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Part VI—Section 2

Notifications of interest to a section of the public

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NOTIFICATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, ETC.

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TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION, CHENNAI.

Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code. .. .. 24-2524-25 Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code. .. .. 25-4925-49

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DTP—VI-2 (4)[Part VI—Sec. 2 24 TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT GAZETTE

NOTIFICATIONS BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, ETC.

TAMIL NADU ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION, CHENNAI.

Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code.

(Notifi cation No. TNERC/SC/7–44 dated 24-12-2020).

(Lr. No.TNERC/DD(L)/F, Notifi cation / D.No. 1438/2021,)

No. VI(2)/16/2021.

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 181 read with Section 50 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following amendments to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, the draft of the same having been previously published, as required under sub-section (3) of the said Section 181.

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1. In the said Supply Code, in regulation 6, for the following sentences,

"6. Minimum charges–The consumer shall pay to the Licensee minimum charges in respect of every connection as detailed below. The minimum monthly charges are payable even when no electricity was consumed or supply disconnected by orders of Court or when the price of electricity supplied is less than the minimum charges.",

the following shall be substituted namely:-

"6. Minimum Charges–The consumer shall pay to the Licensee minimum charges / fi xed charges in respect of every connection as detailed below :

The monthly minimum charges / fi xed charges are payable even when no electricity was consumed or in the event of disconnection of services for any reasons including the reasons by orders of Court or when the price of electricity supplied is less than the minimum charges.

Explanation: The term 'monthly minimum charges / minimum charges' wherever it occurs in the Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply code/Distribution code refer to the minimum charges / fi xed charges as prescribed in the Commission's Tariff orders from time to time. For the LT services of sanctioned demand above 112KW, the monthly minimum charges / fi xed charges shall be as applicable to HT services but for full sanctioned demand".

(By Order of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission)

S. CHINNARAJALU, Chennai-600 032, 8th January 2021.

Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

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The minimum charges applicable to LT consumers are in effect the fi xed charges specifi ed in the Tariff Order by the Commission from time to time and hence for the purpose of clarity, it is necessary to amend the Regulation 6 of Supply code. The proposed amendment seeks to give effect to the said proposal.

(By order of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission)

S. CHINNARAJALU,

Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Annexure

Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code

(By Order of the Tamil Nadu Elecricity Regulatory Commission)

S. CHINNARAJALU, Chennai-600 032, 8th January 2021.

Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code.

Notifi cation No. TNERC/DC/8–28 dated 24-12-2020.

(Lr. No.TNERC/DD(L)/F, Notifi cation / D.No. 1438/2021,)

No. VI(2)/17/2021.

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 181 read with Section 46 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following amendments to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code, the draft of the same having been previously published, as required under sub-section (3) of the said Section 181.

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In the said Distribution Code, -

1. in regulation 2, after clause (a), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:-

"(aa) "Authority" means the Central Electricity Authority referred to in sub section (1) of Section 70 of Electricity Act

2003";

2. in regulation 16, after sub-regulation (2), the following sub-regulation shall be inserted, namely:-

"(2A) EARTH LEAKAGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE / RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (ELPD / RCD ):

(i) The supply of electricity to every installation of low voltage (240 V) and medium voltage(415V) including installations

of Temporary supply shall be controlled by a Residual Current (operated) Device (RCD), whose rated residual operating current

shall not exceed 30 milliampere for protection against electric shock, so as to disconnect the supply on the occurrence of earth

fault or leakage of current.

(ii) In the case of installations having large number of motors, equipment, appliances of loads totalling above 10 kW,

one common RCD at the point of commencement of supply with rated residual operating current of 300 milliampere for protection

against electrical fi re shall be provided, in addition to RCD of not exceeding 30 milliampere rating for protection against electric

shock.

(iii) An installation, where there are a large number of loads giving rise to a sum of permissible leakage currents exceeding

30 milliampere, shall be subdivided into circuits to avoid nuisance tripping and each sub-divided circuit shall be provided with an

independent RCD with leakage current sensitivity rating not exceeding 30 milliampere at appropriate location(s).

Explanation–RCD is a generic term which embraces the various types of RCCBs, (Residual Current operated Circuit

Breaker), RCBOs (Residual Current operated Circuit Breaker with integral Overcurrent protection), etc., RCCB is also called as

RCB for convenience (RCCB/RCB). The term ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker ) is not used in Standards.";

3. in regulation 27,-

(a) for sub-regulation (3), excluding the Note, the following sub-regulation shall be substituted, namely :-

"(3) The application for HT service connection shall be in FORM-4. Application for LT service connection (other

than Temporary supply, Agriculture and Hut), Temporary service connection, LT Agriculture service connection and LT Hut service

connection shall be in FORM–1, 1A, 2 and 3 respectively.";

(b) after sub-regulation 11, the following sub-regulations shall be inserted, namely:-

"(11A) Where the requisition for supply is for a multi-storeyed building, the applicant shall enclose the planning

permission along with building plan approval with the application. The Licensee shall verify the height of the building from the

planning permission / building plan approval enclosed by the applicant. Physical measurement is not necessary. If the height of

the multi-storeyed building is more than 15 metre as given in the planning permission / building plan approval, necessary approval

from the Electrical Inspector in compliance with CEA (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations 2010 as

amended, shall be furnished by the applicant.

(11B) The supply of electricity to every installation of low voltage (240 V) and medium voltage (415V) including

installations of Temporary supply shall be controlled by a Residual Current (operated) Device (RCD) as specifi ed in sub-regulation

(2A) of Regulation 16 of this Code, to ensure safety against electric shock and fi re hazards.";

4. in regulation 29,-

(a) for sub-regulations (11) and (12), the following sub-regulations shall be substituted, namely:-

"(11) In storeyed building and for any building / premises requiring LT service connection(s) having either (a) total fl oor

area of 900 square metre and above (excluding the stilt fl oor / basement fl oor) or (b) the total demand of all the LT services in

the building exceeds 112kW, suffi cient space shall be made available free of cost to the Licensee for installing transformers,

switchgears etc., as stated below:

(a) an electrical room with RCC roof having clear fl oor area 6 metre x 4 metre with a vertical clearance of 2.75 metre

with locking facility, exhaust fans and adequate size of cable duct, shall be provided at the ground fl oor within the consumer

premises of storeyed buildings nearer to the main entrance for installing fl oor mounted distribution transformer and associated

switchgear (or)

(b) a clear space of 10 metre x 4 metre or 5 metre x 5 metre open to the sky for double pole structure or 4 meter x 4

meter open to sky for single pole structure according to site and load conditions, shall be provided within the consumer premises

preferably at the main entrance for installing structure mounted or plinth/concrete pillar mounted distribution transformer and

associated switchgears. In case of concrete/plinth mounted arrangment, such mounting arrangement shall be carried out by the

applicant at his cost.

(c) Installation of Distribution Transformer with associated equipment / accessories viz. AB switch, HG fuse, DT structure/

pole shall be carried out by the Licensee at the Licensee's cost. The cost of installation works from the Distribution Transformer to

the consumer's meter including portion of any HT line within the consumer's premises when the Distribution transformer is erected

in the consumer's premises, shall be borne by the applicant.

(d) While carrying out the work, it should be ensured that the electrical clearance from ground, horizontal/vertical

clearances from building, working clearance etc., as stipulated in the safety regulations are strictly followed.

(12) (a) Space as per the following norms shall be allotted by the applicant free of cost for establishment of a sub-station/switching

station in places requiring service connections (except industrial service connections other than IT related purposes ) where either

(a) the total demand of all the electrical services in the projects including the loads that will be incident in future exceeds /would

exceed 5 MVA or (b) total fl oor area of 30,000 square metre and above is constructed or proposed to be constructed (excluding

the stilt fl oor / basement fl oor).

(b) The requirement of land for establishment of sub-stations shall be the minimum limit with confi guration given below:

When the developers/owners of the premises apply for additional load / develops additional constructions in phases etc.,

the above requirement of space for establishment of sub-station shall be applicable for the total load or total area of construction

that includes both the existing and additional load / area of construction.

(c) The area earmarked for establishment of sub-station shall be specifi cally shown in the plan including the areas of

constructions, road approaches and other amenities of the premises along with plot development if any for the future and furnished

to the Distribution Licensee by the developers/owners at the time of applying for temporary service connection for construction

purposes.

(d) Where the total demand exceeds /would exceed 5 MVA or the total fl oor area of 30,000 square metre and above is

constructed or proposed to be constructed (excluding the stilt fl oor / basement fl oor), the applicant shall allot the land suitable for

establishing a conventional outdoor Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) sub-station. In case, the applicant chooses to opt for allotting

land suitable for Compact or Indoor sub-station other than conventional outdoor AIS sub-station, the applicant shall bear the

difference in cost between the Compact or Indoor sub-station for which the space is offered and the conventional outdoor AIS

sub-station. The applicant has to allot the land for establishment of sub-station commensurate with the quantum of demand

applied or the demand assessed by the Licensee, whichever is higher.

Explanation: (i) While calculating the difference in cost between the sub-stations of compact and outdoor type or between the

sub-stations of indoor and outdoor type, following methodology shall be adopted:

(ii) The portion pertaining to HV side equipment, only one power transformer that feeds the applicant(s), its allied LV

breaker, CTs, switches , panels, number of its LV feeders feeding the applicant, feeder equipment, panels, cables, accessories,

etc., shall be taken in to account for comparison with the corresponding counterparts of the outdoor sub-station and for computation

of difference in cost between them.

(iii) The portion of cost pertaining to remaining Power Transformer(s), their allied HV switches, LV breakers, CTs,

switches, panels, LV feeders feeding other areas, feeder equipment, panels, cables, accessories etc., shall be entirely borne by

the Licensee.

(e) The Licensee may consider establishment of sub-stations operating at various voltage levels commensurate with the

demand as below, in the space provided by the applicants:

";

(b) in sub-regulation (14), for clause (b), the following clause shall be substituted, namely :-

"(b) For outdoor metering, a clear space of 10 metre x 4 metre or 5 metre x 5 metre open to sky shall be provided. This

enclosure shall be at the periphery of the building and shall be cut off from other portions of the premises by fi re resistance walls.

These areas shall be specifi cally shown in the plan. Before the plan is sent to the competent authority for approval, it shall be sent

to the Engineer and got approved. The point of supply shall be within 30 metre from the main entry gate easily accessible for lorry

movement from public road and clearly visible from the public road and satisfactory with regards to security aspects. The metering

set, incoming and outgoing HT line of the metering set etc., shall be clearly visible from the public road, even when the gate is in

closed condition.:

Provided that the Chief Executive Offi cer or any other Offi cer, not less than in the rank of a Chief Engineer, authorized by the

Chief Executive Offi cer may approve the point of supply in cases where the applicant is unable to get the metering point erected

within 30 metre from main entry gate as above or able to get the metering point erected within 30 metre, but only in a gate other

than the main entry gate , if he is satisfi ed that such place is-

(i) easily accessible for lorry movement from road located outside the applicant's premises and clearly visible to the

offi cials of the Licensee from that road even when the gate is in closed condition;

(ii) is safe and secure;

(iii) is not susceptible to malpractice; and

(iv) it is feasible to erect a check metering point outside the applicant's premises.

(c) There shall be no compromise on technical grounds, while relaxing the distance and the location criteria. The

applicants who are unable to get the metering point erected within 30 metre from main entry gate or able to get the metering point

erected within 30 metre, but only in a gate other than the main entry gate, shall bear the cost of installation of check metering point

outside the premises in a location decided by the Licensee.

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in denial of supply.

5. in regulation 31, for sub-regulation (3), the following sub-regulation shall be substituted, namely :-

"(3) If the intending consumer fails to avail the supply within the above period, a further three months extension in case

of HT and one month extension in case of LT will be granted by the Licensee, after collecting the monthly minimum for the notice

period including the extended period in advance. If he does not avail himself the supply during this notice period, the application

will be treated as lapsed and cancelled in the case of Low Tension supply and the application shall be treated as cancelled,

terminating the agreement, in the case of High Tension supply. The service connection charges, security deposit, development

charges, monthly minimum charges etc., except meter caution deposit will be forfeited. In case the intending consumer could not

avail the supply under force majeure conditions, the security deposit and meter caution deposit shall be refunded to the intending

consumer."

6. In ANNEXURE III,-

(a) for FORM – 1, the following shall be substituted, namely:-

"FORM I

Application Form for L.T Service Connection( except Temporary supply , Agricultural and Hut )

FORM OF REQUISITION FOR SUPPLY OF LOW TENSION ENERGY ( SINGLE PHASE / THREE PHASE)

[Refer regulation27(3)]

To

The Designated Engineer

Applicant(s)' (Address of the Licensee)

Photo(s) Sir,

1.I/We,Thiru/Tmty……………………………………………………………….........................................................................

.

S/o/D/o/W/o/………………………………………………………………………………………………………...… hereby request you to

supply electrical energy for the purpose of …..………………………………………………………………………. to the

premises hereinafter described.

2. I / We agree to pay for said energy, service connection charges, the deposit of such security, meter rent,

development charges and any other charges as may be demanded in accordance with the scale of rates prescribed under

Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code, Supply Code, notifi cations and orders issued in this regard by Tamil Nadu Electricity

Regulatory Commission.

3. I / We wish to be charged under Tariff ………… under schedule of the TNERC tariff order in force.

4. I / We agree to avail supply and utilize the energy in the premises described hereunder for my/our bonafi de use.

5. In case, I/We sell or otherwise dispose of the property / vacate the premises while the supply is continued, I/We

agree to give one Calendar month notice in writing and pay all the arrears to the Licensee. Failing such notice, I/We hold myself/

ourselves liable for payment of arrears of current consumption charges, other dues if any and claims that may arise in the event

of termination of agreement and undertake for loading the dues to other service connection(s) that may stand in my/our name(s).

6. Description of the premises

a) Door No. and / or name of the house or premises :

b) Street :

c) Town / village and Taluk :

d) Owned by (Name in Block Letters) :

e) Tenanted by (Name in Block Letters) :

f) Applicant(s)' address for correspondence :

g) Contact No. and e-mail id :

7. The following are my / our requirements :

(A) Lighting Number of Wattage of Total

Points Points

wattage

(i) Lights

-

-

-

(ii) Fans

-

-

-

(iii) Convenient wall plugs -

-

-

(B) Domestic electrical apparatus:

(i) Cookers

-

-

-

(ii) Water heaters

-

-

-

(iii) Refrigerator

-

-

-

(iv) Air Conditioners

(v) Lifts/Elevator/Escalators -

-

-

(vi) Other purpose

-

-

-

(vii) Convenient wall plugs -

-

-

(C) Power Loads

-

-

-

(i) Domestic

-

-

-

(ii) Industrial

-

-

-

(iii) Welding

-

-

-

(iv) Other purposes -

-

-

(v) Convenient Wall Plugs -

-

-

8. Demand applied for in KW :

9. Whether the installation is provided with earth protective device (RCD) as per Tamilnadu Electricity Distribution Code :

10. The wiring has been completed on :

11. Details of existing service connection(s) of the applicant(s) if any :

12. Whether any current consumption charges or any other charges are due to TANGEDCO in the name(s) of the

applicant(s) or premises :

If yes, give details ( with SC No, Name of Section/Circle etc ) :

PRECAUTION TO BE ADOPTED BY CONSUMERS, OWNERS, OCCUPIERS, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS,

ELECTRICAL WORKMEN AND SUPPLIERS

No electrical installation work, including additions, alterations, repairs and adjustments to existing installations, except such

replacement of lamps, fans, fuses, switches, domestic appliances of voltage not exceeding 250V and fi ttings as in no way alters

its capacity or character, shall be carried out upon the premises of or on behalf of any consumer, supplier, owner or occupier for

the purpose of supply to such consumer, supplier, owner or occupier except by an electrical contractor licensed in this behalf by

the State Government and under the direct supervision of a person holding a certifi cate of competency and by a person holding

a permit issued or recognized by the State Government.

I / We certify that we are aware of the above precaution and agree to abide by it.

I / We agree to pay to the Licensee at the applicable tariff/minimum rates/fi xed charges/surcharge etc., that may be decided

by the Commission from time to time.

I / We agree to abide under all specifi cations, conditions and provisions laid down in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Supply

Code, Distribution Code and the applicable Act, Codes, Rules and Regulations and of any modifi cation or re-enactment thereof for

the time being in force and subject to the conditions of revisions, amendments approved from time to time.

(Note : This undertaking does not preclude execution of a separate written contract to be entered with Licensee)

Signature of the

Applicant(s)

Name(s) in Block

Letters.

Place:

Date:

Note: The application shall be accompanied with the following documents:

(i) Self attested copy of proof of ownership such as sale deed (or) partition deed (or) gift settlement (or) allotment letter

(or) computer patta (or) ownership certifi cate issued by revenue department offi cials (or) court judgment or recent

property tax receipt.

(ii) In case of joint property, self attested copies of proof of ownership along with parent documents specifi ed in note

(i) above and consent letters from co-owners. If consent letter is not produced, an indemnity bond with enhanced

security deposits.

(iii) If the applicant is not the owner, consent letter from owner in FORM No.5 or valid proof of occupancy and indemnity

bond in FORM No.6

FOR LICENSEE'S USE ONLY

ACKOWLEDGEMENT

Applicant(s)' name :

Address :

Date of receipt :

Reference No. :

Category of Supply :

Signature and seal of Distribution Licensee

Name and designation.";

(b) after FORM I as so substituted, the following Form shall be inserted, namely:-

"FORM IA

Application Form for Temporary Service Connection

FORM OF REQUISITION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPLY (SINGLE PHASE / THREE PHASE)

[Refer regulation 27(3)]

To

The Designated Engineer

(Address of the Licensee)

Applicant(s)' Photo(s)

Sir,

1. I/We, /Thiru/Tmty……………………………………………………….

S/o/D/o/W/o/………………………………………………………………………..…….…………………………………………

hereby request you to supply electrical energy, temporarily for the purpose of………………………………………………………

…………………………….. …..………………………………………………………………………. …… to the premises (or) location

hereinafter described.

2. I / We agree to pay for said energy, service connection charges, the deposit of such security, meter rent, development

charges and any other charges as may be demanded in accordance with the scale of rates prescribed under Tamil Nadu Electricity

Distribution Code, Supply Code, notifi cations and orders issued in this regard by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

3. I/ We wish to be charged under Tariff ………… under schedule of the TNERC tariff order in force.

4. I/ We agree to avail temporary supply and utilize the energy in the premises/ location described hereunder for my/our

bonafi de use.

5. In case, I/We sell or otherwise dispose of the property / vacate the premises while the supply is continued, I/We agree to

give one month notice in writing and pay all the arrears to the Licensee, failing which , I/We hold myself/ourselves responsible for

the energy consumed in the premises for the entire period of Temporary supply availed. If any due arises in this service connection,

I/We agree to include such dues in my/our existing service connections No(s): ………………………………………………………...(if

available)

6. Ownership of the premises / location where temporary supply is required:

a. SF No./ Door No. :

b. Street :

c. Town / village :

d. Land mark of premises :

e. Taluk :

f. District :

g. Owned by (Name in Block Letters) :

h. Tenanted by (Name in Block Letters) :

i. Applicant(s)' address for correspondence :

j. Contact No. and e-mail id :

7. Description of the premises

a. Plot area :

b. Total building area/Floor area of all fl oors :

c. Number of the Floors to be constructed :

(Basement /stilt /ground fl oor/other fl oors to be furnished in detail )

d. Whether the planning permission with building plan approval is obtained from competent authority for above

mentioned fl oors and construction :

e. Whether copy of planning permission with building plan approval is enclosed :

f. Height of the building as per planning permission/ plan approval :

( If height of the building is more than 15 metre as shown in the planning permission, approval from Electrical

Inspector is required )

g. Whether Gen set /Lift is proposed to be erected :

(If yes , approval from Electrical Inspectorate to be obtained)

h. Any HT/LT line is passing inside or adjacent to the premise :

(If yes, building should be constructed with adequate safe clearance as per the Safety Regulations in force or

otherwise the lines should be got deviated at the cost of Applicant, subject to feasibility)

8. Whether the service connection is required permanently after the period of temporary service connection is over :

If No,(i) Specifi c purpose for which Temporary supply is requested :

(ii) Period of Temporary supply required :

9. Details of Loads to be Connected:

(A) Lighting

Number of

Points

Wattage of

points

Total

wattage

(i) Lights

- – - (ii) Fans

-

-

-

-

-

(iii) Convenient wall

plugs–

(B) Power Loads

-

-

- (i) Motors

-

-

- (ii) Welding -

-

- (iii) Cutting machine

(iv) Portable appliances -

-

- (v) Lifts/elevators -

-

- (vi) Other apparatus

-

-

-

-

-

- (vii) Convenient Wall Plugs -

10. Demand applied for in KW :

11. Whether the installation is provided with earth protective device (RCD) as per Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code

:

12. The wiring has been completed on :

13. Details of existing service connection(s) of the applicant(s), if any :

14. Whether any current consumption charges or any other charges are due to TANGEDCO in the name(s) of the applicant(s)

or premises :

If yes, give details ( with SC No, Name of Section/Circle etc ) :

SPACE TO BE PROVIDED BY APPLICANT(s)

1. In storeyed building and for any building / premises requiring LT service connection(s) having either (a) total fl oor area of

900 square metre and above (excluding the stilt fl oor / basement fl oor) or (b) the total demand of all the LT services

in the building exceeds 112kW, suffi cient space shall be made available free of cost to the Licensee for installing

transformers, switchgears etc., as stated in Regulation 29 (11) of the TNE Distribution Code.

2. Space as per the norms specifi ed in Regulation 29(12) of the TNE Distribution Code shall be allotted by the applicant

free of cost for establishment of a sub-station/switching station in places requiring service connections (except

industrial service connections other than IT related purposes) where either (a) the total demand of all the electrical

services in the projects including the loads that will be incident in future exceeds /would exceed 5 MVA or (b) total

fl oor area of 30,000 square metre and above is constructed or proposed to be constructed (excluding the stilt fl oor /

basement fl oor).

3. For High Tension Service connections of indoor metering, an electrical room with RCC roof having a clear fl oor area 5m

x 6m with vertical clearance of 3.7 metre between fl oor and ceiling/ beam bottom with locking facility, exhaust fan and

adequate size of cable duct shall be provided at the ground/ basement fl oor for installing the Licensee's equipment,

etc. This room shall be of fi reproof and weatherproof ; For outdoor metering a clear space of 10 metre x 4 metre or

5 metre x 5 metre open to sky shall be provided. This enclosure shall be at the periphery of the building and shall

be cut off from other portions of the premises by fi re resistance walls. These areas shall be specifi cally shown in

the plan. Before the plan is sent to the competent authority for approval, it shall be sent to the area engineer of the

Licensee and got approved. The point of supply shall be within 30 metre from the main gate easily accessible for lorry

movement from public road and clearly visible from the public road and satisfactory with regards to security aspects.

PRECAUTION TO BE ADOPTED BY CONSUMERS, OWNERS, OCCUPIERS, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS,

ELECTRICAL WORKMEN AND SUPPLIERS

No electrical installation work, including additions, alterations, repairs and adjustments to existing installations, except such

replacement of lamps, fans, fuses, switches, domestic appliances of voltage not exceeding 250V and fi ttings as in no way alters

its capacity or character, shall be carried out upon the premises of or on behalf of any consumer, supplier, owner or occupier for

the purpose of supply to such consumer, supplier, owner or occupier except by an electrical contractor licensed in this behalf by

the State Government and under the direct supervision of a person holding a certifi cate of competency and by a person holding

a permit issued or recognized by the State Government.

I / We certify that we are aware of the above precaution and agree to abide by it.

I / We agree to pay to the Licensee at the applicable tariff/minimum rates/fi xed charges/surcharge etc that may be decided

by the Commission from time to time.

I / We agree to abide under all specifi cations, conditions and provisions laid down in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory

Supply Code, Distribution Code and the applicable Act, Codes, Rules and Regulations and of any modifi cation or re-enactment

thereof for the time being in force and subject to the conditions of revisions, amendments approved from time to time.

(Note: This undertaking does not preclude a separate written contract to be entered with Licensee )

Signature of the Applicant(s)

Name(s) in Block Letters.

Place:

Date:

Note:

1. The application shall be accompanied with the following documents:

(i) Self attested copy of proof of ownership such as sale deed (or) partition deed (or) gift settlement (or) allotment letter

(or) computer patta (or) ownership certifi cate issued by revenue department offi cials (or) court judgment or recent

property tax receipt.

(ii) In case of joint property, self attested copies of proof of ownership along with parent documents specifi ed in note (i)

above and consent letters from co-owners. If consent letter is not produced, an indemnity bond with enhanced security

deposits.

(iii) If the applicant is not the owner, consent letter from owner in FORM No.5 or valid proof of occupancy and indemnity

bond in FORM No.6

(iv) Plan approval with area earmarked for installing transformer, in case of fl oor area of 900 square metre and above or

the demand exceeds 112KW, in case of LT service connections as per sub regulation 29 (11) of the TNE Distribution

Code

OR

Plan approval with area earmarked for establishment of sub-station and road approaches, in case of demand /

area exceeds the limit as specifi ed with conditions in sub regulation 29 (12) of the TNE Distribution Code

OR

Plan approval with area earmarked for indoor / outdoor metering , and location of metering point with road approaches

in case of HT service connection as specifi ed with conditions in sub regulation 29(14) of the TNE Distribution Code.

FOR LICENSEE'S USE ONLY

ACKOWLEDGEMENT

Applicant(s)' name :

Address :

Date of receipt :

Reference No. :

Category of Supply : Signature and seal of Distribution Licensee

Name and designation".

(By order of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission)

S. CHINNARAJALU, Chennai-600 032. 8th January 2021.

Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

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In order to ensure that the safety norms and regulations mandated in the CEA regulations such as provision of Residual Current Device inside the premises of consumers and production of necessary approval from Electrical Inspector are to be specifically provided in the Distribution Code for creating awareness among the consumers and for effective implementation to ensure public safety against electric shock and fire hazards. Further the expression 'authority' needs to be defined with clarity.

The LT application needs to be provisioned for joint application by the co-owners as the present format is suitable only for a single applicant.

To define the conditions for metering point location in HT service to make it more practicable so as to ensure that the Licensee is able to reach the location easily during surprise inspection and viable alternate solution where there is no feasibility to erect metering point within the specified distance from main gate or specified location.

To add provision to erect single pole type Transformer inside consumer's premises in addition to existing provision for erecting conventional double pole type.

There being exclusive conditions for Temporary supply, the specific requirements to provide space and other provisions for erection of Transformer or sub-station need to be made more specific to the applicant at the initial stage itself and for that purpose it is proposed to prescribe a separate format for the said category.

To add clarity in computing the difference in cost between the types of sub-station when the applicant chooses to provide space for a type of sub-station other than the type preferred by the Licensee.

The monthly minimum charges to be paid in regard to supply availability notice period has to be made specific to avoid ambiguity.

The amendment seeks to address the above issues.

(By order of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission)

S. CHINNARAJALU, Chennai-600 032. 8th January 2021.

Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

ANNEXURE

Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code

"FORM IA

Application Form for Temporary Service Connection

FORM OF REQUISITION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPLY ( SINGLE PHASE / THREE PHASE)

[Refer regulation 27(3)]

To

The Designated Engineer

(Address of the Licensee)

Applicant(s)' Photo(s)

Sir,

1. I/We, /Thiru/Tmty……………………………………………………….........................................................................................

S/o/D/o/W/o/………………………………………………………………………..…….…………………………………………

hereby request you to supply electrical energy, temporarily for the purpose of………………………………………………………

…………………………….. …..………………………………………………………………………. …… to the premises (or) location

hereinafter described.

2. I / We agree to pay for said energy, service connection charges, the deposit of such security, meter rent, development

charges and any other charges as may be demanded in accordance with the scale of rates prescribed under Tamil Nadu Electricity

Distribution Code, Supply Code, notifi cations and orders issued in this regard by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

3. I/ We wish to be charged under Tariff ………… under schedule of the TNERC tariff order in force.

4. I/ We agree to avail temporary supply and utilize the energy in the premises/ location described hereunder for my/our

bonafi de use.

5. In case, I/We sell or otherwise dispose of the property / vacate the premises while the supply is continued, I/We agree to

give one month notice in writing and pay all the arrears to the Licensee, failing which, I/We hold myself/ourselves responsible for

the energy consumed in the premises for the entire period of Temporary supply availed. If any due arises in this service connection,

I/We agree to include such dues in my/our existing service connections No(s): ………………………………………………………...

(if available)

6. Ownership of the premises / location where temporary supply is required:

a. SF No./ Door No. :

b. Street :

c. Town / village :

d. Land mark of premises :

e. Taluk :

f. District :

g. Owned by (Name in Block Letters) :

h. Tenanted by (Name in Block Letters) :

i. Applicant(s)' address for correspondence :

j. Contact No. and e-mail id :

7. Description of the premises

a. Plot area :

b. Total building area/Floor area of all fl oors :

c. Number of the Floors to be constructed :

(Basement /stilt /ground fl oor/other Floors to be furnished in detail )

d. Whether the planning permission with building plan approval is obtained from competent authority for above

mentioned fl oors and construction :

e. Whether copy of Planning permission with building plan approval is enclosed :

f. Height of the building as per planning permission/ Plan approval :

(If height of the building is more than 15 metre as shown in the planning permission, approval from Electrical Inspector

is required)

g. Whether Gen set /Lift is proposed to be erected :

(If yes , approval from Electrical Inspectorate to be obtained)

h. Any HT/LT line is passing inside or adjacent to the premise :

(If yes, building should be constructed with adequate safe clearance as per the Safety Regulations in force or

otherwise the lines should be got deviated at the cost of applicant, subject to feasibility)

8. Whether the service connection is required permanently after the period of temporary service connection is over :

If No, (i) Specifi c purpose for which Temporary supply is requested :

(ii) Period of Temporary supply required :

9. Details of Loads to be Connected:

(A) Lighting Number of Wattage of Total

Points points wattage

(i) Lights

-

-

-

(ii) Fans

-

-

-

(iii) Convenient wall plugs

-

-

(B) Power Loads

(i) Motors

-

-

-

(ii) Welding

-

-

-

(iii) Cutting machine

(iv) Portable appliances

-

-

(v) Lifts/elevators

-

-

-

(vi) Other apparatus

-

-

-

(vii) Convenient Wall Plugs -

-

10. Demand applied for in KW :

11. Whether the installation is provided with earth protective device (RCD) as per Tamilnadu Electricity Distribution Code:

12. The wiring has been completed on :

13. Details of existing service connection(s) of the applicant(s), if any :

14. Whether any current consumption charges or any other charges are due to TANGEDCO in the name(s) of the applicant(s)

or premises :

If yes, give details ( with SC No, Name of Section/Circle etc ) :

SPACE TO BE PROVIDED BY APPLICANT(s)

1. In storeyed building and for any building / premises requiring LT service connection(s) having either (a) total fl oor

area of 900 square metre and above (excluding the stilt fl oor / basement fl oor) or (b) the total demand of all the LT

services in the building exceeds 112kW, suffi cient space shall be made available free of cost to the Licensee for

installing transformers, switchgears etc., as stated in Regulation 29 (11) of the TNE Distribution Code.

2. Space as per the norms specifi ed in Regulation 29(12) of the TNE Distribution Code shall be allotted by the applicant

free of cost for establishment of a sub-station/switching station in places requiring service connections (except

industrial service connections other than IT related purposes) where either (a) the total demand of all the electrical

services in the projects including the loads that will be incident in future exceeds /would exceed 5 MVA or (b) total

fl oor area of 30,000 square metre and above is constructed or proposed to be constructed (excluding the stilt fl oor /

basement fl oor).

3. For High Tension Service connections of indoor metering, an electrical room with RCC roof having a clear fl oor

area 5 metre x 6 metre with vertical clearance of 3.7 metre between fl oor and ceiling/ beam bottom with locking

facility, exhaust fan and adequate size of cable duct shall be provided at the ground/ basement fl oor for installing the

Licensee's equipments, etc. This room shall be of fi reproof and weatherproof ; For outdoor metering a clear space

of 10 metre x 4 metre or 5 metre x 5 metre open to sky shall be provided. This enclosure shall be at the periphery

of the building and shall be cut off from other portions of the premises by fi re resistance walls. These areas shall be

specifi cally shown in the plan. Before the plan is sent to the competent authority for approval, it shall be sent to the

area Engineer of the Licensee and got approved. The point of supply shall be within 30 metre from the main gate

easily accessible for lorry movement from public road and clearly visible from the public road and satisfactory with

regards to security aspects.

PRECAUTION TO BE ADOPTED BY CONSUMERS, OWNERS, OCCUPIERS, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS,

ELECTRICAL WORKMEN AND SUPPLIERS

No electrical installation work, including additions, alterations, repairs and adjustments to existing installations, except such

replacement of lamps, fans, fuses, switches, domestic appliances of voltage not exceeding 250V and fi ttings as in no way alters

its capacity or character, shall be carried out upon the premises of or on behalf of any consumer, supplier, owner or occupier for

the purpose of supply to such consumer, supplier, owner or occupier except by an electrical contractor licensed in this behalf by

the State Government and under the direct supervision of a person holding a certifi cate of competency and by a person holding a

permit issued or recognized by the State Government.

I / We certify that we are aware of the above precaution and agree to abide by it.

I / We agree to pay to the Licensee at the applicable tariff/minimum rates/fi xed charges/surcharge etc that may be decided

by the Commission from time to time.

I / We agree to abide under all specifi cations, conditions and provisions laid down in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Supply

Code, Distribution Code and the applicable Act, Codes, Rules and Regulations and of any modifi cation or re-enactment thereof for

the time being in force and subject to the conditions of revisions, amendments approved from time to time.

(Note: This undertaking does not preclude a separate written contract to be entered with Licensee )

Signature of the Applicant(s)

Name(s) in Block Letters.

Place:

Date:

Note:

1. The application shall be accompanied with the following documents:

(i) Self attested copy of proof of ownership such as sale deed (or) partition deed (or) gift settlement (or) allotment

letter (or) computer patta (or) ownership certifi cate issued by revenue department offi cials (or) court judgment or recent

property tax receipt.

(ii) In case of joint property, self attested copies of proof of ownership along with parent documents specifi ed in note

(i) above and consent letters from co-owners. If consent letter is not produced, an indemnity bond with enhanced security

deposits.

(iii) If the applicant is not the owner, consent letter from owner in FORM No.5 or valid proof of occupancy and

indemnity bond in FORM No.6

(iv) Plan approval with area earmarked for installing transformer, in case of fl oor area of 900 square metre and above

or the demand exceeds 112KW, in case of LT service connections as per sub regulation 29 (11) of the TNE Distribution

Code

OR

Plan approval with area earmarked for establishment of sub-station and road approaches, in case of demand / area

exceeds the limit as specifi ed with conditions in sub regulation 29 (12) of the TNE Distribution Code

OR

Plan approval with area earmarked for Indoor / outdoor metering , and location of metering point with road approaches

in case of HT service connection as specifi ed with conditions in sub regulation 29(14) of the TNE Distribution Code.

FOR LICENSEE'S USE ONLY

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Applicant(s)' name :

Address :

Date of receipt :

Reference No. :

Category of Supply :

Signature and seal of Distribution Licensee

Name and designation"

( By order of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission )

Chennai-600 032, S.CHINNARAJALU,

8th January 2021. Secretary,

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission.

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