Executive Summary:
This notification announces the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards First Amendment Regulations, 2018. The amendments aim to bring more clarity and ease in the implementation of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2017. These regulations take effect from the date of their publication in the official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
Amendments to Principal Regulations:
* **Regulation 2 (Definitions):** The phrase "in any billing cycle or billing period" is removed from the last line of sub-regulation 28.
* **Regulation 4 (Supply Voltage):** Sub-regulation 2(i) is replaced with specific voltage levels for low tension (LT) supply:
* Single Phase: 230-240 volts between phase and neutral.
* Three Phase: 400-415 volts between phases.
* **Regulation 7 (Earth Leakage Protection):** Sub-regulation 5 is replaced, mandating that all consumers with a sanctioned load of 2kW and above must install a suitable earth leakage protection device within a timeframe notified by the Commission. New connections for loads of 2kW and above will not be energized without this device.
* **Regulation 16 (Temporary Connections):**
* A provision is added stating that if the meter records a maximum demand exceeding the sanctioned load during a temporary connection, a one-time non-refundable charge will be payable based on the maximum demand reading.
* In sub-regulation 9(iii), "12 hours" replaces "18 hours."
* **Regulation 17 (System of Supply):** Sub-regulation 7(ii) is replaced, stating that the conversion of the existing classification of the supply system will be carried out as per the Commission's orders, including specified charges and manner.
* **Regulation 29 (Metering):** Sub-regulations 8, 9, 10, and 11 are replaced with revised procedures for meter installation, sealing, and record-keeping:
* The licensee must install the meter in the presence of the consumer or their representative after giving advance notice.
* Meters must be sealed in the presence of the consumer or their representative.
* The licensee must record meter details in a Commission-approved format.
* A copy of the meter particulars sheet, signed by both parties, must be provided to the applicant.
* Licensees may digitally record meter details, including the consumer's signature, at the installation site.
* For applicants providing an email ID, the meter particulars sheet will be sent electronically; hard copies will only be provided upon request.
* **Regulation 32 (Meter Testing):**
* In sub-regulation 2(i), "by" replaces "in."
* Sub-regulation 8(i) is replaced, outlining the procedure for testing suspected tampered meters, which involves testing at an accredited laboratory notified by the Commission or another accredited laboratory in the absence of a Commission-notified lab.
Impact Analysis:
Consumers:
* Impact: Consumers with sanctioned loads of 2kW and above are now required to install earth leakage protection devices. Consumers with temporary connections may incur additional charges if their maximum demand exceeds the sanctioned load. Consumers will also be present during meter installation and sealing.
* Action Required: Install earth leakage protection devices if applicable. Be aware of potential charges for exceeding sanctioned load during temporary connections. Be present or have a representative present during meter-related activities.
Distribution Licensees:
* Impact: Licensees must adhere to new procedures for meter installation, sealing, and record-keeping, including providing advance notice and documentation to consumers. They are also responsible for testing suspected tampered meters at accredited laboratories.
* Action Required: Update meter installation and sealing procedures to comply with the new regulations. Establish or utilize accredited laboratories for meter testing. Implement digital record-keeping options where feasible.
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission:
* Impact: The Commission is responsible for notifying the time period for installation of earth leakage protection devices and for notifying accredited laboratories for meter testing.
* Action Required: Notify the time period for installation of earth leakage protection devices and maintain and update a list of accredited laboratories for meter testing.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi: National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission: Regulatory body for the electricity sector in Delhi.
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2017: A set of regulations pertaining to the supply code and performance standards in Delhi's electricity sector.
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards First Amendment Regulations, 2018: Amendments to the 2017 regulations.
Regulation 87: Regulation 87 of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2017
Principal Regulations: Refers to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission Supply Code and Performance Standards Regulations, 2018
17th August, 2017: Date of publication of the Principal Regulations in the Delhi Gazette.
Delhi Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
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DELHI ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 15th February, 2018
[Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards)
(First Amendment) Regulations, 2018]
No. F.17(85)/DERC/Engg./2017-18/5855/2661.— In order to bring more clarity and ease in implementation
of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, 2017, the
Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred by Regulation 87 of the Delhi Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, 2017 and all other powers enabling it
in this behalf and after previous publication, hereby makes the following Regulations to amend the Delhi Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as “the
Principal Regulations”):
1.0 Short title and commencement:
(1) These regulations may be called the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and
Performance Standards) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2018.
(2) These regulations shall come into effect from the date of their publication in the official Gazette.
2.0 Amendment of sub-Regulation (28) of Regulation 2 of Principal Regulations:
In regulation 2 of Principal Regulations, in the last line of sub-Regulation (28), the words ‘in any billing cycle
or billing period’ shall be omitted.4 DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY PART III]
3.0 Amendment of sub-Regulation (2) (i) of Regulation 4 of Principal Regulations:
In regulation 4 of Principal Regulations, for sub-Regulation (2) (i), the following shall be substituted namely:-
“(i) Low Tension (LT)
(a) Single Phase: 230/240 volts between phase and neutral.
(b) Three Phase: 400/415 volts between phases.”
4.0 Amendment of sub-Regulation (5) of Regulation 7 of Principal Regulations:
In regulation 7 of Principal Regulations, for sub-Regulation (5) the following shall be substituted namely:
“(5) All consumers having sanctioned load of 2kW and above, shall install a suitable device for earth
leakage protection within the time period as may be notified by the Commission:
Provided that no new connection of 2kW and above of sanctioned load shall be energized, unless a suitable
earth leakage protective device has been installed.”
5.0 Amendment of sub-Regulation (9) of Regulation 16 of Principal Regulations:
(1) In Regulation 16 of Principal Regulations, after sub-Regulation (9)(i), the following proviso shall be inserted:
“Provided that in case if the maximum demand reading recorded by the meter is more than the sanctioned load,
onetime non-refundable charges for consumables, non-retrieval of equipment, etc. shall be payable as per
maximum demand reading recorded by the meter during the period of temporary connection.”
(2) In Regulation 16 of Principal Regulations, in the last line of proviso of sub-Regulation (9)(iii), for the word
and figure ‘18 hours’ , the word and figure ‘12 hours’ shall be substituted.
6.0 Amendment of sub-Regulation (7)(ii) of Regulation 17 of Principal Regulations:
In Regulation 17 of Principal Regulations, for sub-Regulation (7)(ii) the following shall be substituted namely:
“(ii) Conversion of existing classification of system of supply shall be carried out in the manner and on
payment of charges as may be specified in the Commission’s Orders.”
7.0 Amendment of Regulation 29 of Principal Regulations:
In Regulation 29 of Principal Regulations, for sub-Regulations (8), (9), (10), (11), the following shall be
substituted namely:
“(8) The Licensee shall install the meter, within the time specified for release of new connection or the
time specified for replacement of meters as the case may be, in the presence of the applicant/consumer or his
authorized representative after giving advance notice:
Provided that in case of replacement of meter, the distribution licensee shall give atleast 3 (three) days advance
notice to the consumer.
(9) Whenever a meter is sealed, either for a new connection or replacement or restoration of power supply
or any other work, it shall be sealed in the presence of the consumer or his authorized representative.
(10) At the time of installation of any meter or sealing of meter, the Licensee shall record the particulars of the
meters including the details of seals in a format (meter particulars sheet) approved by the Commission.
(11) The Licensee shall give a copy of the meter particulars sheet to the applicant or their authorized
representatives, duly signed by the Licensee and the applicant or their authorized representatives, and retain
one such copy as an acknowledgment:
Provided that the distribution licensee may have the option to record the particulars of the meter digitally
including the signature of the consumer at installation site itself:
Provided further that for the applicant who has provided email ID in the application form, the Licensee shall
send the copy of meter particulars sheet to the applicant through electronic mode such as email:[PART III DELHI GAZETTE : EXTRAORDINARY 5
Provided also that if the meter particulars sheet is sent to the applicant through electronic mode, the hard copy
of meter particulars sheet shall only be delivered on the request of the applicant.”
8.0 Amendment of Regulation 32 of Principal Regulations:
(1) In Regulation 32 of Principal Regulations, in the third line of second proviso of sub-Regulation (2) (i),
for the word ‘in’, the word ‘by’ shall be substituted.
(2) In Regulation 32 of Principal Regulations, for sub-Regulation (8) (i), the following shall be
substituted namely:
“(8) Testing of suspected tampered meter:-
(i) If the Licensee suspects theft of electricity or unauthorised use of electricity through a meter or
through a burnt meter, the meter shall be tested in an accredited laboratory notified by the Commission for that
purpose or at any other agency as may be notified by the Commission:
Provided further that in the absence of an accredited laboratory notified by the Commission, the meter shall be
tested in any accredited laboratory other than that of the Licensee.”
MAHENDER SINGH, Secy.
Note: The Principal Regulations were published on 17th August, 2017 in the Delhi Gazette, Extraordinary, Part III at
N.C.T.D. No. 218.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.