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KARNATAKA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
No. 16 C-1, Miller Tank Bed Area, Vasanthanagara, Bengaluru- 560 052.
Draft NOTIFICATION
No: KERC/DDD/ESR/2026-27/2376, Bengaluru, dated: 14.08.2026.
Draft Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission Electricity Supply
Regulations (ESR), 2026.
CONTENTS
Clause
No.
SUBJECT
1.0.
Chapter I
Short Title, Extent, Applicability and Commencement
2.0.
Chapter II
Definitions
3.0.
Chapter III
System of Supply and Classification of Consumers
3.1.
Technical Feasibility Conditions
3.2.
Augmentation Charges
3.3.
Classification and Reclassification of Consumers for Tariff Purposes
Chapter IV
General Procedure for Arranging Power Supply
4.0.
Duty of Distribution Licensee
4.1.
Application for Supply or Additional Supply of Electricity
4.2.
Timeline for the Licensee for providing Power supply
4.3.
Multiple Connections in Premises
4.4.
Estimate and Power Sanction
4.5.
Service Line and Service Main
4.6.
Inspection and Testing
4.7.
Approval of Consumer’s Installations
4.8.
Commencement of Supply
4.9.
General Conditions
4.10.
Prohibition of resale of Energy
4.11.
Power supply to Cellular Telecommunications Services
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4.12.
Self-Execution of Works
Chapter V
Applicable Procedure for Arranging Power Supply
5.0.
Applicable to LT domestic Installations
6.0.
Applicable to Irrigation Pump Sets
7.0.
Applicable to LT Industrial and LT Commercial Installations
7.1.
Demand Based Tariff
7.2.
Time of Day (T.O.D.) Tariff
7.3.
Sharing of Power Supply with Tenant
8.0.
HT and EHT Installations
8.1.
Scope
8.2.
Application for Supply
8.3.
Space Requirement for Substation
8.4.
Execution of Works
8.5.
Metering and Protection
8.6.
Timeframe for Supply
8.7.
Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff
8.8.
Sub-Metering
8.9.
Inspection, Handover/Takeover of Assets
9.0.
Applicable to Commercial / Residential Building(S)/ Complex(ES) /M.S. Buildings (S)
9.1.
Scope and Applicability
9.2.
Applicable to EV Charging in the Metropolitan Areas, Urban Development Authority
Areas, and City Corporation areas
9.3.
Space and Infrastructure Requirements
9.4.
Distribution Transformer and Allied Materials / Metering and Safety Clearances
9.5.
Transformer Capacity and Diversity Factor
9.6.
Execution of Works
9.7.
Inspection and Ownership of Works
9.8.
Mixed Loads in MS Buildings
9.9.
Metering of Building with mixed loads
9.10.
Resale of Energy
9.11.
Power supply to Cellular Telecommunications Services
9.12.
Enhancement of the existing Distribution Transformers erected under self-execution
9.13.
Installations serviced prior to 25.08.2005
9.14.
Transfer of Installation
10.0.
Supply of Power to Layouts with Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Loads
10.1.
Applicability
10.2.
Application for Power Supply
10.3.
Responsibility of the Developer for Electrification
10.4.
Criteria for assessment of total Load in a residential Layout for deciding the capacity
of the Distribution Transformer/allied infrastructure
10.5.
Special Category of Layouts
10.6.
Applicable to Commercial/ Industrial Layouts
10.7.
Technical Standards
10.8.
Alternate Provision of Power Supply by Licensee
10.9.
HT/EHT Supply to Layouts
10.10.
Layouts requiring more than 7500 kVA
10.11.
Execution Timeline for Electrification of Layout
10.12.
Rights of the Distribution Licensee
10.13.
Takeover of assets and Maintenance
10.14.
Recovery of Charges in Case of Default by Developer/Applicant
10.15.
Applicability of infrastructure/service line charges for individual site(s), situated in the
areas other than the layout
10.16.
Applicability of Other Regulations
11.0.
Public Lighting (Streetlights), Water Supply and Electric Vehicles(EV) Charging
11.1.
Public Lighting (Streetlights)
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11.2.
Application and Registration
11.3.
Recovery of Expenditure
11.4.
LT Water Supply
11.5.
EV Charging Infrastructure
12.0.
Temporary Power Supply
12.1.
Applicability and Load Classification
12.2.
Application and Charges
12.3.
Power Sanction
12.4.
Recovery of Expenditure
12.5.
Execution and Safety Requirements
12.6.
Metering/Billing
12.7.
Other Conditions
12.8.
Replacement of meters
12.9.
Penal charges
12.10.
Decommission of Asset
Chapter VI
Wiring, Extension & Alteration and Power Factor of Installation
13.0.
Wiring on Consumer Premises
14.0.
Handling of Licensee’s Equipment in Consumer’s Premises
15.0.
Extensions and Alterations
15.1.
LT Installations
15.2.
HT/EHT Installations
16.0.
Load Balancing
17.0.
Periodical Inspection & Testing and Safety in Consumer Premises
17.1.
Periodical Testing and Inspection
17.2.
Safety in Consumer Premises
18.0.
Failures or Variations in Supply
19.0.
Power Factor (PF) Requirements for HT/EHT Installations
19.1.
Consumer’s Responsibility
19.2.
Correction of Low Power Factor
19.3.
PF calculation if the Meter is faulty
19.4.
Initial Grace Period
20.0.
Power Factor Requirements for LT Installations
20.1.
Capacitor Provision
20.2.
Certification
20.3.
Correction of Low Power Factor
21.0.
Common Provisions for power factor applicable to HT/EHT and LT Installations:
21.1.
Determination of Power Factor
21.2.
Limitation of Penalty
CHAPTER VII
Metering, Billing, and Power Supply Charges
22.0.
Installation of Meters
23.0.
Meter Reading
23.1.
Inaccessible Meter
23.2.
Group Billing
23.3.
Testing and Verification of Meters
23.4.
Correctness of Meter
23.5.
Correctness of Pre-paid smart meters
23.6.
Replacement of burnt out meters
23.7.
Protection of Metering Equipment
23.8.
Responsibility of the Licensee
24.0.
Prohibition of Tampering
24.1.
Disconnection for Tampering or Damage
24.2.
Security Seals
24.3.
Broken or Missing Seals
24.4.
Liability for Damage
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25.0.
Billing and Payment of Charges
25.1.
Tariff and Charges
25.2.
Charges Recoverable from Consumers
25.3.
Multiple Distribution Licensees
25.4.
Clarification on Tariff
25.5.
Supply of Tariff Schedule
25.6.
Amendments to the Schedule of Charges
26.0.
Billing Procedure
26.1.
Protection of Metering Equipment
26.2.
Modes of Delivery of Bills
26.3.
Billing Cycle
26.4.
Bill issued to a consumer shall contain the following details
26.5.
Basis of Billing
26.6.
Automatic increase in the contracted demand / sanctioned load of installations other
than Domestic
26.7.
Fixed charges for domestic installations
26.8.
Billing of demand charges in case of replacement of Electro Mechanical Meter by ETV
meter /Static meter/ Smart meter
26.9.
Billing of maximum demand in case of EHT Installations with Smart Meters/ETV
Meters/Static Meters
26.10.
Payment of Bills
26.11.
Delayed Payment Charges
26.12.
Advance Payment
26.13.
Priority for adjustment of Payments
26.14.
Disputed Bills
26.15.
Billing in Case of Defective or Non-Recording of Meter
26.16.
Time for Issue of Bill
26.17.
Adjustment of Erroneous Bills
26.18.
Special Meter Reading on Request
27.0.
Entry into Consumer Premises
27.1.
Entry During Working Hours
27.2.
Identification and Purpose of Visit
27.3.
Right of Entry
27.4.
Entry Pursuant to Special Order
27.5.
Refusal of Entry
28.0.
Disconnection/Re-connection of Supply and Notice to the Consumer
28.1.
Grounds for Disconnection
28.2.
Notice Before Disconnection
28.3.
Reconnection of Supply
28.4.
Notices to Consumers
Chapter VIII
Power to Require Security
29.0.
Requirement of Security Deposit
29.1.
Security Deposit for Electricity Supplied
29.2.
Computation of Initial Security Deposit (ISD)
29.3.
Consumers Opting for Pre-Payment Meter
29.4.
Security deposit for Additional Demand / Load
29.5.
Demand or Refund of Additional Security Deposit (ASD)
29.6.
Meter Security Deposit (MSD)
29.7.
Mode of Payment of Security Deposit
29.8.
Disconnection for Non-payment of Security Deposit
29.9.
Payment of Interest on Security Deposit
Chapter IX
Rating, Conversion and Transfer of Installations
30.0.
Rating of Installations
30.1.
Rating at Consumer’s Request
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30.3.
Effective Date of Rating
31.0.
Fixed/Demand Charges payable during the currency of supply
31.1.
Termination of Supply by Notice
32.0.
Surrender of Power Supply
33.0.
Reduction in Contracted Demand / Sanctioned Load and Temporary Reduction
33.1.
Refund of Security Deposit in case of reduction in contracted Demand/Sanctioned
load
34.0.
Shifting of Installations
35.0.
Conversion of Tariff Category (Change in Tariff Use)
35.1.
Conversion Without Load Change
35.2.
Conversion from HT/EHT to LT
35.3.
Conversion from LT to HT/EHT
36.0.
Transfer of Installation (Change of Name)
36.1.
Conditions for Transfer
37.0.
Restrictions on Use of Power
38.0.
Recovery of Dues
Chapter X
Unauthorised use of Supply
39.0.
Unauthorised load in installation(s) with electro mechanical meter(s) for other than
domestic installations
40.0.
Misuse of Electricity
41.0.
Procedure for issuing Assessment order applicable to above clauses 39 and 40
42.0.
Filing of Appeal against the final assessment order before the Appellate Authority
42.1.
Right to Appeal
42.2.
Form of Appeal
42.3.
Signing and Verification
42.4.
Appeal Fee
42.5.
Deposit of Assessed Amount
43.0.
Decision to be in writing
44.0.
Theft of Electricity
45.0.
Furnishing of Fake / Fraudulent Documents by the Consumer
46.0.
Repeal and Savings
46.1.
Repeal
46.2.
Savings
47.0.
Power to Issue Directions
48.0.
Power to Remove Difficulties
49.0.
Power to Amend
50.0.
Interpretation
Schedule
ANNEX-1
ANNEX-2
ANNEX-3
ANNEX-4
Draft NOTIFICATION
PREAMBLE:
The Section 16 of the Electricity Act, 2003 empowers the Appropriate Commission to
specify, within one year from the appointed date, such general or specific conditions of
licence as may be applicable to the Licensees referred to in the first to fifth provisos to
Section 14 of the Act;
And whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 16 and Section 50 of the
Electricity Act, 2003, read with the relevant provisions of the Karnataka Electricity Reform
Act, 1999, the Commission has notified the KERC (Conditions of Licence to ESCOMs)
Regulations, 2004;
And whereas, “Conditions of Supply of Electricity of the Distribution Licensees in the State
of Karnataka” (CoS) were notified in the Gazette on 17th June, 2006 and have since
been amended from time to time;
Section 46 of the Electricity Act, 2003 authorizes the State Commission to empower, by
Regulations, a Distribution Licensee to recover from any person requiring supply of
electricity under Section 43, the expenses reasonably incurred in providing any electric
line or plant for the purpose of supply; and in exercise of the powers under Sections 46
and 181 of the Act, the Commission notified the KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply
of Electricity) Regulations, 2004, as amended from time to time;
The Hon’ble Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, in Appeal No. 181 of 2008, directed the
Secretary of the Forum of Regulators (FOR) to undertake a comparative study of the
Standards of Performance and Supply Codes notified by various State Commissions to
identify variations and gaps requiring rectification; pursuant thereto, the FOR formulated
a Model Supply Code in 2011 incorporating mandatory statutory provisions and best
practices relating to consumer service, after due consultation with Regulatory
Commissions and stakeholders;
And whereas, in its 82nd Meeting held on 16th September, 2022, the Forum of Regulators
considered the reference from the Ministry of Power dated 28th July, 2022 regarding
simplification of the process for amendment of Supply Codes notified by State Electricity
Regulatory Commissions (SERCs), and resolved to constitute a Working Group to update
the Model Supply Code by incorporating recent developments; the revised Model
Supply Code was thereafter finalized;
Considering the above, the Commission felt it necessary to simplify by taking up
comprehensive review and updating the existing CoS and other regulations relating to
supply of electricity into a consolidated one. Therefore, with a view to consolidate the
existing regulatory framework relating to supply of electricity, eliminate duplication by
removing the inconsistencies between the provisions of various regulations relating to
supply, and ensure clarity and uniformity, the Commission has considered it expedient to
repeal the following Regulations:
1.
KERC (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004;
2.
KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 and
amendments thereto;
3.
KERC (Interest on Security Deposit) Regulations, 2005 and amendments thereto;
4.
KERC (Procedures for filing Appeal Before the Appellate Authority) Regulations,
2005 and its Amendments thereto;
5.
Conditions of Supply (CoS) of Electricity of Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka, 2006 and Amendments thereto;
6.
KERC (Security Deposit) Regulations, 2007 and Amendments thereto;
These Regulations are intended to comprehensively govern matters relating to supply of
electricity to various categories of consumers, including procedures for grant of new
connections, disconnection and reconnection, assessment and modification of
sanctioned load, change of name, change of tariff category, regularization of
unauthorized use, and other alterations in existing service connections;
The Regulations also prescribe the practices relating to consumer metering, billing and
payment of electricity charges, and specify the fee structure, security deposits and other
amounts recoverable from consumers in accordance with law;
Now, therefore, the Distribution Licensee shall, in discharge of its statutory obligations and
in providing supply and related services to consumers, comply with all applicable
technical standards and safety requirements specified by the Central Electricity Authority
(CEA) under the Electricity Act, 2003, and Electricity Distribution Code including but not
limited to the following Regulations, as amended from time to time:
1.
Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical Plants
and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2022, and its Amendments thereof;
2.
Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid)
Regulations, 2007, and its Amendments thereof;
3.
Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006
and Amendments thereof;
4.
Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Construction, Operation and
Maintenance of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2011, and its
Amendments thereof;
5.
Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2023, and its Amendments thereof;
6.
Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity of the Distributed
Generation Resources) Regulations, 2013, and its Amendments thereof;
7.
Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020 and its Amendments thereof;
8.
Karnataka Electricity Distribution Code, 2025, and its Amendments thereof;
The Distribution Licensee shall ensure strict adherence to the aforesaid standards in
respect of safety, metering, construction of electrical plants and lines, grid connectivity
and all other related technical aspects, and shall host updated and downloadable
copies of the relevant Regulations on its official website for public access.
Therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 50 read with subsection (1) of
Section 42, Section 43, Section 44, Section 45, Section 46, Section 126, Section 127, Section
135, clause (x) of sub-section (2) of Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003)
(hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following Regulations,
inviting comments/views/suggestions/objections from the stakeholders, general public
and interested persons.
The
Stakeholders
/
interested
persons
are
requested
to
file
their
comments/views/suggestions/objections, if any, on the Draft Karnataka Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2026 on or before 30 (thirty) days
from the date of Notification publish in the Gazette, before the Commission to the
Secretary, KERC, #16 C-1, Millers Tank Bed Area, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru 560052.
Chapter I
Short Title, Extent, Applicability and Commencement
1.0
Applicability and Commencement:
1.1. Short Title:
These Regulations shall be called the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
(Electricity Supply) Regulations, 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the “Electricity
Supply Regulations,” or “ESR”).
1.2. Extent and Applicability:
These Regulations shall extend to the whole of the State of Karnataka and shall be
applicable to all the Distribution Licensees operating within the State and to all
consumers and applicants for supply of electricity, unless otherwise specifically
provided.
1.3. Commencement:
These Regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the
Official Gazette of Karnataka and shall remain in force until amended, repealed
or modified by the Commission in accordance with law.
1.4. Forms and Formats:
The formats, Schedules and Annexures (ANNEX) appended to these Regulations
are intended for uniform implementation and includes any amendments or any
other forms and formats that the Commission deems fit and notified from time to
time through Orders.
Chapter II
Definitions
2.0
Unless the meaning is repugnant to the context, the following words shall have the
meanings assigned to them.
2.1. “ACT” means The Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003);
2.2. “ACCOUNT ID” means a system generated 10 (ten) digit reference number allotted to
each consumer by Distribution Licensee for identification and reference purpose. It is
a unique number for all Distribution Licensees;
2.3. “ADVANCE METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI)” means an integrated system of smart
meters, communication networks and data management systems that enables two-
way communication between the utilities and energy meters, and the functional
blocks of Advanced Metering Infrastructure typically include Head end system, Wide
area network, Neighbourhood area network, Data concentrator unit (DCU) and home
area network;
2.4. “AGREEMENT” means declaration given by the applicant on the application
submitted by him seeking power supply/reduction/increase in load/transfer of
installation/change in tariff category, etc., and acknowledgement given by the
Licensee having accepted such application.
2.5. “ASD” means Additional Security Deposit as specified under these Regulations;
2.6. “AMPERE‟ means a unit of electric current;
2.7. “APPELLATE AUTHORITY” means the Authority prescribed by the State Government
under sub-section (1) of Section 127 of the Act;
2.8. “APPLICANT” means an owner or occupier of any land/premises who files an
application with a Distribution Licensee for supply of electricity, increase or reduction
in sanctioned load/contracted demand, change in title or disconnection or
restoration of supply, or shifting of lines or meters as the case may be, in accordance
with the provisions of the Act, Rules and Regulations made thereunder or for any such
other services;
2.9. “APPLICATION” means application form complete in all respects in the appropriate
format as required by the Licensee, along with documents showing payment of
necessary charges and other compliances;
2.10. “APPARATUS” means electrical apparatus and includes all machines, fittings
accessories and appliances in which conductors are used;
2.11. “ASSESSING OFFICER” means an officer of the State Government or Licensee, as the
case may be, designated as such by the State Government under Section 126 of the
Electricity Act 2003;
2.12. “AREA OF SUPPLY” means the area within which a Distribution Licensee is authorized
by his licence to supply electricity;
2.13. “AUGMENTATION CHARGES” means one time Charges collected by the Distribution
Licensee
from
the
Consumer/Applicant
for
upgradation,
expansion,
or
enhancement of the infrastructure such as transformers, substations, and supply lines
required to accommodate that applicant or consumer’s load;
2.14. “AUTHORIZED OFFICER” means an officer authorized by the State Government under
Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003;
2.15. “AUTHORITY” means the Central Electricity Authority referred to in sub-section (1) of
section 70 of the Act;
2.16. “AUTOMATED METER READING SYSTEM” (AMR) means the scheme to automate the
task of collection and transfer of data from each meter / location to Meter Data
Acquisition System (MDAS) at the central location or an intermediate location or any
other Data Storage Device;
2.17. “Bank rate” means the bank rate notified by Reserve Bank of India;
2.18. “BDA” means, the Bangalore Development Authority as defined under Section 2 (a)
of the Bangalore Development Authority Act, 1976;
2.19. “BILLING CYCLE OR BILLING PERIOD” means the period between 2 (two) consecutive
meter reading dates for which regular electricity bills as specified by the Commission,
are prepared for different categories of consumers by the Licensee;
2.20. “BMRDA” means, the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority, as
defined under Section 2 (a) of the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development
Authority Act, 1985;
2.21. “BREAKDOWN” means an occurrence relating to the equipment of supply system or
other electrical line which prevents its normal functioning;
2.22. “BUILT-UP AREA” means the sum of the actual building areas of each of the floors of
the building including the cellar, measured between the external walls;
2.23. “BULK SUPPLY” means the sale of electricity to any person for resale, such as, supply
given to a Distribution Licensee for purposes of distribution in his area of supply;
2.24. “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;
2.25. “CALL CENTRE” means the office set up (may be at back end or customer interfacing
front end including a physical customer care centre) equipped with adequate
technology, systems and staffing for registering Consumer complaints and related
issues round the clock;
2.26. “CHECK METER” means a meter connected to the same core of the Current
Transformer (CT) and Voltage Transformer (VT) to which main meter is connected;
2.27. “COMMISSION” means the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission constituted
under subsection (1) of Section 3 of the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act 1999;
2.28. “CONDUCTOR” means any wire, cable, bar, tube, rail or plate used for conducting
electricity and so arranged as to be electrically connected to a system;
2.29. “CONNECTED LOAD” expressed in kW, kVA or HP, means aggregate of the
manufacturer’s rated capacities of all energy consuming devices or apparatus
connected with the Distribution Licensee’s service line on the consumer’s premises
which can be simultaneously used;
2.30. “CORPORATION” means, a corporation as established under the Greater Bengaluru
Authority Act and Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976;
2.31. “CONSUMER” means any person who is supplied with electricity for his/her own use
by a Licensee or the Government or by any other person engaged in the business of
supplying electricity to the public under this Act or any other law for the time being
in force and includes any person whose premises are for the time being connected
for the purpose of receiving electricity with the works of a Licensee, the Government
or such other person, as the case may be;
2.32. “CONTRACTED DEMAND” means the load in kW, kVA or HP in respect of HT/EHT
connection, agreed to be supplied by the Licensee as indicated in the application
form submitted by the Applicant/Consumer;
2.33. “CONSUMER INSTALLATION” means the whole of the electric wires, fittings, motors
and apparatus installed and wired by or on behalf of the Consumer in one and the
same premises starting from the point of commencement of supply;
2.34. “CONTRACTOR‟ means a qualified Electrical Contractor (LEC) having valid Licence
/ recognized by the Government of Karnataka and such other persons who are
authorized by the Government of Karnataka/ India to carry out electrical installation
works;
2.35. “CUT-OUT” means any appliance or device for automatically interrupting the
conduction of electricity through any conductor when the current rises above a pre-
determined quantum and shall also include fusible devices;
2.36. “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 (thirty) days from the date of
intimation to the Consumer of the availability of the power by the Licensee,
whichever is earlier;
2.37. “DEMAND CHARGE” for a billing period refers to a charge levied on the consumer
based on the contracted/sanctioned load or maximum demand, whichever is
higher, and shall be calculated as per the procedure laid down in the Tariff Order
approved by the Commission;
2.38. “DESIGNATED AUTHORITY OF THE LICENSEE” means an authority who has been notified
as such by the Licensee;
2.39. “DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY” means, the urban Development Authority defined under
section (2) (a) and constituted under section 3 of the Karnataka Urban Development
Authorities Act, 1987;
2.40. “DISTRIBUTION LICENSEE OR LICENSEE” means Licensee as defined under the Section
2 (17) of the Act;
2.41. “DISTRIBUTING MAIN” means the portion of any main with which a service line is, or is
intended to be, immediately connected;
2.42. “DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM” means the system of wires and associated facilities between
the delivery points on the transmission lines or the generating station connection and
the point of connection to the installation of the Consumers;
2.43. “DISCONNECTION” means the physical separation of the consumer installation from
the distribution system either at the site or remotely so as to cut off supply of electricity
to the consumer;
Explanation: Automatic separation of supply due to exhaust of credited amount in
the case of pre-payment meter shall not be treated as disconnection and
resumption of normal supply shall be ensured once the meter is recharged.
2.44. “EARTHED” means connected with the general mass of earth in such manner as to
ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;
2.45. “ELECTRICITY” means electrical energy generated, transmitted, supplied or traded
for any purpose; or used for any purpose except the transmission of a message;
2.46. “ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR‟ means an Electrical Inspector appointed under Section 162
of the Electricity Act, 2003 by the Appropriate Government and includes the Chief
Electrical Inspector;
2.47. “ELECTRIC LINE” means any line, which is used for carrying electricity for any purpose
and includes:
1. any support for any such line, that is to say, any structure, tower, pole or other
thing in, on, by or from which any such line is, or may be, supported, carried, or
suspended; and
2. any apparatus connected to any such line for the purpose of carrying electricity.
2.48. “ELECTRICAL PLANT” means any plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance or any
part thereof used for, or connected with, the generation, transmission, distribution or
supply of electricity but does not include:
1. an electrical line; or
2. a meter used for ascertaining the quantity of electricity supplied to any premises;
or
3. an electrical equipment, apparatus or appliance under the control of a
Consumer.
2.49. “EMERGENCY SHEDDING” means load shedding carried out by disconnecting at short
notice or no notice for safety of personnel and equipment;
2.50. “ENERGY CHARGE” refers to a charge levied as per tariff on the consumer based on
the quantity of electricity measured units in kWh or kVAh supplied;
2.51. “ENGINEER‟ means a qualified Engineer, by whatever name he may be designated,
who is employed by the Licensee and who is in charge of the local area having direct
jurisdiction over the area of supply or any part thereof in which the premises to be
served are located and who is notified as such for the purposes of these Regulations
and includes any other employee with engineering qualification duly authorized by
Licensee or his superior officer to exercise any power, jurisdiction or authority under
these Regulations;
2.52. “EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE (EHV)” OR “EXTRA HIGH TENSION (EHT)” means a voltage
exceeding 33000 Volts;
2.53. “FACTORY” or “FACTORY PREMISES” means Factory defined under Occupational
Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code 2020;
2.54. “FAULTY METER” means a Meter which does not record or which records with an error
beyond the permissible limits specified by the appropriate Authority under the Act.
2.55. “FEEDER” means a LT, HT or EHT distributor, emanating from a substation, to which a
distribution substation or LT, HT or EHT consumers are connected;
2.56. “FINANCIAL YEAR” OR “YEAR” means the period beginning from first of April in a year
and ending with the thirty first of the March of the next year;
2.57. “FIXED CHARGES” shall be as per the provisions of the prevailing Tariff Orders issued
by the Commission;
2.58. “GRAMA PANCHAYAT” - means the Grama Panchayat defined under section (2) (15)
and established under the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, 1993;
2.59. "GREATER BENGALURU AUTHORITY" means the larger urban area of the City of
Bengaluru and such other areas as the State Government may, by notification specify
in that behalf;
2.60. “HIGH TENSION‟ (HT) OR HIGH VOLTAGE (HV)” means supply voltages of more than
650 volts and up to and inclusive of 33000 volts.
2.61. “ISD” means Initial Security Deposit as specified under these Regulations;
2.62. “KER ACT” means the Karnataka Electricity Reform Act, 1999;
2.63. “kV” means Kilo Volts;
2.64. “LOAD FACTOR” is the ratio of the total number of units consumed during a given
period to the total number of units which would have been consumed had the
contracted demand/sanctioned load been maintained throughout the same
period;
2.65. “LOW VOLTAGE (LV)” OR “LOW TENSION (LT)” means supply voltages of 650 Volts and
below;
2.66. “MAXIMUM DEMAND” means the highest load measured in average kVA or kW at
the point of supply of a Consumer during any consecutive period of 30 (thirty) minutes
or as specified by the Commission, during the billing period;
2.67. ‘METER’ means a device suitable for measuring, indicating and recording
consumption of electricity or any other quantity related with electrical system and
shall include, wherever applicable, other equipment such as Current Transformer
(CT), Voltage Transformer (VT) or Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CVT) necessary for
such purpose;
2.68. “MMD” means Monthly Minimum Deposit;
2.69. “METER READING DATE” means the date fixed by the Licensee for meter reading;
2.70. “MONTH” means the calendar month or the period between the meter reading date
in a particular month and the corresponding meter reading date of the immediately
succeeding month;
2.71. “MSD” means Meter Security Deposit as specified in these Regulations;
2.72. “NOTIFIED VOLTAGE” means a voltage notified by the Appropriate Government
under intimation to the Authority for the purpose of specifying the voltage level up to
which self-certification is to be carried out;
2.73. “OCCUPIER” means the owner or any person in lawful occupation of the premises
where energy is used or proposed to be used;
2.74. “OFFICE OF ISSUE” means the office from which the claims for power supply charges
or any other charges are made or any notice is issued by the Licensee;
2.75. “OHM” means a unit of electric resistance;
2.76. “O&M OFFICE‟ means the local office of the Licensee in charge of supply and
distribution of electricity;
2.77. “OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE” means the occupancy certificate, or such other
certificate by whatever name called, issued by the competent authority permitting
occupation of any building, as provided under local laws, which has provision for
civic infrastructure such as water, sanitation and electricity;
2.78. “OUTLET‟ means in any electrical installation, a point to which an electrical appliance
is or is intended to be connected;
2.79. “OVERHEAD LINE” means any electric supply-line, which is placed above ground and
in the open air but excluding live rails of traction system;
2.80. “PERSON” shall include any company or body corporate or association or body of
individuals, whether incorporated or not, or artificial juridical person;
2.81. “POWER FACTOR” (PF) means the ratio of watts to Volt-Amperes, or the ratio of kWh
to kVAh, as applicable;
Note: - Billing Power factor shall be the average PF recorded in Electronic Tri-vector
Meter/static meter/smart meter. In case the same is not available, the ratio of kWh
to kVAh consumed during the billing period and in case of non-availability of the
above also, the PF obtained during the rating shall be used.
2.82. “POINT OF COMMENCEMENT OF SUPPLY” means the outgoing terminals of the
Licensee’s metering system fixed in the premises of the Consumer in case of LT
installations and the outgoing terminals of the Licensee’s Metering cubicle placed
before any Consumer’s apparatus in case of HT/EHT installations. In the absence
of any metering cubicle or the metering being on the LT side in case of HT/EHT
installations, the point of commencement of supply shall be the incoming terminals
of the Consumer’s main switchgear;
2.83. “POINT OF CONNECTION” means a terminal pole/Distribution Feeder Pillar carrying
LT/HT line and is situated within 30 meters outside the premises of the Applicant;
2.84. “POINT OF SUPPLY” means the point at which the consumer is supplied electricity;
2.85. “PREMISES” includes any land, building or structure;
2.86. “PRE-PAID / PRE-PAYMENT METER” means a smart meter conforming to relevant IS
which facilitates use of electricity only after advance payment;
2.87. “PUBLIC LAMP” means an electric lamp used for lighting of any street or any public
place;
2.88. “REVENUE REGISTER NUMBER or R.R. No.” means the number assigned to the
Consumer’s installation;
2.89. “RURAL AREAS” means the areas covered by Gram Panchayats;
2.90. “RE-CONNECTION” means continuance of the electricity supply to the consumer
from the Licensee’s system after payment of consumption charges by the consumer;
2.91. “SANCTIONED LOAD” means the load in kW or HP in respect of LT connections,
agreed to be supplied by the Licensee as indicated in the application form
submitted by the Applicant/Consumer;
2.92. “SCHEDULE OF RATES (S.R.)” means the schedule of rates prepared and published by
the Distribution Licensee periodically;
2.93. “SECURITY DEPOSIT” means Monthly Minimum Deposit (MMD)/ Meter Security Deposit
(MSD). MMD includes 2 (two) months Minimum Deposit;
2.94. “SERVICE-LINE” means any electric supply line through which electricity is, or is
intended to be supplied:
1. to a single Consumer either from a distributing main or immediately from the
Distribution Licensee's premises; or
2. From a distributing main to a group of Consumers on the same premises or on
contiguous premises supplied from the same point of the distributing main.
3. HT/EHT line and LT line drawn exclusively for a Consumer.
2.95. “SERVICE MAIN” means the part of service line from the terminal pole up to the point
of commencement of supply whether overhead or underground;
2.96. “SMART METER” means an AC static Watt-hour meter with time of use registers,
internal connect and disconnect switches with two-way communication capability.
It is designed to measure the flow of forward (import) or both forward (import) and
reverse (export), store and communicate the same along with other parameters
defined in relevant standards. It shall be remotely accessed for collecting data /
events and programming for select parameters to be provided by the distribution
utility for supplying electricity to an installation / premises;
2.97. “SUPERVISOR” means a person having a valid Supervisor permit issued / recognized
by the Government of Karnataka and includes authorized employees of the Central
Government in case of works in the Central Government installations;
2.98. “SUPPLIER” means a Distribution Licensee including Deemed Distribution Licensee
who supplies electricity to a consumer;
2.99. “SUPPLY” means the sale of electricity to a Licensee or Consumer in accordance with
the terms and provisions of these Regulations;
2.100. “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 Order issued by the Commission;
2.101. “TEMPORARY CONNECTION” means an electricity connection required by a person
or an entity for meeting the temporary needs of power supply, including but not
limited to-
1.
for construction including pumps for dewatering;
2.
for illumination during festivals and family functions;
3.
for threshers or other such machinery excluding agriculture pump sets;
4.
for touring cinemas, theatres, circuses, fairs, exhibitions, Melas or congregations.
2.102. “THEFT” shall mean theft of electricity as defined in Section 135 of the Act;
2.103. “TOWN PANCHAYAT” means, a Town Panchayat defined under Section (2) (28 A)
and established under the Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964;
2.104. “TOWN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL” means a town municipal council defined under
section (2) (28) and established under the Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964;
2.105. “TRANSMISSION SYSTEM” means the system consisting mainly of Extra high tension
electric lines having design voltage of 66 kV and higher and shall include all plant
and equipment in connection with Transmission owned or controlled by the
transmission Licensee;
2.106. "TRANSMISSION LICENSEE” means a person who has been granted a licence under
Section 14 of the Act authorising him to establish or operate transmission lines;
2.107. “UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ELECTRICITY” means the usage of electricity –
1. by any artificial means; or
2. by a means not authorized by the concerned person or authority or Licensee; or
3. through a tampered meter; or
4. for the purpose other than for which the usage of electricity was authorized.
5. for the premises or areas other than those for which the supply of electricity was
authorised.
2.108. “VOLT” means a unit of electro-motive force and is the electric pressure, which, when
steadily applied to a conductor, the resistance of which is one ohm, shall produce a
current of one ampere;
2.109. “VOLTAGE” means the difference of electric potential measured in volts between
any two conductors or between any part of either conductor and the earth as
measured by a suitable voltmeter;
2.110. “WORK ORDER” means an officially sanctioned operational document that
authorizes a applicant to extend the low, medium and high voltage distribution main,
lay the service cable, mount the energy meter, and activate the power supply for a
specific consumer premises;
2.111. For the purpose of these Regulations Conversion factors shall be as below:
a. 1 Horse Power (HP) = 1 Kilo Watt (kW) x 0.746
b. 1 kW = 1 Kilo Volts Amps (kVA) x 0.85 (for LT)
c. 1 kW =1 Kilo Volts Amps (kVA) x 0.9 (for HT)
2.112. The words and expressions used and not defined above but defined in the Act / KER
Act shall have the meanings as assigned to them in the relevant Acts. In case of
inconsistency in the words and expressions used between the Act and KER Act, 1999,
the provisions in the Act shall always prevail.
Chapter III
System of Supply and Classification of Consumers
3.0. The Licensee shall provide electricity supply to applicants/consumers in accordance
with the system of supply specified in Table 1 below, having regard to the nature of
load, contracted demand, and technical feasibility.
Table 1: Classification of Supply
Sl.
No.
System of
Supply
Classification
Category and Conditions
1
Single
Phase at
230 Volts
Low Tension
(LT)
(i)
All the installations (excluding motive power)
shall be permitted up to and inclusive of 5 kW
of contracted or sanctioned load.
(ii) Motive power installations shall be permitted
up to and inclusive of 4 kW of sanctioned load.
(iii) Public lighting systems shall be permitted up to
and inclusive of 10 kW of sanctioned load.
Provided that, where a consumer requires a three-
phase connection for a load within the above limits,
the Licensee may permit such connection.
2
Three
Phase at
400 Volts
Low Tension
(LT)
All installations up to and inclusive of 150 kW / 176
kVA /201 HP of contracted or sanctioned load,
including lighting load, shall be supplied under this
category.
Provided that, in respect of temporary installations,
supply at 400 Volts, three-phase shall be arranged for
loads of below 50 kW / 59 kVA / 67 HP.
3
Three
Phase at
11 kV
High Tension
(HT)
(i) All installations with a contracted demand (CD)
exceeding 150 kW / 176 kVA/201HP and up to
and inclusive of 2,000 kVA shall be supplied at
this voltage level.
(ii) Temporary installations with a contracted
demand from 50 kW / 59 kVA / 67 HP and up to
and inclusive of 2,000 kVA shall be supplied at
this voltage level.
Provided that, the Applicant may opt to avail supply
at High Tension voltage even if the requisitioned load
is less than 150 kW, subject to a minimum contracted
demand of 25 kVA.
4
Three
Phase at
33 kV
High Tension
(HT)
All
installations
with
a
contracted
demand
exceeding 2,000 kVA and up to and inclusive of
7,500 kVA shall be supplied at 33 kV.
5
Three
Phase at
66 kV
Extra High
Tension (EHT)
All
installations
with
a
contracted
demand
exceeding 2,000 kVA and up to and inclusive of
20,000 kVA shall be supplied at 66 kV.
6
Three
Phase at
110 kV
Extra High
Tension (EHT)
All
installations
with
a
contracted
demand
exceeding 7,500 kVA and up to and inclusive of
35,000 kVA shall be supplied at 110 kV.
7
Three
Phase at
220 kV
Extra High
Tension (EHT)
All
installations
with
a
contracted
demand
exceeding 20,000 kVA shall be supplied at 220 kV.
8
Special
Provision
—
Railways may be provided supply on two phases for
traction purposes, subject to such terms and
conditions as may be specified by the Licensee.
3.1.
Technical Feasibility Conditions:
For availing HT/EHT supply at voltage levels of 33 kV, 66 kV and 110 kV, the Distribution
Licensees at their discretion may permit to avail supply by the applicant/consumer
beyond the above Contracted Demand, subject to technical feasibility, including
the following:
1.
Maintenance of voltage regulation and bus voltages within prescribed limits;
2.
Availability of adequate Transformer capacity at the concerned substation;
and
3.
Ensuring that line loading remains within the stipulated thermal ratings.
3.2.
Augmentation Charges:
The augmentation charges shall be levied on the contracted demand or part
thereof as specified in the Schedule.
Provided that, the augmentation charges collected in respect of supply at 66 kV and
above voltage levels by the Distribution Licensee shall be transferred to the
concerned Transmission Licensee.
Provided further that, a consumer may opt to avail supply at any of the voltage levels
even for a lower load, subject to technical feasibility and compliance with
applicable conditions.
3.3.
Classification and Reclassification of Consumers for Tariff Purposes:
The classification and reclassification of consumers for the purpose of tariff categories
shall be governed by the Tariff Orders issued by the Commission from time to time.
No category other than those expressly approved by the Commission shall be
created or applied by the Licensee.
Provided that, where a consumer has been erroneously classified under an incorrect
tariff category, the Licensee shall, upon issuing a notice of 15 (fifteen) days reclassify
such consumer into the appropriate category in accordance with the revised
classification and applicable conditions in the original agreement shall be read
accordingly.
Provided further that, in the event of failure by the consumer to comply within the
stipulated period, the Licensee may proceed to disconnect the supply after issuing
an additional notice of 15 (fifteen) days and after duly considering any explanation
submitted by the consumer, the supply shall be restored promptly upon compliance
of the conditions specified in these Regulations.
Chapter IV
General Procedure for Arranging Power Supply
4.0. Duty of Distribution Licensee:
1. The Distribution Licensee shall, upon receipt of a valid application from the owner
or lawful occupier of any premises, provide a supply of electricity in accordance
with the procedure specified under these Regulations and within the timelines set
out under Regulation 4.6.
2. Applications for supply of electricity in respect of all categorises shall be registered
with the Distribution Licensees in Online mode through Web portal or Mobile app
maintained by the Distribution Licensee. The tracking of application shall be
facilitated by the Distribution Licensee to the Applicant/Consumer via Short
Message Service (SMS) Or any other mode of communication to monitor the status
of processing of the application like receipt of application, site inspection, issuance
of power sanction intimation, external connection, meter installation and service.
4.1. Application for Supply or Additional Supply of Electricity:
1. Any person seeking a new electricity connection, change in load to the existing
connections or change of voltage level shall submit an application to the
Distribution Licensee in online mode in the prescribed form, along with the
application fee as per Schedule.
Provided that, the Applicant/Consumer shall apply for power supply only if the
construction of new buildings/existing buildings with additional built up area is
completed.
2. On submission of the online application, an acknowledgment with the registration
number shall be generated automatically by the Licensee.
3. The application shall be accompanied by self-attested copies of the following
documents, as applicable:
a) If the applicant is the owner, the applicant shall produce Aadhaar number with
Aadhaar e-KYC authentication and any of the following documents in proof of
the ownership of the premises.
(i) Registered sale deed
(ii) Registered partition deed
(iii) Registered gift deed
(iv) Letters of administration, probate or heirship certificate issued by the
Competent Authority or Registered deed of last will.
(v) Khata/E-khata Certificate wherever applicable.
b) If the tenant being the applicant shall produce Aadhaar number with Aadhaar
e-KYC authentication, proof of occupancy such as Lease or rent deed, deed
of Licence with the consent of owner. In the absence of consent of the owner,
an Indemnity Bond as per Annex-1.
c) Partnership deed in case of partnership firms OR Memorandum and Articles of
Association with Certificate of Incorporation in case of companies/Limited
Liability Partnerships (LLPs).
4. Sanctioned plan and Occupancy/Completion Certificate issued by the
concerned Departments as prescribed by the Government from time to time.
Provided that, in the case of request for additional Load to the existing installations
without any additional built up area the above documents shall not be required.
5. The application shall contain the full postal address and contact details of the
applicant/consumer.
4.2. Timeline for the Licensee for providing Power supply:
Where supply of electricity does not require any extension of distribution mains, or
commissioning of new substations, every distribution licensee on receipt of an
application, shall give supply of electricity:
1. In Metro cities in 3 (three) working days;
2. In Other Municipal areas in 7 (Seven) working days;
3. In Rural areas in 15 (Fifteen) working days.
Provided that, where extension of Service Lines is required, supply shall be provided
within ninety 90 (ninety) days and where construction of substation is required, supply
shall be provided within 24 (twenty four) months.
4.3. Multiple Connections in Premises:
1. Multiple connections in a premises under LT supply as per the requirement of the
Applicant/ Consumer shall be sanctioned by the Licensee, subject to the orders
issued by the Commission from time to time.
2. The power supply to building(s) in a premises either 11 kV or LT or combination of
11 kV & LT through separate distinct service mains can be arranged from a single
source with the provision of a common isolation point, up to and inclusive of 7500
kVA of sanctioned load. The service main cables shall have distinct identity and
separation. Metering arrangements shall be provided at the ground floor only. In
such cases Licensee shall obtain an undertaking from the Consumer(s) for ensuring
safety arising out of providing supply to that premises through different services.
3. The consumers connected at 33 kV and above voltage levels may be allowed to
avail multiple connections at different voltages within a premises with separate RR
numbers. In such cases, internal circuit of each installation shall have separate
circuits with distinct connected loads and safety aspects shall be adhered to, as
per the extant CEA Safety Regulations/Standards for availing multiple connections
at different voltages.
4.4. Estimate and Power Sanction:
1. Upon fixation of point of entry of supply mains, metering point, and load limiter,
the Licensee shall communicate Power Sanction to the Applicant indicating the
following:
a) Any expenditure for service line/plant as per Schedule;
b) Initial security deposit and meter security deposit;
c) Other applicable charges;
d) Intimation of mandatory installation of solar water heating systems as per
Government Notification issued from time to time.
2. The applications shall be deemed to be cancelled if the Applicant fails to comply
with requirements specified above within:
a) 90 (ninety) days from the date of issue of power sanction, for Streetlight/Water
Supply/Irrigation pump set installations under Government schemes and
Government Buildings;
b) 30 (thirty)days from the date of issue of power sanction for all other categories.
Provided that one-time further extension up to equal period as above may be
granted if the request is made before the expiry of the above period, on payment
of the re-registration cum processing fee. If the Applicant fails to fulfil the above
requirements within such extended period, the application shall be deemed to be
cancelled and the application registration cum processing charges shall stand
forfeited.
3. Before commencement of service line works, the applicant shall:
a) Furnish property owner’s consent where the service line passes through the
property of other person(s); subsequent withdrawal of such consent may
lead to disconnection of power supply;
b) In case of request for additional load, the total load of the installation shall
be considered including the existing load.
c) Pay estimated charges, deposits, and other charges if applicable;
d) Submit Licensed Electrical Contractor’s Completion-cum-Test Report and
wiring diagram in duplicate wherever applicable;
e) Execute Indemnity Bond as per Annex-1, as applicable.
4. After compliance with the above requirements, the Licensee shall issue the Work
Order.
5. Applicants not desirous of availing supply of electricity may seek refund of the
Security Deposit paid. The licensee after deduction of 10 % (ten percent) of the
Security Deposit shall refund the balance amount within 60 (Sixty) days from the
date of request for refund.
If the amount is not refunded within such period by the Licensee, interest at 1%
(one percent) per month shall be paid for actual number of days of delays.
Provided that, the supervision charges, and infrastructure/service line charges
collected from the applicant shall not be refunded.
4.5. Service Line and Service Main:
1. The applicant shall execute the work of service mains as per the work order issued
by the Licensee, from the terminal pole/distribution feeder pillar up to the metering
panel, through a Licenced Electrical Contractor (LEC).
2. Permission to lay service Line whether over/under/across or for fixing apparatus
upon the applicant’s premises is deemed to be granted to the Licensee and the
work of the Licensee shall conform to relevant Indian standards.
3. The service line, notwithstanding that the cost has been paid for by the Consumer,
shall be the property of the Licensee for the purpose of maintenance. The
Licensee shall have a right to use it to supply energy to any other person.
Provided that, such use shall not be detrimental to the supply to the Consumer(s)
already connected to the service line in question.
4. Applicant/Consumer shall stand guarantee for materials and workmanship for a
period of one year, and if any defects occur in such period, the same shall be
rectified at the consumer’s cost.
5. Applicants of LT commercial/industrial installations shall provide meter covers or
weatherproof CT-metering enclosures approved by Licensee to facilitate affixing
of seals.
6. HT/EHT applicants shall provide weatherproof meter housing at their cost.
7. Meters shall be installed at accessible locations at the ground floor/entrance of
the premises, protected from the weather.
8. The applicant may opt to execute the Service line works under self execution by
paying supervision charges as per Schedule. After completion of the work, the
asset shall be handed over to the Distribution Licensee for the purpose of
maintenance duly undertaking to stand guarantee for the materials and quality
of the works executed for a period of one year. In such cases, the Charges towards
Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant shall not be applicable.
9. Alteration of existing service mains at the consumer’s request shall be executed
by the Licensee after collecting the charges towards additional materials and
labour and supervision charges as per Schedule on the cost of estimate OR may
permit the consumer to take up the work under self-execution on payment of
supervision charges as per Schedule.
10. Where any dispute arises as to the fixing of the position of the meter board and
laying of Service mains from the point of connection, the matter shall be referred
to the Chief Electrical Inspector, Government of Karnataka or the officer
authorized by the Chief Electrical Inspector for a decision and his decision in this
regard is final.
11. The service main shall be laid by underground cables in the areas covered under
“Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)”, “Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru South &
Bengaluru Rural Districts”, “Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA)”, “Municipal
Corporations” and “City Municipal Councils (CMCs)” notified by the Government
from time to time.
4.6. Inspection and Testing:
1. Applicant’s electrical wiring shall conform to Central Electricity Authority
(Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023 and its
Amendments from time to time, and the work shall be carried out by a Licensed
Electrical Contractor. New wiring/alteration of the existing wiring shall be
undertaken by the applicant through LEC only.
2. After completion of the work, the Applicant shall submit to the Licensee
Completion-cum-Test Report of the installation, wherever applicable.
3. On receipt of Completion-cum-Test Report, the Licensee shall schedule an
inspection, and the presence of the contractor’s supervisor is mandatory,
wherever applicable.
4. Testing of Consumer’s Installations: Upon receipt of an Application for a new or
additional
supply
of
electricity
before
commencement
of
supply
or
recommencement of supply after the supply has been disconnected for a period
of 6 (six) months, the Licensee shall be either test the installation himself or accept
the test results submitted by the consumer when the same has been duly signed
by the Licenced Electrical Contractor.
Provided that, in respect of LT installations up to and inclusive of 150 kW having
voltage less than 650 volts shall be inspected, tested and self-certified by the
owner of the installation, before commencement of supply or recommencement
after shutdown for 6 (Six) months and above for ensuring observance of safety
measures as per CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity) Regulations,
2023, notified by the Government of Karnataka from time to time.
Provided that, in case of voltage level equal to or below the notified voltage,
Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer can also test the installation on request of
owner or applicant.
5. No supply shall be released unless the installation passes inspection wherever
applicable.
6. First inspection is free, subsequent inspections due to faults disclosed at the initial
test OR due to the failure of the Applicant/ representative/ Supervisor of the L.E.C.
to attend the test OR due to the installation not being completed, shall be
chargeable as per Schedule.
4.7. Approval of Consumer’s Installations:
1. Wherever applicable, wiring or apparatus shall not be connected to the
Licensee’s system without approval after inspection.
2. HT/EHT installations require approval by the Chief Electrical Inspector before
energisation.
3. Licensee shall notify defects in writing, if any and supply shall commence only after
rectification of such defects.
4. Licensee shall ensure necessary arrangements in coordination with the respective
Transmission Licensees for arranging EHT supply within the timelines specified in
these Regulations.
4.8. Commencement of Supply:
1. After compliance of the above conditions, the Licensee shall release the supply.
2. If the Applicant fails to avail power supply within the time specified under clause
4.2, the installation shall be deemed to have been serviced on the date of
completion of the period specified in the said clause and the Consumer shall be
liable to pay Demand charges/ Fixed charges as per the Tariff in force for a
maximum period of 2 (two) years or till availing of supply by applicant whichever
is earlier.
3. After servicing the installation, meter, load limiters, and cubicles shall be sealed.
Revenue Register (R.R) number shall be allotted and a service certificate issued to
the consumer containing details of the consumer, RR number, sanctioned load,
meter details with seals, deposits held, Date of Service, etc.
4. Consumer or his representative shall sign the sealing register and the Licensee shall
obtain his acknowledgement on test report.
4.9. General Conditions:
1. Unauthorized occupants of the premises shall not be given power supply
connection for any purpose.
2. On a request for reactivation of the electrical installation where power supply
permanently disconnected, the same shall be permitted, provided that the
building has not been demolished/ structurally altered or modified in any manner
and provided further that such person agrees to pay applicable security deposit
and settle all outstanding dues including fixed charges for the entire period till the
date of reactivation.
3. Outstanding arrears in one installation may be recovered from another installation
of the same consumer, except residential installations, subject to issuance of due
notice.
4. Providing electricity supply including temporary supply does not imply compliance
with other provisions of Law. The applicant/consumer is solely responsible for
compliance of all statutory requirements under any other laws for the time being
in force and for any non-compliance by the applicant or consumer, the Licensee
shall not be liable for any action whatsoever in this regard.
5. Suitable capacity load limiters/ELCBs shall be provided by the applicant or
consumer in the installation as per extant CEA Safety Regulations/relevant
Standards.
6. Consumers inducing excessive harmonics beyond the limits specified in the KERC
Distribution Code/relevant Regulations shall install suppressors for harmonics, in the
absence the installation shall be liable for disconnection.
7. In the case of demolition and reconstruction of Building, the existing installation(s)
shall be surrendered, Meter and service mains shall be removed. Fresh service shall
be arranged for the reconstructed building treating it as a new building,
complying with due procedure. The temporary power supply from the existing R.R.
No. shall not be arranged for construction purposes in such cases.
Provided that this Clause shall not be applicable in case of addition / alteration to
the existing building.
8. The Applicant/Consumer shall pay the applicable charges as per Schedule. The
Schedule of charges are applicable as per the Notification issued by the
Commission from time to time.
4.10. Prohibition of resale of Energy:
Consumers shall not resell electricity unless specifically authorized by sanction or
permitted under the applicable Tariff and as per these Regulations.
4.11. Power supply to Cellular Telecommunications Services:
1.
Telecom and cellular installations within the Buildings may avail independent
supply on payment of charges towards cost of service line, as per Schedule.
2.
In buildings under HT/EHT supply, telecom installations shall be connected
through a sub-meter and billed by the Licensee under the applicable HT tariff.
3.
In buildings under LT supply, such installations shall be connected through the
meter(s) tapped from the common LT bus bar and billed by the Licensee under
the applicable LT commercial tariff.
4.
If the power supply is requested to the telecommunication installations in the
open yards/sites/ground other than the buildings, the Applicant shall take up the
work of development of infrastructure up to the point of connection under self-
execution.
In such cases, charges towards the Development of infrastructure of electric
line/plant and /or service line shall not be applicable.
4.12. Self-Execution of Works:
1. Notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in these Regulations, wherever
self-execution of works of Service line/plant is permitted, the Applicant/Consumer
may undertake such works through an appropriate class of Licenced Electrical
Contractor in accordance with the estimates, specifications, drawings and
standards approved by the Licensee.
2. The Applicant shall pay supervision charges at 5% (five percent) of the estimated
cost, subject to a maximum of ₹15 (Fifteen) lakh, to the Licensee.
3. Upon completion of the works, the Applicant shall hand over the assets to the
Licensee free of cost for the purpose of maintenance and shall guarantee the
quality of materials, workmanship and satisfactory performance of the works for a
period of one year from the date of handing over.
4. Where works are executed under self-execution, the Charges towards
Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant shall not be levied unless
specifically provided otherwise under these Regulations.
Chapter V
Applicable Procedure for Arranging Power Supply
General procedure for arranging power supply under Chapter IV shall be complied
with and Charges towards Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant and
the cost of service line up to point of connection as per Schedule, wherever
applicable, shall be paid by the applicant.
5.0. Arranging power supply to LT Installations:
The applications shall be filed online for availing power supply up to and inclusive of
150kW. The LT supply is applicable to the Lighting installations of Domestic Non-
Domestic /Non-Commercial Categories, and Combined lighting and heating
installations of Domestic, Non-Domestic /Non-Commercial Categories, Commercial
Lighting Installations.
6.0. Applicable to Irrigation Pump Sets:
The power supply to irrigation pump sets shall be arranged as per the policy of
Government of Karnataka from time to time.
6.1. Applications for irrigation pump sets shall be submitted to the Licensee with proof of
water right certificate or Khata certificate or Record of rights (Geni and Pahani
Patrike) and proof of permanent address. Where water is drawn from rivers, channels
or Nallahs, a valid No Objection Certificate from the concerned Departments shall
also be furnished. In such cases, the electric supply shall be limited to the permitted
period and disconnected if such approval is withdrawn, with recovery of applicable
charges.
6.2. The supply shall not be provided to wells within 250 metres of drinking water bore wells
of a local authority.
6.3. IP Sets shall be provided with capacitors of rating as given below.
1. 5 H.P. and below --- 1.0 RkVA
2. 7.5 H.P. --- 2.0 RkVA
3. 10 H.P --- 3.0 RkVA
4. 15 H.P. --- 5.0 RkVA
For IP Sets above 15HP, the rating of capacitor shall be equivalent to kW rating of I.P.
Set x 0.4 RkVA rounded off to the nearest integer.
The execution of works shall follow the priority policy notified by the Licensee, and
self-execution applications shall be given first priority over other IP set Applicants. The
updated priority list shall be published monthly in Sub-Divisions and O&M offices.
7.0. Applicable to LT Industrial and LT Commercial Installations:
(Other than those covered under Clauses 5, 6,8, 9, 10 & 11)
7.1. Demand Based Tariff:
The Applicant may opt for availing Demand Based Tariff as per the orders issued by
the Commission from time to time. In such cases, fixed charges shall be levied based
on either the sanctioned load or the Maximum Demand recorded in the meter,
whichever is higher, for the billing period irrespective of the connected load.
Provided that, if the recorded Maximum Demand exceeds the sanctioned load in
any billing period, the charges shall be applicable as specified under clause 26 of
these Regulations.
7.2. Time of Day (T.O.D.) Tariff:
The Time of Day (T.O.D.) Tariff shall be extended, as per the orders of the Commission
issued from time to time.
7.3. Sharing of Power Supply with Tenant:
An LT industrial Consumer who intends to let out a portion of his premises may permit
the tenant to use electricity through sub-meter(s) approved by the Licensee at the
same tariff as applicable to the said consumer. The Consumer may recover electricity
charges from the tenant strictly on a no-profit no-loss basis, by sharing the actual
electricity bill. Such an arrangement shall not be treated as unauthorized extension
of supply or resale of electricity.
Provided that, for billing purposes, the consumption recorded in the main meter shall
be reckoned in accordance with Tariff Order in force.
Provided further that, if the portion of the premises is let out for any purpose other
than industrial purpose, the tenant shall be permitted to use power within the
premises through LT sub-meter(s). The consumption so recoded in the sub-meter(s)
shall be deducted from the consumption recorded in the main meter and the
consumption recorded in the sub-meter(s) shall be billed as per the energy charges
applicable to relevant tariff categories in force.
In such cases, no fixed charges shall be levied on the load connected through the
sub-meter(s). Such an arrangement shall not be treated as unauthorized extension
of supply or resale of electricity.
8.0. HT and EHT Installations:
8.1. Scope:
This Regulation shall be applicable to all Applicants seeking supply at High Tension
(HT – 11 kV & 33 kV) and Extra High Tension (EHT – 66 kV and above), including
domestic, industrial, commercial, institutional, EV charging stations and mixed-load
consumers.
8.2. Application for Supply:
1.
Applications for HT/EHT supply shall be submitted to the Licensee in the online
mode in the notified format by the Licensee.
2.
The application shall include:
a) Required documents as per Chapter IV.
b) Requisitioned load and voltage level.
c) Any statutory clearances, where applicable.
3.
The Licensee shall process applications as per these Regulations and recover
expenditure as applicable.
8.3. Space Requirement for Substation:
1. Applicants/Consumers shall provide suitable land/space at their premises for
establishing HT/EHT substations, switchgear, and metering equipment.
In case of buildings/cluster of buildings/building blocks situated within a premises
requiring power supply and the total requisitioned load in such cases is more than
7500 kVA, the Developer/Applicant shall provide the space for erection of sub-
station and also bear the entire charges of such a substation and associated
lines/equipment.
2. The Applicant shall bear the full cost of laying a new HT/ EHT Line/UG cable from
the Transmission or Distribution Licensee’s substation or extend the existing HT/EHT
Line/UG cable from the nearest source point as per the estimate prepared by
the Licensee. The Distribution Licensee in case of HT supply and Distribution
Licensee in coordination with Transmission Licensee in case of EHT supply shall
prepare an estimate as per the Schedule of Rates (SR) in force, for arranging
such power supply corresponding to the Applicant’s actual requirement.
Provided that, the estimate shall not include the improvement/augmentation
works in the substation or works of strengthening of the HT/EHT Line/UG cable.
Provided further that, the estimate includes the Transformer in the Transmission or
Distribution Licensee’s substation, allied equipment and HT/ EHT line/UG cable
drawn exclusively for the Applicant.
8.4. Execution of Works:
1. Applicants/Consumers shall take up the service line work under self-execution,
subject to:
a) Use of designs, drawings and materials approved by the Licensee as per the
estimate prepared.
b) Payment of supervision charges as per Schedule.
2. Alternately, if the Applicant opts for executing the works of service line and
substation by the Licensee, under Deposit Contribution, the Licensee duly
collecting the estimated amount and tender premium from the Applicant, may
execute the work of electric Line/plant for arranging power supply.
8.5. Metering and Protection:
1. All HT and EHT consumers shall be provided with Electronic Trivector Meter/smart
meters of approved specification conforming to the extant CEA Metering
Regulations.
2. Meters shall be installed at the consumer’s substation premises in a location
accessible to the Licensee.
3. Consumers shall provide and maintain necessary protection systems (relays,
breakers, earthing, etc.) as per the relevant standards.
8.6. Time frame for Supply:
The Licensee shall provide supply within the timelines specified under these
Regulations/ KERC (Rights of Consumers Relating to Supply of Electricity, Standards of
Performance (SoP) and allied matters) Regulations, 2022 and its Amendments from
time to time.
8.7. Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff:
Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff shall be applicable to all HT and EHT categories as per the
Orders of the Commission issued from time to time.
8.8. Sub-Metering:
1. The HT/EHT Industrial consumer desirous of letting out a part of his premises for
industrial purpose shall be permitted to allow his tenant(s) to use the power at
the same tariff as applicable to the said consumer and to collect the charges for
the power from such tenant on no profit no loss basis (i.e. sharing electricity bill)
through sub-meter(s) as approved by the Licensee. Such an arrangement shall
not be treated as unauthorized extension of supply or resale of electricity.
2. The HT / EHT Consumers desirous of using a part of the premises for residential or
commercial or Electric Vehicle (EV) charging purposes as the case may be, shall
be permitted to use power within their premises through LT sub-meter(s). The
consumption so recoded in the sub-meter(s) shall be deducted from the
consumption recorded in the main meter and the consumption recorded in the
sub-meter(s) shall be billed as per the energy charges applicable to LT residential
or commercial or Electric Vehicle (EV) tariff in force. In such cases, no fixed
charges shall be levied on the LT residential or commercial or Electric Vehicle
charging load.
8.9. Inspection, Handover/Takeover of Assets:
1. After completion of the works, the Applicant shall hand over to the Distribution
Licensee, electric line/plant, free of cost, for the purpose of maintenance. The
Applicant shall stand guarantee for the electric line/plant and works carried out
under self-execution for a period of one year for the satisfactory performance
from the date of handing over to the Licensee.
2. The servicing of the installation of the Applicant shall be carried out on
production of the copy of the approval of his installation by the Electrical
Inspectorate and also “Test and Commissioning Certificates” of the equipment
installed as required by the Licensee.
9.0. Applicable to Commercial / Residential Building(S)/ Complex(ES) /M.S. Buildings (S):
9.1. Scope and Applicability:
1. These provisions shall apply to New Commercial / Residential Building (S)/
Complex (es) and Multi-Storeyed (MS) Buildings, and mixed-load Buildings,
where:
a) the requisitioned load is 35 kW or above; OR
b) the total built-up area exceeds 800 square metres;
Provided that, for calculating the built up area in a premises, car parking area,
staircase area and balcony area shall be taken only to the extent of 50%.
Provided further that, water tank area, chajja projection area and Lift area shall
be excluded while calculating the built up area.
Provided also that in the case of two or more buildings/blocks in the same
premises owned by the same person, they shall be clubbed together to
calculate the total built up area.
Provided also that in the case of buildings having separate khatas or site/land
ownership in different names, such buildings shall not be clubbed together to
calculate the built-up area even though they share a common wall or common
roof or common stair case. They shall be treated separately for arranging power
supply.
2. In respect of existing buildings, the above provisions shall also apply where:
a) the additional load together with the existing sanctioned load reaches or
exceeds 35 kW; OR
b) the additional built-up area together with the existing built-up area exceeds
800 square metres.
3. In the case of buildings where the requisitioned load is 25 kW or more but less
than 35 kW, or built up area of the building exceeds 500 sq. meter but is less than
800 sq. meters, the applicant shall provide the required space at free of cost in
his premises for laying of distribution line and erection of Distribution Transformer
and associated equipment at the cost of the Licensee. In such cases, the
applicable Charges towards Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant
and/or the cost of service line up to point of connections are applicable for these
Applicant/Consumers as per Schedule.
Provided that, if the Applicant/Consumer is unable to provide the open space
for erection of Distribution Transformer and its allied equipment by the Licensee,
the Applicant/Consumer shall provide indoor space of 5 meters x 4 meters with
vertical clearance of 2.75 meters at ground level and install Dry type Transformer
under self-execution as per the extant CEA Safety Regulations. The room shall be
of RCC construction with fire-resistant walls with locking facility.
4. In the case of buildings availing power supply with requisitioned load of less than
25 kW or with built up area of less than 500 square meters, subsequently when the
additional requisitioned load including the existing sanctioned load exceeds 25
kW or more but less than 35 kW or the additional built up area including the
existing built up area exceeds 500 square meters but is less than 800 square
meters, the conditions specified in the above clause shall also be applicable.
5. In the above cases (3) & (4), where the Licensee is installing the Distribution
Transformer and allied equipment at his cost, in such cases the Licensee is at
liberty to utilize any balance capacity in the Distribution Transformer installed by
him for the use of other consumers.
Provided that, if the Distribution Transformer is erected by the Applicant under
self-execution, then in such cases, the transformer is dedicated to that Applicant.
9.2. Applicable to EV Charging in the Metropolitan Areas, Urban Development Authority
Areas, and City Corporation areas:
Where, the requisitioned load is 250 kW or more; OR the built-up area of the building
is more than 5,000 square metres, the owner, promoter, or occupier shall provide a
minimum of 4 (four) numbers of electric vehicle charging stations with adequate
parking for charging 4 (four) wheelers at a time.
9.3. Space and Infrastructure Requirements:
The owner, promoter, or occupier shall provide, at free of cost and without claim for
compensation, adequate space within the premises for installation of:
a) Distribution Transformers;
b) switchgear and panels;
c) bus ducts and rising mains; and
d) associated electrical infrastructure.
Provided that such space shall form part of the sanctioned building plan and
shall remain free from encroachment or alternate usage.
9.4. Distribution Transformer and Allied Materials / Metering and Safety Clearances:
1. Space for Distribution Transformer and Switchgear Rooms:
a) Transformer and switchgear shall preferably be located:
(i) at the ground floor near the entrance;
(ii) Such space shall be used exclusively for electrical installations and no
water, drainage, gas, or other service pipelines shall pass through them.
b) Where indoor installation is permitted, a minimum clear space of 5 meters ×
4 meters × 2.75 meters shall be provided at ground level for installation of Dry
type Transformer and allied equipment as per the extant CEA Safety
Regulations. The room shall be of RCC construction with fire-resistant walls.
c) Where outdoor installation of Distribution Transformer and allied equipment is
permitted, an open space of not less than 3 meters × 5 meters with proper
fencing, safety earthing, level platform, and lockable gate shall be provided.
Provided that, in the above cases (a), (b) and (c) where multiple Distribution
Transformers are required to be installed based on the sanctioned load,
adequate additional space shall be provided for the Distribution Transformers
and allied equipment.
2. Metering Panel Room:
a) A separate metering panel room shall be provided at ground level with
unrestricted access to the Licensee.
b) The meter room shall be:
(i) dust-proof and water-proof;
(ii) adequately ventilated and illuminated;
(iii) provided with lockable meter enclosures; and
(iv) kept free from inflammable materials and other utilities.
c) Rising mains and bus ducts from the Distribution Transformer shall terminate at
the metering panel room bus bar.
d) Rising mains, bus ducts, and vertical feeders shall:
(i) be installed in dedicated fire-protected shafts;
(ii) conform to applicable IS/IEC standards;
(iii) be accessible for operation and maintenance.
3. Safety Clearances:
a) Adequate working clearance shall be maintained around Distribution
Transformers and switchgear.
b) Cable entry points shall be properly sealed against water ingress, rodents, and
fire hazards.
c) Adequate earthing arrangements confirming to relevant Standards shall be
provided for Distribution Transformers, switchgear, riser system and lightning
protection system.
4. Laying of service main cables and metering arrangement:
To have reliability in supply 2 (two) runs of service main cables of adequate size
shall be laid by the Applicant from the Distribution Transformer installed in the
premises up to the metering panel board. The arrangement shall be as follows:
a) Supply to the building shall be through the common service main cable
terminating in a common bus bar.
b) Change over switch at the end of the supply cables
c) Bulk check Meter shall be provided by the Licensee at his cost for the purpose
of energy audit.
d) All the meters/equipment shall be suitable for sealing to prevent theft /
misuse.
e) Supply to individual Consumers shall be tapped from the common bus bar
through individual Meters.
5. Exemption from providing space for Erection of Distribution Transformer and Allied
Equipment:
The following categories shall be exempted from the requirement of providing
space for erection of Distribution Transformer and allied equipment, provided the
requisitioned load is below 25 kW, irrespective of the built-up area:
a) Government-owned Buildings and Government offices; Youth Centres and
Vocational centres;
b) Auditoriums, Kalamandiras, Samudaya Bhavanas, Kalyanamantapas, art
galleries, godowns, Theatres of Film Societies;
c) Temples, Mosques, Churches, Gurudwaras, and other places of worship;
d) Charitable/religious institutions registered under Section 12A of the Income
Tax Act and its Amendments/New enactments issued from time to time;
e) Hospitals run by Charitable Institutions;
f) Government hospitals, Government guest houses, student hostels, and multi-
storeyed Buildings of slum dwellers;
g) LT industries;
h) Educational Institutions;
i) Single dwelling house;
Provided that the above applicants shall pay the applicable charges up to
point of connection towards the Development of infrastructure of electric
line/plant and / or service line charges as specified under these Regulations as
per Schedule.
Notwithstanding the exemptions, where the requisitioned load is 25 kW or
above, the provisions relating to providing space for Distribution Transformer in
the premises and installation of Distribution Transformer and allied infrastructure
under self-execution by the Applicant/Consumer shall apply.
6. Special Provision for Buildings installing Solar plants:
a) Buildings having built-up area exceeding 500 square metres shall be
exempted from providing space for Transformer where:
(i) Behind the meter rooftop solar plant is installed; and
(ii) the requisitioned load does not exceed 10 kW.
Provided that the applicant shall make payment of applicable charges towards
Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant up to point of connection
and /or the cost of service line, as per Schedule.
9.5. Transformer Capacity and Diversity Factor:
1. Transformer capacity shall be determined based on the total requisitioned load
by applying the following diversity factor:
a) Residential loads: Diversity Factor is 1.5
b) Commercial /Industrial loads: Diversity Factor is 1.0
Provided that in mixed-load buildings, applicable diversity factors shall be
applied separately to each category of load and the total load shall be added
together for arriving at the required Transformer capacity. The Licensee shall
adopt the nearest higher standard Transformer capacity as per the relevant
Indian Standards.
9.6. Execution of Works:
1. The Applicant/Developer under self-execution shall execute the service line
works including Laying of HT line/UG cable from the substation by providing a
switch gear / extension of HT overhead lines / UG cable from the nearest source
point up to the premises and installation of Distribution Transformer, laying of LT
Under Ground cable, and allied equipment within the premises as per the
estimate prepared by the Licensee, using approved materials conforming to
relevant standards.
2. Compliance of Technical Standards:
All electrical infrastructure works including the Distribution Transformers installed
in the premises shall conform to:
a) Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of
Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2022, as amended from time
to time;
b) Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Construction, Operation
and Maintenance of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2011 as
amended from time to time;
c) Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2023 as amended from time to time;
d) The selection of standard rating of the Distribution Transformers shall be as
per the relevant Indian Standards.
9.7. Inspection and Ownership of Works:
1. Every consumer installation shall be provided with:
a) MCB/MCCB protection;
b) ELCB/RCCB protection; and
c) suitable isolation devices.
2. Before
making
an
application
for
commencement
of
supply,
the
owner/occupier of a Multi Storeyed building (more than 15 meters in height) shall
give not less than 30 days’ notice in writing to the Electrical Inspector/Chief
Electrical Inspectorate, Government of Karnataka together with particulars as
notified by Government of Karnataka from time to time. The supply of energy
shall not be commenced within this period, without the approval or otherwise in
writing of the Inspector.
3. Before energisation, the installation shall be jointly inspected and tested for:
a) insulation resistance;
b) earthing continuity;
c) polarity and phasing; and
d) proper wiring and safety compliance.
4. After completion of the works under self-execution and upon satisfactory
compliance, the assets shall be taken over by the Licensee for the purpose of
maintenance.
5. The applicant shall stand guarantee for the quality of materials and workmanship
for one year from the date of handing over of assets and rectify defects arising
during such period at his own cost.
6. The Service lines, Transformers, switchgear, and allied external infrastructure shall
vest with the Licensee, who shall thereafter maintain the same.
7. Internal wiring, rising mains, cable shafts, and internal distribution systems shall
remain the responsibility of the building owner, Association, or Consumer.
8. No alteration or addition to the installation shall be carried out after energisation
without prior written approval of the Licensee.
9.8. Mixed Loads in MS Buildings:
1. In MS buildings having mixed loads consisting of residential, commercial, or
industrial loads, the aggregate load of the entire building shall be considered for
applicability of these Regulations.
2. Residential and commercial portions shall be separately metered and billed
under respective tariff categories.
3. Arranging Supply to Industrial loads;
a) Purely LT Industrial Loads shall be governed under Clause 7 and are exempted
from the provision of the Clause 9.
b) Supply shall be provided with independent meters.
Provided that, where an industrial building or any portion thereof is subsequently
converted to residential or commercial use, the provisions of the Clause 9 shall
become applicable in addition to any penal action for misuse of supply under
chapter X.
4. Where residential and commercial loads (treating industrial load as commercial)
coexist:
a) Common area services shall be billed under domestic tariff where
commercial load does not exceed 25% (twenty-five percent) of total load
including sanctioned load and any additional load requisitioned of the
entire building (irrespective of ownership of the individual units).
b) Where commercial load exceeds 25% (twenty-five percent), common area
services shall be billed under commercial tariff including sanctioned load
and any additional load requisitioned of the entire building (irrespective of
ownership of the individual units).
Provided that in the case of such mixed loads, if the common area loads such as
lift, water pump, staircase/passage lights, Sewage Treatment Plant, Water
Treatment Plant, Fire Equipment, etc., are exclusively for the use by the
consumers of residential load then such installations feeding to common area
loads shall be billed under domestic tariff.
9.9. Metering of Building with mixed loads:
1. In the case of residential building under H.T. supply for the portion of the
Commercial loads/ EV Charging Loads/ Sewage Treatment Plant(STP)/Water
treatment plant (WTP), sub meter(s) on LT side shall be provided and the energy
so recorded in the sub-meter(s) shall be billed at the appropriate L.T. Commercial
/ EV Charging/STP/WTP Tariff. The consumption of Sub meter(s) shall be deducted
from the energy recorded in the main H.T. meter and the balance of energy
(pertaining to domestic loads) shall be billed at the appropriate H.T. Tariff
applicable to Residential apartments. In such cases, fixed charges shall not be
levied on the LT commercial or Electric Vehicle charging loads under sub
meter(s).
2. In the case of commercial building under H.T. supply for the portion of the
residential/ EV charging loads, sub meter(s) on L.T side shall be provided and the
energy so recorded in the sub-meter(s) shall be billed at the appropriate H.T. Tariff
applicable
to
Residential
apartments/
EV
charging
Installations.
The
consumption of sub-meter(s) shall be deducted from the energy recorded in the
main H.T. meter and the balance of energy (pertaining to the commercial loads)
shall be billed at the appropriate commercial H.T. Tariff. In such cases, fixed
charges shall not be levied on the LT Residential or Electric Vehicle charging
loads under sub meter(s).
9.10. Resale of Energy:
1. The Consumer shall not supply part or whole of the energy supplied to him by the
Licensee to another person unless he holds a suitable sanction or licence for
distribution and sale of energy granted by the Commission except as provided
hereunder:
a) Any registered Consumer for whom power supply is sanctioned under the
Clause 9.00 is permitted to extend power supply to the tenements/ individual
Consumers and this shall not be treated as resale of energy.
b) In the case of Commercial or residential complexes, where High Tension or
Low-Tension Power supply is availed originally in the name of the builder or
promoter of the complex and who subsequently transfers the ownership of the
complex, either entirely, to different individuals or partly to different individuals
retaining the balance, the power supply may be continued on the following
basis:
(i) The builder or promoter of the complex in whose name the supply availed,
is permitted to extend power supply to the individual owners of the flats or
to the lessee by installing sub-meter(s) and to collect the amount for
consumption of power from them on no profit or no loss basis (i.e., sharing
of electricity bill) and this shall not be treated as unauthorized extension
of supply or resale of energy.
(ii) In case, the promoter or builder of the complex does not wish to have any
stake in the complex after promoting the complex, the service connection
originally availed may be permitted to be transferred in the name of a
registered Association or Society. This Association or Society formed in the
complex is permitted to extend supply to the individuals by installing sub-
meter(s) and to collect the amount for consumption of power from them
on no profit or no loss basis (i.e., sharing of electricity bill). This shall not be
treated as unauthorized extension or resale of energy.
9.11. Power supply to Cellular Telecommunications Services:
1. Telecom and cellular installations within the MS Buildings may avail independent
supply on payment of charges towards cost of service line, as per Schedule.
2. In buildings under HT/EHT supply, telecom installations shall be connected through
a sub-meter(s) and billed by the Licensee under the applicable HT tariff.
3. In buildings under LT supply, such installations shall be connected through the
meter(s) tapped from the common LT bus bar and billed by the Licensee under
the applicable LT commercial tariff.
Provided that, power supply to Cellular Telecommunication services shall be
treated independent of Clause 9.00.
9.12. Enhancement of the existing Distribution Transformers erected under self-execution:
In the case of request for additional load to the existing building or load to the
additional built up area, if it is required to enhance the capacity of the Distribution
Transformer which was originally installed by the Developer/Consumer under self-
execution in the premises, the Licensee may permit the Consumer / Applicant to
enhance the Distribution transformer capacity and allied equipment, if any, as per
the estimate prepared by the Licensee under self-execution. In such cases, the
supervision charges shall be collected as per Schedule.
Provided that, the Distribution Transformer and allied equipment provided originally
by the Consumer / Applicant under self-execution shall be allowed to be retained
by the Consumer / Applicant.
9.13. Installations serviced prior to 25.08.2005:
The consumer installations whose building plans were sanctioned prior to 25.08.2005
and were serviced subsequently, seeking enhancement of sanctioned load to the
existing installations or additional connections for additional built-up area, where the
total load upon such enhancement and / or additional connections become 35 kW
OR above, OR the total built-up area exceeds 800 square metres, the consumer shall
provide suitable space for installation of the distribution transformer, switchgear and
other allied equipment in accordance with these Regulations and install the
Distribution Transformer and allied equipment at the consumer's cost under self-
execution.
Provided that, where the consumer is unable to provide such space, the Licensee
may arrange power supply from his existing Distribution Transformer OR by enhancing
the existing Distribution Transformer or by installing a new transformer, and shall
recover the expenditure towards the cost of electric line/plant for such additional
loads only from the consumer at the slab rates specified in the Schedule.
9.14. Transfer of Installation:
After the installation(s) is/ are serviced in the name of Developer or Promoter, the
individual installations may be transferred to the names of person(s) possessing the
ownership rights subject to compliance with provisions relating to transfer of
installations as per clause 36 of these Regulations.
10.0. Supply of Power to Layouts with Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Loads:
10.1. Applicability:
These provisions shall apply to all layouts, townships, villa projects, industrial/
commercial layouts, Mixed-Load Buildings, and Government housing schemes
seeking electricity supply from the Distribution Licensee.
The Applicants shall comply with the provisions of these Regulations and other
applicable Regulations governing LT, HT, and EHT supply.
10.2. Application for Power Supply:
The application shall be accompanied by approved layout plan indicating:
1. Residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use type of loads.
2. Number and size of sites/plots.
3. Proposed requisitioned load category-wise;
4. Ear marking of the suitable space within the layout for the erection of Distribution
Transformers and allied equipment at load centres.
5. For each Distribution Transformer, an open space of not less than 3 meters × 5
meters with proper fencing, level platform, and lockable gate shall be provided.
Provided that, the Distribution Transformer shall be erected at the load centre
and it shall not be erected on the road/footpath.
6. Earmarking of the suitable land within the layout for establishment of a substation
and allied infrastructure in case of load requirement is more than 7,500 kVA.
10.3. Responsibility of the Developer for Electrification:
1. Except for improvement or augmentation works relating to existing substations
and strengthening of existing distribution mains, the entire electrical infrastructure
required for electrification of the layout shall be executed by the
Developer/Applicant at his own cost. Such works shall include, but shall not be
limited to:
a) Laying of 11 kV line/Under Ground (UG) cable from the substation by providing
a suitable switchgear or extension of 11 kV overhead line / UG cable from the
nearest source point up to the layout;
b) Laying of 11 kV overhead line/ UG cable and LT overhead lines/UG cables
/Aerial Bunched (AB) cables, wherever applicable within the layout;
c) Installation of Distribution Transformers, Ring Main Units (RMUs), feeder pillars,
switchgear/Control panels, isolators, protective equipment, and associated
accessories within the layout;
d) Streetlight control systems;
e) Civil works relating to erection of Poles, Distribution Transformers, cable
trenches, and foundation;
2. The Developer/Applicant shall use Under Ground cables for 11KV and Under
Ground Cables/ Aerial Bunched (AB)Cables for LT lines in the layouts developed
in the areas covered under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Bengaluru Urban,
Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural Districts, Bengaluru Development Authority
(BDA), Municipal Corporations and City Municipal Councils (CMCs) notified by
the Government from time to time.
3. The Developer/ Applicant in case of residential layout shall deposit with the
Distribution Licensee the cost of 80%(eighty percent) of the total requirement of
the Distribution Transformers and allied materials/equipment/mounting structure
in the layout, as estimated by the Licensee in accordance with the prevailing
Schedule of Rates under the head of Deposit Contribution Works. Subsequently,
the Distribution Licensee shall install the Distribution Transformers in a phased
manner based on the load requirement in the layout regularly, till the requirement
is completed.
Provided that, the balance 20% (twenty percent) of the total Distribution
Transformers including the allied equipment in the layout for catering to the total
load of street lighting, water supply, sewage treatment plant and other common
area installations, if any, as per the requirement, subject to maintaining the
voltage regulation within the prescribed limits, shall be installed by the
Developer/Applicant under self-execution.
Provided further that in a layout, if the requirement of transformer to cater to the
total load including the common area loads is only one, in such cases, the
Distribution Transformer shall be installed by the Developer/Applicant under self-
execution.
4. The Developer/Applicant shall pay a one-time charge equal to 5% (five percent)
of the total cost of electrification to the Licensee before takeover.
10.4. Criteria for assessment of total Load in a residential Layout for deciding the capacity
of the Distribution Transformer/allied infrastructure:
The load for each site shall be assessed based on the site area as specified in the
following Tables 2A to 2E:
Table 2A: Greater Bengaluru Authority and Bengaluru Urban District
Sl.
No.
Site Area (sq. ft.)
Assessed Load (kW)
1
Up to 600
3
2
Above 600 up to 1200
5
3
Above 1200 up to 2400
7
4
Above 2400 up to 4000
9
5
Above 4000
9 kW + 1 kW for every additional 400
sq. ft.
Table 2B: Bengaluru South and Bengaluru Rural Districts
Sl.
No.
Site Area (sq. ft.)
Assessed Load (kW)
1
Up to 600
3
2
Above 600 up to 1200
4
3
Above 1200 up to 2400
6
4
Above 2400 up to 4000
8
5
Above 4000
8 kW + 1 kW for every additional
500 sq. ft.
Table 2C: Municipal Corporations/City Municipal Council Areas
Sl.
No.
Site Area (sq. ft.)
Assessed Load (kW)
1
Up to 1200
3
2
Above 1200 up to 2400
5
3
Above 2400 up to 4000
7
4
Above 4000
7 kW + 1 kW for every additional 600
sq. ft.
Table 2D: Town Municipal Council Areas
Sl.
No.
Site Area (sq. ft.)
Assessed Load (kW)
1
Up to 1200
3
2
Above 1200 up to 2400
4
3
Above 2400 up to 4000
6
4
Above 4000
6 kW + 1 kW for every additional 700
sq. ft.
Table 2E: Applicable to Areas other than all the above
Sl.
No.
Site Area (sq. ft.)
Assessed Load (kW)
1
Up to 1500
3
2
Above 1500 up to 3000
4
3
Above 3000 up to 4000
5
4
Above 4000
5 kW + 1 kW for every additional 800
sq. ft.
The higher of the assessed load or requisitioned load shall be considered for
determining the total load requirement of the layout.
Distribution Transformer capacity shall be determined by applying a Load Diversity
Factor of 1.5 and 1 for residential and Commercial/Industrial purposes respectively.
Illustration: In a residential layout developed with 42 sites each measuring 1200 Square feet,
with the estimated load based on the criteria of 3 kW load per site. The total requirement of
load will be 126 kW. The total load requirement for street light, water supply, Sewage
treatment plant and other common area loads is 35 kW. Then the Distribution Transformer
capacity shall be 161 kW/1.5(load/DF) that is 107 kW (107/0.85=126 kVA). To cater to this load,
the standard Transformer capacity required is 100 kVA*1 and 63 kVA *1 which shall be
considered for sizing.
Provided that, the connected load on the Transformer shall not exceed 150 kVA on 100 kVA
capacity and 95 kVA on 63 kVA capacity.
10.5. Special Category of Layouts:
1. Villa Layouts:
In respect of Villa layouts, the Developer/Applicant shall install Distribution
Transformers, 11 kV UG cable, LT UG cable and allied infrastructure in all the areas
under self-execution based on the higher of the assessed load calculated as per
above Clause 10.4 for the respective areas or the requisitioned load.
In such cases, collection of one-time charge at 5% (five percent) of the total
estimated cost shall not be applicable.
Upon satisfactory completion and inspection, the service line, Distribution
Transformer and allied equipment shall be taken over by the Distribution Licensee
for the purpose of the maintenance.
2. Government Housing Schemes for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS):
In layouts developed under Government schemes for economically or socially
weaker sections, the load shall be assessed at 1 (one) kW per site.
The Distribution Licensee shall recover the cost for electrification of the layout as
per the estimate under Deposit Contribution Work (DCW) or the concerned
Department can take up the execution of the required infrastructure under self-
execution duly paying the applicable supervision charges.
10.6. Applicable to Commercial/ Industrial Layouts:
1. In respect of commercial and industrial layouts, the full cost of electric line and
plant required for providing supply shall be borne by the Developer/Applicant
based on the requisitioned loads.
2. For industrial layouts developed by KIADB, KSSIDC, KEONICS or others, including
residential buildings constructed within such layouts, the works relating to 11 kV
lines/underground cables, LT lines/underground cables, Distribution Transformers
and allied infrastructure shall be executed by the Applicant on self-execution
basis, as per the estimate approved by the Licensee and shall pay supervision
charges as per Schedule.
Provided that, in such cases, the one time charges at 5% (five percent) of the
estimated cost and the Charges towards Development of infrastructure of
electric line/plant specified in Schedule, shall not be collected.
10.7. Technical Standards:
All electrical infrastructure works including the Distribution Transformers installed in the
layout shall conform to:
a) Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Construction of Electrical
Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2022, as amended from time to time;
b) Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for Construction, Operation
and Maintenance of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines) Regulations, 2011 as
amended;
c) Central Electricity Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2023 as amended;
d) The selection of standard rating of the Distribution Transformers shall be as per
the relevant Indian Standards;
10.8. Alternate Provision for arranging Power Supply by the Licensee:
Where the Distribution Licensee undertakes on behalf of Developer/Applicant, laying
of HT Line/UG Cable from the substation by providing a Switchgear up to the suitable
point nearby the layout to which power supply has been requested, to facilitate the
Developer/Applicant to tap such HT line/UG cable to extend it further to his layout,
in such cases, the cost shall be recovered from the Developer/Applicant as
Development Charges as per Schedule.
Provided that the Developer/Applicant shall execute the infrastructure works such as
11 kV line/UG cable, Distribution Transformer and allied equipment, LT line/UG
cable/AB cable in the layout including the works of extending 11 kV line/UG Cable
tapping from the point where the Licensee has laid the 11kV line/UG cable, under
self-execution as laid down in above sub-clause 10.3.3.
10.9. HT/EHT Supply to Layouts:
The Distribution Licensee may sanction HT/EHT supply to layouts where the
Developer/Applicant opts for such supply. In such cases, the provisions relating to
HT/EHT supply under Clause 8.00 shall also be applicable wherever relevant.
The applicant shall bear the entire cost of extension of 11 kV or higher voltage lines
or underground cables, HT metering cubicle, Switchgear panels, isolators, and
protective equipment under self-execution.
Provided that, on request of the Consumer, conversion from HT/EHT to LT may be
permitted if the load is up to and inclusive of 150 kW/176 kVA/201 HP, per installations
only subject to payment of supervision charges on the cost of the modification work,
if any, as estimated by the Licensee.
In such cases, the Licensee shall take over the distribution line/UG cable including
the distribution transformers and allied equipment provided under self-execution by
the applicant/consumer, at free of cost for the purpose of maintenance.
10.10. Layouts requiring more than 7500 kVA:
Where the total load assessed as per the criteria specified in Clause 10.4 for the
respective areas OR requisitioned load whichever is higher in a layout, exceeds
7500 kVA, the Developer/Applicant shall bear the full cost of the substation, laying
of HT line/UG cable, LT line/UG cable and associated infrastructure inside the layout
as laid out in sub-clause 10.3.3.
Provided that, such works may be executed either by the Distribution Licensee duly
recovering the charges from the Developer/Applicant under DCW OR by the
Developer/Applicant himself under self-execution as per the estimate approved by
the Licensee.
10.11. Execution Timeline for Electrification of Layout:
1. The Developer/Applicant shall complete all electrification works within 12
months from the date of order of the Licensee. The Distribution Licensee may
grant an extension of a further period of 6 months upon written request before
the expiry of 12 months, with valid reasons.
2. In case of layouts requiring erection of sub-station, the Developer/Applicant
shall complete all electrification works within 24 (twenty-four) months from the
date of order by the Licensee. The Distribution Licensee may grant an extension
of a further period of 6 months upon written request before the expiry of
24(twenty-four) months, with valid reasons.
3. Failure to complete the works within the time period shall result in:
a) Cancellation of the application;
b) Forfeiture of 20%(twenty percent) of the supervision charges paid;
c) The balance amount including the deposits paid, if any, shall be refunded
within 60 (sixty) days from the date of cancellation of the application.
Provided that, if the amount due is not refunded, the Licensee shall pay
interest at 1% (one percent) per month on actual number of days of delay
on the amount due for refund.
10.12. Rights of the Distribution Licensee:
The Distribution Licensee shall have the right to tap, extend, or utilize any electric
line, Distribution Transformer, or infrastructure created for one layout or consumer
for extending supply to other consumers or areas by augmenting the capacity of
the existing system, if necessary, by the Licensee.
Provided that, such use shall not be detrimental to the supply to the consumer or
consumers already connected.
10.13. Takeover of assets for Maintenance:
1. Upon satisfactory completion and testing of the electrification works, the
distribution system shall be taken over by the Distribution Licensee at free of cost
for maintenance purpose.
2. The Developer/Applicant shall stand guarantee for materials/equipment
installed by him under self-execution, for a period of one year from the date of
takeover.
3. After completion of the electrification works by the Developer/Applicant, the
Licensee shall service the streetlight, Sewage Treatment Plant, Water Treatment
Plant, water supply installations and other common area Installations, if any and
shall issue certificate of completion to the concerned Planning Authority or other
Competent Authority to enable it to issue final approval / release orders to the
Developers for registration of sites in the layout.
10.14. Recovery of Charges in case of Default by Developer/Applicant:
1. In case of the approved layouts/sites if the works of infrastructure of Electric
line/plant up to the terminal pole/feeder pillar that is point of connection to the
site(s) within the layout, is not carried out by the Developer, in such layouts, the
Distribution Licensee shall arrange power supply to the site owners on
applications made by them by recovering the expenditure as per Schedule
from them towards development of infrastructure of electric line/plant on the
basis of assessed load calculated according to sub-clause 10.4.
Provided that, if it is required to establish a sub-station to arrange power supply
to such layouts/sites with assessed load exceeding 7500 kVA, the Distribution
Licensee shall also collect the charges towards establishing sub-station
including the land cost, as approved by the Commission. In such cases, the
proposals indicating the cost to be borne by the applicants/consumers towards
establishing the substation including land cost, shall be submitted for approval
of the Commission and the cost thereof shall be transferred to the Transmission
Licensee by the Distribution Licensee, wherever required, for executing the
work.
In such cases, in addition to these infrastructure charges towards establishing
the substation including the land cost, the Distribution Licensee shall recover the
cost towards electrification of the layouts/sites as per the Schedule.
2. For requisitioned load by an applicant for his building in such layouts, the
Distribution licensee shall collect charges towards the cost of service line as per
Schedule, if it is beyond the assessed load. If the requisitioned load is equal to
assessed load, then the charges towards cost of service line shall not be
applicable.
3. If the consumer requests for the additional load to the existing installation(s) or
load for additional connection(s) which is beyond the assessed load within the
premises, then in such cases the charges towards the cost of service line for
such load beyond the assessed load shall be levied as per Schedule.
4. Alternatively, the site owners seeking power supply to such layouts/sites may
carry out the entire work of establishing the substation and providing
infrastructure to the layout for electrification under self-execution as per the
estimate approved by the Licensee.
In such cases the Licensee shall not collect the charges towards development
of Infrastructure and the service line up to point of connection.
10.15. Applicability of infrastructure/service line charges for individual site(s), situated in
the areas other than the layout:
1. In the case of the individual site(s) approved by the competent authority,
situated anywhere other than the layouts, where there is no infrastructure of
electric line/plant available up to the terminal pole/feeder pillar that is point of
connection and if the power supply is requested for such sites, the Licensee shall
collect the charges as per Schedule based on the assessed load calculated as
per the criteria corresponding to the areas specified under sub-clause 10.4 of
these Regulations towards the development of infrastructure of electric
line/plant.
Provided that, if already infrastructure of electric line/plant has been
developed up to the terminal pole /feeder pillar that is the point of connection,
then in such cases charges towards development of infrastructure of electric
line/plant shall not be collected if the requisitioned load is equal to assessed
load.
Provided further that, if the total load including the requisitioned load is more
than the assessed load, then in such cases only charges towards the cost of
service line up to the point of connection for the load beyond the assessed load
shall be collected as per Schedule.
2. Alternatively, in such site, if the Applicant opts for executing the work of
extension of electric line/plant up to the point of connection under self-
execution as per the estimate approved by the Distribution Licensee, the same
shall be allowed.
In such cases, the Licensee shall not collect the charges towards development
of Infrastructure and the service line up to point of connection.
10.16. Applicability of Other Regulations:
All other provisions of these Regulations relating to tariff, metering, billing, security
deposit, safety, supply voltage, standards of performance, and consumer
classification shall apply to the consumers within the layout according to the
respective category of supply.
11.0. Public Lighting (Streetlights), Water Supply and Electric Vehicles(EV) Charging:
11.1. Public Lighting (Streetlights):
1. No streetlight installation shall be serviced without a suitable energy meter and
an automatic/electronic timer switch.
2. Only energy-efficient lamps and fittings shall be used; incandescent lamps are
prohibited.
3. Metering and control equipment shall be installed in a waterproof metal box.
11.2. Application and Registration:
1. Eligible applicants include City Corporations, Town Municipalities, Town
Panchayats, Development Authorities, Housing Boards, KIADB, APMC, Trust
Boards, and Village Panchayats (other than those covered under approved
schemes of the Government and in the areas other than layouts covered under
Clause 10.00).
2. No street lighting installation shall be serviced without a suitable energy meter
and an electronic timer switch.
11.3. Recovery of Expenditure:
1. Applicants shall bear the full estimated cost of:
a) Extension of lines for streetlight supply,
b) Meters and control panels.
The above works may be carried out either by the Licensee under DCW or by
the Applicant under self-execution as per the estimate approved by the
Licensee.
2. In the existing network where the street light circuit is not provided, in such cases,
the Licensee shall bear the cost of providing street light circuit and the remaining
50% (fifty percent) of the estimate cost shall be borne by the concerned
department.
11.4. LT Water Supply:
The Cost of electrification of LT water supply installations shall be included in the water
supply scheme itself. The Licensee shall collect the estimated amount from the
applicant and execute the work under DCW. In case, the applicant desires to carry
out the work by himself under self-execution, the Licensee shall allow the applicant
to carry out the work duly collecting applicable supervision charges.
11.5. EV Charging Infrastructure:
1. Distribution Licensee shall arrange supply to the EV charging stations in
compliance with these Regulations, Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rule,2020,
Ministry of Power Guidelines and CEA safety Regulations/ Standards.
2. Multi storied buildings/ complexes may obtain sanction for EV charging stations
from Distribution Licensee as a common supply for the Association OR individual
connections for each consumer(s) in the space identified within the premises.
3. In the above case, if there is no designated parking space to Individual Flat
owners /consumers /occupiers, in such cases, EV charging stations shall be
installed in the identified common areas within the premises.
4. EV charging in common areas shall require extension of wiring/cabling from the
metering panel, the applicant/consumer shall take up this work conforming to
extant CEA Safety Regulations/Standards.
5. The consumers in the individual buildings or MS buildings with dedicated parking
may install EV charging stations within the sanctioned load OR by enhancing the
sanctioned load, OR may seek a new EV charging connection under approved
tariff.
Provided that, the Distribution Licensee may sanction the sub meter(s) on the
request of the consumers for EV charging stations. In such cases, the
consumption recorded in the sub meters shall be billed separately as per the
applicable EV tariff in force. In such cases, no fixed charges shall be applicable
for the load recorded in the sub meter(s).
6. HT/EHT consumers may install LT/HT sub-meters for EV charging station; in such
cases the consumption recorded in the sub meters shall be billed separately as
per the applicable EV tariff in force. In such cases, no fixed charges shall be
applicable for the load recorded in LT/HT sub meters.
7. The Applicants shall take up the execution of service line work including the
erection of Distribution Transformer under self-execution as per the estimate
approved by the Licensee.
In such cases, the charges towards the Development of Infrastructure and the
service line up to point of connection shall not be applicable.
12.0. Temporary Power Supply:
12.1. Applicability and Load Classification:
1.
Temporary supply may be sanctioned for construction works, marriages,
functions, exhibitions, festivals, touring cinemas, or other short-term needs.
2.
Classification:
a) LT Temporary Supply: For loads below 50 kW/59 kVA/67 HP;
b) HT Temporary Supply: For loads of 50 kW and above.
12.2. Application and Charges:
1. Applications for LT/HT supply shall be submitted ONLINE in the form as required
by the Licensee by paying Service Charges as per Schedule.
2. No registration-cum-processing fee is payable for temporary supply.
3. Necessary permits/licences/NOCs wherever required.
4. For above 50 kW load, the applicants shall enclose wiring diagram and
Contractor’s completion-cum-test report.
Provided that, in respect of availing temporary power supply for LT connections
up to 50kW having voltages less than 650 volts shall be inspected, tested and self-
certified by the owner of the installation, before commencement of supply for
ensuring observance of safety measures as per CEA Safety Regulations, notified
by the Government of Karnataka from time to time.
Provided further that, in case of voltage level equal to or below the notified
voltage, Chartered Electrical Safety Engineer can also test the installation on
request of the owner.
12.3. Power Sanction:
1. The Licensee shall prepare the estimate for the service line required for arranging
temporary power supply and communicate power sanction indicating the
applicable Supervision Charges payable.
2. Temporary power supply shall be sanctioned for a period as may be required by
the Applicant/consumer.
3. The officers of the Licensee who are empowered to sanction permanent power
supply are also authorized to sanction temporary power supply to the same
extent for a period required by the Applicants/ Consumers subject to
observance of Conditions laid down in these Regulations.
12.4. Recovery of Expenditure:
Applicant/Consumer shall bear the full cost of the work and carryout the work under
self-execution through LEC including:
1. Service line(EHT/HT/LT) /UG cable wherever applicable.
2. Distribution Transformer along with protective switch gear shall be installed if
necessary for the load of below 50 kW.
3. Metering cubicle and protective equipment for HT/EHT,
12.5. Execution and Safety Requirements:
1. Service Line Works shall commence only after sanction order is issued by the
Licensee.
2. For LT supply: the consumer shall provide current limiter, Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker (ELCB), and capacitors wherever required.
3. For HT/EHT supply: the provisions of Clause 8.00 of these Regulations shall be
applicable.
12.6. Metering/Billing:
1. Temporary supply shall be serviced within 48 (forty-eight) hours and within
7(seven) days in case augmentation of distribution system is required, from the
date of application.
Provided that, in case of self-execution of works, the service shall be arranged
immediately after completion of such works.
2. Temporary supply shall be serviced through a smart prepaid meter as per KERC
(Pre-paid Smart Metering) Regulations, 2024 and its Amendments issued from
time to time.
12.7. Other Conditions:
1. Approval of Electrical Inspector shall be required for:
a) Temporary installations with gathering of 100 persons and more, and
b) All HT/EHT temporary installations.
2. Touring Cinemas/Drama/ Circus Companies: Supply permitted only with:
a) “Camp Allotment Letter” from District Magistrate, and Safety approval from
Electrical Inspector.
b) Supply may continue up to 1 (one) month beyond licence expiry, provided
no shows are run until renewal of licence.
12.8. Replacement of meters:
Replacement of pre-paid smart meters in case of damage or burnt out shall be
governed as per the KERC (Pre-paid Smart Metering) Regulations, 2024 and its
Amendments issued from time to time.
12.9. Penal charges:
If the temporary supply is found extended for unauthorized use or theft of electricity,
penal charges as per Chapter X shall be applicable.
12.10. Decommissioning of Asset:
After the completion of the requirement of temporary supply by the
Applicant/consumer, the infrastructure such as service line/ UG cable including
smart meters, Distribution Transformer and allied equipment, in case of LT supply and
service line/ UG cable & allied equipment including the HT metering cubicle in case
of HT supply provided by the applicant under self-execution, can be used to service
the installation on permanent basis to the same building/premises, if the technical
requirements permit.
Provided that, if it is not possible to use the same infrastructure for servicing the
installation of that Applicant/consumer on a permanent basis, and if the same
infrastructure is required by the Licensee to supply it to other consumers, the
applicant shall be paid the depreciated cost of service line/ UG cable and
Distribution Transformer and allied equipment in case of LT supply and service
line/UG cable & allied equipment and HT metering cubicle in case of HT/EHT supply.
In
such
cases,
the
ownership
of
the
infrastructure
taken
over
from
applicant/consumer belongs to the Licensee.
Provided
further
that,
if
the
above
infrastructure
provided
by
the
Applicant/consumer under self-execution is not required by the Licensee to supply
it to other consumers, then in such cases, the Licensee shall allow the
Applicant/consumer to retain the same.
Chapter VI
Wiring, Extension & Alteration and Power Factor of Installation
13.0. Wiring on Consumer Premises:
Wiring on consumer premises shall comply with the Central Electricity Authority
(Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2023; CEA safety
Regulations/relevant standards, Central Electricity Authority (Safety Requirements for
Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Electrical Plants and Electric Lines)
Regulations, 2011 and their Amendments issued from time to time;
14.0. Handling of Licensee’s Equipment in Consumer’s Premises:
1. Consumers shall not handle, remove, or tamper with meters, cut outs, load
limiters, or seals. Safe custody of equipment rests with the Consumer.
2. For HT installations, with the approval of the Licensee, Consumers may operate
terminal switches/fuses/circuit breakers only in emergencies.
3. Any damage to Licensee’s equipment due to Consumer’s act/negligence shall
be rectified at Consumer’s cost as per applicable schedule of rates/market rates
as applicable.
15.0. Extensions and Alterations:
15.1. LT Installations:
1. The Consumer is permitted to change the machinery/appliances /equipment in
his premises within the sanctioned load.
2. If
the
Consumer
desires
to
increase
the
capacity
of
connected
machinery/equipment beyond the sanctioned load, he shall get the additional
load sanctioned and such installations having voltage less than 650 volts, shall
be inspected, tested and self-certified by the owner of the installation, for
ensuring observance of safety measures as per CEA (Measures relating to Safety
and Electricity) Regulations, 2023, notified by the Government of Karnataka from
time to time, if there is any change in the wiring. The Licensee shall inspect and
take action for changing the meter and alter the service line if required at the
cost of the Consumer.
3. The Consumer shall not be permitted to install additional machinery by providing
alternate switch.
Provided that, the motor of IP set installations can be used with an alternative
drive for other agricultural operations like sugar cane crusher, coffee pulping,
etc., with the approval of the Licensee. The energy used for such operation shall
be metered separately by providing alternate switch and charged at relevant
tariff (only energy charges) in force during the period of alternative use.
15.2. HT/EHT Installations:
No additional apparatus/equipment shall be connected in HT/EHT Installations
without the approval of the Electrical Inspectorate. A copy of such approval shall be
furnished to the Licensee.
16.0. Load Balancing:
Three phase wiring shall be on group system with independent neutrals. Each main
circuit shall be controlled by a double pole linked switch. Load shall be distributed so
that neutral current does not exceed 10% of maximum phase current at full load.
17.0. Periodical Inspection & Testing and Safety in Consumer Premises:
17.1. Periodical Testing and Inspection:
1. Installations shall be inspected and tested periodically by Licensee/Electrical
Inspectorate as per relevant Rules/Regulations/Standards.
2. Defects noticed during the testing shall be notified to the Consumer and the
consumer shall rectify such defects through a Licenced Electrical contractor
within stipulated time. Non-rectification may lead to disconnection of power
supply.
17.2. Safety in Consumer Premises:
The Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the installation if any defect in the
installation comes to his notice which may cause danger. The Consumers may also
disconnect and report defective wiring/apparatus causing danger. Reconnection
of the installation(s) shall be effected by the Licensee only after rectification of defect
by the Consumer.
18.0. Failures or Variations in Supply:
1. Complaints of supply failure or variation in supply shall be lodged with the
Licensee’s jurisdictional office.
2. Licensee shall attend to the complaints within timelines as provided under KERC
(Rights of Consumers, SoP and Allied Matters) Regulations, 2022 and its
Amendments thereof.
3. If defect lies in Consumer’s internal wiring system, reconnection shall follow
certification by Licenced Electrical Contractor and reported to the Licensee.
Provided that, Licensee shall not be liable for losses due to supply failure/variation,
except where lapses are proven against the Licensee, in which case compensation
shall be awarded by the Commission.
19.0. Power Factor (PF) Requirements for HT/EHT Installations:
19.1. Consumer’s Responsibility:
1. HT/EHT Consumers shall maintain an average power factor (PF) of not less than
0.90 lag.
2. The consumers shall determine the required capacity of power factor correction
(PFC) equipment in consultation with equipment manufacturers/suppliers.
3. Failure to maintain the specified PF shall attract a surcharge as per the tariff order
in force.
4. Billing PF shall be the average of PF recorded in the energy meter. If the PF is
unavailable, the same shall be calculated using the ratio of kWh to kVAh, or if not
possible, the PF recorded during rating tests shall be considered.
19.2. Correction of Low Power Factor:
1. Where the PF of an installation is found below 0.90 (lag) during meter reading,
testing, or rating, the consumer shall, within 3 (three) months from the date of
intimation by the Licensee, the consumer shall install additional PF correction
equipment and report compliance in writing to the Licensee.
2. Failure to comply shall attract PF surcharge from the billing month following the
expiry of 3 (three) months until PF is improved to 0.90 or above.
19.3. PF calculation if the Meter is faulty:
If the meter is defective in any billing month, the PF for that period shall be the PF of
the immediately preceding month.
19.4. Initial Grace Period:
No PF surcharge shall be levied for the first 3 (three) billing months from the date of
service. Thereafter, surcharge shall apply if PF remains below 0.90.
20.0. Power Factor Requirements for LT Installations:
LT Consumers shall maintain an average power factor (PF) of not less than 0.85 lag.
20.1. Capacitor Provision:
Consumers (other than X-Ray installations) shall provide capacitors to maintain PF
at not less than 0.85.
20.2. Certification:
Consumers shall furnish the manufacturer’s test certificate for the capacitor, or a
certificate issued by the Licensee’s testing laboratory or a Licensee-approved
laboratory, prior to service connection.
20.3. Correction of Low Power Factor:
If PF remains below 0.85, the consumer shall, within 3 (three) months from intimation,
install
additional
capacitors
and
inform
the
Licensee
in
writing.
Failure to comply with the requirement shall attract PF surcharge as per the prevailing
tariff from the billing month following expiry of the 3 (three) months.
21.0. Common Provisions for power factor applicable to HT/EHT and LT Installations:
21.1. Determination of Power Factor:
PF shall be computed up to 3 (three) decimals and rounded off to the nearest
second decimal as follows:
0.8449 = 0.84
0.8451 = 0.85
21.2. Limitation of Penalty:
Where monthly consumption is less than 10 units per kVA of contracted demand or
10 units per kW of sanctioned load, PF penalty shall be limited to 30% (thirty percent)
of the energy charges bill (excluding taxes, arrears, and fixed/demand charges).
CHAPTER VII
Metering, Billing, and Power Supply Charges
22.0. Installation of Meters:
1. No new electricity connection shall be released without a meter and all meters
shall conform to the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of
Meters)
Regulations,
2006,
and
subsequent
amendments
thereof
and
Regulations/Orders issued by KERC from time to time.
2. At the time of release of a new connection, the consumer may:
a) Purchase the meter of approved type and specifications directly, or
b) Request the Licensee to provide the meter on payment of prescribed Meter
Security Deposit.
3. The type of meters to be installed shall be as follows:
a) LT Consumers: Smart Meter or pre-paid smart meter of suitable rating as per
the option of the consumer.
b) HT/EHT Consumers: 3-Phase Tri-vector Meter or Smart Meters.
4. The operation and billing of pre-paid smart meters shall be governed by KERC (Pre-
paid Smart Metering) Regulations,2024 and its Amendments thereof.
5. The consumer shall ensure the safety of the meter and its accessories when
located within his premises. In case, licensee has installed the meter outside the
premises of the consumer, the Licensee shall be responsible for safe custody of the
meter.
6. In theft prone areas, the licensee may permit to install meters on poles/ feeder
pillar and in such cases, the licensee shall ensure the safety of the meters.
7. The Licensee may recover the cost of the meter or accessories damaged or lost
due to reasons attributable to the consumer.
8. A consumer may install a check meter conforming to the technical specifications
as laid down in Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of meters)
Regulations 2006 and its Amendments thereof. These check meters may be
calibrated by the Distribution Licensee upon payment of prescribed fee as
approved by the Commission from time to time.
Provided that, check meter readings shall not be used for billing purpose by the
Licensee.
Provided further that, check meter can be used for billing during the period of
failure of main meter and the faulty main meter shall be replaced within the
timeline specified in KERC (Rights of Consumers Relating to Supply of Electricity,
Standards of Performance (SoP) and allied matters), Regulations, 2022 and its
Amendments from time to time.
23.0. Meter Reading:
1. The Licensee shall read meters for each billing period electronically, physically, or
through photo submission by the consumer.
2. Pre-payment meters shall be read at least once in three months. Consumption
data shall be made available to consumers through web, mobile app, or SMS.
3. If meter reading cannot be taken in a billing cycle, provisional bill may be issued
to the consumer based on the average of the previous 3 (three) billing cycles.
Provided that, the provisional bill shall not be issued for more than 2 (two)
consecutive cycles.
4. Consumers may submit a meter photograph (showing reading and date) to avoid
provisional billing and the Licensee shall issue the bill on the bases of the same.
23.1. Inaccessible Meter:
Where the meter cannot be read due to reasons such as locked premises or
obstruction, for two consecutive billing period, the Licensee may issue a notice to the
consumer to keep the meter accessible for reading for the subsequent meter
reading date. In case consumer fails to adhere to the notice, disconnection may be
effected after issuing the disconnection notice.
The licensee may issue an assessed bill in such cases based on the average
consumption of the previous 3 (six) months. Necessary adjustment shall be made
after actual meter reading is obtained in the subsequent billing cycle.
23.2. Group Billing: Group billing of installations located in various places belonging to a
same consumer within the jurisdiction of a Distribution Licensee is allowed at the
option of the Consumer. This is subject to the condition that the Consumer establishes
and maintains the Automated Remote Meter Reading (ARMR) facility or the smart
meter with AMI features, at his cost, in accordance with the extant CEA Metering
Regulations or KERC Orders, to communicate the billing data from the energy meters
provided to such installations, to the Control Centre of the Distribution Licensee, as
required by the Distribution Licensee. In such cases, the Distribution Licensee shall
issue the consolidated monthly bill to the Consumer by enclosing the bill details of
the individual installations, to facilitate the Consumer to make the payment to the
Distribution Licensee at one point, as per the consolidated monthly bill.
Accordingly, the Distribution Licensee shall make necessary entries to account the
energy/amount internally, against the individual RR numbers of the Consumer,
located in different places.
23.3. Testing and Verification of Meters:
1. The New meters shall be tested at the NABL accredited Labs or by the Licensee.
2. The Licensee shall calibrate, and seal all meters before installation.
3. Upon consumer’s request, meters shall be tested within the timelines as specified
in KERC (Rights of Consumers Relating to Supply of Electricity, Standards of
Performance (SoP) and allied matters), Regulations, 2022 and its Amendments
from time to time.
4. The Licensee shall undertake periodical testing of meters as follows:
Table - 3
Sl.
No.
Nature of installation
Periodicity of testing
i
HT installations
Every 6 (six) months
ii
LT Power installations
a) More than 40HP
Once in a year
b) 40 HP and below
Once in 2 (two) years
iii
Other installations
Once in 5 (five) years
Provided that, all installations whose average consumption is less than 20 units
per kW per month or more than 300 units per kW per month shall be mandatorily
tested every year.
5. Consumers shall be informed of the testing schedule and may witness the test.
6. Upon Testing of Meters:
a) When the meter is found to be slow beyond the permissible limits, the
Consumer shall be liable to pay the difference at normal rates based on the
percentage error, for a period of not more than 6 (six) months prior to the test.
b) When the meter is found to be fast beyond the permissible limits, the Licensee
shall adjust the excess amount collected based on the percentage error for a
period not more than 6 (six) months prior to the date of test, within 1 (one)
month of the date of test by giving credit to the account of the Consumer. In
case of delay in adjustment of the excess amount, the Licensee shall pay
interest at 1% (one percent) per month on actual number of days of delay on
the amount due for adjustment.
c) The testing staff of the Licensee shall draw a mahazar and obtain the signature
of the Consumer or his representative for witnessing the test and also agreeing
to pay the back billing charges in case of slow recording of the meter.
7. A copy of the signed test report shall be provided to the consumer.
23.4. Correctness of Meter:
In the event of the Consumer raises disputes regarding the accuracy of the meter,
he shall give notice to the Licensee. The Licensee shall refer the matter for inspection
/ testing of the meter to a NABL accredited agency under information to the
Consumer. The Consumer shall pay the specified testing fee directly to such Agency.
The Agency shall test the accuracy of the meter using an electronic type testing
equipment which shall provide an automatic printout of test readings, percentage
error with date / time / R.R. No., etc., to the Consumer with a copy to the Licensee.
23.5. Pre-paid smart meters shall be tested and replaced if found faulty or damaged as
per KERC Pre paid Smart Metering Regulations,2024 and its Amendments thereof.
23.6. Replacement of burnt out meters:
1. The cost of burnt-out meter shall be collected from the Consumer and such
meter shall be replaced by a correct meter immediately without any lapse of
time.
2. The released burnt meter shall be sent to the approved Meter testing laboratory.
If the meter is burnt out due to mistake/fault in the Consumer premises, there shall
be no refund of the cost of meter collected by the Licensee. If it is due to
technical reasons like voltage fluctuation etc., attributable to the system
constraints, the cost of meter collected by the Licensee shall be adjusted against
the future bills of the Consumer commencing from the immediate succeeding
month.
Provided that, if more than 1(one) Meter(s) is burnt in the same area due to
system constraints, such Meters shall be replaced by the Licensee immediately
without collecting the cost of the Meter from the Consumer(s).
23.7. Protection of Metering Equipment:
The Consumer shall provide adequate protection and reasonable access for all
metering equipment, service lines and associated apparatus installed by the
Licensee and shall ensure that such equipment is not damaged, tampered with OR
interfered with.
23.8. Responsibility of the Licensee:
The Licensee shall ensure that all electrical lines, meters and equipment belonging to
OR under the control of the Licensee and located in the Consumer's premises are
maintained in a safe condition and are fit for supplying electricity.
24.0. Prohibition of Tampering:
The Consumer or occupant of the premises shall not:
1. Tamper with any electrical plant, service line, meter or apparatus belonging to
the Licensee;
2. Cause or permit any damage, interference or unauthorized alteration to such
equipment;
3. Obstruct the proper functioning of metering or protection equipment.
24.1. Disconnection for Tampering or Damage:
Where the Licensee has reasonable grounds to believe that the Consumer has
tampered with or damaged any electrical plant, service line or meter belonging to
the Licensee, the Licensee may disconnect the supply after following the procedure
specified under these Regulations and applicable laws.
24.2. Security Seals:
The Licensee shall provide and maintain appropriate security seals, locks or security
devices on metering equipment and maintain records thereof to detect
unauthorized interference.
24.3. Broken or Missing Seals:
Where the Consumer or the Licensee notices that any seal affixed to the metering
equipment is broken, missing or damaged, the same shall be immediately reported
to the other party.
In such cases, the Licensee shall inspect the installation at the earliest opportunity,
record the meter reading and replace the seal wherever necessary.
24.4. Liability for Damage:
Where the Licensee establishes that damage to metering equipment has occurred
due to any act, omission, negligence or misuse by the Consumer, the Consumer shall
bear the cost of repair or replacement.
25.0. Billing and Payment of Charges:
25.1. Tariff and Charges:
The Licensee shall recover charges for supply of electricity in accordance with the
tariff and charges approved by the Commission from time to time.
25.2. Charges Recoverable from Consumers:
The Licensee may recover all or any of the following charges from a Consumer:
1. Tariff for supply of electricity as determined by the Commission;
2. Taxes, duties, cess and other statutory levies notified by the Government;
3. In respect of Consumers availing supply through Open Access, applicable
wheeling charges, cross-subsidy surcharge, additional surcharge and any other
charges approved by the Commission from time to time.
4. Delayed payment charges, excess demand charges, penalties for violation of
sanctioned load or contracted demand, and such other charges as may be
approved by the Commission from time to time
5. Any other charges approved/notified by the Commission from time to time.
25.3. Multiple Distribution Licensees:
Where more than one Distribution Licensee operates in the same area of supply, the
Licensee may recover such tariff as it considers appropriate, subject to the maximum
tariff ceiling approved by the Commission.
25.4. Clarification on Tariff:
The Licensee shall promptly provide clarification to a Consumer regarding the tariff
applicable to his installation whenever sought.
25.5. Supply of Tariff Schedule:
The Licensee shall, on request and on payment of the prescribed charges, provide a
copy of the applicable tariff schedule to the Consumer.
25.6. Amendments to the Schedule of Charges:
The Licensee shall submit to the Commission, from time to time amendment to the
schedule of charges applicable to various categories of Consumers, including
Augmentation Charges, Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant, charges
towards the cost of service line up to point of connection. The revised charges shall
become effective only upon approval and notification by the Commission.
26.0. Billing Procedure:
26.1. Issue of Bills:
The Licensee shall issue a bill to every Consumer for electricity supplied and other
services rendered at such intervals as may be notified by the Licensee.
26.2. Modes of Delivery of Bills:
Bills may be delivered through any of the following modes:
1. By Hand delivery;
2. By Post or courier;
3. By Electronic means namely SMS, Email, etc.,
4. Make the bill available on the website or Mobile App in downloadable format
26.3. Billing Cycle:
The Licensee shall notify the Consumer, of the billing cycle, meter reading date, bill
generation date and due date for payment. The Licensee shall adhere to the notified
billing schedule.
26.4. Bill issued to a consumer shall contain the following details:
1. Name and address of the consumer, RR No, Account ID and address of the
issuing office;
2. Billing period;
3. Type of service and the relevant tariff applicable to the consumer;
4. The dates and readings of current and previous meter readings;
5. consumption during the billing period;
6. Other
billing
parameters
applicable
if
any,
such
as
contracted
demand/sanctioned load, power factor etc.,
7. Applicable charges: fixed demand/minimum charges /energy / taxes /
rebate/adjustments/arrears/amount payable towards Additional Security
Deposit(ASD) if any;
8. Net amount payable;
9. Wheeling charges and surcharges if any to be shown separately if the Licensee
provides only network service;
10. The amount of arrears OR credits outstanding to the Consumer’s account;
11. Summary of payment methods;
12. Last date of payment without penalty;
13. Details of additional charges such as interest and penalties if any;
14. Action for non-payment after the due date;
15. Contact telephone number of Consumer Service Centre of the Licensee if
available OR any contact telephone number for the Consumer to call if they
have any queries relating to the bill;
16. Designation and address of authorities of the Licensee with whom
complaints/grievances of the Consumer to be lodged;
17. Contact details of Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and Ombudsman;
18. In respect of Smart Meters/Trivector with AMR facility/Static Meters with AMR
facility, total number of interruptions, total hours of interruptions. The details of
each of the interruptions shall be provided on the website in a down loadable
format;
19. Any other charges as approved/notified;
20. In the case of solar prosumer bill, in addition to the above, the bill shall contain
the solar generation, quantity of energy export/import, net energy
consumption.
26.5. Basis of Billing:
1. Billing shall ordinarily be based on actual meter readings.
2. In the case of unmetered services, billing shall be carried out in accordance with
procedures approved by the Commission.
3. For installations with meters having provision of recording Maximum Demand (MD)
under Demand-based Tariff, billing shall be based on the higher of the sanctioned
load or recorded MD.
4. For other cases with meters having no provision of recording MD, billing shall be
based on the higher of the connected load, rated load, or sanctioned load.
26.6. Automatic increase in the contracted demand / sanctioned load of installations
other than Domestic:
1. In respect of all category of installations, except for domestic Installations, if the
maximum demand recorded by the electronic trivector (ETV) meter/ static
meter/smart meter exceeds the contracted demand/ sanctioned load in a
month, the bill, for that billing cycle, shall be calculated at 2 (two) times the tariff
applicable for the extra recorded demand over and above the contracted
demand/sanctioned load. This shall not be treated as unauthorised use of
supply.
2. The consumers shall be informed of this change in calculation through short
message service or mobile app.
3. In case of increase in recorded maximum demand, at least 3 (three) times during
a financial year, the lowest of such increased monthly maximum demand, shall
be considered as the revised sanctioned load, and the same shall be
automatically considered for levying fixed charges / demand charges from the
billing cycle in next financial year.
26.7. Fixed charges for domestic installations:
1. For installations provided with static meters or electronic tri-vector meters/smart
meters, the fixed charges shall be based on the maximum demand recorded in a
billing period or sanctioned load whichever is higher.
2. For installations provided with electro mechanical meters or static meters without
provision for recording maximum demand, fixed charges shall be based on the
sanctioned load if the load limiter is in good working condition. Fixed charges shall
be the higher of the sanctioned load or connected load if the load limiter is not in
good working condition.
3. The Domestic consumer shall pay 1and ½ (one and half) times the tariff applicable
for the recorded demand over and above the sanctioned load or noticed
demand in the billing period(s). This shall not be treated as unauthorised use of
supply.
4. If the recorded maximum demand in the case of electronic trivector meter/static
meter/smart meter is increased at least 3 (three) times during a financial year, the
lowest of such increased monthly maximum demand, shall be considered as the
revised sanctioned load. Such revised sanctioned load shall be automatically
considered for levying fixed charges from the billing cycle in next financial year.
26.8. Billing of demand charges in case of replacement of Electro Mechanical Meter by
ETV meter /Static meter/ Smart meter:
1. In the first billing month following the replacement of the electromechanical
meter, if the recorded MD exceeds the contracted demand/sanctioned load, the
consumer shall be billed for the extra recorded demand over and above the
contracted demand/sanctioned load, such extra demand shall be charged at 1
& ½ (one and half) times in the case of Domestic Installations and 2 (two) times in
the case of installations other than domestic at the applicable tariff for that month.
This shall not be treated as unauthorised use of supply.
2. From the subsequent month onwards, the extra charges shall be levied only for
the month in which the excess demand over and above the contracted
demand/sanctioned load occurs.
Provided that, If the recorded maximum demand is increased at least 3 (three)
times during a financial year, the lowest of such increased monthly maximum
demand, shall be considered as the revised sanctioned load. Such revised
sanctioned load shall be automatically considered for levying fixed charges from
the billing cycle in next financial year.
26.9. Billing of maximum demand in case of EHT Installations with Smart Meters/ETV
Meters/Static Meters:
In case of EHT Consumer having interconnected network internally with one or more
EHT installations of the same Consumer located in different places in the city, for
exceeding maximum demand recorded over and above the Contracted Demand
on account of changeover of power supply from regular source (one end installation
of the same Consumer) to alternate source (other end installation of the same
Consumer), due to failure of supply form regular sources, extra demand charges shall
not be levied. The excess load so recorded does not amount to unauthorised use of
supply.
Provided that, in such cases, the overall Contracted Demand from all the EHT
installations of the same Consumer put together, shall be reckoned as Contracted
Demand for the purpose of levy of charges towards increase in maximum demand.
Provided also that, at any time, the total Contracted Demand from all such
installations of the Consumer put together, is exceeded, then the demand charges
at 2 (two) times the applicable tariff shall be levied on the quantum of excess
recorded demand for that month.
26.10. Payment of Bills:
1. Bills shall be payable through payments modes approved by the Licensee.
2. The Licensee shall publicize all accepted modes of payment.
3. The due date for payment shall be 15 (fifteen) days from the actual meter
reading date.
4. Where the due date falls on a public holiday, the next working day shall be
treated as the due date.
5. The Consumer shall pay the bill in full.
6. The Licensee shall issue proof of payment.
7. Dishonour of any payment instrument shall be treated as non-payment.
8. The Licensee may permit payment of arrears in instalments, subject to payment
of delayed payment charges.
9. Instalment facility may be denied to habitual defaulters.
10. In the case of non-payment of bill, supply may be disconnected after giving
not less than 15 (fifteen) clear days' notice after the due date.
26.11. Delayed Payment Charges:
Delayed payment charges shall be levied at the rate approved by the Commission
for the actual days of delay.
26.12. Advance Payment:
The Consumer may make advance payment towards future electricity charges. The
Licensee may provide incentives for advance payments in accordance with the
orders issued by the Commission from time to time.
26.13. Priority for adjustment of Payments:
Payments received shall be appropriated in the following order of priority:
a) Interest on electricity tax arrears;
b) Electricity tax arrears;
c) Interest on electricity charge arrears;
d) Electricity charge arrears;
e) Current month’s dues.
26.14. Disputed Bills:
1. Apparent errors in bills shall be corrected within 24 (twenty-four) hours where no
further verification is required.
2. Where detailed verification is required, the Licensee shall review the bill within 7
(seven) days and issue revised bill.
3. If the Consumer has been undercharged, the Licensee may recover the amount
through a separate bill or by showing it separately as dues in the next bill, allowing
at least 30(thirty) days for payment. For such dues interest charges are not
payable by the consumer.
4. Where a Consumer raises disputes on a bill and deposits under protest an amount
claimed by the Licensee or an amount equivalent to average electricity charges
for the preceding 6 (six) months, whichever is lower, the Licensee shall not
disconnect supply pending disposal of the dispute.
5. The Consumer shall be informed of the right to approach the Consumer
Grievance Redressal Forum and Ombudsman against the decision of the
Licensee.
26.15. Billing in Case of Defective or Non-Recording of Meter:
1. During the inspection / testing by the Licensee, if the meter is found to be not
recording, the Consumer shall be billed for a period of not more than 6 (six) billing
months preceding the date of inspection / testing and up to the date of
replacement or rectification of the meter on the basis of the average energy
consumption of the immediately preceding 3(three) billing months when the
meter was recording properly in addition to demand / fixed charges.
Provided that, where the recorded consumption is not available fully for 3(three)
preceding billing months, the available consumption of such lesser period shall
be deemed to be sufficient for computing the consumption.
Provided further that, consumption of at least one full billing period is clearly
established.
2. Notwithstanding the above, where it is established that the meter is out of order
only for a few days in a billing period, the consumption for such period shall be
computed on pro-rata basis of the consumption recorded for the remaining
number of days in a billing month.
3. In case the maximum demand (MD) meter of an installation is found to be faulty
or not recording properly or not recording at all, the maximum demand shall be
billed on the basis of the highest demand recorded in the immediately
preceding 3(three) billing months during which period maximum demand (MD)
meter was recording correctly.
4. In the event of meter going out of order on any day before the first meter reading
date after the installation is serviced the revenue demand shall be computed as
per the Table 4 and Table 5 indicated below, subject to the condition that, the
consumption for that period being subsequently regulated taking into account
of the average of 3 (three) months’ consumption after a working meter is
installed.
The fixed charges shall be computed based on the sanctioned load and energy
charges shall be calculated per month as indicated below:
Table 4: LOW TENSION SUPPLY:
Type of installation
Consumption charges
i) Non-commercial
Lights
&
fans, etc., and
Non-commercial Combined
lighting and heating
10 units per 250 Watts or part thereof of
sanctioned load Upto1kW and
100 units per kW or part thereof of
sanctioned load above 1 kW
ii) Commercial Lighting
20 units per 250 watts or part thereof of a
sanctioned load.
Iii) I.P. sets of metered Category
60 units per HP or part thereof of sanctioned
load
iv) All other installations
135 units per kW or part thereof of sanctioned
load per shift
Table 5: HT/EHT Supply
Type of installation
Consumption charges
i) Lift Irrigation Scheme:
Applicable Demand charges plus energy
charges based on 100 units per kVA of
contracted demand per month.
ii) All other installations:
Applicable Demand charges plus energy
charges based on 100 units per kVA of
contracted demand per shift per month.
Provided that, in case of I.P. set installations, the billing for the period in which the meter
has not recorded, shall be on the basis of Demand / consumption during the
corresponding months of the preceding year when the meter was recording.
5. All complaints relating to meters shall be attended to by the Licensee adhering to the
timelines specified in the KERC (Rights of Consumers Relating to Supply of Electricity,
Standards of Performance (SoP) and allied matters), Regulations, 2022 and its
Amendments thereof.
26.16. Time for Issue of Bill:
Every electricity bill issued by the Licensee shall clearly indicate the exact date and
time of generation/issuance of the bill through proper system generated printing or
time stamping.
If the meter is not read on the originally scheduled meter reading date, the due
date for payment shall be reckoned strictly from the actual date of
generation/issuance of the bill and not from the originally scheduled billing date. In
all cases where an electricity bill is issued after the originally scheduled billing date,
in such cases, the Licensee shall ensure that a minimum period of 15 (fifteen) clear
days shall be allowed to the consumer from the actual date of issuance of the bill
for payment thereof, notwithstanding the scheduled meter reading date.
26.17. Adjustment of Erroneous Bills:
1. At any time during verification of the Consumer’s account, if any short claims
caused by erroneous billing are noticed, the licensee shall raise supplemental
bills and the Consumer is liable to pay such bill.
2. Supplemental Claims: For preferring the supplemental claims, the Licensee shall
serve a provisional Assessment order with 15 (fifteen) days’ notice to the
Consumer to file his objections, if any, against the provisional Assessment order.
After considering the objections of the Consumer, the Licensee shall issue the
final order. The Consumer shall be intimated to make the payment within
15(fifteen) days of the date of intimation, failing which, the power supply to the
installation shall be disconnected and such amount shall be deemed to be
arrears of electricity charges. The Licensee shall indicate in the final order, the
provisions of KERC (Consumer Grievance Redressal Form and Ombudsman)
Regulations, 2004 and its Amendments from time to time.
Provided that, if the due date happens to be a holiday for the issue, the next
working day shall be deemed to be the due date.
Provided further that, any complaint with regard to errors in the bill shall be
made either in person OR in writing to the office of issue and the amount of such
bill shall be paid under protest within the due date. The Licensee shall accept
the payment, if the payment is made under protest.
3. The Licensee shall not recover any arrears after a period of 2 (two) years from
the date when such sum became first due, unless such sum has been shown
continuously in the bill as recoverable as arrears of the charges of electricity
supplied.
Provided that, in case, the verification of the Consumer’s account shows excess
claims made in the past, the excess amount shall be credited to the Consumer’s
account along with the interest at Bank Rate from the date of payment up to
the date of credit. This shall be done within 1(one) month from the date of
knowledge of the Licensee about the excess claims. If for any reason there is
delay in crediting the amount to the Consumer’s account, interest at 1% (one
percent) per month shall be paid to the Consumer for the period beyond 1
(one) month.
26.18. Special Meter Reading on Request:
1. A Consumer may request a special meter reading in the event of vacation,
transfer or change of occupancy of premises by paying the specified fee.
2. Such request shall be made at least 7 (seven) days in advance.
3. The Licensee shall take the meter reading and issue a final bill.
4. Once the final bill is issued on the basis of the special reading, no claim shall lie
against the Consumer for any prior period except in respect of the amount
specified in such final bill.
27.0. Entry into Consumer Premises:
27.1. Entry During Working Hours:
The Licensee or its employees or authorized representatives shall ordinarily visit
Consumer premises only during reasonable working hours, except in emergencies or
with the consent of the Consumer.
27.2. Identification and Purpose of Visit:
Every employee or authorized representative of the Licensee seeking entry into
Consumer premises shall:
1. Carry and produce valid identity credentials;
2. Inform the Consumer of the purpose of the visit; and
3. Produce written authorization whenever required.
27.3. Right of Entry:
Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and these Regulations, the
Licensee or its authorized representative may enter any premises where electricity is
supplied, or any premises through which its electrical lines or equipment pass, for the
purpose of:
1. Inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, replacement or alteration of electrical
lines, meters and equipment;
2. Meter reading and verification of electricity consumption;
3. Removal of service lines, meters or equipment where supply has been
disconnected or is no longer required;
4. Investigation of complaints, defects, theft, unauthorized use or safety-related
issues.
27.4. Entry Pursuant to Special Order:
Where required under law, the Licensee may enter any consumer premises pursuant
to an order of a competent authority after giving not less than 24 (twenty-four) hours'
notice to the owner or occupier.
27.5. Refusal of Entry:
If a Consumer refuses entry or fails to provide reasonable access for carrying out
activities authorized under these Regulations, the Licensee may, after giving 24
(twenty-four) hours' notice, disconnect the supply until such access is provided.
28.0. Disconnection/Re-connection of Supply and Notice to the Consumer:
28.1. Grounds for Disconnection:
The Licensee shall not disconnect electricity supply except under any of the following
circumstances:
a) Upon written request of the Consumer;
b) Pursuant to an order of a competent authority;
c) Violation of the provisions of the Act, Rules and these Regulations;
d) Existence of a condition likely to endanger life, property or public safety;
e) Non-compliance of the Consumer's installation with applicable safety
requirements;
f) Failure to provide or replenish Security Deposit as required under these
Regulations;
g) Non-payment of electricity dues;
h) Tampering, unauthorized interference, damage to Licensee's equipment or
refusal of access as provided under these Regulations.
28.2. Notice Before Disconnection:
Except in cases where immediate disconnection is permitted under law for safety,
theft or unauthorized use of electricity, the Licensee shall give prior notice before
disconnection in accordance with these Regulations. The Licensee shall maintain
records of all disconnections and shall communicate the reasons for disconnection
to the Consumer.
28.3. Reconnection of Supply:
1. Reconnection After Payment of Dues:
Where supply has been disconnected due to non-payment of dues or failure to
maintain Security Deposit, the Licensee, upon payment of dues, shall reconnect
supply within the time specified under the KERC (Rights of Consumer Relating to
Supply of Electricity, Standards of Performance (SoP) and allied matters),
Regulations, 2022 and its Amendments thereof.
2. Reconnection after Rectification of Defects
Where supply has been disconnected due to safety violations, defective
installations or other technical reasons, reconnection shall be effected after the
Consumer rectifies such defects.
3. Reconnection Charges:
The Licensee may recover reconnection charges approved by the Commission.
4. Restoration of Supply:
The Licensee shall restore supply expeditiously after the conditions leading to
disconnection have been satisfactorily remedied.
28.4. Notices to Consumers:
1. General Requirements:
All notices issued by the Licensee under these Regulations shall:
a) Be in writing;
b) Be clear, concise and in plain language;
c) Be issued in Kannada and English;
d) Specify the reasons for the notice and the action proposed to be taken;
e) Provide details of the office or officer to be contacted for clarification or
redressal.
2. Modes of Service of Notice:
Any notice under these Regulations may be served through any of the following
modes:
a) Hand delivery to the Consumer or an adult occupant of the premises;
b) By Registered post, Speed Post, courier or any similar service;
c) Electronic means, including e-mail, SMS, mobile application or any other
digital modes capable of providing proof of delivery;
d) Affixture at a conspicuous place in the premises where service of notice
through the above modes is not reasonably practicable.
3. Notice Prior to Disconnection for Non-Payment:
The notice issued for non-payment of dues shall clearly indicate:
a) the amount outstanding and the period to which it relates;
b) the due date for payment;
c) the proposed date of disconnection in the event of non-payment;
d) the available modes of payment;
e) availability of instalment facility, wherever applicable;
f) contact details of the concerned office for clarification or dispute
resolution.
g) service of notice through any mode mentioned above shall be deemed to
be sufficient for compliance with the requirements under these Regulations
4. Consumer's Right to Redressal:
Every notice involving billing disputes, disconnection, assessment or other
adverse action shall include the right of the consumer to approach:
a) the designated officer of the Licensee;
b) the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum; and
c) the Electricity Ombudsman, in accordance with the applicable
Regulations.
Chapter VIII
Power to Require Security
29.0. Requirement of Security Deposit:
Subject to provisions of section 47 of the Act, a Distribution Licensee may require any
person, who requires a supply of electricity to his premises in pursuance of Section 43
of the Act, to give him reasonable security as provided in these Regulations, for the
payment of all monies, which may become due to the Licensee:
1. in respect of the electricity supplied to such person; or
2. where any electric line or electrical plant or electric meter is to be provided for
supplying electricity to such person, in respect of the provision of such line or plant
or meter.
And if such person fails to give such security under the above clause, the Distribution
Licensee may, if he thinks fit, refuse to give supply of electricity or to provide the line
or plant or meter for the period during which such failure continues.
29.1. Security Deposit for Electricity Supplied:
1. Every applicant seeking an electricity connection shall pay an Initial Security
Deposit (ISD) equivalent to the estimated electricity charges for 2(two) months’
consumption in case of monthly billing.
2. Every consumer shall, throughout the currency of supply, maintain with the
Licensee a Security Deposit equivalent to the estimated electricity charges
based on the billing period as specified in these Regulations.
29.2. Computation of Initial Security Deposit (ISD):
The ISD shall include fixed charges or demand charges, Energy charges and fuel
surcharge if any as per the tariff order in force from time to time. Electricity Tax, audit
short claims, interest, back billing charges, arrears, or any penal charges shall not be
considered for calculation of security deposit.
For LT installations fixed charges shall be calculated based on sanctioned load. For
HT installations, demand charges shall be calculated based on 100% of the
Contracted Demand and Energy charges for LT and HT consumers shall be based on
estimated consumption as per the Table 6 and fuel surcharge, if any, as per the Tariff
Order in force from time to time.
Table 6: Energy Charges
Type of installation
Estimated consumption per month
(30 days)
LT INSTALLATION
a) (i)Domestic
/
Non-Domestic,
Non
Commercial
lighting/
Non-
commercial combined lighting, heating
and power
45 Units per kW of sanctioned load.
b) Commercial Lighting
86 units per kW of sanctioned load.
c) Commercial heating and/or Motive
power (LT Industries)
48 units per kW of sanctioned load.
d) Irrigation Pump sets under LT category
100 units per HP of sanctioned load.
e) Public lighting
360 units per kW of sanctioned load.
f) EV charging
100 units per kW
g) Others such as water supply & Sewerage
installations, etc which are not covered
above.
110 units per kW of sanctioned load.
HT/EHT INSTALLATION
g) All HT/EHT installations
100
units
per
kVA
of
contracted demand.
The Distribution Licensee shall prepare and publish a ready reckoner specifying the
ISD payable for various categories of connections and shall provide the same to
the applicant along with the application form.
29.3. Consumers Opting for Pre-Payment Meter:
Where a person seeking supply of electricity opts to receive supply through a pre-
payment meter, the Distribution Licensee shall not collect Security Deposit for the
energy supplied from such person. In cases where a Security Deposit has already
been collected, the same shall be refunded in accordance with these Regulations/
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Pre-paid Smart Metering) Regulations,
2024 and its Amendments from time to time.
29.4. Security deposit for Additional Demand / Load:
Where an existing consumer seeks sanction for additional demand or load, the Initial
Security Deposit (ISD) shall be collected only to the extent of such additional demand
or load.
29.5. Demand or Refund of Additional Security Deposit (ASD):
1. The Licensee shall review the adequacy of the Security Deposit of all consumers
during the first quarter of every calendar year, based on the average electricity
consumption and billing for the preceding calendar year.
2. Based on review, the Licensee may demand Additional Security Deposit (ASD)
where the existing deposit is insufficient, or refund the excess Security Deposit
where the deposit held exceeds the required amount.
3. Where the Consumer is required to pay Additional Security Deposit, the Licensee
shall serve a minimum 30 (thirty) days’ notice containing necessary particulars
effective from 1st day of April of that year. The notice shall indicate that in case
the ASD is not paid within 30 (thirty) days, the installation shall be liable for
disconnection. In case, the Consumer has any objections for the said demand, he
may file his objections within 7 (seven) days from the date of receipt of such
demand notice. The amount of ASD demanded may be revised based on the
information, if any, furnished by the Consumer. The Licensee shall furnish all the
necessary details to justify the claim of ASD within 7 (seven) days of the receipt of
objections. In case of revised demand, the payment shall be made within 15
(fifteen) days of the date of revised demand.
4. The Licensee shall upload on its website the detailed calculations of the ASD
payable by the Consumers in their account in a downloadable format.
5. Any refund or recovery under these Regulations shall be rounded off to the nearest
Rs.10.
29.6. Meter Security Deposit (MSD):
Meter security deposit is payable at the time of servicing of all new installations
towards the meter / metering equipment at the rates as per schedule of rates notified
by the Licensee from time to time except in respect of I.P. Set installations up to and
inclusive of 10 H.P. under LT 4(a) category.
Provided that, in respect of existing installations where MSD is not collected, MSD shall
be collected at the prevailing schedule of rates whenever the meter is replaced.
Provided further that, Meter Security Deposit shall not be collected if the consumer
opts to purchase the meter.
29.7. Mode of Payment of Security Deposit:
The Initial Security Deposit (ISD)/ Additional Security Deposit (ASD)/Meter Security
Deposit (MSD) shall be payable in any mode as notified by the Licensee.
29.8. Disconnection for Non-payment of Security Deposit:
Where a consumer fails to pay the Security Deposit demanded under these
regulations within the stipulated period, the Licensee may disconnect the electricity
supply to the installation without further notice. Any amount remaining unpaid
towards such Security Deposit shall thereafter be treated as arrears of electricity
charges.
29.9. Payment of Interest on Security Deposit:
1. The Licensee shall pay interest on the Security Deposit (ISD, ASD and Meter Security
Deposit) held in respect of each consumer at the Bank Rate prevailing as on 1st
April of the relevant financial year.
2. The interest accrued for each financial year shall be credited to the consumer’s
account during the first quarter of the succeeding financial year and adjusted
against the electricity charges payable by the consumer. The details of the
Security Deposit and interest credited shall be intimated to the consumer through
the electricity bill.
3. In respect of Additional Security Deposit (ASD) or any other Security Deposit
collected during the course of the year, interest shall be calculated from the
month succeeding the month of collection. In the case of new installations,
interest shall be calculated from the month succeeding the month in which supply
is released.
4. Interest shall be payable on the Security Deposit held against each R.R. Number
irrespective of the amount of deposit, and the amount of interest payable shall be
rounded off to the nearest Rupee.
Chapter IX
Rating, Conversion and Transfer of Installations
30.0. Rating of Installations:
1. Applicable to LT, HT, and EHT installations other than domestic installations.
2. All LT installations shall be subject to periodic or surprise inspection for the purpose
of rating by the Licensee’s qualified Engineer to assess power factor, and confirm
the correctness of meter. The Consumer shall provide necessary access and
facilities for such rating.
3. The Licensee shall conduct rating using electronic testing equipment with printing
facility to record the test readings, meter error, date, time, and RR number.
30.1. Rating at Consumer’s Request:
The Consumer may request rating by the Licensee on payment of the specified fee
as per Schedule, in the following cases:
1. Addition or alteration of connected machinery/equipment;
2. Dispute regarding rating by the Licensee.
30.2. Rating on consumers request or otherwise shall be conducted in the presence of the
Consumer or his authorized representative. The rating report shall be signed by both
parties, acknowledging the results and receipt of a copy.
30.3. Effective Date of Rating:
For ratings conducted by the Licensee or at the request of the consumer, the effect
shall take place from the next meter reading date following the rating.
In case of any discrepancy, the provisions under Chapter X of these Regulations shall
be applicable.
31.0. Fixed/Demand Charges payable during the currency of supply:
The consumers shall be liable to pay fixed/demand charges as per the prevailing
Tariff until surrender of the installation, regardless of whether the installation is in
service or disconnected.
31.1. Termination of Supply by Notice:
If an installation is under disconnection for non-payment of dues for a continuous
period of not less than 2 (two) months, the Licensee shall serve 1 (one) month’s notice
to the Consumer to get the installation reconnected after payment of dues, failing
which the power supply shall be deemed to have been duly terminated on the date
of expiry of the said notice, without prejudice to the right of the Licensee to recover
forthwith all dues in accordance with Law.
Provided that, upon termination of supply, the Licensee shall take final meter reading,
issue final bill, dismantle supply lines, and refund balance ISD, ASD, and MSD after
adjustments of dues if any within a period of 7 (seven) days.
Provided further that, the charges collected towards the Development of
Infrastructure and the service line shall not be refunded.
32.0. Surrender of Power Supply:
1. During the currency of supply the Consumer is at liberty to request for permanent
disconnection of power supply by giving at least 1 (one) month’s advance
Notice. On expiry of the notice period, the installation shall be disconnected
forthwith.
Provided that, the Consumer shall clear the outstanding arrears before the
installation is disconnected on permanent basis.
Provided further that, the Licensee shall refund ISD, ASD and MSD (if any) after
adjustment of dues, if any, within 7 (seven) days from the date of permanent
disconnection failing which interest at 1 %(one percent) per month shall be
payable on the ISD, ASD and MSD for the actual days of delay.
Provided also that, the consumer shall not be liable to pay any charges on expiry
of the notice period.
Provided also that, in the case of request for surrender of the installation(s) for
demolition of the building, by the legal heirs of the deceased person in whose
name the installation has been serviced, the Licensee shall approve the
surrender without insisting for transfer of the installations in their names for the
purpose of surrender of Installation.
2. The officers authorized to sanction permanent supply may also approve
permanent surrender upon the Consumer’s written undertaking as per Annex-3
subject to following due procedure.
33.0. Reduction in Contracted Demand / Sanctioned Load and Temporary Reduction:
1. Consumers may apply for reduction of contracted demand/sanctioned load. The
reduction in Contracted demand/sanctioned load shall be approved in
accordance with these Regulations. In such cases, the Applicant shall pay
applicable registration-cum-processing fee.
2. The reduction shall take effect from the next meter reading date following one
month from the date of registration of the application.
Provided that, if the application is made before 15 (fifteen) days of the meter
reading date, the reduction shall take effect from the immediate next meter
reading date.
3. Temporary reduction may be permitted for a maximum period of 6 (six) months in
a financial year, subject to compliance of provisions under these Regulations/Tariff
Order in force.
4. The officers authorised to sanction permanent supply may also approve such
reductions in load.
33.1. Refund of Security Deposit in case of reduction in contracted Demand/Sanctioned
load:
Where the Contracted demand / Sanctioned load is reduced, the Security Deposit
shall be recalculated for the reduced Contracted demand / Sanctioned load on a
pro-rata basis on average monthly bill of the preceding calendar year. Any excess
Security Deposit, if any, shall be refunded to the Consumer, within 1 (one) month from
the date of approval of reduction of Contracted demand / Sanctioned load.
In case, the amount due to the Consumer is not refunded within 1 (one) month from
the date of approval, the Licensee shall pay interest at 1%(one Percent) per month
on actual number of days of delay on the amount due for refund.
34.0. Shifting of Installations:
Shifting of all category of installations within the jurisdiction of the Distribution Licensee
may be permitted, subject to technical feasibility, clearance of arrears and
collection of necessary charges specified in these Regulations.
Provided that, the cost of shifting shall be borne by the Consumer.
35.0. Conversion of Tariff Category (Change in Tariff Use)
35.1. Conversion Without Load Change:
The Licensee may permit conversion of tariff category from one usage type to
another on the application by the consumer subject to:
1. Payment of additional deposits if any;
2. Submission of statutory clearance if applicable;
3. In case of LT installations if the sanctioned load does not exceed 150kW having
voltage less than 650 volts, shall be inspected, tested and self certified by the
owner of the installation, for ensuring observance of safety measures as per CEA
(Measures relating to Safety and Electricity) Regulations, 2023, notified by the
Government of Karnataka from time to time, if there is any change in the wiring.
4. Payment of conversion charges as per Schedule.
35.2. Conversion from HT/EHT to LT:
1. On the request of the consumer, conversion from HT/EHT to LT may be permitted if
the load is up to and inclusive of 150 kW /176 kVA/ 201 HP subject to compliance
of all requirements for LT supply. In such cases, if the sanctioned load does not
exceed 150 kW having voltage less than 650 volts, shall be inspected, tested and
self-certified by the owner of the installation, for ensuring observance of safety
measures as per CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electricity) Regulations,
2023, notified by the Government of Karnataka from time to time, if there is any
change in the wiring.
2. Applicable charges including supervision charges on the cost of modification work
required and installation of LT metering shall be paid to the Licensee as estimated
by the Licensee
Provided that, the LT tariff shall be applicable from the meter reading date
following the date of service on LT.
Provided further that the Consumer shall be allowed to use the existing Transformer
with associated LT service Line, LT switch gear and associated equipment/
Materials installed by the HT/EHT Consumer at his cost.
In such cases, the Licensee shall take the existing Transformer with associated LT
service Line, LT switch gear and associated equipment/ Materials provided under
self-execution by the applicant/consumer, at free of cost for the purpose of
maintenance.
35.3. Conversion from LT to HT/EHT:
Conversion from LT to HT/EHT may be permitted on the request of consumer subject
to compliance with all HT supply requirements, Electrical Inspectorate approval,
payment of applicable charges and installation of HT metering cubicle.
Provided that, the Distribution Transformer, connected lines and LT Switch gear /
allied equipment installed by the LT Consumer at his cost shall be allowed to be
retained by such Consumer. In such cases, the Consumer shall pay supervision
charges on the cost of modification work required if any, for permitting HT/EHT
installation as estimated by the Licensee.
In such cases, the HT/EHT line/UG cable and allied equipment provided by the
applicant/consumer under self-execution shall be handed over to the Licensee at
free of cost, for the purpose of maintenance.
36.0. Transfer of Installation (Change of Name):
36.1. Conditions for Transfer:
1. An Installation can be transferred from one consumer to another person on the
basis of the request by the applicant. The transferee shall produce Aadhaar
number with Aadhaar e-KYC authentication and any of the following documents
in proof of the ownership of the premises.
a) Registered sale deed;
b) Registered partition deed;
c) Registered gift deed;
d) E-khata/Khata wherever applicable;
e) Letters of administration, probate or heirship certificate issued by the
Competent Authority or Registered deed of last will.
2. The transferee shall produce Aadhaar number with Aadhaar e-KYC
authentication and any of the following documents in proof of his occupation of
the premises relating to such Installation.
a) Lease or rent deed or deed of licence and a consent letter from the existing
registered consumer for transferring the installation and the deposits held in his
name to the transferee. If such consent letter is not produced the transferee
shall pay fresh deposits as if he is a new consumer.
b) In the absence of any consent letter from the existing registered consumer as
stated in schedule an indemnity bond as per Annex-2 shall be executed by
the transferee indemnifying the licensee against all disputes that may arise out
of such transfer.
3. There shall be no arrears outstanding against the installation.
4. The transferee shall undertake to pay any dues that may arise due to any short
claims detected at a later date even in respect of periods prior to the date of
transfer.
5. The transferee shall pay transfer fee as specified under Schedule
6. The transferee shall furnish photocopy of clearance issued in his favour by local
authority if such clearance is required under any statute.
37.0. Restrictions on Use of Power:
The Licensee may impose restrictions on power usage at any time due to system
constraints or at times of shortage. During such restrictions, any excess consumption
over the restricted level may attract deterrent charges as may be stipulated from
time to time besides the installation may be subjected to disconnection without
notice.
38.0. Recovery of Dues:
Consumers failing to pay dues are liable for recovery proceedings under the
Karnataka Land Revenue Act and the Rules framed thereunder, notwithstanding
disconnection of supply.
Chapter X
Unauthorised use of Supply
39.0. Unauthorised load in installation(s) with electro mechanical meter(s) for other than
domestic installations:
1. If at any time, during inspection by the assessing officer found that the
connected load of an installation exceeds the sanctioned load, OR if the rated
load at any time is in excess of the sanctioned load / contracted demand,
assessment shall be made at 2 (two) times the applicable tariff for the entire
period of such unauthorized use.
2. In case, period of such unauthorised use cannot be determined, penal charges
shall be applicable up to a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months immediately
preceding the date of inspection.
40.0. Misuse of Electricity:
1. Use under Higher Tariff Category:
a. On inspection by the Assessing officer, where a consumer is found to use
electricity for the purposes attracting a higher tariff than the applicable tariff
category, the assessment shall be made for the quantum of energy and
difference in fixed charges for the entire period of misuse of electricity, at 2
(two) times the applicable tariff.
Provided that, if it is not possible to determine the duration of the misuse of
electricity, the assessment period shall be limited to a maximum period of 12
(twelve) months preceding the date of inspection.
b. From the date of detection of misuse of electricity, till such time the misuse is
discontinued and reported by the Consumer to the Licensee in writing, such
penal charges shall be applicable.
2. Unauthorised Extension of Supply:
On inspection of the licensee, the energy supplied to a Consumer is found to be
extended beyond the premises of the consumer to any other premises, without
authorisation from the licensee, the installation shall be disconnected forthwith.
The installation shall be reconnected only after unauthorized extension of supply is
removed and reported by the Consumer. The assessing officer of the Licensee shall
assess the quantum of energy and excess load of such unauthorised extension of
supply, if any, and issue bill for that quantum so extended for the entire period at
2 (two) times the applicable tariff.
Provided that, if it is not possible to determine the duration of the unauthorized load,
the assessment period shall be limited to a maximum period of 12 (twelve) months
preceding the date of inspection.
Provided further that, in respect of installations including temporary installations
which are in service for not more than 6(six) months, the maximum period specified
above may be suitably reduced keeping in view the date of service.
41.0. Procedure for issuing Assessment order applicable to above clauses 39 and 40:
1. The Assessing officer shall serve a provisional assessment order indicating the
demand to the concerned person within 3 (three) days from the date of
inspection.
2. The person, on whom the order of provisional assessment has been served shall
be entitled to file objections, if any, against the provisional assessment before the
Assessing officer, who shall, after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing
to such person pass a final order of assessment, within 30 (thirty) days from the
date of service of such order of provisional assessment, of the electricity charges
payable by such person.
3. Any person served with the order of provisional assessment, may accept such
assessment and deposit the assessed amount with the Licensee within 7(seven)
days of service of such provisional assessment order upon him.
4. All penalties assessed under the above clauses shall be payable within thirty (30)
days from the date of intimation of final order of assessment. Failure to make
payment within the specified period shall lead to disconnection of supply, and
the amount payable shall be treated as arrears of energy charges recoverable
as per law.
5. The right of the Consumers to prefer an appeal under Section 127 of the Act shall
be included in the final assessment order.
6. Interest at 16 % (sixteen percent) per annum compounded every 6 (six) months,
shall be charged on any sum remaining unpaid after the due date.
42.0. Filing of Appeal against the final assessment order before the Appellate Authority:
42.1. Right to Appeal:
Any person aggrieved by a final order of assessment made by the Assessing Officer
under Section 126 of the Electricity Act, 2003 may prefer an appeal before the
Appellate Authority within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the final
assessment order.
42.2. Form of Appeal:
The appeal shall be filed in the form specified in the Annex-4 to these Regulations
along with a copy of the final Assessment Order.
42.3. Signing and Verification:
The Memorandum of Appeal shall be signed and verified by the Appellant or by a
duly authorised representative in the manner specified in Annex-4.
42.4. Appeal Fee:
Every appeal shall be accompanied by the specified appeal fee as per Schedule.
42.5. Deposit of Assessed Amount:
No appeal against an assessment order made under Section 126 of the Electricity
Act, 2003 shall be entertained by the Appellate Authority unless the Appellant has
deposited with the Licensee an amount equal to 1/2 (half) of the assessed amount
as required under Section 127 of the Act.
Documentary evidence of such deposit shall be enclosed along with the
Memorandum of Appeal.
42.6. Appellate Authorities for the purposes of Section 127 of the Act shall be as per
Government Notification No: EN 52 PSR 2007, dated: 22.05.2007 and the Notifications
issued by the Government from time to time.
42.7. The order of the Appellate Authority on the appeal filed by the aggrieved person on
final assessment order shall be final.
43.0. Decision to be in writing:
All decisions of the Licensee in respect of these Regulations shall be in writing.
44.0. Theft of Electricity:
1. Where it is prima-facie established to the satisfaction of the officer authorized by
the State Government in this behalf under Section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003
that the person / Consumer or his agent, servant etc., has committed / is
committing theft of Electricity as provided in section 135 of the Electricity Act 2003,
he shall immediately report the fact to the officer authorised under subsection 1A
of section 135 of the Act for immediate disconnection of supply.
2. In such cases, the Authorized officer shall draw mahazar at the time of inspection
when theft of electricity is detected, the mahazar shall be drawn in the presence
of the Person/Consumer or his representative along with two other witnesses who
shall sign the mahazar report. One copy of such report shall be handed over under
acknowledgment of the Consumer or his representative.
3. The authorized officer shall estimate the value of the electricity thus abstracted,
used or wasted or diverted, in accordance with the calculation indicated in Table
7 of this Clause at 2 (two) times the tariff applicable to such category of installation
for the entire period during such use of electricity has taken place.
4. In case the period during such use of electricity has taken place cannot be
ascertained, such period shall be limited to a period of 12 (twelve) months
immediately preceding the date of inspection.
5. In the case of LT installation(s): Units per month per kW of connected load as
found during inspection or the sanctioned load, whichever is higher shall be
taken for preferring the back billing charges.
Table 7:
For Estimating the Electricity Dishonestly Abstracted Used, Wasted or Diverted
Sl.
No
Type of installation
Units/Month/kW
1
Non-Commercial Lighting
90 Units
2
Non-Commercial combined lighting,
heating & Power (AEH)
120 Units
3
Commercial lighting / heating / Power
240 Units
4
I.P. Sets: Open Wells
180 Units
5
I.P. Sets: River, Stream, Nalla or Bore-well.
360 Units
6
EV Charging Stations
160 units
7
Industrial & other LT Installations not
covered Under 1 to 6 above
150 Units per
shift
6. In the case of H.T. installations: Maximum demand on the basis of the actual
highest Maximum Demand recorded during any of the previous 24 (Twenty-four)
billing months immediately preceding the date of inspection or the contracted
demand, whichever is higher, plus energy at 140 units per kVA of Maximum
Demand so assessed per shift.
7. In case there is no recording in the meter during the relevant period is available,
energy may be estimated as per the details given in Table 7.
8. If there is any recording in the meter during the relevant period is available, the
recorded quantum already billed shall be deducted from the estimated
quantum as per the Table 7 and such difference shall be the electricity
dishonestly abstracted, used, wasted or diverted.
9. No theft case shall be booked for breakage of window glass or seal of the energy
meter when it is concluded that the consumption pattern for the last 12(twelve)
months is reasonably uniform OR is not less than 50%(fifty percent) of the
estimated consumption as per the Table 7 given below unless prima-facie
evidence of theft of energy is made out.
10. In the case of theft of electricity as provided under Section 135 of the Act for loss
of energy, the assessment shall be carried out as provided under Section 126 of
the Act. In such cases, the procedures for assessment of energy specified under
clauses 41 shall be followed.
11. If any Consumer obstructs the Authorized officer or Assessing officer from
inspecting the premises at any time, to which supply is being given, such officer
may disconnect the supply forthwith and without notice and such obstruction
shall be a prime-facie proof of prejudicial use of electricity and shall make the
Consumer liable to pay the penal charges as specified above.
12. Compounding of offences.
a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
Sanhita 2023 (46 of 2023), the Government or any officer authorized by it in this
behalf may accept from any Consumer or person who committed or who is
reasonably suspected of having committed an offence of theft of electricity
punishable under this Act, a sum of money by way of compounding of the
offence as per Section 152 of Act or as notified by Government from time to
time.
b) On payment of the sum of money in accordance with sub- clause (a) above,
any person in custody in connection with that offence shall be set at liberty
and no proceedings shall be instituted or continued against such Consumer
or person in any criminal court.
c) The acceptance of the sum of money for compounding of an offence in
accordance with sub-clause (a) above by the Government or an officer
empowered in this behalf shall be deemed to amount to an acquittal within
the meaning of section 278 of the Bharatiay Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (46
of 2023).
d) The Compounding of an offence under sub- clause (a) above shall be
allowed only once for any person or Consumer.
e) Any person who is convicted of an offence punishable under the Electricity
Act 2003 shall be debarred from getting any supply of energy for a period
which may extend to 2 (two) years but which shall not be less than 3 months.
13. The supply may be restored by the Licensee if the Consumer pays the penal
charges demanded (compounding charges plus back billing charges) and
takes such other action as may be directed by the Licensee.
45.0. Furnishing of Fake / Fraudulent Documents by the Consumer:
If power supply is availed by the Consumer on the basis of fake / fraudulent
documents, the Licensee reserves the right to disconnect the installation forthwith
and to forfeit the deposits, without prejudice to the recovery of dues, if any.
46.0. Repeal and Savings:
46.1. Repeal:
Upon the coming into force of these Regulations, the following Regulations are
hereby repealed;
1. KERC (Electricity Supply) Code, 2004;
2. KERC (Recovery of Expenditure for Supply of Electricity) Regulations, 2004 and
amendments thereto;
3. KERC (Interest on Security Deposit) Regulations, 2005 and amendments thereto;
4. KERC (Procedures for filing Appeal Before the Appellate Authority) Regulations,
2005.
5. Conditions of Supply (CoS) of Electricity of Distribution Licensees in the State of
Karnataka, 2006 and amendments thereto;
6. KERC (Security Deposit) Regulations, 2007 and amendments thereto;
46.2. Savings:
Notwithstanding such repeal, any action taken, proceedings initiated, orders passed,
appeals filed or rights accrued under the repealed provisions shall be deemed to
have been validly taken or accrued and shall continue to remain in force unless
otherwise inconsistent with these Regulations.
47.0. Power to Issue Directions:
Subject to the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 and these Regulations, the
Commission may, from time to time, issue such orders, directions, clarifications or
practice directions as may be necessary for the effective implementation of these
Regulations.
48.0. Power to Remove Difficulties:
If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of these Regulations, the
Commission may issue appropriate orders or directions, consistent with the provisions
of the Act and these Regulations, for removing such difficulty.
49.0. Power to Amend:
The Commission may, at any time, add to, vary, alter, modify, amend or repeal any
provision of these Regulations in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act,
2003.
50.0. Interpretation:
In the event of any question relating to the interpretation of these Regulations, the
decision of the Commission shall be final and binding, subject to the provisions of the
Electricity Act, 2003.
By Orders of the Commission,
Secretary
for Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission
Schedule
The Applicant/Consumer shall pay the applicable charges as per Schedule. The Schedule of
charges are applicable as per the Notification issued by the Commission from time to time.
1. Schedule of charges:
I. Application Registration / Reregistration Cum Processing Fee
Sl.
No.
Category
Amount in Rs.
1
Domestic / Non-Commercial Lighting
50
2
Domestic combined lighting & heating (AEH)
/
Non-Commercial/
Non-Domestic
combined lighting & heating.
100
3
Commercial Lighting.
100
4
I.P. Sets.
50
5
L.T. Power.
200
6
H.T. Power.
500
7
Commercial / Residential complexes / M.S.
Buildings.
As prescribed for each installation of
that category as above subject to a
minimum of Rs.500 per premises
8
Layouts.
500 per layout
9
Public Lighting.
50
10
EV charging Stations
100
11
Application for reduction of sanctioned load
/ contracted demand.
As
applicable
to
respective
category of power supply as noted
above
II. Reconnection Charges in Rupees
1
Single Phase Domestic installations
50 per installation
2
Three Phase Domestic installations, Single
Phase Commercial & Power installations.
100 per installation
3
All LT installations with 3 Phase supply other
than Domestic
200 per installation
4
All HT& EHT installations
1000 per installation
III. Charges for Transfer of Installation in Rupees
1
All LT installations
200 per installation
2
HT/EHT installation
1000 per installation
IV. Service Charges for Issue of N.O.C. for obtaining plan sanction
1
For each Building where the height of the
M.S. building is more than 15 Meters from the
center of the road.
Rs.10,000 per Building
2
For layouts where the sites are more than 300
in number
Rs.200 per site or Rs 20,000/- per
layout, whichever is higher.
3
For layouts where the sites are 300 in number
or less.
Rs.100 per site or Rs 10,000/- per
layout, whichever is higher.
V. Charges for Inspection / Testing of Installation in Rupees
1
Inspection / Testing for servicing a new
installation (or for extension or alteration)
For the first test - No charge
2
Subsequent Inspection / testing is warranted due to absence of contractor or his
representative or due to defects in wiring of Consumer’s premises:
i. Domestic/Non-Commercial
Lighting
/
Non- Commercial combined lighting &
heating (AEH) / Commercial lighting
installation / IP installation and Other LT
installations
200
ii. HT/EHT installations
500
3
Charges for service necessitated due to conversion of an installation or additions
and/or alterations to an installation
i. LT
200
ii. HT/EHT
500
4
Charges for temporary disconnection at
Consumer’s request
100
VI. Charges for Testing of Meters in Rupees
1
Domestic/Non-Commercial Lighting/ Non-
Commercial combined lighting & heating
(AEH) / Commercial lighting installations
200
2
Any Other LT installations
300
3
All HT/EHT installations
1000
VII. Charges for Rating / Re-Rating of Installation in Rupees
1
All LT installations
500
2
All HT/EHT installations
1000
VIII. Charges for Furnishing Certified Copies only to the consumer in Rupees
1
Contractor’s completion-cum-test report
20
2
Ledger Extract per Calendar year or part
thereof
20
3
Agreement (other than at the time of
service)
50
4
Details of Security Deposits held
50
5
Estimate
50
6
Any
other
correspondence
relating
to
LT/HT/EHT installation
10 per sheet
X. Charges for Non-Realization of Cheque (Cheque Dishonour Fee)
1
Cheque amount up to and inclusive of Rs.
10,000/-
5% (five percent) of the amount
subject to a minimum of Rs. 200/-
2
Cheque amount of Rs.10,001 and up to and
inclusive of Rs.1, 00,000/-
3% (three percent) of the amount
subject to a minimum of Rs. 1000/-
3
Cheque amount above Rs.1,00,000/-
2% (two percent) of the amount
subject to a minimum of Rs. 5000/-
XI. Charges For Shifting of Meter Board / Metering Cubicle per Installation at the Request
of the Consumer in Rupees
1
LT single phase supply
200
2
LT three phase supply
500
3
HT /EHT Supply
1000
XII. Charges For Issue of Bills by Reading of Meter on Request
Sl.
No.
Category
Charges per installation in Rupees
1
LT installation
100
2
HT/EHT installation
250
XIII. Charges For Temporary Installations(non-refundable):
Sl.
No.
Category
Service Charges per installation in
Rupees
1
LT temporary supply
100
2
HT/EHT temporary supply
500
2. The augmentation charges levied on the contracted demand depending upon the Supply
voltage:
Sl.
No.
Contract Demand
Supply
Voltage
Charges Payable
1
Above 2,000 kVA and up to and
inclusive of 7,500 kVA
11 kV
Rs.8 lakh per MVA
2
Above 7,500 kVA
33 kV
Rs.9 lakh per MVA
3
Above 20,000 kVA
66 kV
Rs.10 lakh per MVA
4
Above 35,000 kVA
110 kV
Rs.12 lakh per MVA
Note:
1. The augmentation charges collected in respect of supply at 66 kV and above voltage
levels by the Distribution Licensee shall be transferred to the concerned Transmission
Licensee.
2. The consumer may opt to avail supply at any of the above voltage levels even for a
lower load, subject to technical feasibility and compliance with the applicable
conditions.
3. Charges applicable for arranging power supply to Cellular Telecommunication Services:
Sl No.
Areas covered under
Amount
1
Greater Bengaluru Authority, Bengaluru Urban,
Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural Districts
and Bengaluru Development Authority.
Rs. 15,000 per kW
2
in all other places
Rs. 10,000 per kW
4. Supervision Charges for the Works taken up by the Consumer/Applicant under Self-
Execution:
The Consumer/Applicant shall pay supervision charges to the Distribution Licensee at 5%
(five percent) of the estimated cost, subject to a maximum of Rs.15 (Fifteen) lakh.
5. Provision for low tension supply except for layouts, applicable to all areas (up to 150
kW/176 kVA/201 HP) - Charges towards the cost of service line up to point of connection:
For providing power supply to the applicant under LT category, for all the installation(s)
clubbed together in a premises standing in the name of one or more persons, the
Distribution Licensee shall recover the charges towards the cost of service line up to point
of connection, from the applicant as follows:
I. Applicable for Residential, Commercial, Mixed load, Other than Industrial Loads:
Sl.
No.
Requisitioned Load
Charges Payable
1
Up to 3 kW
Nil
2
Above 3 kW up to15 kW
Rs. 1300 per kW
3
Above 15 KW to 25 kW
Rs. 15600 plus Rs. 2600 per kW (for load
above 15 kW)
4
Above 25 KW to 35 kW
Rs.41600 plus Rs.15,000 per kW (for load
above 25 kW)
5
35 kW up to & inclusive of 150
kW
Rs. 9490 per kW where UG/AB cable is
applicable, or
Rs. 6880 per kW wherever OH lines are
applicable, for the entire requisitioned
load.
II. Industrial Loads (up to and inclusive of 150 kW)
Sl.
No.
Requisitioned Load
Charges Payable
1
Up to 3 kW
Nil
2
Above 3kW up to 15 kW
Rs.1300 per kW for load above 3 kW
3
15 KW to 25 kW
Rs. 15600 plus Rs. 2600 per kW for load above
15 kW
4
25KW to 50 kW
Rs. 41600 plus Rs.3900 per kW for load above
25 kW
5
50 KW up to & inclusive of 150 kW
Rs.9,490 per kW where UG/AB cable is
applicable or
Rs.6,880 per kW wherever OH lines are
applicable for the entire requisitioned load.
Note: Applicable to both above 5(I) and 5(II).
1.
Fractions of kW are rounded off to the next higher kW.
2.
For additional load to the existing load is requested, then the charges apply only
to the additional load.
3.
In Greater Bengaluru Area, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural
Districts and Bengaluru Development Authority, for the load above 3 kW and up
to and inclusive of 35kW in respect of Domestic, Commercial and mixed load
installations and for the loads 50 kW and above in respect of Industrial installations
an additional Rs. 2,000 per kW is payable for UG/AB systems.
6. Charges towards Development of infrastructure of electric line/plant where the infrastructure
is not provided up to the terminal pole / feeder pillar that is point of Connection, in case of
default by Developer/Applicant.
Sl. No
Wherever overhead line, up
to Assessed Load
Wherever UG Cable, up to
Assessed Load
1
Rs.8,450 per kW
Rs.21,775 per kW
7. Provision for low tension supply for layouts to all areas – Charges towards the cost of service
line up to point of connection:
I.
Applicable for Residential, Commercial, Mixed load, Other than Industrial Loads:
Sl.
No.
Requisitioned Load
Charges Payable
1
Up to assessed load as applicable
Nil
2
Above assessed load up to15 kW
Rs. 1300 per kW
3
Above 15 KW to 25 kW
Rs. 15600 plus Rs. 2600 per kW (for load above
15 kW)
4
Above 25 KW to 35 kW
Rs.41600 plus Rs.15,000 per kW (for load above
25 kW)
5
35 kW up to & inclusive of 150 kW
Rs. 9490 per kW for UG/AB cable or Rs. 6880 per
kW for OH line for the entire requested load
II.
Industrial Loads (up to and inclusive of 150 kW)
Sl.
No.
Requisitioned Load
Charges Payable
1
Up to 3 kW
Nil
2
Above 3kW up to 15 kW
Rs.1300 per kW for load above 3 kW
3
15 KW to 25 kW
Rs. 15600 plus Rs. 2600 per kW for load above
15 kW
4
25KW to 50 kW
Rs. 41600 plus Rs.3900 per kW for load above
25 kW
5
50 KW up to & inclusive of 150 kW
Rs.9,490 per kW for UG/AB cable or
Rs.6,880 per kW for OH line for the entire
requested load.
Note: Applicable to both above 7(I) and 7(II).
1.
Fractions of kW are rounded off to the next higher kW.
2.
For additional load to the existing load is requested, then the charges apply only
to the additional load.
3.
In Greater Bengaluru Area, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural
Districts and Bengaluru Development Authority, for above the assessed load and
up to and inclusive of 35kW in respect of Domestic, Commercial and mixed load
installations and for the loads 50 kW and above in respect of Industrial installations
an additional Rs.2,000 per kW is payable for UG/AB systems.
8. Charges for the Installations serviced prior to 25.08.2005 under Clause 9:
Sl.
No.
Requisitioned Load
Charges Payable
1
Up to and including 50 kW
Rs.8,500 per kW of additional load
2
Above 50 kW and up to 75 kW
Rs.16,900 per kW of additional load
3
Above 75 kW
Rs.25,350 per kW of additional load
For installations situated within the Greater Bengaluru Authority Area Bengaluru Urban,
Bengaluru South & Bengaluru Rural Districts and Bengaluru Development Authority, an
additional amount of Rs.2,000 per kW of the additional load shall be recovered towards
HT/LT Underground Cable or Aerial Bunched Cable (ABC) system.
9. Charges for alternate Provision for collection of charges towards Development of
Infrastructure from the substations by the Licensee, up to the nearby point of the Layout:
Sl.
No.
Particulars
Over Head Line
Under Ground Cable
1
Cost per KW to be paid by the
applicant
Rs.2,500.00
Rs.9,500.00
10. Appeal Fee payable to the Appellate Authority under Section 127 of the Electricity Act:
Sl.
No.
Assessed Amount
Appeal Fee
1
Up to Rs.1,00,000
1% of the assessed amount, subject to a minimum of
Rs.100
2
Above Rs.1,00,000
1% of the assessed amount, subject to a minimum of
Rs.2,000
ANNEX-1
INDEMNITY BOND
(If the intending Consumer is not the owner of the premises)
To:
From
………………….. Engineer,
------------------------
…………….…….
------------------------
Whereas the land / premises detailed hereunder, belongs to Sri/Smt……..……… and I am only
lessee / tenant / occupier of the said land / premises where I have applied for the electricity
connection to the said land / premises and I am not able to obtain the consent of Sri /
Smt……………………………….. but produced the proof of occupancy, i.e., valid power of
attorney / latest rent paid receipt / registered lease deed.
Thereto I, in consideration of the grant of electricity connection to me as per the “ESR”, further
agree to indemnify and keep harmless the Licensee from all damages and claims,
whatsoever, including costs of suit, original petitions and all manner of legal or other
proceedings that the Licensee may incur or likely to incur on account of any action or threat
by or at the instance of the owner of the said land / premises (whether such owner be the said
Sri / Smt ………………………or any other). I also further agree that such loss, damages and any
other claim resulting out of the electricity connection being given to me without the consent
of the owner of the land / premises are also recoverable from me and my properties under
the provisions of the Revenue Recovery Act, in force at the time of such recovery, or by such
other proceedings as the Licensee may deem fit to initiate.
I hold myself answerable to costs of such recoveries and proceedings also.
Place:
Signature of lessee/ tenant / occupier
Date:
Witnessee: -
1)
2)
ANNEX -2
INDEMNITY BOND
(In case of Transfer of Installation)
RR NO-----------------
DATED:
I, Sri.
……………………………………………………..aged about-------- years residing
at
No…………………………………………bind myself to indemnify the…………………… Electricity
Supply Company Ltd., (ESCL) or its legal representative against any future claims, losses,
damages and injuries that may be sustained by the……………………. ESCL or may arise as a
result of dispute between the Previous Registered Consumer and myself or between the Local
Body/Government/any Competent authority and myself at a future date relating to the
above
RR
No.
located
at
premises
No…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………….. regarding transfer of the above installation, construction, demolition or ownership
of the said premises.
I am prepared to pay any arrears that is existing or that may fall due after taking the final
reading along with the short claims, if any, relating to the previous Consumer and also
agreeable to transfer of the installation along with the deposit to the claimant in case of
dispute that may arise.
Also, I agree to pay the monthly minimum charges as per the applicable Tariff irrespective of
whether the installation is in service or not and bind myself to observe Rules that are in force
and as amended from time to time if the premises is/was/were to be dismantled because of
any dispute between the parties as stated above.
The………………………………. Electricity Supply Company Ltd., shall in no way be held
responsible and shall not be questioned in a Court of Law for any damages etc., merely on
the ground that it has arranged Power Supply to the said premises.
Signed at …………………………………. Day …………………. 20
Signature
Witness with address
…………………………..
…………………………..
ANNEX -3
INDEMNITY BOND
(In case of surrender of Installation)
I, the undersigned, the registered Consumer of the installation bearing RR No……………..
write to undertake on this ………day ……… month ……….. year with the Asst. Executive
Engineer (Elec.),…ESCOM……………………….…………………………………………… that I have
applied for surrender of the said installation permanently. At a later date, if any arrears are
found due to audit short claims, etc., I am prepared to pay the amount in lump sum or the
same can also be included in the bills of the other installation bearing RR No.-------------- which
is standing in my name. If I fail to pay the demanded amount, legal action as necessary may
be taken against me and also Power Supply to installation bearing RR No.----------- may be
disconnected.
Signature
Witness with address
…………………………..
…………………………..
…………………………..
…………………………..
ANNEX-4
APPEAL BEFORE THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 127 OF THE
ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003
Appeal against final assessment order No.------ Dated.--------of the Assessing officer made
under Section 126 of the Act
Appeal No……..
of 200….
I. Between
1. Appellant
(Full name and address of the Consumer including the RR No. and category of
service)
AND
2. Respondent
(Full name and address of the Respondent)
Name of the Licensee
Name & Address of the Assessing officer
Appeal under Section 127 of the Act
II. Aggrieved by the final assessment order No.------ Dated. -------- which was received by the
Appellant on --------, the above Appellant presents this Memorandum of Appeal on the
following grounds:
Grounds: (State the grounds of the case on which the Appeal is filed and why the final
assessment order is unsustainable)
1
2
3
III. The value of the Appeal is Rs. ------------- and a fee of Rs. ---- is paid vide Receipt No.—
Dated--------- as per Section 127(1) of the Act read with Regulation No. 3(4) of the K.E.R.C.
(Procedure for filing appeal before the Appellate Authority) Regulations, 2005.
122
IV. An amount of Rs.---------, equal to one third of the assessed amount is deposited vide
Receipt No.----- Dated --------- with the licensee as per Section 127(2) of the Act and
Xerox copy of the above Receipt is enclosed along with this appeal.
V. The final assessment order was not passed with the consent of both the Licensee and the
Consumer as per Section 127(5) of the Act.
VERIFICATION:
The statements made in the above paragraphs are true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
Enclosures:
1. Copy of the Assessment Order
2. …….
3. …….etc.,
PRAYER
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of the Appellant
(Name of the Appellant)
Date:
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