ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited Presentation on Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory...

ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited

www.abpsinfra.com

Presentation on

Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code and Other Conditions of

Supply)Regulations, 2005

Palaniappan M.Director

By


Contents

18/04/23 2

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

ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited 18/04/23 3

Set up in Sep 2005 as start-up Consulting Organisation by professionals, having wide range of experience (~ 40 Man-years) 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.

Set up in Sep 2005 as start-up Consulting Organisation by professionals, having wide range of experience (~ 40 Man-years) 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.

Regulatory Commissions

DevelopersFI / Banks Govt – MOP / MNRE

SEBs / Utilities / Private Utilities

Experience spans across spectrum covering all stake-holders

An introduction to ABPS Infra


An introduction to ABPS Infra

18/04/23 4

Reg

ulat

ory

Com

mis

sion

s

Utilit

ies

(Sta

te &

Pvt

)Gov

t.

(Cen

tral

& S

tate

)

Dev

elop

ers

& Inv

esto

rs

Ban

ks &

FIs

Indus

try

Ass

ocia

tion

s

Generation

Transmission

Distribution

Renewable Energy

Fuel

Thermal / Hydel / Nuclear - State / Central / Private

Open Access / Capacity / Planning - CTU / STU / JV

Tariffs / Reforms / T&D losses / Market Develop.

Wind / Biomass / Small Hydel / Co-gen / Solar

Coal / FO/HFO/LSHS / Natural Gas / LNG


Contents

18/04/23 5

1. About ABPS Infra

2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulations



various States


EA 2003 Provisions

18/04/23 6

• 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;


Recovery of Charges…1/2

18/04/23 7

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


Recovery of Charges…2/2

18/04/23 8

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


Application for Supply…1/2

18/04/23 9

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


Application for Supply…2/2

18/04/23 10

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


Processing of Application…1/2

18/04/23 11

After receipt of Application Form, the Distribution Licensee shall

send its Authorised Representative to:

o Study the technical requirements of giving supply

oInspect 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


Processing of Application…2/2

18/04/23 12

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


Agreement

18/04/23 13

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.


Maintaining the Property of the Distribution Licensee

18/04/23 14

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


Access to consumer premises…1/2

18/04/23 15

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


Access to consumer premises…2/2

18/04/23 16

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


Wiring of Consumer’s Premises

18/04/23 17

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


Change of Name…1/2

18/04/23 18

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 successors-in-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)


Change of Name…2/2

18/04/23 19

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


Security Deposit…1/3

18/04/23 20

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



18/04/23 21

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



18/04/23 22

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


Power factor/Harmonics

18/04/23 23

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


Classification and Reclassification of Consumers into Tariff Categories

18/04/23 24

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


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

Supply & Cost of meter


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

Lost / Burnt Meters


Meter readings shall be undertaken by the Authorised

Representative:

o At least once in every three months in the case of

agricultural consumerso 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

Reading 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

Testing and Maintenance of Meter


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)

Interval of Billing & presentation of Bill


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

Bill Detail

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


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

Billing in the Absence of Meter Reading


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

Billing in the Event of Defective Meters


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 arrearso appropriation of security deposit and oro 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,

Payment of Bills


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.

Advance payment & Settlement of arrears

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


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

Restoration of Supply of Electricity


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

Failure of Supply


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

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

Provide copies of Supply Code and Schedule of Charges


Contents

18/04/23 39

1. About ABPS Infra

2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulation



various States


Schedule of Charges Approved – RInfra-D

New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection/Change of Name

Approvedby MERC

(Rs.)

Single Phase 25Three Phase 50HT Supply 150

Application Registration & Processing ChargesCategory Approved by

MERC(Rs.)

Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW

2000

Three Phase Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW

3000

Motive power above 27 HP but upto 67 HP or other loads above 20 kW but upto 50 kW

4500


7000

H.T. Supply (with VCB) For loads upto 500 kVA 275000Loads above 500 kVA 300000

Service Connection Charges for new connection and extension of load


Schedule of Charges Approved – RInfra-D

Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC(Rs.)

Reconnection charges L.T. Service at cut-outs -


Visit Charges ( only for new connection or additional supply request) 25Charges for dishonored cheque 20Testing of metersi) at site by Accucheck

Single Phase 50Three Phase 200

ii) at REL-D’s laboratory Single Phase 100Three Phase 300

HT Trivector / ToD meter 500Cost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from REL-D & in case of Lost and Burnt meter)

Single phase Meter 700Three phase whole current Meter 3000Three phase CT operated Meter 5500

H.T. TOD Meter 5500Charges for photocopying or printed copies of Regulatory orders etc 1 - per page


Schedule of Charges Approved - BEST

New connections/ Reduction or addition of Load/ Shifting of service/ Extension of service/ Restoration of Supply/ Temporary connection

Approvedby MERC

(Rs.)


Change of Name Single Phase 25Three Phase 50HT Supply 50

Category Approved by MERC(Rs.)

Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW

2500


6000


13000


27000

Motive power above 134 HP but upto 201 HP or other loads above 100 kW but upto 150 kW 45000

H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 275000Loads above 500 kVA 300000

Application Registration & Processing ChargesService Connection Charges for new

connection and extension of load


Schedule of Charges Approved - BEST


Reconnection charges L.T. Service at cut-outs -

a) where meter is not removed 50b) where meter is removed 200

At underground mains # 1000H.T. Supply 200

Changing the position of meter atconsumer’s request 50Testing of Installation on consumer’s request 50Testing of meters at BEST’s laboratory


Cost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from BEST & in case of Lost and Burnt meter)


H.T. TOD Meter 5500


Schedule of Charges Approved - TPC-D


Approvedby MERC

(Rs.)

Residential Single Phase 25Three Phase 50

Supply to Commercial Installation Single Phase 25Three Phase 50

LT Supply to Industrial Installation Single Phase 25Three Phase 50

H T supply 150

Charges for categories not covered above including open access

Same as above depending upon

Single phase/ Three phase/HT

Supply.Change of Name 25

Category Approved by MERC(Rs.)

Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 1500Loads above 5 kW and upto 10 kW

2500


6000


13000


27000



Application Registration & Processing ChargesService Connection Charges for new

connection and extension of load


Schedule of Charges Approved - TPC-D


Reconnection charges Re-installation of fuse cutout 50Connection at remote end due to non availability of access to the consumer’s premises 200Re-installation of meter 200Re-connection of H.T. Supply from TPC’s sub-station. 200Re-connection of Service cable 500Underground or overhead mains # 1000Changing the position of meter at consumer’s request


Testing of Installation 100Testing of meters at TPC-D’s laboratory


MD or Trivector meter 500Testing of CT/PT units at installation 1000

Charges towards additional copies of the test reports. Rs.1/- per pageCost of meter (applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from TPC-D & in case of Lost and Burnt meter) conventional / Static Meter


H.T. TOD Meter 5500


Schedule of Charges Approved - MSEDCL

Category Approved by MERC (Rs.)

Single Phase For loads upto 5 kW 2000

Loads above 5 kW and upto 10kW

4000

Three Phase 8000

Motive power upto 27 HP or other loads upto 20 kW

6000


14000


30000



Category Approved by MERC (Rs.)

Single Phase For load upto 0.5 kW 500For loads above 0.5 kW & upto 5 kW

1000

For loads above 5 kW & upto 10 kW

1000


2500

Motive power above 7HP but upto 21 HP or for other loads above 5 kW but upto 16 kW

2500

Motive power above 21HP but upto 67 HP or for other loads above 16 kW but upto 50 kW

6500

Motive power above 67HP but upto 107 HP or for other loads above 50 kW but upto 80 kW 6500Motive power above 107HP but upto 200 HP or for other loads 12000 NIL above 80 kW but upto 150 kW 12000

H.T. Supply For loads upto 500 kVA 15000

Service Connection Charges for new Underground Connection

Service Connection Charges for new overhead Connection


Schedule of Charges Approved - MSEDCL


Approvedby MERC

(Rs.)

Single Phase 25

Three Phase 50

LT(Agricultural 50HT supply upto 33 KV 1000

EHV Supply 2000

Miscellaneous & General charges Approved by MERC (Rs.)

Installation Testing Fee Low Tension Service


High Tension Service 200Reconnection ChargesLow Tension Service at cutout


At overhead mains Single Phase 25Three Phase 50

At underground mains: 50High Tension Supply 300Changing the position of meter atconsumer’s request 100Testing of Meter single phase meter 100polyphase meter/RKVAH meter 300LTMD(with or without CTs) 300Trivector meter 500Testing of meters at TPC-D’s laboratory

Single Phase 100polyphase meter/RKVAH meter 300

LTMD(with or without CTs) 500Trivector meter 500

Replacement of meter card for HT consumers NilAdministrative charge for Cheque bouncing

Upto Rs. 5 lakhs 250Above Rs. 5 lakhs 250

Application Registration & Processing Charges


Contents

18/04/23 48

1. About ABPS Infra

2. MERC Electricity Supply Code Regulation



various States


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


Supply Code in other States…2/11

Recovery of Electricity Charges MP UP Delhi AP PunjabMaharasht

raNew Connections Process defined for obtaining new connections

Yes Yes Yes No** Yes No

Type of applicable charges specified for new connections

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Amount of applicable charges specified/ reference to Commission's order

Yes Yes Yes No** Yes Yes

Timelines for providing new connection specified


Is security deposit for new connection specified/ reference to Commission's order


Process for dealing with augmentation issues


Charges applicable for augmentation issues/reference to Commission's order


** - 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 Andhra Pradesh***- This sub-parameter is getting covered under the Conditions of Supply regulations for Punjab

Recovery of Electricity Charges MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

raExisting Connections Type of charges applicable to the consumer clearly specified/ reference to Commission's order


Amount of applicable charges specified/ reference to Commission's order


Time period for recovery of chargesspecified


Point of supply for applicability of chargesspecified


Process for dealing with load enhancement/ reduction issues


Charges applicable for load enhancement/reduction issues/ reference to Commission’s order


Provisions for treatment of previous dues Yes Yes Yes Yes No*** Yes Process for change in consumer category/voltage level

Yes Yes Yes No** Yes No



Billing Information MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

ra

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)


List of information to be included in the bill clearly specified


Intervals for billing of electricity charges specified


Meter status captured in bill No No Yes Yes Yes No



Metering & reading MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

ra

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



Mode of payment & bill collection MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharash

tra Bill collection facilities specified Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Mode of payment of electricity bills - cash, DD, cheque, credit card, internet, etc

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Acknowledgment process of payment Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Advance payment of anticipated bills Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Time period for payment of bills by consumer clearly

specifiedYes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Process for late payments specified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Charges applicable for late payments specified/ reference to Commission’s order

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Specifying the priorities for adjustment of amount paid by the consumer


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




Disconnection of service MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

ra

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 APPunja

bMaharasht

ra Conditions to be met by consumer clearly specified


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 APPunja

bMaharasht

ra Applicable standards for consumer premises specified

No Yes Yes No** No*** Yes



Measures for preventing tampering, distress or damage to electric plants,

electric lines and metersMP UP Delhi AP

Punjab

Maharashtra

Treatment for damaged electrical plants, lines and meters within consumer premises


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


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



Right of licensee to enter consumerpremises and to remove fittings or

other apparatus of licenseeMP UP Delhi AP

Punjab

Maharashtra

Purpose governing the entry of authorized personnel clearly specified


Special provisions by which the authorized personnel can enter the premises


Specifying the authorized person who can enter the premises of a consumer


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




Meter MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

ra Option to consumer for procurement of meter No Yes Yes No** Yes Yes Terms for selection of meters purchased by consumers clearly specified

No No Yes No** Yes Yes

Provision of Third party testing of meters installed by consumers

No Yes Yes No Yes No

Applicable charges for meters procured by consumers (Testing fees etc.)

No Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Applicable charges for meter installed by Licensee specified or not (meter security, monthly rent etc)

Yes Yes No No** Yes Yes

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

No Yes No No** Yes Yes

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)

Yes No Yes No** No No

Provision of requirement for meter particulars sheet for new meters

Yes No Yes No No No



List of supporting documents specified along-with application

MP UP Delhi APPunja

bMaharasht

ra

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



www.abpsinfra.com

ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private LimitedA-309, Kohinoor City,

Kirol Road, Off. LBS Marg,Kurla (West), Mumbai 400 070

Ph: +91 22 6124 0400 Fax:+91 22 6124 0499

Email: [email protected]

Thank You

ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited Presentation on Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory...

Documents

Transcript of ABPS Infrastructure Advisory Private Limited Presentation on Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory...