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Date: 17-Nov-2023 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

In pursuance of Sub rule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The gazette notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announces amendments to existing Indian standards. Specifically, it concerns Amendment No. 3 to IS 16444:2015, which relates to specifications for a.c. Static Direct Connected Watthour Smart Meter Class 1 and 2.

Key Changes

  • Amendment No. 3 to IS 16444:2015 was established on November 9, 2023.
  • The standard IS 16444:2015, even without Amendment No. 3, will remain in force until May 8, 2024.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers of Smart Meters

  • Action Items: Review and implement the changes introduced by Amendment No. 3 in their manufacturing and testing procedures. Ensure that all smart meters produced after November 9, 2023, adhere to the updated standard. Plan for transition and compliance before May 8, 2024.

Utilities and DISCOMs

  • Action Items: Update procurement specifications to reflect the amended standard. Verify compliance of existing and new smart meter deployments with IS 16444:2015 Amendment No. 3. Engage with manufacturers to understand the changes and their implications.

Consumers

  • Action Items: No direct action is required from consumers. However, they can expect that the smart meters installed in their premises meet the latest quality and performance standards.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

  • Action Items: Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with IS 16444:2015 Amendment No. 3. Provide guidance and support to manufacturers and utilities to facilitate the transition to the updated standard.

Key Entities Referenced

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): The national standards body of India responsible for formulating and promoting standards. IS 16444:2015: Indian Standard for a.c. Static Direct Connected Watthour Smart Meter Class 1 and 2 – Specification. Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: The rules governing the functioning and operations of the Bureau of Indian Standards.
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-20112023-250147 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-20112023-250147 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग III—खण् ड 4 PART III—Section 4 प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 771] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रिार, निम्ब र 17, 2023/कार्तकभ 26, 1945 No. 771] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023/KARTIKA 26, 1945 भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो (उपभोक्त ा मामल े जिभाग) अजधसचू ना नई दिल्ली, 10 निम्बर, 2023 सिं भ:भ HQ-PUB014/2/2020-PUB-BIS (734).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण में भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एतिद्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ैइसमें संलग्न अनूसूची में दिये गय ेमानकों में संिोधन दकये गये ह|ैं अनसु चू ी क्रम स्ट्थाजपत भारतीय मानकों की संख्या, िर्भ तथा िीर्भक संिोधनों की संख्या संिोधनों की जतजथ िब तक मानक सं. एिं जतजथ प्रजतस्ट्थापन जतजथ तीसरे स्ट्तंभ में इंजगत संिोधन के जबना भी लागू रहगे ा (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 आई एस 16444 : 2015 संिोधन संख्या 3 9 निम्बर 2023 8 मई 2024 ए.सी. स्ट्थैजतक सीधा िुड़ा िाटआिर स्ट्माटभ मीटर िगभ निंबर 2023 1 एिं 2 — जिजिजि पी. रािेि, िैज्ञाजनक एफ एि ंउप महाजनिेिक (आई टी एस, पी आर टी एि ंटी एन एम) [जिज्ञापन-III/4/असा./553/2023-24] 7234 GI/2023 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4] BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (Department of Consumer Affairs) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 10th November, 2023 Ref: HQ-PUB014/2/2020-PUB-BIS (734).—In pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Amendments to Indian standards, particulars of which are given in schedule hereto annexed have been established. SCHEDULE Sl. No., Year & Title of the Indian Standard No. and Date of Date till which No. Month/Year of the Establishment the standard Amendment of the without the Amendment amendment as mentioned in column 3 shall remain in force (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1 IS 16444 : 2015 Amendment No. 3 9 November 8 May 2024 a.c. Static Direct Connected Watthour Smart November 2023 2023 Meter Class 1 and 2 — Specification P. RAJESH, Scientist F & DDG (ITS, PRT & TNM) [ADVT.-III/4/Exty./553/2023-24] 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.

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