docket shall be filled in and shall be filed at the local office of the Licensee.) Attested true copies or Photostat copies of the following documents as applicable shall be enclosed along with the application. (a) Amended Version dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: Proof of ownership of the premises or proof of occupancy. (Old Version:-Proof of ownership of the premises in the form of Registered sale deed or partition deed or katha / succession or heir ship certificate or deed of last will or proof of occupancy such as valid power of attorney or latest rent paid receipt or valid lease deed.) (b) General Licence from the local authority, if such Licence is provided for. KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

17 (c) In case of a partnership firm, partnership deed. (d) In case of a Limited Company, Memorandum and articles of Association and Certificate of incorporation. (e) Indemnity Bond as per Annexure-I, if the Consumer is not the owner of the premises. (f) Proof of Permanent residential address of the applicant and PAN number, if any. If there is any change at a later date, the same shall be intimated by the applicant to the Licensee immediately. NOTE: However, there is no necessity of production of the licence from the local authority when the supply is required for an Industry to be set up in an Industrial estate established by KIADB / KSSIDC / KEONICS / OTHER Industrial Estates approved by the Govt.of Karnataka. (iv) The application should contain full address, location sketch, and contact telephone number, if any. (v) Amended Version dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - The applicant shall indicate in the application form the name and address of the Licensed Electrical contractor (LEC) with whom he intends to get the interior wiring work done. (Old Version:-The applicant shall indicate in the application form the name and address of the Licensed Electrical contractor (LEC) with whom he intends to get the interior wiring work done. It is not necessary to submit the application through the LEC. (vi) The Licensee should verify the application and the enclosed documents at the time of receipt of application and should give an acknowledgement after satisfying himself of the completeness of the application. (vii) Any assistance required for filling up the application shall be given by the local office of the Licensee. The Licensee shall identify or nominate an official to provide such assistance FILING OF APPLICATION IN ADVANCE AND POWER SANCTION (a) Amended Version dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - (a) All applications for power supply at Low Tension shall be filed at least 30 days before the expected date of supply in case where the LT distribution network exists and power supply is readily available. For temporary supply, application shall be made at least one day in advance and service should be arranged not later than 3 days from the date of application. (Old Version:- (a) All applications for power supply at Low Tension shall be filed at least 30 days before the expected date of supply in case where the service lines have been laid and power supply is readily available. For temporary supply, application shall be made at least 3 days in advance. ) KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

18 (b)(i) In case of Low Tension service, where extension of service line is required power sanction shall be communicated within 15 days of application. (ii) In case of High Tension service, power sanction shall be communicated within 30 days of application and in case of Extra High Tension service, within 45 days. Note: Incase of sanction of EHT power supply, the Licensee shall obtain the concurrence of Transmission Company FEASIBLITY i) All applications for domestic, AEH, Conversion of Domestic lighting to AEH, Commercial, Industrial power and Temporary power supply upto a total load 7.5KW / 10HP shall be treated as viable and feasible provided the Distribution system exists. Viability and feasibility will be examined in other cases. ii) iii) In all other cases, the power shall be sanctioned, if it is available in the system and techno-economically feasible as per the norms fixed by the Licensee. If feasible, the Licensee shall intimate the voltage at which supply will be given and point of commencement of supply. iv) In case the scheme of supply is not techno-economically feasible as above, the applicant shall be required to bear the entire cost of service line to make the scheme viable. v) No additional Power shall be sanctioned by the Licensee to the existing installation unless all outstanding arrears have been paid in full SPOT INSPECTION Notice shall be sent by the Licensee to the applicant to be present for the purpose of joint inspection of the premises and fixation of the point of entry of supply mains, the position of mains, cut-outs or circuit breakers and meters and also to examine the feasibility for arranging power supply ESTIMATE AND POWER SANCTION i) In case of L.T. applicants, after the point of entry of supply mains and the position of mains, cut out(s) and meter(s) have been settled, the Licensee shall communicate power sanction indicating the cost towards service line, initial security deposit, M.S.D. and other charges to be paid in the prescribed form to the applicant. KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

19 ii) iii) In case of HT and EHT applicants, the Licensee shall intimate the applicant quantum of power sanctioned, supervision charges based on the cost towards service line, and initial security deposit, M.S.D, etc. Before the work of laying the service line is taken up, the applicant shall comply with the following requirements. a) Furnish the consent of the owner of the property, if the proposed service line has to pass through the property of some person(s) other than the Applicant. The Licensee reserves the right to discontinue power supply if after the installation is serviced such consent is withdrawn by the property owner. The Consumer shall be liable for payment of all dues as if the installation were in service during the period of such discontinuance till the expiry of the initial Agreement period. b) Execute an Agreement as per Section Note: If additional power is being availed, the new Agreement shall be for the aggregate power and the earlier Agreement(s) will stand cancelled. c) Pay Initial security Deposit as specified under Section d) Pay security amount towards the cost of meter / metering equipment as specified under Section e) Deleted dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - {Old Version: -Supervision charges need not be paid, as the refund towards free length of service line will be adjusted to this head of account as provided in Section 4.08(iv).} f) Pay the cost towards service line charges as specified under Sections / as applicable. g) Submit the contractor s completion-cum-test report along with the wiring diagram in duplicate. The Licensee shall acknowledge the receipt of the contractor s completion-cum-test report and issue an acknowledgement slip for having accepted the contractor s completion-cum-test report. h) Execute an Indemnity Bond if necessary indemnifying the Licensee against any losses on account of disputes arising between the owner of the premises and the occupant consequent to servicing of the installation. iv) In case the above requirements are not fulfilled within 3 months from the date of communication of power sanction, the power sanction as well as KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

20 registration shall stand cancelled. The registration fee paid shall stand forfeited. However if the Consumer requests for renewal of power sanction before expiry date, the same shall be renewed for not more than once for a period not exceeding three months subject to payment of re-registration charges as specified. Incase of IP Sets, 6 months time is allowed to comply with the above requirements. v) After observance of all the conditions laid down in Section 4.05(iii) (a to h) by the applicant, the work order shall be issued by the Licensee. vi) In case of LT supply for Domestic, Commercial category and L.T. Industrial Installations the Licensee shall arrange for execution of work after issue of work order. However in case the applicant opts to carry out the service line work on self-execution basis, the applicant shall be permitted to carryout the work through class-1 LEC at his cost as per Licensee s specification and sanctioned estimate after due fulfillment of all the conditions laid down in Para 4.05(iii) (a to h except f). In such cases the cost towards service line shall not be collected. The applicant has to pay only supervision charges at 10% on the cost of estimate excluding employee s cost and MSD. vii) The applicants availing H.T. / E.H.T. power supply shall carry out entire service line work under self-execution scheme through class-1 LEC at his cost as per Licensee s specification and sanctioned estimate. The applicant has to pay supervision charges at 10% on the cost of estimate excluding employee s cost and MSD. viii) In case of temporary supply, the Licensee s estimated cost of laying the service line at the time of arranging power supply and removing of service line at the time of disconnection shall be borne by the applicant. If the work is executed by the applicant through LEC using the material conforming to relevant ISS, obtaining prior written permission from the Licensee, the applicant has to pay only service charges at 10% on the cost of estimate excluding employee s cost. Cost towards laying and removing of service line in such cases shall not be collected AGREEMENT Every person whose application for initial supply or subsequent additional supply of power, has been processed by the Licensee, before availing such supply shall execute an Agreement as per Section in the standard format prescribed. The Agreement shall come into force from the date of commencement of supply and shall be in force till it is terminated. Every Consumer shall pay to KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

21 the Licensee from the date of commencement till Agreement is terminated minimum charge as specified in Section SERVICE MAIN i) The Service main from terminal pole up to the point of commencement of supply whether overhead or underground shall be got done by the Consumer through a contractor. ii) It shall be mandatory for the applicant to install a bus bar chamber with a facility for sealing for the incoming service mains where the size of the service main is 16 sq. mm or more. Added by amendment dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - This is not applicable for installations where there are 3 or less connections. iii) Permission to lay service main under, across or over the Consumer s premises or for fixing apparatus upon the said premises by the Licensee shall be deemed to be implied and vested with the Licensee. iv) The Consumer shall stand guarantee for a period of one year from the date of service for the service main work carried out through the contractor. Any defects arising during this period due to bad workmanship or usage of substandard materials shall be got rectified by the Consumer at his cost. If the service main is to be replaced consequent to additional load requirements, the same shall be got done by the Consumer through the contractor. v) The Consumers of L.T. Commercial and industrial installations shall provide cover of approved type for fixing over the meter to facilitate affixing of additional seals. Whenever C.Ts. are to be used for metering purpose applicant shall provide a locked and weatherproof enclosure of approved design. vi) A Consumer requiring HT / EHT supply must provide and maintain at his expenses a locked and weather-proof enclosure of approved design for the purpose of housing the Licensee s metering equipment vii) Meter or metering panel shall be installed at a suitable and easily accessible space near the main entrance. In case meter is to be installed out side the building it shall be well protected against adverse weather conditions by an enclosure of suitable design to the satisfaction of the Licensee. viii) If a Consumer desires to have the position of the existing service main altered, the Licensee shall carry out the work after collecting charges KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

22 from the Consumer for the cost of the additional materials used and the labour charges plus 10 percent of the latter as supervision charges ix) Where any difference or dispute arises as to the cost or fixing of the position of the service mains, the matter shall be referred to the Chief Electrical Inspector, Government of Karnataka and shall be decided by him. x) Added by amendment dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - In Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli-Dharwad, and Shimoga -Bhadravathi Corporation limits and at such other places as may be notified by the Licensee from time to time, the service main shall be laid by underground cables only. xi) Added by amendment dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - If the Consumer wishes to have power supply by means of under ground cable at any place other than the places specified under Section4.07(x), the Consumer has to bear the entire cost of the service main. The rectification of any faults in the service main subsequent to servicing of the installation shall be got done by the Consumer at his cost. The released materials if any on account of rectification of faults in the service line are permitted to be taken over by the Consumer SERVICE LINE i) The method of construction of the service line, whether overhead or underground, shall be determined by the Licensee and the quality of materials to be used shall conform to relevant I.S.specifications. ii) Deleted dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: -: (Old Version:-In the Corporation limits and agglomeration area of Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore and Hubli-Dharwad, Shimoga and Bhadravathi and at such other places as may be notified by the Licensee from time to time, the service line shall be laid by underground cables only.) iii) Deleted dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: -: (Old Version:-If the Consumer wishes to have power supply by means of under ground cable at any place other than the places specified under the Section 4.08(ii), the Consumer has to bear the entire cost of the service line. The rectification of any faults in the service line subsequent to servicing of the installation shall be got done by the Consumer at his cost. The released materials if any on account of rectification of faults in the service line are permitted to be taken over by the Consumer.) iv) Deleted dated. 29 th Nov. 2001: - (Old Version:-There will be no refund towards free length of service line either overhead or underground cable chargeable to the Licensee as the same is adjusted towards supervision charges payable to the Licensee by the Consumer.) KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13

23 v) The service line, notwithstanding that the cost has been paid for by the Consumer, shall remain the property of the Licensee who shall maintain it. The Licensee shall have a right to use it to supply of energy to any other person, provided such use is not detrimental to the supply to the Consumer or Consumers already connected to the service line in question INSPECTION AND TESTING (a) For safety to the applicant and the public in general, it is necessary that the wiring on the applicant s premises should conform to the Indian Electricity Rules as may be in force from time to time and be carried out by a qualified Licensed Electrical Contractor. As soon as the applicant s installation is completed in all respects the applicant shall submit to the Licensee his electrical contractor s Completion and Test Report of the installation in the form specified by the Licensee. As required by Rule 45 of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, no Electrical installation work (including addition, alternation, repairs and adjustment to existing installations), except such replacement of lamps, fans, fuses, low voltage domestic appliances and fitting as in no way alters the capacity and character of the installation, shall be carried out upon the premises on behalf of any Consumer or owner for the purposes of supply of energy to such Consumer or owner, except by a qualified Licensed electrical contractor licensed by Government in this behalf and under the direct supervision of a person holding a certificate of competency issued or recognised by Government. Any person committing a breach of Rule 45 shall render himself liable for punishment with fine, which may extend to Rs.300/- under Rule 139 of I.E. Rules, The installation shall comply with Rule No. 50, 50A, 51 and 61 of the I.E.Rules, 1956 in respect of LT installations and in addition Rule No. 63 and 64 of the I.E.Rules, 1956 in respect of HT / EHT installations. (b) (i) Upon receipt of the contractor s completion cum test report along with actual wiring diagram and after intimation of the completion of service main work by the applicant, the Licensee shall intimate to the applicant the time and the day when the Licensee s Engineer proposes to inspect and test the installation. It shall then be the duty of the applicant to ensure that the Supervisor of the contractor employed by him is present at the time of inspection to give Licensee s Engineer any information that may be required by him concerning the installation. On due compliance by the applicant, the Engineer shall complete the inspection of applicant s installation. (ii) No power connection shall be made until the applicant s installation has been inspected and tested by Licensee and found satisfactory. No charge shall be made for the first test carried out by the Licensee but KERC (ES&D) Code Page Sep-13