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CHAPTER - V GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO SUPPLY AND USE OF ENERGY
I AM LAKHAN KUMAR PATNAIK. I AM ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND UNIVERSITY TOPPER ALSO. GET ALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NOTES, INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND ELECTRICAL SOFTWARES ONLY HERE.
GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING
TO SUPPLY AND USE OF ENERGY
47. Testing of consumer's installation-
(1) Upon receipt of an application for a new or additional supply of energy and
before connecting the supply or reconnecting the same after a period of six
months, the supplier shall inspect and test the applicants' installation.
The supplier shall maintain a record of test results obtained at each
supply point to
a consumer, in a form to be approved by the Inspector.
(2) If as a result of such inspection and test, the supplier is
satisfied that the
installation is likely to constitute danger, he shall serve on the
applicant a notice in
writing requiring him to make such modifications as are necessary to render the
installation safe. The supplier may refuse to connect or reconnect the
supply until
the required modifications have been completed and he has been notified by the
applicant.
1[47A. Installation and Testing of Generating Units- Where any consumer or
occupier installs a generating plant, he shall give a thirty days' notice of his
intention to commission the plant to the supplier as well as the Inspector.
Provided that no consumer or occupier shall commission his generating plant of a
capacity exceeding 10KW without the approval in writing of the Inspector.]
1. Ins. by GSR 218, dt. 18.4.1995, w.e.f. 29.4.1995.
48. Precautions against leakage before connection-
1[(l) The supplier shall not connect with his works the installation
or apparatus
on the premises of any applicant for supply unless he is reasonably
satisfied that
the connection will not at the time of making the connection cause a
leakage from
that installation or apparatus of a magnitude detrimental to safety. Compliance
with this rule shall be checked by measuring the insulation resistance
as provided
below:
(i) High Voltage Equipments installations-
(a) High Voltage equipments shall have the IR value as stipulated in the
relevant Indian Standard.
(b) At a pressure of 1000 V applied between each live conductor and earth for
a period of one minute the insulation resistance of HV installations
shall be at least
1 Mega ohm or as specified by the 1[Bureau of Indian Standards] from time to
time.
(ii) Medium and Low Voltage Installations- At a pressure of 500 V applied
between each live conductor and earth for a period of one minute, the insulation
resistance of medium and low voltage installations shall be at least 1
Mega ohm or
as specified by the 2[Bureau of Indian Standards] from time to time.]
(2) If the supplier declines to make a connection under the provisions
of subrule
(1), he shall serve upon the applicant a notice in writing stating his
reason for
so declining.
1. Subs. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
2. Subs. by GSR 466, dt. 18.7.1991, w.e.f. 17.8.1991.
49. Leakage on consumer's premises-
(1) If the Inspector or any officer appointed to assist the Inspector and
authorised under sub-rule (2) of rule 4A or the supplier had reason to
believe that
there is in the system of a consumer leakage which is likely to affect
injuriously the
use of energy by the supplier or by other persons, or which is likely to cause
danger, he may give the consumer reasonable notice in writing that he desires to
inspect and test the consumer's installation.
(2) If on such notice being given-
(a) The consumer does not give all reasonable facilities for inspection and
testing of his installation, or
1[(b) When an insulation resistance at the consumer's installation is
so low as to
prevent safe use of energy.]
The supplier may, and if directed so to do by the Inspector shall
discontinue the
supply of energy to the installation but only after giving to the
consumer 48 hours
notice in writing of disconnection of supply and shall not recommence the supply
until he or the Inspector is satisfied that the cause of the leakage has been
removed.]
1. Subs. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
1[50. Supply and use of energy-
(1) The energy shall not be supplied, transformed, converted or used or
continued to be supplied, transformed, converted or used unless
provisions as set
out below are observed:-
(a) The following controls of requisite capacity to carry and break the current
2[are placed] after the point of commencement of supply as defined in rule 58 so
as to be readily accessible and capable of being easily operated to completely
isolate the supply to the installation such equipment being in addition to any
equipment installed for controlling individual circuits or apparatus: -
(i) A linked switch with fuse(s) or a circuit breaker by low and medium voltage
consumers.
(ii) A linked switch with fuse(s) or a circuit breaker by HV consumers having
aggregate installed transformer/apparatus capacity up to 1000 KVA to be supplied
at voltage upto 11 KV and 2500 KVA at higher -voltages (above 11 KV and not
exceeding 33 KV).
(iii) A circuit breaker by HV consumers having an aggregate installed
transformer/apparatus capacity above 1000 KVA and supplied at 11 KV and above
2500 KVA supplied at higher voltages (above 11 KV and not exceeding 33 KV).
(iv) A circuit breaker by EHV consumer;
Provided that where the point of commencement of supply and the consumer
apparatus are near each other one linked switch with fuse(s) or circuit breaker
near the point of commencement of supply as required by this clause shall be
considered sufficient for the purpose of this rule;
(b) In case of every transformer the following shall be provided: -
(i) On primary side for transformers a linked switch with fuse(s) or circuit
breaker of adequate capacity:
Provided that the linked switch on the primary side of the transformer may be of
such capacity as to carry the full load current and to break only the
magnetising
current of the transformer:
Provided further that for transformers of capacity 5000 KVA and above a circuit
breaker shall be provided:
Provided further that the provision of linked switch on the primary side of the
transformer shall not apply to the unit auxiliary transformer of the generator.
(ii) On the secondary side of transformers of capacity 100 KVA and above
transforming HV to MV or LV, a linked switch with fuse(s) or circuit breaker of
adequate capacity capable of carrying and breaking full load current and for
transformers transforming HV to EHV as the case may be, a circuit breaker:
Provided that where the transformer capacity exceeds 630 KVA a circuit breaker
of adequate capacity shall be installed on the secondary side;
(c) Except in the case of composite control gear designed as a unit distinct
circuit is protected against excess energy by means of suitable
cut-out or a circuit
breaker of adequate breaking capacity suitably located and, so constructed as to
prevent danger from overheating, arcing or scattering of hot metal when it comes
into operation and to permit for ready renewal of the fusible metal of
the cut-out
without danger;
(d) The supply of energy of each motor or a group of motors or other apparatus
meant for operating one particular machine is controlled by a suitable
linked switch
or a circuit breaker or an emergency tripping device with manual reset
of requisite
capacity placed in such a position as to be adjacent to the motor or a group of
motors or other apparatus readily accessible to and easily operated by
the person
incharge and so connected in the circuit that by its means all supply
of energy can
be cut off from the motor or group of motors or apparatus from any regulating
switch, resistance of other device associated therewith;
(e) All insulating materials are chosen with special regard to the circumstances
of its proposed use and their mechanical strength is sufficient for
its purpose and
so far as is practicable of such a character or so protected as to maintain
adequately its insulating property under all working conditions in respect of
Temperature and moisture; and
(f) Adequate precautions shall be taken to ensure that no live parts are so
exposed as to cause danger.
(2) Where energy is being supplied, transformed, converted or used the
3[consumer, supplier or the owner] of the concerned installation shall be
responsible for the continuous observance of the provisions of sub-rule (1) in
respect of his installations.
(3) Every consumer shall use all reasonable mean to ensure that where energy
is supplied by a supplier no person other than the supplier shall
interfere with the
service lines and apparatus placed by the supplier on the premises of the
consumer.]
1. Subs. by GSR 11", dt. 21.1.1986, w.e.f. 8.2.1986.
2. Subs. by GSR 218, dt. 18.4.1995, w.e.f. 29.4.1995.
3. Subs. by GSR 218, dt. 18.4.1995, w.e.f. 29.4.1995.
1[50A. Additional provisions for supply and use of energy in multi-storeyed
building (more than 15 metres in height)-
(1) Before making an application for commencement of supply or
recommencement of supply after an installation has been disconnected for a
period of six months or more the owner/occupier of a multi-storeyed
building shall
give not less than 30 days' notice in writing to the Inspector together with
particulars. The supply of energy shall not be commenced or recommenced within
this period, without the approval or otherwise in writing of the Inspector.
(2) The supplier/owner of the installation shall provide at the point of
commencement of supply a suitable isolating device with cut out or breaker to
operate on all phases except neutral in the 3 phase 4 wire circuit and
fixed in a
conspicuous position at not more than 2.75 metres above the ground so as to
completely isolate the supply to the building in case of emergency.
(3) The owner/occupier of a multi-storeyed building shall ensure that electrical
installations/works inside the building are carried out and maintained in such a
manner as to prevent danger due to shock and fire hazards' and the
installation is
carried out in accordance with the relevant codes of practices.
(4) No other service pipes shall be taken along the ducts provided for laying
power cables. All ducts provided for power cables and other services shall be
provided with fire-barrier at each floor crossing.]
1. Ins. by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 9.5.1987.
51. Provisions applicable to medium, high or extra-high voltage installations-
The following provisions shall be observed where energy at medium,
high or extrahigh
voltage is supplied, converted, transformed or used
(1) (a) All conductors (other than those of overhead lines) shall be
completely enclosed in mechanically strong metal casting or metallic covering
which is electrically and mechanically continuous and adequately protected
against mechanical damage unless the said conductors are accessible only to an
authorised person or are installed and protected to the satisfaction
of the Inspector
so as to prevent danger;
1[Provided that non-metallic conduits conforming to the relevant Indian Standard
Specifications may be used for medium voltage installations, subject to such
conditions as the Inspector or Officer appointed to assist an
Inspector may think fit
to impose.]
2[(b) All metal works, enclosing, supporting or associated with the
installation,
other than that designed to serve as a conductor shall be connected with an
earthing system as per standards laid down in the Indian Standards in
this regard
and in also accordance with rule 61(4).]
(c) Every switchboard shall comply with the following provisions, namely: -
(i) A clear space of not less than 1 metre in width shall be provided
in front of
the switchboard;
(ii) If there are any attachments or bare connections at the back of the
switchboard, the space (if any) behind the switchboard shall be either
less than 20
centimetres or more than 75 centimetres in width, measured from the farthest
outstanding part of any attachment or conductor;
(iii) If the space behind the switchboard exceeds 75 centimetres in width, there
shall be a passage-way from either end of the switchboard clear to a
height of 1.8
metres.
3[(d) In case of installations provided in premises where inflammable materials
including gases and/or chemicals are produced, handled or stored, the electrical
installations, equipment and apparatus shall comply with the
requirements of flame
proof, dust tight, totally enclosed or any other suitable type of
electrical fittings
depending upon the hazardous zones as per relevant Indian Standard
Specification.]
4[(2) Where an application has been made to a supplier for supply of energy to
any installation, he shall not commence the supply or where the supply has been
discontinued for a period of one year and above, recommence the supply unless
he is satisfied that the consumer has complied with, in all respects
the conditions
of supply set out in sub-rule (1), of this rule, rules 50, 63 and 64.]
(3) Where a supplier proposes to supply or use energy at a medium voltage or
to recommence supply after it has been discontinued for a period of six months,
he, shall, before connecting or reconnecting the supply, give notice
in writing of
such intention to the Inspector 5[or any officer of specified rank and class
appointed to assist the Inspector].
6[(4) If at any time after connecting the supply, the supplier is
satisfied that any
provision of the sub-rule (1) of this rule or of rules 50 and 64, is
not being observed
he shall give notice of the same in writing to the consumer and the inspector,
specifying how the provisions has not been observed and to rectify
such defects in
a reasonable time and if the consumer fails to rectify such defects
pointed out, he
may discontinue the supply after giving the consumer a reasonable opportunity of
being heard and recording reasons in writing, unless the inspector directs
otherwise. The supply shall be discontinued only on written orders of an officer
duly notified by the supplier in this behalf. The supply shall be
restored with all
possible speed after such defects are rectified by the consumer to the
satisfaction
of the supplier.]
1. Subs. by GSR 336, dt. 28.3.1988, w.e.f. 23.4.1988.
2. Subs. by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 9.5.1987.
3. Ins. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
4. Subs. by GSR 256, dt. 28.2-1983, w.e.f. 26.3.1983
5. Ins. by GSR 466, dt. 18.7.1991, w.e.f. 17.8.1991.
6. Subs. by GSR 732, dt. 18.6.1985, w.e.f. 3.8.1985.
52. Appeal to Inspector in regard to defects-
(1) If any applicant for a supply or a consumer is dissatisfied with
the action of
the supplier in declining to commence, to continue or to recommence
the supply of
energy to his premises on the grounds that the installation is
defective or is likely
to constitute danger, he may appeal to the Inspector to test the
installation and the
supplies shall not, if the Inspector or under his orders, any other
officer appointed
to assist the Inspector, is satisfied that the installation is free
from the defect or
danger complained of, be entitled to refuse supply to the consumer on
the grounds
aforesaid, and shall, within twenty-four hours after the receipt of
such intimation
from the Inspector, commence, continue or recommence the supply of energy.
(2) Any test for which application has been made under the provision of subrule
(1) shall be carried out within seven days after the receipt of such
application.
(3) This rule shall be endorsed on every notice given under the provisions of
rules 47, 48, and 49.
53. Cost of inspection and test of consumer's installation-
(1) The cost of the first inspection and test of consumer's installation carried
out in pursuance of the provisions of rule 47 shall be borne by the
supplier and the
cost of every subsequent inspection and test shall be borne by the consumer,
unless in the appeal under rule 52, the Inspector directs otherwise.
(2) The cost of any inspection and test made by the Inspector or any officer
appointed to assist the Inspector, at the request of the consumer or other
interested party, shall be borne by the consumer or other interested
party, unless
the Inspector directs otherwise.
(3) The cost of each and every such inspection and test by whomsoever borne
shall be calculated in accordance with the scale specified by the Central or the
State Government as the case may be in this behalf.
54. Declared voltage of supply to consumer. - Except with the written consent
of the consumer or with the previous sanction of the State Government a supplier
shall not permit the voltage at the point of commencement of supply as defined
under rule 58 to vary from the declared voltage-
(i) In the case of low or medium voltage, by more than 6 per cent, or;
(ii) In the case of high voltage, by more than 6 per cent on the
higher side or by
more than 9 per cent on the lower side, or;
(iii) In the case of extra-high voltage, by more than 10 per cent on the higher
side or by more than 12.5 per cent on the lower side.
55. Declared frequency of supply to consumer- Except with the written consent
of the consumer or with the previous sanction of the State Government a supplier
shall not permit the frequency of an alternating current supply to vary from the
declared frequency by more than 3 per cent.
56. Sealing of meters, and cut-outs-
(1) A supplier may affix one or more seals to any cut-out and to any meter,
maximum demand indicator, or other apparatus placed upon a consumer's
premises in accordance with section 26, and no person other than the supplier
shall break any such seal.
(2) The consumer shall use all reasonable means in his power to ensure that
no such seal is broken otherwise than by the supplier.
(3) The word 'supplier' shall for the purpose of this rule include a State
Government when any meter, maximum demand indicator or other apparatus is
placed upon a consumer's premises by such Government.
57. Meters, maximum demand indicators and other apparatus on consumer's
premises-
(1) Any meter or maximum demand indicator or other apparatus placed upon a
consumer's premises in accordance with section 26 shall be of appropriate
capacity and shall be deemed to be correct if its limits of error are
within the limits
specified in the relevant Indian Standard Specification and where no such
specification exists, the limits of error do not exceed 3 per cent
above or below
absolute accuracy at all loads in excess of one tenth of full load and
up to full load.
1[Provided that for extra high voltage consumers the limit of error
shall be 1 per
cent.]
(2) No meter shall register at no load.
(3) Every supplier shall provide and maintain in proper condition such suitable
apparatus as may be prescribed or approved by the Inspector for the examination,
testing and regulation of meters used or intended to be used in
connection with the
supply of energy.
Provided that the supplier may with the approval of the Inspector and shall, if
required by the Inspector, enter into a joint arrangement with any
other supplier for
the purpose aforesaid.
(4) Every supplier shall examine, test and regulate all meters, maximum
demand indicators and other apparatus for ascertaining the amount of energy
supplied before their first installation at the consumer's premises
and at such other
intervals as may be directed by the State Government in this behalf.
(5) Every supplier shall maintain a register of meters showing the date of the
last test, the error recorded at the time of the test, the limit of
accuracy after
adjustment and final test, the date of installation, withdrawal,
reinstallation, etc., for
the examination of the Inspector or his authorised representative.
2[(6) Where the supplier has failed to examine, test and regulate the meters and
keep records thereof as aforesaid, the Inspector may cause such meters to be
tested and sealed at the cost of the owner of the meters in case these are found
defective.]
1. Added by GSR 218, dt. 18.4.1995, w.e.f. 29.4.1995.
2. Added by GSR 844, dt. 31.7.1985, w.e.f. 7.9.1985.
1[58. Point of commencement of supply- The point of commencement of supply of
energy to a consumer shall be deemed to be the point at the incoming terminal of
the cut-outs installed by the consumer under rule 50.]
1. Subs. by GSR 45, dt. 1.1.1993, w.e.f 23.1.1993.
59. Precautions against failure of supply: Notice of failures-
(1) The layout of the electric supply lines of the supplier for the supply of
energy throughout his area of supply shall under normal working conditions be
sectionalised and so arranged, and provided with cut-outs or circuit-breakers so
located, as to restrict within reasonable limits the extent of the
portion of the
system affected by any failure of supply.
(2) The, supplier shall take all reasonable precautions to avoid any accidental
interruptions of supply, and also to avoid danger to the public or to
any employee
or authorised person when engaged on any operation during and in connection
with the installation, extension, replacement, repair and maintenance
of any works.
(3) The supplier shall send to the Inspector 1[or any officer of a
specified rank
and class appointed to assist the Inspector] notice of failure of
supply of such kind
as the Inspector 1[or any officer of specified rank and class to
assist the Inspector]
may from time to time require to be notified to him, and such notice
shall be sent
by the earliest practicable post after the failure occurs or after the
failure becomes
known to the supplier and shall be in such form and contain such particulars as
Inspector may from time to time specify
2[(4) For the purpose of testing or for any other purpose connected with the
efficient working of the undertaking, the supply of energy may be
discontinued by
the supplier for such period as may be necessary, subject (except in cases of
emergency) to not less than 24 hours notice being given by the supplier to all
consumers likely to be affected by such discontinuance:
Provided that the supply of energy shall be discontinued during such
hours as are
likely to interfere the least with the use of energy by consumers and the energy
shall not be discontinued if the Inspector so directs.]
1. Ins. by GSR 466, dt. 18.7.1991, w.e.f. 17.8.1991.
2. Subs. by GSR 732, dt. 18.6.1985, w.e.f. 3.8.1985.
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CHAPTER - IV 1[GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS]
I AM LAKHAN KUMAR PATNAIK. I AM ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AND UNIVERSITY TOPPER ALSO. GET ALL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING NOTES, INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND ELECTRICAL SOFTWARES ONLY HERE.
1[GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS]
29. Construction, installation, protection, operation and maintenance
of electric
supply lines and apparatus-
1[(1) All electric supply lines and apparatus shall be of sufficient ratings for
power, insulation and estimated fault current and of sufficient
mechanical strength,
for the duty which they may be required to perform under the environmental
conditions of installation, and shall be constructed, installed,
protected, worked
and maintained in such a manner as to ensure safety of 2[human beings, animals
and property].]
(2) Save as otherwise provided in these rules, the relevant code of practice of
the 3[Bureau of Indian Standards] 4[including National Electrical
Code] if any may
be followed to carry out the purposes of this rule and in the event of any
inconsistency, the provision of these rules shall prevail.
(3) The material and apparatus used shall conform to the relevant
specifications of the 3[Bureau of Indian Standards] where such
specifications have
already been laid down.
1. Subs. by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 9.5.1987.
2. Subs. by GSR 45, dt. 1.1.1993, w.e.f. 23.1.1993.
3. Subs. by GR. 466, dt. 18.7.1991, w.e.f. 17.8.1991.
4. Ins. by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 5.9.1987.
30. Service lines and apparatus on consumer's premises-
(1) The supplier shall ensure that all electric supply lines, wires,
fittings and
apparatus belonging to him or under his control, which are on a consumer's
premises, are in a safe condition and in all respects fit for
supplying energy and
the supplier shall take due precautions to avoid danger arising on such premises
from such supply lines, wires, fittings and apparatus.
(2) Service-lines placed by the supplier on the premises of a consumer which
are underground or which are accessible shall be so insulated and protected by
the supplier as to be secured under all ordinary conditions against electrical,
mechanical, chemical or other injury to the insulation.
(3) The consumer shall, as far as circumstances permit, take precautions for
the safe custody of the equipment on his premises belonging to the supplier.
(4) The consumer shall also ensure that the installation under his control is
maintained in a safe condition.
31. Cut-out on consumer's premises(
1) The supplier shall provide a suitable cut-out in each conductor of every
service-line other than an earthed or earthed neutral conductor or the earthed
external conductor of a concentric cable within a consumer's premises, in an
accessible position. Such cut-out shall be contained within an adequately
enclosed fireproof receptacle.
Where more than one consumer is supplied through a common service-line, each
such consumer shall be provided with an independent cut-out at the point of
junction to the common service.
(2) Every electric supply line other than the earth or earthed neutral conductor
of any system or the earthed external conductor of a concentric cable shall be
protected by a suitable cut-out by its owner.
1[(3) * * * * *]
1. Sub-rule (3) omitted by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 5.9.1987.
32. Identification of earthed and earthed neutral conductors and position of
switches and cut-outs therein- Where the conductors include an earthed conductor
of a two-wire system or an earthed neutral conductor of a multi-wire system or a
conductor which is to be connected thereto, the following conditions shall be
complied with--
(1) An indication of a permanent nature shall be provided by the owner of the
earthed or earthed neutral conductor, or the conductor which is to be connected
thereto, to enable such conductor to be distinguished from any live conductor.
Such indication shall be provided-
(a) Where the earthed or earthed neutral conductor is the property of the
supplier, at or near the point of commencement of supply;
(b) Where a conductor forming part of a consumer's system is to be connected
to the supplier's earthed or earthed neutral conductor, at the point where such
connection is to be made;
(c) In all other cases, at a point corresponding to the point of commencement
of supply or at such other points as may be approved by an Inspector or any
officer appointed to assist the Inspector and authorised under
sub-rule (2) of rule
4A.
(2) No cut-out, link or switch other than a linked switch arranged to operate
simultaneously on the earthed or earthed neutral conductor and live conductors
shall be inserted or remain inserted in any earthed or earthed neutral
conductor of
a two wire-system or in any earthed or earthed neutral conductor of a multi-wire
system or in any conductor connected thereto with the following exceptions: -
(a) A link for testing purposes, or
(b) A switch for use in controlling a generator or transformer.
33. Earthed terminal on consumer's premises-
(1) The supplier shall provide and maintain on the consumer's premises for the
consumer's use a suitable earthed terminal in an accessible position
at or near the
point of commencement of supply as defined under rule 58.
Provided that in the case of medium, high or extra-high voltage installation the
consumer shall, in addition to the afore mentioned earthing arrangement, provide
his own earthing system with an independent electrode.
Provided further that the supplier may not provide any earthed
terminal in the case
of installations already connected to his system on or before the date to be
specified by the State Government in this behalf if he is satisfied that the
consumer's earthing arrangement is efficient.
(2) The consumer shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent mechanical
damage to the earthed terminal and its lead belonging to the supplier.
1[(3) The supplier may recover from the consumer the cost of installation on the
basis of schedule of charges notified in advance and where such schedule of
charges is not notified, the procedure prescribed, in sub-rule (5) of
rule 82 will
apply]
1. Subs. by GSR 1074, dt. 5.11.1985, w.e.f. 16.11.1985.
34. Accessibility of bare conductors- Where bare conductors are used in a
building, the owner of such conductors shall-
(a) Ensure that they are inaccessible;
(b) Provide in readily accessible position switches for rendering them dead
whenever necessary; and
(c) Take such other safety measures as are considered necessary by the
Inspector.
35. Danger Notices- The owner of every medium, high and extra-high voltage
installation shall affix permanently in a conspicuous position a
danger notice in
Hindi or English and the local language of the district, with a sign
of skull and
bones 1[of a design as per the relevant ISS No. 2551] on(
a) Every motor, generator, transformer and other electrical plant and
equipment together with apparatus used for controlling or regulating the same;
(b) All supports of high and extra-high voltage overhead lines which can be
easily climb-upon without the aid of ladder or special appliances;
Explanation-- Rails, tubular poles, wooden supports, reinforced cement concrete
poles without steps, I-sections and channels, shall be deemed as supports which
cannot be easily climbed upon for the purposes of this clause.
(c) Luminous tube sign requiring high voltage supply, X-ray and
similar highfrequency
installations;
Provided that where it is not possible to affix such notices on any
generator, motor
transformer of other apparatus, they shall be affixed as near as
possible thereto;
or the word 'danger' and the voltage of the apparatus concerned shall be
permanently painted on it.
Provided further that where the generator, motor, transformer of other
apparatus is
within an enclosure one notice affixed to the said enclosure shall be
sufficient for
the purposes of this rule.
1. Added by GSR 512, dt. 29.6.1983, w.e.f. 16.7.1983.
36. Handling of electric supply lines and apparatus-
(1) Before any conductor or apparatus is handled adequate precautions shall
be taken, by earthing or other suitable means, to discharge electrically such
conductor or apparatus, and any adjacent conductor or apparatus if there is
danger therefrom, and to prevent any conductor or apparatus from being
accidentally or inadvertently electrically charged when persons are working
thereon.
Every person who is working on an electric supply line or apparatus or
both shall
be provided with tools and devices such as gloves, rubber shoes, safety belts,
ladders, earthing devices, helmets, line testers, hand lines and the like for
protecting him from mechanical and electrical injury. Such tools and
devices shall
always be maintained in sound and efficient working conditions:
(2) No person shall work on any live electric supply line or apparatus and no
person shall assist such person on such work, unless he is authorised in that
behalf, and takes the safety measures approved by the Inspector.
1[* * *]
(3) Every telecommunication line on supports carrying a high or extra-high
voltage line shall, for the purpose of working thereon, be deemed to be a high
voltage line.
1. Proviso omitted by GSR 358, dt. 30.4.1987, w.e.f. 9.5.1987.
37. Supply to vehicles, cranes, etc.- Every person owning a vehicle, travelling
crane or the like to which energy is supplied from an external source
shall ensure
that it is efficiently controlled by a suitable switch enabling all
voltage to be cut off
in one operation and, where such vehicle, travelling crane or the like
runs on metal
rails, the owner shall ensure that the rails are electrically
continuous and earthed.
38. Cables for portable or transportable apparatus-
(1) Flexible cables shall not be used for portable or transportable motors,
generators, transformer rectifiers, electric drills, electric
sprayers, welding sets or
any other portable or transportable apparatus unless they are heavily insulated
and adequately protected from mechanical injury.
(2) Where the protection is by means of metallic covering, the covering shall be
in metallic connection with the frame of any such apparatus and earth.
(3) The cables shall be three core type and four-core type for portable and
transportable apparatus working on single phase and three phases supply
respectively and the wire meant to be used for ground connection shall be easily
identifiable.
39. Cables protected by bituminous materials-
(a) Where the supplier or the owner has brought into use an electric supply line
(other than an overhead line) which is not completely enclosed in a continuous
metallic covering connected with earth and is insulated or protected in situ by
composition or material of a bituminous character-
(i) Any pipe, conduit or the like into which such electric supply line may have
been drawn or placed shall, unless other arrangements are approved by the
Inspector in any particular case, be effectively sealed at its point
of entry into any
street box so as to prevent any flow of gas to or from the street box; and
(ii) Such electric supply line shall be periodically inspected and tested where
accessible, and the result of each such inspection and test shall be
duly recorded
by the supplier or the owner.
(2) It shall not be permissible for the supplier or the owner after
the coming into
force of these rules, to bring into use any further electric supply
line as aforesaid
which is insulated or protected in situ by any composition or material
known to be
liable to produce noxious or explosive gases on excessive heating.
40. Street boxes-
(1) Street boxes shall not contain gas pipes, and precautions shall be taken to
prevent, as far as reasonably possible, any influx of water or gas.
(2) Where electric supply lines forming part of different systems pass through
the same street box, they shall be readily distinguishable from one
another and all
electric supply lines at high or extra-high voltage in street boxes shall be
adequately supported and protected to as to prevent risk of damage to or danger
from adjacent electric supply lines.
(3) All street boxes shall be regularly inspected for the purpose of
detecting the
presence of gas and if any influx or accumulation is discovered, the owner shall
give immediate notice to any authority or company who have gas mains in the
neighbourhood of the street box and in cases where a street box is large enough
to admit the entrance of a person after the electric supply lines or apparatus
therein have been placed in position, ample provision shall be made-
(a) To ensure that any gas which may by accident have obtained access to the
box shall escape before a person is allowed to enter; and
(b) For the prevention of danger from sparking.
(4) The owners of all street boxes or pillars containing circuits or apparatus
shall ensure that their covers and doors are so provided that they can be opened
only by means of a key or a special appliance.
41. Distinction of different circuits- The owner of every generating
station, substation,
junction-box or pillar in which there are any circuits or apparatus, whether
intended for operation at different voltages or at the same voltage,
shall ensure by
means of indication of a permanent nature that the respective circuits
are readily
distinguishable from one another.
1[41A. Distinction of the installations having more than one feed- The
owner of the
every installation including sub-station, double pole structure, four
pole structure or
any other structure having more than one feed, shall ensure by means of
indication of a permanent nature, that the installation is readily
distinguishable
from other installations.]
1. Ins. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
42. Accidental charge- The owners of all circuits and apparatus shall so
arrange them that there shall be no danger of any part thereof becoming
accidentally charged to any voltage beyond the limits of voltage for
which they are
intended.
Where A.C. and D.C. circuits are installed on the same support they shall be so
arranged and protected that they shall not come into contact with each
other when
live.
43. Provisions applicable to protective equipment-
(1) Fire buckets filled with clean dry sand and ready for immediate use for
extinguishing fires, in addition to fire extinguishers suitable for
dealing with electric
fires, shall be conspicuously marked and kept in all generating
stations, enclosed
sub-stations and switch stations in convenient situation.
The fire extinguishes shall be tested for satisfactory operation at
least once a year
and record of such tests shall be maintained.
(2) First-aid boxes or cupboards, conspicuously marked and equipped with
such contents as the State Government may specify, shall be provided and
maintained in every generating station, enclosed sub-station and enclosed switch
station so as to be readily accessible during all working hours. All
such boxes and
cupboards shall, except in the case of unattended sub-stations and switch
stations, be kept in charge of responsible persons who are trained in first-aid
treatment and one of such person shall be available during working hours.
1[(3) Two or more gas masks shall be provided conspicuously and installed and
maintained at accessible places in every generating station with
capacity of 5 MW
and above and enclosed sub-station with transformation capacity of 5 MVA and
above for use in the event of fire or smoke.
Provide that where more than one generator with capacity of 5 MW and above is
installed in a power station, each generator would be provided with at least two
separate gas masks in accessible and conspicuous position.
Provided further that adequate number of gas masks would be provided by the
owner of every generating station and enclosed sub-station with
capacity less than
5MW and 5MVA respectively, if so desired by the Inspector.]
1. Ins. by GSR 466, dt. 18.7.1991, w.e.f. 17.8.1991.
44. Instructions for restoration of persons suffering from electric shock-
(1) Instructions, in English or Hindi and the local language of the district and
where Hindi is the local language, in English and Hindi for the restoration of
persons suffering from electric shock, shall be affixed by the owner in a
conspicuous place in every generating station, enclosed sub-station, enclosed
switch-station and in every factory as defined in clause (m) of section 2 of the
Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948) in which electricity is used and in such other
premises where electricity is used as the Inspector or any officer appointed to
assist the Inspector may, by notice in writing served on the owner, direct.
(2) Copies of the instructions shall be supplied on demand by an officer or
officers appointed by the Central or the State Government in this
behalf at a price
to be fixed by the Central or the State Government.
(3) The owner of every generating station, enclosed sub-station, enclosed
switch-station and every factory or other premises to which this rule
applies, shall
ensure that all authorised persons employed by him are acquainted with and are
competent to apply the instructions referred to in sub-rule (1).
(4) In every manned high voltage or extra-high voltage generating
station, substation
or switch station, an artificial respirator shall be provided and kept in good
working condition.
1[44A. Intimation of Accident- If any accident occurs in connection with the
generation, transmission, supply or use of energy in or in connection
with, any part
of the electric supply lines or other works of any person and the
accident results in
or is likely to have resulted in loss of human or animal life or in
any injury to a
human being or an animal, such person or any authorised person of the State
Electricity Board/Supplier, not below the rank of a Junior Engineer or
equivalent
shall send to the Inspector a telegraphic report within 24 hours of
the knowledge of
the occurrence of the fatal accident and a written report in the form set out in
Annexure XIII within 48 hours of the knowledge of occurrence of fatal
and all other
accidents. Where practicable a telephonic message should also be given to the
Inspector immediately the accident comes to the knowledge of the authorised
officer of the State Electricity Board/ Supplier or other person concerned.]
1. Subs. by GSR 1049, dt. 17.10.1985, w.e.f. 9.11.1985.
45. Precautions to be adopted by consumers 1[owners occupiers], electrical
contractors, electrical workmen and suppliers-
(1) No electrical installation work, including additions, alterations,
repairs and
adjustments to existing installations, except such replacement of lamps, fans,
fuses, switches, low voltage domestic appliances and fittings as in no
way alters
its capacity or character, shall be carried out upon the premises of
or on behalf of
any 2[consumer, supplier, owner or occupier] for the purpose of supply to such
2[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 certificate of competency and by a person holding a permit
issued or recognised by the State Government.
Provided that in the case of works executed for or on behalf of the Central
Government and in the case of installations in mines, oil fields and
railways, the
Central Government and in other cases the State Government may, by notification
in the Official Gazette, exempt, on such conditions as it may impose, any such
work described therein either generally or in the case of any specified class of
2[consumers, suppliers, owners or occupiers] from so much of this sub-rule as
requires such work to be carried out by an electrical contractor licensed by the
State Government in this behalf.
3[(2) No electrical installation work which has been carried out in
contravention of
sub-rule (1) shall either be energised or connected to the works of
any supplier.]
4[(3) * *]
1. Ins. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
2. Subs. by GSR 45, dt. 1.1.1993, w.e.f. 23.1.1993.
3. Subs. by GSR 529, dt. 11.7.1986, w.e.f. 19.7.1986.
4. Sub-rule (3) omitted by GSR 844, dt. 31.7.1985, w.e.f. 7.9.1985.
46. Periodical inspection and testing of consumer's installation. -
(1) (a) Where an installation is already connected to the supply system of
the supplier, every such installation shall be periodically inspected
and tested at
intervals not exceeding five years either by the Inspector or any
officer appointed
to assist the Inspector or by the supplier as may be directed by the State
Government in this behalf or in the case of installations belonging
to, or under the
control of the Central Government, and in the case of installation in
mines, oilfields
and railways by the Central Government.
(b) Where the supplier is directed by the Central or the State Government as
the case may be to inspect and test the installation he shall report
on the condition
of the installation to the consumer concerned in a form approved by
the Inspector
and shall submit a copy of such report to the Inspector or to any
officer appointed
to assist the Inspector and authorised under sub-rule (2) of rule 4A.
(c) Subject to the approval of the Inspector, the forms of inspection report
contained in Annexure IX-A may, with such variations as the circumstances of
each case require, be used for the purposes of this sub-rule.
(2) (a) The fees for such inspection and test shall be determined by the
Central or the State Government, as the case may be, in the case of
each class of
consumers and shall be payable by the consumer in advance.
(b) In the even it of the failure of any consumer to pay the fees on
or before the
date specified in the fee-notice, supply to the installation of such
consumer shall
be liable to be disconnected under the direction of the Inspector. Such
disconnection, however, shall not be made by the supplier without giving to the
consumer seven clear days' notice in writing of his intention so to do.
(c) In the event of the failure of the owner of any installation to rectify the
defects in his installation pointed out by the Inspector or by any
officer appointed
to assist him and authorised under sub-rule (2) of rule 4A in the form
set out in
Annexure IX and within the time indicated therein, such installation
shall be liable
to be disconnected 1[under the directions of the Inspector] after
serving the owner
of such installation with a notice.
Provided that the installation shall not be disconnected in case an
appeal in made
under rule 6 and the appellate authority has stayed the orders of disconnection.
Provided further that the time indicated in the notice shall not be less than 48
hours in any case.
Provided also that nothing contained in this clause shall have any effect on the
application of rule 49.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this rule, the consumer shall at all times
be solely responsible for the maintenance of his installation in such
condition as to
be free from danger.
1. Subs. by GSR 29, dr. 24.12.1983, w.e.f. 14.1.1984.
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CHAPTER - III LICENCE
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LICENCE
11. Application for licence-
(1) Every application for a licence shall be signed by or on behalf of the
applicant and addressed to such officer as the State Government may designate
in this behalf and it shall be accompanied by-
(a) Six copies, in print, of the draft licence as proposed by the
applicant, with,
he name and address of the applicant and of his agent (if any), printed on the
outside of the draft;
(b) Three copies, each signed by the applicant, of maps of the proposed area
of supply and of the streets or roads in which the supply of energy is to be
compulsory, which shall be so marked or coloured as to define any
portion of such
area and streets or roads which are under the administrative control
of any local
authority and shall be on a scale-
(i) Of not less than 10 centimetres to a kilometre, or
(ii) If no such maps are available, of not less than that of the largest scale
ordinance maps available, or
(iii) On such other scales as may be approved by State Government;
(c) A list of any local authorities vested with the administration of
any portion of
the area of supply;
(d) An approximate statement describing any lands which the applicant
proposes to acquire for the purpose of the licence under the
provisions of the Land
Acquisition Act, 1894 (1 of 1894);
(e) An approximate statement of the capital proposed to be expended in
connection with the undertaking and such other particulars as the State
Government may require;
(f) If the applicant is a Company which is registered under any of the
enactments relating to Companies for the time being in force in India or is a
Corporation by an Act of the Parliament, a copy of the Memorandum and Articles
of Association; and
(g) A treasury receipt for such fee not exceeding fifteen hundred rupees, as the
State Government may require, paid into a Government treasury in the State
concerned, unless such fee is remitted, wholly or in part, by general or special
order of the State Government.
(2) If the application for a licence is rejected or if a licence is
revoked under
sub-section (2) of section 4 as to the whole or any part of the area
of supply, the
State Government may at its discretion refund, wholly or in part, the
fee referred to
in clause (g) of sub-rule (1).
12. Copies of maps and draft licence for public inspection- The applicant shall
deposit at his own office and of his agents (if any) and at the office
of every local
authority invested with the administration of any portion of the
proposed area of
supply-
(a) Copies of the maps referred to in clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 11 for
public inspection; and
(b) A sufficient number of copies of the draft licence to be furnished to all
persons applying for them at a price not exceeding twenty-five 1[* *
*] paise per
copy.
1. The word "naye" omitted by GSR 256, dt. 26.3.1983.
13. Contents of draft licence- The draft licence shall contain the following
particulars:
(a) A short title descriptive of the proposed undertaking together with the
address and description of the applicant, or in the case of a firm,
the names of all
the directors or partners of the firm;
(b) A Statement of the boundaries of the proposed area of supply;
(c) If the generating station is situated or is to be situated outside
the area of
supply or if any intervening area not included in the area of supply is to be
crossed, a list of the streets not included in the area of supply
along or across
which electric supply lines are to be laid down or placed;
(d) The proposed limits within which and the conditions under which the supply
of energy is to be compulsory or permissive, the nature and amount of the supply
(if limited) and the like;
(e) A list of the streets (if any) which are repairable neither by the
Central or the
State Government nor by a local authority and of the railways and tramways (if
any), the soil or pavement of which the applicant seeks powers to open or break
up, and the names of the persons or designations of authorities by whom such
streets are repairable or who are for the time being entitled to work
such railways
or tramways;
(f) The proposed periods after which the right to purchase is to take effect;
(g) A statement of any special terms of purchase or orders proposed to be
made under section 10; and
(h) Any proposed modification of the Schedule to the Act to be made under
clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 3.
14. Form of draft licence- The form of draft licence contained in Annexure III
may, with such variation as the circumstances of each case require, be used for
the purposes of rules 11 and 13 and if used, shall be sufficient.
15. Advertisement of application and contents thereof-
(1) The applicant shall, within fourteen days from the submission of the
application under rule 11, publish notice of his application by public
advertisement
and such advertisement shall publish such particulars as the State Government
may specify.
(2) The advertisement shall be headed by a short title corresponding to that
given at the head of the draft licence and shall give the addresses of
the offices at
which, under rule 12, copies of maps therein referred to may be
inspected and the
copies of draft licence perused or purchased and shall state that every local
authority, company or person, desirous of making any representation with
reference to the application to the State Government, may do so by letter
addressed to such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf
within three months of the date of issue of the first advertisement.
(3) The advertisement shall be inserted by the applicant in at least two
successive issues of such newspapers as the State Government, having regard to
its circulation among persons likely to be interested, may direct, and in the
absence of any such direction, in at least two successive issues of any
newspaper, in any newspaper, published within the State.
(4) The applicant shall send a copy of each of the two successive issues of the
newspaper containing the advertisement to such officer as the State Government
may designate in this behalf as soon as the second issue has appeared and the
State Government shall publish the advertisement at least once in the Official
Gazette within six weeks from the date of the first advertisement
published under
sub-rule (3).
Provided that any failure or delay on the part of the State Government in
publishing the advertisement shall not of itself preclude the grant of
a licence.
16. Amendment of draft licence- Any person who desires to have any
amendment made in the draft licence shall deliver a statement of the amendment
to the applicant and to such officer as the State Government may
designate in this
behalf within the time allowed under sub-rule (2) of rule 15 for the
submission of
representations referring to the application.
17. Local enquiries- If any person locally interested objects to the grant of a
licence applied for under the Act, the State Government shall, if either the
applicant or the objector so desires, cause a local enquiry to be held
of which the
notice in writing shall be given to both the applicant and the objector.
Provided that the State Government may refuse such an enquiry if in its opinion
the objection is of a trifling or vexatious nature.
18. Approval of draft licence- When the State Government has approved a draft
licence, either in its original form or in a modified form, such
officer as the State
Government may designate in this behalf shall inform the applicant of such
approval and of the form in which it is proposed to grant the licence.
19. Notification of grant of licence- On receiving an intimation in
writing from the
applicant that he is willing to accept a licence in the form approved
by the State
Government, the State Government shall publish the licence within two months by
a notification in the Official Gazette, together with a statement that
it has been
granted.
20. Date of commencement of licence- The date of a notification under rule 19
shall be deemed to be the date of commencement of the licence.
21. Deposit of maps- When a licence has been granted, three sets of maps
showing, as regards such licence, the particulars specified in clause
(b) of sub-rule
(1) of rule 11 shall be signed and dated to correspond with the date of the
notification of the grant of the licence by such officer as the State
Government may
designate in this behalf. One set of such maps shall be retained as
the deposited
maps by the said officer and of the remaining two sets, one shall be
furnished to
the State Electricity Board constituted under section 5 of the
Electricity (Supply)
Act, 1948, and the other to the licensee.
22. Deposit of printed copies-
(1) Every person who is granted a licence, shall within thirty days of the grant
thereof-
(a) Have adequate number of copies of the licence printed;
(b) Have adequate number of maps prepared showing the area of supply and
the compulsory areas specified in the licence;
(c) Arrange to exhibit a copy of such licence and maps for public inspection at
all reasonable times at his head office, his local offices (if any),
and at the office of
every authority within the area of supply.
(2) Every such licence shall, within the aforesaid period of thirty days supply
free of charge one copy of the licence and the relevant maps to every local
authority within the area of supply and shall also make necessary arrangements
for the sale of printed copies of the licence to all persons applying
for the same, at
a price no', exceeding twenty-five 1[***] paise per copy.
1. The word "naye" omitted by GSR 256, dt. 26.3.1983.
23. Application for written consent of State Government in certain cases. -If a
licensee desires the written consent of the State Government under sub-section
(5) of section 12 to enable him to open or break up the soil or pavement of any
street (which is repairable neither by the Central or the State
Government nor by a
local authority), or any railway or tramway, he shall apply for such consent in
writing to such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf and
shall describe accurately the street, railway or tramway, which he
seeks power to
open or break up and the names of the persons or designations of the authorities
by the whom such street is repairable or who are for the time being
entitled to work
such railway or tramway; and the extent to which he purposes to open or break up
the same.
24. Amendment of licence-
(1) If a licensee desires that any alterations or amendments should be made in
the terms and conditions of his licence under subsection (1) of
section 4A, he shall
submit a written application to the officer designated by the State Government
under rule 11 and shall within fourteen days from the submission of
the application
publish notice of his application by public advertisement; and the provisions of
sub-rules (2), (3) and (4) of rule 15 shall apply to such publication.
(2) The State Government shall within six months of the date of submission of
the application either approve of the alterations or amendments in the form
proposed by the licensee or in any other modified form which he
accepts or rejects
them. When the State Government has approved of the alterations or
amendments either in the form proposed by the licensee or in any other modified
form which he accepts, it shall notify the alterations or amendments
so approved,
in the Official Gazette.
25. Sale of Plans- Copies of plans or sections such as are referred to in Clause
XVI of the Schedule to the Act shall be supplied by the licensee to
every applicant
at a price not exceeding one rupee per 1000 square centimetres.
26. Preparations and submission of accounts-
(1) Every licensee, unless exempted under section 11, shall cause the
accounts of his undertaking to be made upto the thirty-first day of March each
year.
(2) Such licensee shall prepare and render an annual statement of his
accounts in accordance with the provisions of section 11 within a period of six
months from the aforesaid date, or such extended period as the State Government
may authorise after it is satisfied that the time allowed is
insufficient owing to any
cause beyond the control of the licensee; and the statement shall be rendered in
quadruplicate if the State Government so desires.
(3) The accounts shall be made up in the prescribed forms set out in
Annexures IV and V and shall be rendered in Indian currency. All the forms shall
be signed by the licensee or his accredited agent or manager.
(4) The State Government may, by special or general order, direct that in
addition to the Submission of the annual statements of accounts in the forms
prescribed in sub-rule (3), a licensee shall submit to the State
Government or such
other authority as it may appoint in this behalf such additional
information as it may
require for the purpose.
27. Model conditions of supply-
(1) Without prejudice to the powers conferred by section 21 on the State
Government in this behalf, the model conditions of supply contained in Annexure
VI may, with such variations as the circumstances of each case require, be
adopted by the licensee for the purpose of sub-section (2) of that
section with the
previous sanction of the State Government.
(2) The licensee shall always keep in his office an adequate number of printed
copies of the sanctioned conditions of supply and shall, on demand, sell such
copies to any applicant at a price not exceeding fifty paise per copy.
28. Forms of requisitions- Requisitions under sub-clause (4) of Clause V or
sub-clause (5) of Clause VI, as the case may be, of the Schedule to
the Act shall
be made in the form set out in Annexure VII or Annexure VIII.
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