Bureau of Indian Standards hereby makes the following AMENDMENT to the NOTIFICATION of Government of India under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs

## Report on Amendments to Indian Standards **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two notifications published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regarding amendments to existing Indian Standards. The first notification establishes Amendment No. 1 to IS 14697:2021, concerning static transformer operated watthour meters and varhour meters. The second notification issues a corrigendum, amending a previous notification regarding Amendment 5 to IS 4246:2002, altering the date until which the standard without the amendment remains in force. This report outlines the specific changes introduced by these amendments and their potential impact. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear understanding of the amendments to Indian Standards as notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on September 9, 2022, based solely on the information provided in the given government policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment 1:** This notification concerns Amendment No. 1 to **IS 14697 : 2021** - *Static Transformer Operated Watthour Meters Class 0.2S and 0.5S and VarHour Meters Class 0.2 S, 0.5 S and 1 S Specification First Revision*. * **Corrigendum:** This notification issues a corrigendum to a previous notification regarding Amendment 5 to **IS 4246 : 2002**. * **Core Objective(s):** While not explicitly stated, the objective is inferred to maintain, update and improve the standards for Static Transformer Operated Watthour Meters and VarHour Meters and also general standards published under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This ensures products meet specified quality and performance benchmarks and follow the updated protocols. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Amendment 1:** The amendment to IS 14697:2021 likely addresses specific technical issues or enhancements identified after the initial release of the standard. Without the full standard and amendment details, the precise reason for the amendment cannot be definitively stated. * **Corrigendum:** The corrigendum suggests an initial error in the published date regarding the enforcement of Amendment 5 to IS 4246:2002. This indicates a need to rectify and ensure the accurate implementation of the established standard. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Amendment 1:** The notification establishes Amendment No. 1 to IS 14697:2021, related to the specifications for static transformer operated watthour meters and varhour meters. The original standard remains in force without the amendment until **October 4, 2022**. This amendment becomes effective from **September 5, 2022**. The details of the specific changes introduced by Amendment No. 1 are not provided within this policy text and require referring to the actual amendment document. * **Corrigendum:** The corrigendum specifically addresses **Sl No. 1, column 5 of the schedule** notifying the establishment of **Amendment 5 to IS 4246 : 2002**. The key change is the substitution of the date **"31 January, 2023"** for the originally published date of **"31 July, 2022"**. The effect of this change is to extend the period during which the original standard without Amendment 5 remains in force. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include: * Manufacturers and suppliers of static transformer operated watthour meters and varhour meters. * Manufacturers governed by IS 4246 : 2002. * Testing laboratories and certification bodies involved in assessing compliance with these Indian Standards. * Consumers and end-users who rely on accurate and reliable metering equipment. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the responsible body for establishing and notifying these amendments. * **Timelines or procedures:** Amendment No. 1 to IS 14697:2021 is effective from September 5, 2022, and the original standard will remain in force without this amendment until October 4, 2022. The notification regarding Amendment 5 to IS 4246:2002 now indicates the standard will be in effect until January 31, 2023. * **Access to Documents:** Copies of the amendments are available for sale at BIS offices and can be downloaded online from http:www.standardsbis.in. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Amendment 1:** The intended outcome of Amendment No. 1 to IS 14697:2021 is likely to improve the accuracy, reliability, or performance of watthour and varhour meters. The specific impact will depend on the technical details of the amendment, which are not provided in this text. * **Corrigendum:** The expected outcome of the corrigendum is to ensure the accurate implementation timeline of Amendment 5 to IS 4246:2002. This will provide stakeholders with the correct timeframe for adopting the changes introduced by that amendment and remain in compliance with the IS 4246 : 2002 standards and guidelines. **9. Conclusion:** The notifications published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) detail Amendment No. 1 to IS 14697:2021 regarding specifications for static transformer operated watthour meters and varhour meters, and a Corrigendum for Amendment 5 to IS 4246:2002, which changes the deadline to remain in compliance. It is crucial for affected industries to obtain and review the full text of these amendments to ensure compliance and to understand the specific technical requirements and changes that need to be implemented. The extension provided by the Corrigendum allows stakeholders for IS 4246 : 2002, additional time to prepare for and implement Amendment 5.

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