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