The Electricity Rules, 2005 (Bare Act)/ Universal Law Publishing

THE ELECTRICITY RULES, 2005
Rules
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions 3. Requirements of Captive Generating Plant 4. Distribution system ^ ^ 5. Compliance with the directions by transmission licensee.
6. The surcharge under section 38
7. Consumer Redressal Forum and Ombudsman
8. Tariffs of generating companies under section 79 ; 9. Inter-State trading licence 10. Appeal to the Appellate Tribunal
11. Jurisdiction of the courts
12. Cognizance of the offence
13. Issue of orders and practice directions /
THE INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES, 1956
Introduction
Short Notes
■ CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
1., Short title and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Authorisation
CHAPTER II
INSPECTORS
4. Qualification of Inspectors 4A. Appointment of officers to assist the Inspectors 4B. Qualification of officers appointed to assist the Inspectors
5. Entry and inspection
6. Appeals
7. Amount of fees 8. Incidence of fees recoverable in the cases of dispute
9. Submission of records
10. List of consumers
CHAPTER III
LICENCE
11. Application for licence 12. Copies of maps and draft licence for public inspection .

Rules
13. Contents of draft licence
14. Form of draft licence
15. Advertisement of application and contents thereof
16. Amendment of draft licence
17. Local enquiries
18. Approval of draft licence 19. Notification of grant of licence
20. Date of commencement of licence 21. Deposit of maps 22. Deposit of printed copies 23. Application for written consent of State Government in
certain cases
24. Amendment of licence
25. Sale of Plans 26. Preparation and submission of accounts ;
27. Model conditions of supply
28. Forms of requisitions
CHAPTER IV
GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
29. Construction, installation, protection, operation and maintenance of electric supply lines and apparatus
30. Service lines and apparatus on consumer's premises
31. Cut-out on consumer's premises 32. Identification of earthed and earthed neutral conductors and position of switches and cut-outs therein
33. Earthed terminal on consumer's premises 34. Accessibility of bare conductors
35. Danger notices 36. Handling of electric supply lines and apparatus 37. Supply to vehicles, cranes, etc. 38. Cables for portable or transportable apparatus 39. Cables protected by bituminous materials
40. Street boxes 41. Distinction on different circuits 41A. Distinction of the installations having more than one feed 42. Accidental charge 43. Provisions applicable to protective equipment 44. Instructions for restoration of persons suffering from electric shock
44A. Intimation of accident 45. PrecauHons to be adopted by consumers, owners, occupiers electrical contractors, electrical workmen and suppliers 46. Periodical inspection and testing of consumer's installation

CHAPTER V
GENERAL CONDITIONS RELATING TO SUPPLY AND
USE OF ENERGY Testing of consumer's installation Intallation and Testing of Generating Units Precautions against leakage before connection Leakage on consumer's premises Supply and use of energy Additional provisions for supply and use of energy in multi-storeyed building (more than 15 metres in height) Provisions applicable to medium, high or extra high voltage installations Appeal to Inspector in regard to defects Cost of inspection and test of consumer's installahon Declared voltage of supply to consumer Declared frequency of supply to consumer Sealing of meters and cut-outs
Meters, maximum .demand indicators and other apparatus on consumer's premises Point of commencement of supply Precautions against failure of supply: Notice of failures
CHAPTER VI ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR
LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGES
Test for resistance of insulation
Connection with earth Earth leakage protective device Systems at medium voltage
CHAPTER VII ELECTRIC SUPPLY LINES, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR
HIGH AND EXTRA-HIGH VOLTAGES Approval by Inspector Use of energy at high and extra-high voltage . . Additional provisions for use of energy at high and extra-high voltage
Testing, operation and maintenance Metal sheathed electric supply lines: Precautions againsf excess leakage
Connection with earth General conditions as to transformation and control of energy Pole type sub-stations
Condensers Additional provisions for supply to high voltage luminous tube sign installation

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72. Additional provisions for supply to high voltage
electrode boilers 73. Supply to X-ray and high frequency installation
CHAPTER VIII
OVERHEAD LINES, UNDERGROUND CABLES AND GENERATING STATIONS
74. Material and strength
75. Joints
76. Maximum stresses: Factors of safety . . 77. Clearance above ground of the lov^est conductor 78. Clearance between conductors and trolley wires . , . 79. Clearances from buildings of low and medium voltage lines and service lines 80. Clearances from buildings of high and extra-high voltage lines 81. Conductors at different voltages on same supports 82. Erection of or alteration to buildings, structures, flood banks and elevation of roads g2A. Transporting and Storing of material near overhead lines . 83. Clearances: General 84. Routes: Proximity to aerodromes 85. Maximum interval between supports 86. Conditions to apply where telecommunication lines and power lines are carried on same supports 87. Lines crossing or approaching each other . ■ 88. Guarding 89. Service-lines from overhead lines
90. Earthing 91. Safety and protective devices
92. Protection against lightning 93. Unused overhead lines CHAPTER IX
ELECTRIC TRACTION
94. Additional rules for electric traction 95. Voltage of supply to vehicle 96. Insulation of lines 97. Insulation of returns 98. Proximity to metallic pipes, etc. 99. Difference of potential on returns 100. Leakage on conduit system 101. Leakage on system other than conduit system 102. Passengers not to have access to electric circu 103. Current density in rails 104. Isolation of sections

Minimum size and strength of trolley-wire Height of trolley-wire and length of span
Earthing of guard wires
Proximity to magnetic observatories and laboratories
Records
CHAPTER X
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED IN MINES
AND OIL-FIELDS
Application of Chapter Responsibility for observance
Notices
Plans
Lighting, communications and fire precautions Isolation and fixing of transjformer, switch-gear, etc, Method of earthing ' Protective equipment Earthing metal, etc.
Voltage limits
Transformers
Switchgear and Terminals
Disconnection of supply
Cables
Flexible cables Portable and transportable machines
Sundry precautions Precautions where gas exists
Shot-firing Signalling
Haulage Earthing of neutral points
Supervision
Exemptions
CHAPTER XI
MISCELLANEOUS Relaxation by Government Relaxation by Inspector Supply and use of energy by non-licensees and others Responsibility of Agents and Managers
Mode of entry Penalty for breaking seal Penalty for breach of rule 44A Penalty for breach of rule 45

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Annexure IX-A Annexure X Annexure XI Annexure XII Annexure XIII
Annexure XIV
Appendix
140. Penalty for breach of rule 82 140A. Penalty for breach of rule 77, 79 or 80 141. Penalty for breach of rules 142. Application of rules 143. Repeal Annexure I Specification relating to the deposition of Silver Annexure II Scale of fees for comparison with the Government of India Standards referred to in sub-rule (1) of Rule 2 Annexure III Model form of draft licence made under the Indian Electricity Aet, 1910 Armexure IV Summary of Technical and Financial particulars Annexure V Model form of accounts Annexure VI Model form of draft conditions of supply Annexure VII Form of requisition under Clause V(4) df the Schedule to the Act Annexure VIII Form of requisition for supply of energy under Clause VI(5) of the Schedule to the Act Annexure IX Form of order under sub-rule (4) of Rule 5, sub-rule (2) of Rule 46 Model forms of Inspection report
Form of Annual Return for Mines Form of Annual Return for Oil-fields Log Sheet for Mines and Oil-fields Form for reporting electrical accidents Guidelines for providing training as required under Rule 3(2A) Syllabus for the operating and Supervisory Staff engaged in the operation and maintenance of the Thermal Power Stations . . . Appendix II— 1 • Specialised mechanical course for operating and Supervisory Staff who will be engaged on the mechanical side of the power plant . . 2. Specialised electrical course for operating and Supervisory Staff who will be engaged in the electrical side of the power plant • • • Syllabus for skilled persons for assisting the operation and maintenance of Thermal Power Stations. . 1 Specialised electrical course for skilled persons who will be engaged on the electrical side of the Power Plant , j ' 2 Specialised mechanical course for skilled persons who will be engaged in the mechanical side of the Power Station • * Appendix V.— Syllabus for operation and maintenance staff who will be engaged in the operation and mamtenance of Hydro-electric Generating Station • • Appendix VI.— Syllabus for Operation and Maintenance staff in , extra-high Voltage sub-station Appendix VII.—(l) Assessment Form for Operating and (II) Assessment Form for Operating and Supervisory staff (For the use of Training Department) . (III) Assessment Form for Skilled Persons to assist Operators and Supervisors • • (IV) Assessment Form for skilled persons to assist Operators and Supervisors (For the use of Training Department) • • Appendix III.— Appendix IV.—

THE FEES FOR MAKING APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LICENCE RULES, 2004
Rules 1. Short title and commencement . . , . 144 2. Definitions • . - . 144 3. Fees for making application for grant of licence . v * . 144
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICITY PLAN NOTIFICATION RULES, 2004
1. Short title and commencement . 144A 2. Definitions . ■ 144A 3. NotificationofNationalElectricilyPlan . 144A THE APPELLATE TRIBUNAL FOR ELECTRICITY (SALARIES, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS) RULES, 2004 1. Short title and commencement • • ■ 144B 2. Definitions • ■ 144B 3. Salary, allowances, payable to the Chairperson . . . 144B 4. Contribution to contributory provident fund . . . 144C ^ 5. Other conditions of service . . . 144C 6. Salary and allowances payable to Member . . 144C 7. Contribution to contributory provident fund • . • 144C 8. Other conditions of service of Member . . . 144C 9. Oath of office and secrecy . . . 144C 10. Declaration of financial or other interest . . " . 144C 11.. Residuary provision . . . 144C FORM I.— Form of Oath of Office for the Chairperson/Members of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity . 144D FORM II.— Form of Oath of Secrecy for the Chairperson/Members of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity . . 144D FORM III.— Declaration against acquistion of any adverse financial or other interest 145
THE APPELLATE TRIBUNAL FOR ELECTRICITY (FORM, VERIFICATION AND THE FEE FOR FILING AN APPEAL) RULES, 2004
1. Short title and commencement 146 2. Definitions . . . 146 3. The form and verification while filing an appeal . . 146 4. Fee for filing an appeal . 146 Form.—[Form of filing an appeal—See rule 3] . . . 146
THE APPEAL TO THE APPELUTE AUTHORITY RULES, 2004
1. Short title and commencement . . . 149 2. Definitions . . . 149 3. Appellate Authority . • . . 149
THE MEANS OF DELIVERY OF NOTICE, ORDER OR DOCUMENT RULES, 2004
Rules
1. Short title and commencement . . . 150 2. Definitions . ^ . 150 3. Means of delivery of notice, order or document . . 150
THE PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING INQUIRY
AGAINST A MEMBER OF APPROPRIATE COMMISSION RULES, 2004
1. Short title and commencement . . . 151 2. Definitions . • • 151 3. Procedure for conducting inquiry . . . 151
THE PROCEDURE FOR HOLDING INQUIRY BY ADJUDICATING OFFICER RULES, 2004
1. Short title and commencement . . . 152 2. Definitions • • • 152 3. Procedure for holding Inquiry by adjudicating officer . . 152
THE APPELLATE TRIBUNAL FOR ELECTRICITY SALARY, ALLOWANCES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES RULES, 2004 1. Short title and commencement 2. Application .3. Number of posts, classification and scale of pay 4. Method of recruitment, age limit and other qualifications etc. 5. Disqualification 6. Power to relax 7. Saving 8. Other conditions of service , . ii. ■ SCHEDULE.—[Posts to which rules apply, number of posts, ttietr classification, scale ofpay, method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.—See rules 2,3 and 4]
THE INTIMATION OF ACCIDENTS (FORM AND TIME OF SERVICE OF NOTICE) RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions ' 3. Intimation of accidents , . . , ' ' 155 FORM A.—Form for Reporting Electrical Acadents
THE FORUM OF REGULATORS RULES, 2005 1. Short title and commencement • ' 157 2. Definitions ' , 157 3. Constitution of the Forum ' ' 157 4. Functions of the Forum

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5. Finances of the Forum , . 158 6. Meetings of the Forum . . . 158 7. Annual Report . . . 158
THE NATIONAL LOAD DESPATCH CENTRE RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . ^ . 159
2. Definitions . . 159 3. Constitution of National Load Despatch Centre . . . 159 4. Functions of National Load Despatch Centre . . 159
THE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY LICENCE (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY, " CREDITWORTHINESS AND CODE OF CONDUCT) RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . . . 161
2. Definition . . 161 3. Requirements of capital adequacy and creditworthiness . . 161 4. Requirement of code of conduct . . 161
THE ELECTRICITY (PROCEDURE FOR PREVIOUS PUBLICATION) RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions 3. Procedure of previous publication
163
163
163
4. 163
THE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION (PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT) RULES, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . . 164
2. Definitions . . 164 3. Preparation of annual report . . 164 4. Submission of annual report . . . 164 SCHEDULE.—Form of Annual Report of the Central Electricity ^ Regulatory Commission . . , 164
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTIES) ORDER, 2005
Paragraphs
1. Short title and commencement . 165 2. Inclusions of measures to control theft in Electricity Supply Code . 165
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTIES) SECOND ORDER, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . . . 166 2. Exemption from payment of surcharge on the sale or supply of electricity . .• , 166
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTY) THIRD ORDER, 2005
Paragraphs
1. Short title and commencement . . . 167 2. Disposal of free electricity received by a State Government from hydro power generating stations . . - . 167
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTY) FOURTH ORDER, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . . . 168 2. Supply of electricity by the generating companies to the housing colonies of its operating staff . . . 168
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTY) FIFTH ORDER, 2005
1. Short title and commencement . . . 169 2. Establishment, operation or maintenance of dedicated transmission lines . • . 169
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTY) SIXTH ORDER, 2005
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1. Short title and commencement • • . 169 2. Levy and collection of fees and charges for using transmission system . 169
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTY) SEVENTH ORDER, 2005 1. Short title and commencement ■ • • ^70 2. Supply of electricity to housing colony of sub-station • • • 170
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTIES) EIGHTH ORDER, 2005
170
1. Short title and commencement ... 2. Supply of electricity at single point by the distribution licensee to a Co-operative Group Housing Society . . . 3. Supply of electricity by distribution licensee at single point to a person for his employees
THE ELECTRICITY (REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTIES) NINTH ORDER, 2005
1. Short title and commencement • • • 2. Previous publication of regulations made by the State Commissions . 171 3. Action taken under regulations
THE CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF CHAIRPERSON AND OTHER MEMBERS) RULES, 2005
Rules 172 1. Short title and commencement . . .
2. Definitions

Rules 3. Constitution of the Authority 4. Eligibility and term of office of the Members 5. Resignation 6. Pay and Allowances and other terms of the Members including the Chairperson 7. Allowances and fees payable to other Members
8. Power to relax

THE WORKS OF LICENSEES RULES, 2006
Short title and commencement
Definitions .. . Licensee to carry out works Works affecting streets, railway, tramway, canal or waterway . 5. Repairs and works during emergency 6. Procedure for carrying out other works near sewers, pipes or other electric lines or works 7. Alteration of the position of pipes, electric line, etc. 8. Works not repairable by the Appropriate Government, licensee or local authority Procedure for fencing, guarding, lighting and other safety measures relating to works and immediate reinstatement of streets, railways, sewers, drains or tunnels Avoidance of public nuisance, environmental damage and urmecessary damage to the public and private property by such works Manner of deposit of amount for restoration of railways, tramways, waterways etc. 12. Manner of restoration of property affected by such works and maintenance thereof Determination and payment of compensation to affected persons . Procedure for deposit of compensation payable by the licensee and furnishing of security Determination of dispute or difference by the Appropriate Commission
16. Service of notice etc.
THE QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS RULES, 2006
1. Short title and commencement
2. Definitions 3. Applicability of rules 4. Qualification for Chief Electrical Inspector 5. Qualifications for Electrical Inspectors
6. Powers of the Chief Electrical Inspector and Electrical Inspector 7. Powers of entry and inspection
8. Appeals
FORM A.—Form of Order