TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LTD

  Sale  of  Electricity to persons other than Licensees  -
 Revised Terms and conditions of supply - Notified.

B.P.Ms.No.690               

                                                                                                                          Date: 17-09-1975  
Read the following:
1. B.P.Ms.No.272, dt.1st May, 1974.
2. B.P.Ms.No.689, dt.17th September, 1975.

PROCEEDINGS:  

In  exercise  of the powers conferred by Section 49  of  the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (Central Act No.50 of 1948),and of all  contractual, statutory and other powers,  hereunto  enabling the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board do hereby notify  the following  terms  and conditions of supply of  Electrical  energy which shall come into effect from 20-10-1975.

  2. The aforesaid terms and conditions of supply are in  supercession of the prevailing terms and conditions and shall be applicable  to  all consumers availing supply of  Electricity  from  the Board.

  3.  These terms and conditions are subject to revision from  time to time as may be decided by the Board.

  (BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF ANDHRA PRADESH  STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD)

                Sd/-

  MEMBER SECERTARY

 

1.  Title:  These conditions shall be called the Terms and  conditions of supply of electrical energy by the Andhra Pradesh  State Electricity Board.

  2. Definitions: In these conditions unless the context otherwise requires,

  2.1  Act means the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 as in force  from time  to time and the Rules framed thereunder and in  force  from time to time.

  2.2  Board means the A.P.S.E.Board constituted for the  State  of Andhra  Pradesh under section 5 of the  Electricity(Supply)  Act, 1948.

  2.3 Chief Engineer means the Chief Engineer of the Board.

  2.4  Engineer means a Superintending Engineer,  Divisional  Engineer,  Assistant Divisional Engineer, Assistant  Engineer,  Addl. Asst.Engineer,  Section Officer and/or any other Officer  of  the Board authorised by the Chief Engineer in this behalf.

  2.5  Consumer  means any person who is supplied  with  electrical energy  by the Board and includes any person whose  premises  are for  the time being connected for the purpose of receiving  electrical energy with the works of the Board and shall also  include an intending consumer or a consumer who has been disconnected.

  2.6  Month means the English Calendar month. The  period  between the meter reading date of the immediately succeeding or preceding month (as the context requires) shall also be regarded as a month for purpose of billing the    

(B.P.Ms.No.311(Commercial) dated 28-4-76 effective from 28-5-76)

2.7  Consumer's installation means any composite electrical  unit including the electric wire, fittings motor and apparatus erected and  wired  by or on behalf of the consumer on one and  the  same premises.

  2.8 Bulk supply means the supply given to:

  2.8.1  Another State Electricity Board or a Licensee for  purpose of distribution in his area of supply; or

  2.8.2  Consumers  for Industrial and/or  non-Industrial  purposes contracting  for  loads  not less than 70 KVA  and  above  and/or having a connected load exceeding 75 HP at High Tension supply.  
Provided that the Board may supply power at LT Industrial/Non-Industrial loads
(not exceeding 150 HP) subject to specific conditions prescribed by the Board in the tariff notification/amendments issued from time to time.

  (B.P.Ms.No.291(Commercial) dated 27-11-90)
(B.P. Copn-commonl)Ms.No.66, dt.30.01.99)

  2.9  Power Factor means the ratio of Kilo Watt hours consumed  in the  month to Kilovolt ampere hours registered during the  month. The Power Factor shall be calculated to two decimal places.

2.10 Load Factor  =

   Average Demand for the month in K.Ws.
  Maximum Demand for the month in K.Ws.

            The Average Demand for the month means:

   Total K.W.hours consumed in the month
  Total hours in the month

                  The load Factor shall be calculated to two decimal places.

  2.11  "Date of commencement of supply" means the day  immediately following  the  date of expiry of a period of 3 months  from  the date  of issue of intimation by the Board to consumer  of  availability  of  power or the date of actual availing  of  supply  by consumer, whichever is earlier.

  2.12 "Maximum demand" means twice the largest number of Kilo volt ampere  hours  (KVA)  delivered at the point of  supply  to  the consumer  during any consecutive 30 minutes during the  month  in respect  of consumers having contracted demand of less than  4000 KVA.  However  for the consumers having contracted  demand  above 4000  KVA the maximum demand means four times the largest  number of Kilo volt ampere hours (KVA) delivered at the point of supply to  the  consumer during any consecutive 15  minutes  during  the month.

  2.13 "Contracted demand" means the Demand specified in the Agreement.

 2.14  "Connected load" means the aggregate of the  manufacturer's rating  of all the apparatus including portable apparatus on  the consumer's  premises  which is supplied with energy at  the  same rate. This shall be expressed in K.W. or H.P.. If the ratings are in  KVA the same should be converted to K.W. multiplying the  KVA with a power of 0.85. If some or any of the apparatus is rated by manufacturers  in H.P., the H.P. ratings shall be converted  into K.W. by multiplying it by 0.746.

  (B.P.Ms.No.95 dated 21.1.1998)

  2.15 "Contracted load" means the connected load which the consumer requires and is so specified in the agreement or in the  sanction accorded for the service.

  2.16  "High  Tension Consumer" means a consumer who  is  supplied electricity at High and extra high voltage.

  2.17  "Low  Tension Consumer" means a consumer  who  is  supplied electricity at Low or medium voltage.

  2.18  "Low Voltage" means the voltage which does not  exceed  250 volts  50 cycles under normal conditions subject. however to  the percentage variation allowed under the Indian Electricity  Rules, 1956.

  2.19   Medium Voltage" means the voltage higher than 250 volts  but which does not exceed 650 volts 50 cycles under normal conditions subject,  however to the percentage variation allowed  under  the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

  2.20  "High Voltage" means the voltage higher than 650 volts  but which does not exceed 33,000 volts 50 cycles under normal  conditions subject, however to the percentage variation allowed  under the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.  

2.21  "Extra High Voltage" means the voltage higher  than  33,000 volts under normal conditions subject, however to the  percentage variation allowed under the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

  2.22  "Tariff  minimum  and minimum charges"  means  the  charges payable by the consumer for the minimum consumption in the important note under the energy charges in various tariffs plus demand and  other  charges payable by the consumer as  provided  in  the tariff whether any electricity is consumed or not.

   All  other  expressions  used herein  but  not  specifically defined herein or in the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, rules made thereunder  or the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948 shall  have  the meaning  assigned to them in the General Clauses Act, 1897 or  as is assigned in the electricity supply industry

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3. Requisition for Supply of Energy

3.1   Requisition for a supply or an additional supply of  electrical  energy must be made in the prescribed form, copies of  which are obtainable at the local offices of the Board. The requisition shall be made by the owner or occupier of the premises for  which supply  is required and shall indicate his full name and  address and also the name and address of the licensed electrical contractor  through whom the wiring will be carried out; but it  is  not necessary  that  the requisition should be made through  the  licensed electrical contractor.

Any  assistance  or information required in filling  up  the form  will be given to the applicant at the local offices of  the Board.

3.2  An intending consumer, who is not the owner of the  premises he  occupies, shall, if so required by the Board, give proof  ,of his  being in lawful occupation of the premises and also  execute an indemnity bond of indemnifying the Board, against any losses on account of disputes arising out of the release of service to  the occupant.

3.3   Where the consumer's premises has no frontage on a street and the  supply line from the Board's mains has to go upon,  over  or under  the adjoining premises of any other person(and whether  or not the adjoining premises owned jointly by the consumer and such other  person) the consumer shall arrange at his own expense  for any necessary way-leave, licence or sanction. The Board shall not be  bound  to afford supply until the way leave  or  sanction  is granted.

Any  extra  expense incurred in placing the supply  line  in accordance  with the terms of the way-leave, licence or  sanction shall  be borne by the consumer. In the event of the  way  leave, licence  or  sanction being canceled or withdrawn,  the  consumer shall  at his own cost arrange for any diversion of  the  service line  or  the  provision of any new service  line  thus  rendered necessary.

3.4   It  shall  not be incumbent on the Board  to  ascertain  the validity  or adequacy of way leave, licence or sanction  obtained by the consumer.

3.5  A  consumer requiring supply for industrial  purposes  shall obtain the necessary license or permission from the local authority  or any other competent authority as might be required  under the Statute, prior to requisitioning of supply either for new  or additional  loads  from the Board supply of  electricity  to  the consumer  will be released only on production of such license  or permission.

B.P.Ms.No.333(opn-comml) Dt.28-10-93.

3.5.1 All the H.T. services shall be inspected by the officers  of Board  annually  or at any time they desire to do  so  to  verify whether  the  H.T. Consumers are availing supply  of  electricity with a proper license or permission as may be required under  any statue.  If on such inspection, it is found that the consumer  is availing  supply  without such license or permission,  supply  of electricity  shall  be disconnected after giving  notice  to  the consumer.

  (B.P.Ms.No.1079 dated 3-10-89) 

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The consumer must give  not  less than  2 months notice before the supply or additional  supply  is required.  In the case of H.T. consumer, longer notice which  may extend to six months or more may be required to enable the  Board to  make  necessary arrangement for such supply,  which  will  be subject to its availability in the system.

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5. Board's Obligation to Supply Electrical Energy

Subject  to the  provisions  of  the Indian Electricity Act,  1910,  and  the Electricity,(Supply)  Act, 1948, the Board shall not be bound  to supply  energy  to the consumer unless the scheme for  supply  of energy to the consumer is remunerative on the basis of the standards  prescribed  by the Board from time to time, the  Board  may stipulate special guarantee in such cases.

6. Service Lines

          6.1  On receipt of a requisition, for power supply at LT or HT as the case may be, the concerned distribution Engineer (in case of LT supply) and the commercial wing in Divisional Engineer’s office (in case of HT supply) will prepare the scheme for extension of power supply and obtain the applicant to pay the service Line charges and Development charges(vide clause-7 and 8 herein). the Service line works will be taken up only after payment of these charges.

        6.2     Service Connection Cable for LT supply:
  a)       For new Service released w.e.f. 01.01.1998:
The prospective consumers are required to lay the service connection cable and also fix up the Meter box and MCB (cut out) as per the standards and procedure prescribed prescribed by the Board in the Annexure mentioned here under.  The Board shall supply only the Meter(and CTs where ever required). No amount is payable by the consumer to the Board towards the Service connection charges. In the case of Agriculture and street lighting categories, the procedure notified by the Board separately from time to time shall be followed.
b).Procedure for modification of service connections existing as on 31.12.97:
 The consumer in respect of whom the existing service connection cabling and position of cut out and metering is not as per the prescribed procedure, will be required to modify the same within 3 months from the date of receipt of notice in this regard from the concerned Distribution Engineer. Failure to comply with the notice shall be treated as violation of Terms and Conditions of supply and the consumer will be liable for penal action as may be decided by Board.

ANNEXURE

1.   Procedure for fixing service connection cable and meter Box/Cut out/MCB in (OH/UG) in the premises of consumer under LT categories (except Agl. and street lighting).  1. The service connection cable shall be provided by the consumer at his cost.  The cable shall be of appropriate size/quality specified under.  There shall be no joints in the cable from the point of tapping from overhead line outside the premises, upto the meter terminal cover

Contracted Load	Size of Cable	Specification of Materials	Size of Bearer wire
Upto 1 KW	2.5 Sqmm	Insulation: PVC or XLPE singlecore unarmoured	Stranded GI Wire
1 KW upto 3 KW	4.0 Sqmm	PVC Sheathed	7/20 SWG
3 KW Upto 5 KW	6.0 Sqmm	Conductor: Aluminum Stranded Make: Any ISI Certified.
5 KW Upto 15 KW	10.0 Sqmm	Insulation: PVC or XLPE Single Core armoured &	Stranded GI Wire
15 KW Upto 30 KW	25.0 Sqmm	Conductor: Aluminium stranded	7/16 SWG
30 KW Upto 56 KW	50.0 Sqmm	Make: Any ISI certified

            2.  The pint of entry service connection cable into the building ie., the pint of anchoring the cable   shall be at a height not less than 15 feet from the Ground.

3.   The service connection cable should enter building from entrance side of the premises and  not from the rear side.

            4.    Wooden/Plastic cleats should be provided to separate the wires of single core cables.  the span of the overhead cable connection shall not be more than 30 metes.  Where the span is more than 30 meters, the consumer has to provide a room at the entrance grate for housing the Board’s meter and MCB/Cutout.  The pint of commencement of supply shall be in the room and the consumer has to provide his own line after this pint duly following the I.E. Rules in this regard.

         5.  From the point of anchoring at the building, the service connection wire shall be run preferably in a flexible or rigid metallic conduit or GI pipe with necessary bends and coupling and it should terminate into the meter box with necessary couplings so that the pipe or metallic conduit can not be pulled out of the box.

           6.   The piping should be run on the walls, and should be visible through out the run.  the piping should not be concealed in roof or walls.

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7. Service Line Charges

The  Service Line Charges payable by the consumers  for  release  of new and/or additional loads under Low Tension and  High Tension supply shall be at the rates notified by Board from  time to time. These charges shall be paid by the consumers in  advance failing  which,  the works for extension of supply shall  not  be taken up. These charges are non-refundable, provided that where any applicant withdraws his requistion before the Board takes up the works of erection of service line, the Board may refund the amount of service line charge paid by him after deducting 10% of the cost of the sanctioned scheme towards Establishment and General charges. No interest is payable on the amounts so refunded.

(B.P.Ms.No.337 (Opn-Coml) dated: 3-11-1993).
(B.P (Opn-comml) Ms.No.86, Dt.19.11.1997)

8. Development Charges

 The  amounts  payable by the  consumer  towards  Development charges for release of new and additional loads under Low Tension and  High  Tension supply shall be at the rates notified  by  the Board  from  time  to time. These charges shall be  paid  by  the consumers  in advance, failing which the works for  extension  of supply shall not be taken up. These charges are non-refundable provided that where any applicant withdraws his requisition before the Board takes up the works of the sanctioned scheme the Board may refund the development charges paid by him without any interest. However where the Service Line charges amounts not sufficient to cover the 10% of the cost of the sanctioned scheme, mentioned in Clause-7 above, the balance amount of 10% of the cost of the sanctioned scheme shall be deducted from the development charge amount paid by him.

  (B.P.Ms.No.337 (Opn-Coml) dated: 3-11-1993).
(B.P.(Opn-Comml) Ms.No. 86, dt.19.11.1997)

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9. Point of Commencement Supply

Unless  otherwise  agreed to, the point of  commencement  of supply  shall  be at the out going terminals of Board's  (i)  cut outs  in  the  case of LT consumer's premises  and  (ii)  control switchgear  that may be installed in the Board's or  consumer's premises  as agreed to mutually in the case of HT consumers.  For housing  all the equipment of the Board including switchgear  and metering  cubicles,  the  consumer shall provide  at  the  agreed location   and  maintain  at  its/his/her  own  expenses   locked weather-proof  and  fire-proof enclosure of  design  approved  by Board.  The enclosure should preferably be in a building  separate from  consumer's sub-station and installation. Where this is  not feasible,  the equipment of the Board shall be completely  segregated from the consumer's apparatus by fire-proof walls or  other approved structure.

( B.P.Ms.No.337 (Opn-Coml) dated: 3-11-1993)

 

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10. Board's Supply Mains & Apparatus for HT Supply

  10.1 The Board shall provide circuit breakers or  High  Tension fuses with necessary Isolators  for  High  Tension consumers. These  equipments shall  remain  the property of the Board not withstanding that the cost of such equipment is paid by the consumer, and must on no account be operated handled, or removed by any one who is not an employee of the Board unless authorised by the Board. Like wise the seal, the name plate and the distinguishing numbers or marks of the Board affixed on the said property shall not be interfered with on any account, or broken, removed or erased, except by employees of the board duly authorised for the purpose”.

(B.P.(Opn-Comml) Ms.No. 87, dt.22.11.1997)

10.2  The Board may in the case of H.T. consumers  grant  permission, in writing, on application by the consumer, permitting  him to operate the Board's terminal switches, fuses or circuit breakers for purpose of isolating consumer's H.T. apparatus in case of emergency provided such operation by the consumer does not effect continuity of supply to other consumers.

10.3  The Board shall have the right to use its supply lines  and apparatus  provided under conditions 10.1 and 10.2 above  and  to lay  cables  under, across, over or through the  consumer's  premises  or  fixing apparatus upon the said premises for  supply  to other premises in the neighbourhood.

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11.  Maintenance  of Board's equipment

The  consumer  shall  not interfere in any manner with the property of the Board and  shall be  fully responsible for the safety of the Board's  property  on the  consumer's  premises.  In the event of any  loss  or  damage caused to Board's property by any act, neglect or default of  the consumer  his servants or persons employed by him or due  to  any reason  other  than force-majure conditions  the  consumer  shall compensate  the  Board for the cost of necessary repairs  or  replacement as may be indicated by the Board and in addition  shall pay  penalties prescribed or lawfully due to the Board for  unauthorised  interference  with the Board property or  seals  within thirty-days of the issue of the bill, in this behalf.  Nonpayment of  such  bill by the consumer will entail all  the  consequences attendant on failure to pay the monthly bill for current consumption.  

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12. Ownership  of  Metering Equipment

All meters  and  other equipment belonging to the Board and installed in the premises of the  consumer,  shall  be and continue to be  at  all  times  the property of the Board notwithstanding that such meters and  other equipment  or  any part thereof, may be fixed or fastened  to  or embedded,  in any part of the consumer's premises including  land belonging to the consumers. Such equipment shall not be disturbed or dealt with in any manner except by the Engineers of the Board.

13. Wiring on Consumers Premises

13.1  For the protection of the consumer and public in general, it is  necessary that the Wiring on the consumer's  premises  should conform  to the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, and the rules  of the  Fire  Insurance Company in terms of which  the  building  is insured  and be carried out by a Licensed Electrical  Contractor. As  soon as the consumer's installation is completed in  all  respects  and  tested  by the consumer's  contractor  the  consumer should  submit to the Board Contractors completion and  test  report.  A  form for this purpose shall be supplied  at  the  local office of Board. It is important that the conditions named therein are fully complied with as otherwise there will be a delay  in obtaining the supply.

  13.2   As required by rule 45 of the Indian Electricity  Rules,1956 no electrical installation work(including additions  alterations, repairs  and  adjustment to existing installations)  except  such replacement  of lamps, fans, fuses, switches and other  component parts  of the installations, as in no way alter the  capacity  or character  of  the  installation shall be carried  out  upon  the premises  on behalf of any consumer or owner, for the purpose  of supply of energy to such consumer or owner except by an  electrical  contractor licensed by Government in this behalf  and  under the  direct  supervision  of a person holding  a  certificate  of competence issued by Government. Any person committing breach  of Rule 45 shall render himself liable to punishment under the  rule 139 of the said Rules.

  13.3   Provisions of rule 32 of the Indian Electricity Rules,  1956 should be complied with in respect of consumer's  installation. No cut-out  link  or switch other than a linked switch  arranged  to operate  simultaneously the earthed and live conductors shall  be inserted  in the conductor of the consumer's installation  to  be connected to the neutral conductor of the Board's system

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14. Consumer's Apparatus

14.1  Low Tension Consumers: In the case of a low tension consumer, the consumer must  in all cases provide linked quick break main switch and a main  fuse on each pole other than the earthed neutral. The said switch must be  erected  within one metre of Board's meter Board or  in  such other position as shall be approved by the Board.

14.1.1  The pumpset installation of every  agricultural  service connected to the system after one month from the date of issue of this B.P. (B.P.Ms.No.453 (Comml.) dated 4-4-87) shall comply with the  guide lines stipulated in this clause 14.1.1 or have  energy efficient  index specified in clause 14.1.2, to ensure  that  the complete installation is energy efficient.

Guidelines to be followed for energy efficient installation:
i)The  new  agricultural pumping system shall be  equipped  with Monoblocks having IS marks, or pumps and motor of proper HP having IS  marks. The minimum efficiency of the pump should be  60%  and the minimum efficiency of the Monoblock should be 50%.
ii)  The  H.P. of the pumpset shall conform  to  the  guidelines issued under IS 10804 - 1986. The  pumpset installation shall conform to the  guide  lines issued under IS:10804 - 1986. The  Horse  Power of pumpset to be used  at  different  discharges and heads, as per IS 10804 - 1986 is given in Table I  of the annexure.The maximum discharge, required for irrigation of  different acreage is given in Table II of the Annexure.
iii)  Piping  system  for suction and delivery  lines  should  be selected  in  such a way that the frictional losses are  kept  at minimum level as specified in IS10804/86. A model installation of open well electric pumpset is  shown in  figure(1)  and for bore well in open  well  electric  pumpset installation is shown in figure(2).
iv)  The R.P.V.C pipes should be snow white. The sizes  indicated below shall be preferably used.

75mm OD(Outer Diameter)            10.5 Lit/Sec.

90 mm OD                                          18.0 Lit/Sec.

110 mm OD                                     30.0 Lit/Sec.

The  size of RPVC pipe and GI pipe to be used for  different discharges as per IS 10804/1986 is also given in Table-I.

14.1.2: The energy index of the pumping system should not be more than  0.70 Kwh/UIW for pumps with more than 5 H.P. motor, or  not more than 0.80 Kwh/UIW for small motor upto 5 HP(UIW i.e. Unit of Irrigation  work is defined as lifting one lakh liters  of  water through static lift of one metre).

TABLE-II

Rate of discharge for irrigation of different acreage

Area of land to be Irrigated in acres	Q+ Discharge in liters/second
1.0	1.57
1.5	2.361
2.0	3.18
2.5	3.935
3.0	4.722
3.5	5.509
4.0	6.296
4.5	7.083
5.0	7.87
6.0	9.444
7.0	11.018
8.0	12.592
9.0	14.144
10.0	15.74
11.0	17.31
12.0	18.888
13.0	20.62
14.0	22.036
15.0	23.61
16.0	25.18
17.0	26.758
18.0	28.332
19.0	29.906
20.0	31.480

Note:  The  rate  of discharge is calculated  using  the  formula indicated  below.  (The above discharge is sufficient  for  paddy crop. Other crops require relatively lesser discharge)

Rate of discharge Q (in Lts./Sec.) = (28 x A x I)/(R x T)
Where

A = Area of land to be irrigated in hectres (1 hec. = 2.471 Acres)

I = Intensity of irrigation  in  cms  for  a particular crop(I=10 cms)

R = Rotation period i.e., No. of days between two irrigations (R = 12)

T = Time of operation of pumpset in service per day ( T = 6 hrs.)

 14.1.3  The pumpset installations connected to the supply  system shall be maintained such that the efficiency index is within  the limits. If the efficiency index of such installation is found  to be  not within the prescribed limits as defined in Clause  14.1.2 an additional charge of 1% on the bill amount shall be levied for every increase of efficiency index by 0.01.

 (B.P.Ms.No.667 (Comml) dated 4-8-1976)

14.1.4   Every consumer of agricultural service shall rectify  his pumpset installation such that the efficiency index is within the limit  prescribed in Clause 14.1.2.failing which the Board  shall carry  out  the  rectification  work and  recover  an  amount  of Rs.1000/per  installation  or  the  actual  expenditure  incurred whichever  is  higher from energy bills in 12 equal  monthly  installments together with interest at 2% per month or part  thereof.

14.2.1  Requiring a supply of 500 KVA and above, suitable breakers must be installed by the consumer on the supply side fitted  with automatic  overload  protective  devices so  adjusted  that  they operate  before  the overload protective device  in  the  Board's terminal  cubicle, and further, must be of  sufficient  rupturing capacity  to be specified by the Board to protect  the  consumers installation under short circuit conditions.

14.2.2   Requiring supply of less than 500 KVA, the consumer  need not  provide circuit breakers on the high tension side.  However, the  consumer  shall provide on the supply side a  gang  operated triple  pole  isolating switch with high tension  fuses  of  fast blowing  characteristic which would be graded to so operate  that they  blow  off  before the overload protective  devices  in  the Board's terminal cubicle operate.

In  either  case, suitable automatic circuit breakers  of  a make  approved by the Board must be installed on the low  tension side of the transformers or on each feeder.

In  respect  of  condition 14.2.1 above,  exemption  may  be granted in exceptional cases by the competent authority.

Notwithstanding  the  provisions under  14.2.1  and  14.2.2. foregoing, it is necessary that the consumers should obtain prior approval  of  the Electrical Inspector about the  suitability  of protective  devices  or circuit breakers in accordance  with  the provision of the Act.

14.4.  Prohibition of star/star transformers with H.T.  installation of consumers.

14.4.1  H.T. consumers shall normally install step down transformers having 'Vector Group with windings connected in DELTA on high voltage side and in STAR on low voltage side.

14.4.2.  Existing consumers having Star/Star connected  Transformers  in their installation shall normally be required to  replace them within a period of 18 months unless otherwise this period is specifically extended by the Board after satisfying itself  about the need for such extension.

15. Approval of Consumer's Installation

  Before  wiring or apparatus in the case of Low Tension  consumers  and transformers, switchgear and other electrical  equipment  in the case of High Tension consumers is connected  to  the system  the same shall be subject to the inspection and  approval of  the Engineer and no connection will be made without  his  approval  in addition, all H.T. installations will have to  be  approved by the Electrical Inspector.  

16. Inspection and Testing

  16.1  Low Tension Consumers:

  16.1.1  Upon  receipt  of the test report  under  condition  13.1 hereof  the  Board will notify to the consumer the time  and  day when the Board's representative proposes to inspect and test  the installation.  It shall then be the duty of the consumer  to  arrange that a representative of the wiring Contractor  technically qualified  employed by him is present at the inspection  to  give the  Board's representative any information required by him  concerning the inspection.

  16.1.2   No connection shall be made until the consumer's installation has been inspected and tested by the Board and found  satisfactory. No charge shall be made for the first test by the  Board but  subsequent tests due to faults found at the initial test  or failure  of the contractor's representative to keep the  appointment as indicated in sub-paragraph 16.1.1 hereof shall be charged for  in  accordance with the scale of Miscellaneous  and  General Charges  for the time being in force. The Board does  not  accept responsibility  with  regard  to the maintenance  or  testing  of wiring on the consumer's premises.

  16.1.3  Before  taking the insulation test  of  the  installation wiring  must be completed in every aspect. All fittings  such  as lamps., fans, cookers, motors, etc., must be connected up,  fuses inserted  and  all switches closed before the tests  are  carried out.  Temporary  wires  or fittings or dead ends  should  not  be included  in the installation and no part of the work  should  be left incomplete. The insulation resistance of the entire  installation to earth shall be tested from the installation side of the Board's terminals.

  16.1.4    The Board shall not connect the conductors and fittings on the  consumer's premises with its works unless it  is  reasonably satisfied  that  the connection will not at the  time  of  making connection  cause  a leakage from those conductors  and  fittings exceeding one-five thousandth part of the maximum supply  demand on the consumer's premises.

16.1.5  The insulation resistance shall be measured  by  applying between  earth and the whole system of conductor or  any  Section thereof  with  all fuses in place and all  switches  closed,  and except  in  earthed concentric wiring, all lamps in  position  of both  poles  of  installation  otherwise  electrically  connected together a D.C. voltage of not less than twice the working  voltage provided that it does not exceed 500 volts for medium voltage circuits.  When  the supply is derived from three  wire(A.C.)  or polyphase  system,  the neutral pole of which  is  connected  to earth  either  direct or through added  resistance,  the  working voltage  shall be deemed to be that which is maintained  between the  outer  or phase conductor and the  neutral.  The  insulation resistance  in megaohms of an installation measured shall be  not less  than  50 divided by the number of points  on  the  circuit provided that the whole installation need not be required to have an  insulation resistance greater than one magaohm.  Heating  and power  appliances and electric signs may, if desired, be  disconnected  from the circuit during the test, but in that  event  the insulation resistance between the case of framework and all  live parts of each appliance shall be not less than that specified  in the relevant ISS or when there is no such specification, shall be not less than half a magaohm.

  16.1.6  The insulation resistance shall also be measured  between all  conductors connected to one pole or phase conductor  of  the supply and all the conductors connected to the middle wire or  to the neutral on the other pole of phase conductors of the  supply. Such a test shall be made after removing all metallic  connection between  the two poles of the installation and in  these  circumstances,  the  insulation resistance between  conductors  of  the insulation  shall  be not less than those specified  in  sub-para 16.1.5 above.

  16.1.7   In the case of a reconnection of supply after a period  of six months or more the consumer shall submit a test report of the Licensed  Electrical Contractor before the supply is  reconnected and  the  provisions of sub-paragraph 16.1.1. to 16.1.6  here  of shall apply.

  16.2   High Tension Consumer - In the case of High Tension  Consumer;

  16.2.1  All transformers, switchgear and other electrical  equipment in the installation of the consumer and also those  directly connected to the feeders or lines of the Board shall be of  suitable  design and be maintained to the reasonable satisfaction  of the  Board.  The  setting of fuses and relays  on  the  consumers control-gear  as  well as the rupturing capacity of any  of  his circuit  breakers shall be subject to the approval of the  Board. The  starting current of motors shall not exceed the limits  prescribed in Clause 37.1 hereof.

  16.2.2.  All low tension wiring and equipment will be  tested  in accordance with the foregoing condition.

  16.2.3  Manufacturer's  test certificate in respect of  all  H.T. apparatus shall be produced, if required.

  16.2.4  In addition, the Board may test the H.T. installation  by applying  standard  test voltage in accordance  with  the  Indian Electricity Rules.

  16.2.5  Testing of a high tension installation shall, however  be taken  up  only after the H.T. consumer obtains  approval  of  installation by the Electrical Inspector to Government as  required under the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

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  17.  Extension  and Alterations

Consumers shall  not  make  any alteration  to his installation except as provided hereunder.  He shall  also  not make extension to any other  adjacent  premises. Should  the consumer at any time after the supply of  energy  has been commenced, desire to increase the number or size of  lights, fans, motors, etc., on his premises or in any way alter the  position  of  his  wiring therein, notice thereof shall  be  sent  in writing  to the Board whose representative will call and  inspect the proposed alteration and if, necessary, change the meters  and fuse and alter the service lines. The consumer shall where  necessary,  change  the contracted demand or connected  load.  A  Test Report signed by his wiring Contractor shall be submitted to  the consumer  and cost of the alterations to service line shall  also be borne by him. Provision of condition 16 above shall apply  to the alteration and additions made in the installation. Failure to give  such notice may derange the supply system and  will  render the supply liable to be summarily discontinued. During such  time as  alterations,  additions or repairs are  being  executed,  the supply to the circuit which is being altered added to or replaced must  be entirely disconnected and it shall  remain  disconnected until the alterations, additions or repairs have been tested  and passed by the Board.  

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 18. Rating of Installation

18.1  Installation of the consumer is subject to  rating/rerating by the Board at its discretion and such rating/re-rating shall be binding on the consumer.

18.2  Where for any reason, it is not possible to  determine  the maximum demand, power factor of any other electrical quantity  in respect of an installation, the Board shall determine such  quantities periodically by rating/re-rating which shall be binding on the consumer.

18.3  Where  a consumer applies to the Board  for  re-rating  his installation due to additions or alterations in the installation, the  Board  shall  arrange to have this done on  payment  of  the prescribed fee and the re-rating shall take effect from the  date such  additions or alterations were made or from the  next  meter reading due following the date of payment of the fees,  whichever is  later,  irrespective  of the date of re-rating  made  by  the Board.

19. Defects in Customer's Installations

In the event  of  any defects  being discovered in the consumer's wiring  or  apparatus connected  to the system or any earth leakage on any  section  of consumer's  circuit or apparatus, the Board shall be entitled  to disconnect the supply immediately until the defects are removed

20.Failure of Supply

  20.1  Should at any time the Board's service fuse or fuses  fail, notice  thereof should be sent to the Board's local office or  if there  are service stations/sub-stations to the  nearest  service station.  Only authorised employees possessing the identity  card of the Board are permitted to replace these fuses in the  Board's cut-outs.  Consumers are not allowed to replace these  fuses  and they  will  render themselves liable to a heavy  penalty  if  the Board's  apparatus  and/or Board's seals placed  to  protect  its apparatus  are broken. The Board does not allow its employees  to carry out any repairs except replacement of fuses in the  consumer's installations.

  20.2   The Board shall always be entitled for the purpose of testing or for any other purpose connected with the working of its supply system  to temporarily discontinue the supply for such period  as may  be necessary subject to adequate advance notice being  given in this behalf, with the object of causing minimum  inconvenience to the consumer.  

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21. Access to Premises and Apparatus

  21.1 The power conferred upon the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board under these terms and conditions of supply or under  any agreement executed by the consumer or under the relevant statutory provisions, may be exercised by the concerned officers of  the Board.  No objection shall be taken by a consumer on  the  ground that  the officer exercising the powers is not authorised  to  do so,  but a consumer may appeal to the next higher  authority  for redress,, if he is aggrieved by the action taken by any  Engineer of the Board.

  21.2   The employees of the Board shall have right of access to the consumer's  premises  at all reasonable hours  for  checking  the installations and equipment of the Board and the consumer and for all other purposes in connection with supply of electricity.

  21.3   An officer of the Board authorised in this behalf may at any time, enter upon the consumer's premises and check the  installations  where  there is a reason to suspect that the  consumer  is indulging  in  any malpractice in respect of  use  of  electrical energy or in using devices to commit theft of electrical  energy, the  concerned officer of the Board shall be entitled to  inspect the consumer's premises at any time.

  21.4  If any consumer obstructs or prevents a Board's officer  or employee from entering upon his premises to which supply is being afforded  or where the electrical installation or  equipment  belonging  to  the  Board or to the consumer is  situated  in  such premises, and if there is a reason to suspect that a  malpractice is  being indulged within such premises, the Board may cause  the supply to be disconnected without the notice and keep such supply disconnected till the consumer offers due facilities for  inspection. If such inspection reveals nothing to indicate the  commission  of any malpractice, the Board may then cause supply  to  be restored.  The Board shall not be responsible for any  losses  or inconvenience  occasioned  to  the consumer on  account  of  such disconnection of supply.

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22. Meters

  22.1 Installation of:

  22.1.1 The Board shall provide the meters required for  measuring the  consumption of electricity and shall charge  monthly  rental for  the same in accordance with the charge as laid down  in  the scale  of Miscellaneous and General charges. The  consumer  shall not  be entitled to have his own meter, except as a  check  meter during  the  period of agreement and the consumer shall  pay  the rental charges every month. Notwithstanding that a check meter is provided the electricity recorded by the Board shall be taken  as the  electricity  actually  supplied by the  Board.  Meters  will ordinarily  be installed at the point of entry to  building,  and shall be fixed and installed according to the convenience of  the Board  on  the consumers' premises on the ground floor  where  it would be accessible for reading and inspection at any time or  at such  other suitable place as the Boards' Engineer  shall  decide and  the  consumer shall run his wiring from such  point  of  the supply  and also be responsible for the safety of the meter  from theft or damage.

  22.1.2  No  H.T. Service shall be released  without  a  trivector meter. If for any valid reason a H.T. service is released  without a H.T.trivector meter a L.T. trivector meter shall be  installed. In  such cases the M.D. and quantity of electricity  consumed  in any month on the High Tension side will be computed by adding  3% extra  on  account of transformation losses to  the  quantity  as registered  by the L.T. trivector meter during the  month. In  the event  of even a L.T. trivector meter not having  been  installed for  any reason or the one already installed having gone  out  of order,  60% of the total connected or 80% of  contracted  demand, whichever  is  higher,  shall be taken as  the  recorded  Maximum Demand. However, L.T. energy meter shall be installed, measuring energy  supplied to the consumer and the extra will be  added  to          the  quantity of energy recorded by the L.T. KWH meter.  In  case L.T. energy meter is also not provided for any reason or the  one already provided goes out of order the quantum of energy supplied to  the consumer shall be assessed in the manner as laid down  in sub-section 22.3.3 hereof.

  *22.1.3:   The LT Services shall be normally metered at LT with necessary LT CT wherever necessary.  However, the Board may at its discretion provide metering on HT side of the distribution Transformer installed exclusively for feeding a single LT service.  In such cases, the energy recorded on HT side of the transformer shall be deducted by 3% for the purpose of billing at the applicable LT tariffs”

Accuracy:

22.2.1  The  electricity supplied to a consumer shall  be  ascertained  by  means of correct meter which shall be  hired  by  the Board and the Board shall keep the meter correct.

22.2.2  Once in every year the H.T. meter shall  be  recalibrated and  standardised  if so desired by either the  consumer  or  the Board  by  means  of  standard instrument by  the  Board  in  the presence  of the consumer or his representative provided  however that the Board may conduct test check of meters (H.T. as well  as L.T.)  at  intervals of six months or such other  period  as  the Board may consider it necessary.

22.2.3  The  consumer  shall be entitled on  application  to  the Board's  Engineer of the area to have special test of  the  meter carried out any time and the expenses of such test shall be borne by  the Board or the consumer according the meter is found to  be defective or correct as a result of such a test; such meter shall be  deemed  to be correct if the limits of error  do  not  exceed those laid down in the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956.

22.2.4   The Board shall, at any reasonable time and after  informing the consumer of its intention, have access to and at  liberty to inspect and test the meter and for that purpose, if it  thinks fit, take off and remove any meter to its laboratory.

22.3    Reading of Meters:

22.3.1 Reading of meters will be  taken by the employees of the Board once in each month or at such other intervals  of time as the Board shall think expedient  and  meter readers  shall have access to the consumers premises at all  reasonable  time  for the purpose of such reading. The  readings  of each meter shall be entered by such reader in the meter card to be attached  to  such  meter which shall be open  to  the  consumer. Payment  for electricity supplied shall be made by  the  consumer according to readings of meters or apparatus.

22.3.2 If a consumer leaves  his installation connected  to the Board's mains, but, locks up the meter or otherwise makes  it inaccesible  for  reading by the employee of the Board,  for  the first  billing period (month/two months/three months as the  case may be) he will be provisionally charged for this first door lock billing period, the same consumption recorded during the previous billing period of month/ two months/ three months as the case may be. If, on the next meter reading date ( in next month/2  months/ 3 months as the case may be) the meter is accessible for reading, the consumer will be charged for the actual consumption less than the consumption provisionally charged during the door lock billing period,  subject  to the monthly minimum charges  as  per  tariff conditions.  If,  however,  the meter  remains  inaccessible  for reading even for the second billing period, the consumer will  be served  with a 24 hours notice under section 20 of  Indian  Electricity  Act, 1910 to open his premises for reading of the  meter at a fixed time and date. Consequent on such notice, If the meter is available for reading, the consumer will be charged for actual consumption less the consumption provisionally charged during  the first  door lock billing period, subject to the  monthly  minimum charges as per tariff conditions.

 If the meter remains inaccessible in spite of the 24  hour's notice the premises will be disconnected and the consumer will be charged for the second door lock billing period also provisionally for same consumption as in the case of first door lock billing period.

 If the meter  is made accessible subsequent to the disconnection for the  purposes of reading and setting the accounts or for reconnection of  service,  the  consumer shall be charged for the  actual  consumption less,  the provisional consumption already charged for the first and second door lockbilling periods. Subject to monthly minimum charge as per tariff conditions and reconnection shall be made only on payment of the CC bills and RC Charges as per the tariff conditions.

                (B.P.Ms.No. 365(Opn - Comml) Dated 7-10-94)

22.3.3.  Procedure for arriving at consumption when the meter  is defective:
 Where supply to the consumer has been given without a  meter or where the meter fixed is found defective or to have ceased  to function and no pilferage of energy or malpractice is  suspected, the quantity of electricity supplied during the period when meter was not installed on the meter installed was defective, shall  be assessed as mentioned hereunder.

22.3.3.1  The quantity of electricity supplied during the  period in which the meter ceased to function or became defective,  shall be  determined  by  taking average of  the  electricity  supplied during  the  preceding three months the month in which  the  said meter ceased to function or became defective provided that condition in regard to use of electricity during the said three months were  not different from those which prevailed during the  period in which the meter ceased to function or became defective.

  22.3.3.2.  If  the  conditions in regard to  use  of  electricity during the periods as mentioned above were different,  assessment shall be made on the basis of any consecutive three months during the  preceding 12 months when the conditions of working were  not different.

  22.3.3.3   Where it is not possible to select a set of three months as  indicated  in sub-clause 22 3.3.1 or 22.3.3.2  hereof  or  if meter  is  not at all installed, quantity of  electricity  supply shall be assessed by the Assistant Divisional Engineer/Divisional Engineer of the area on the basis of connected load and hours  of usage  of  electricity by the consumers. However in the  case  of industrial consumers due regard shall be given to the production figures and conditions of working the period under question.

The concerned Asst.Divisional   Engineer(Operation), of the area shall issue the assessment notice to the consumer (Appendix-XII) within a week from the date of receipt of the inspection report from the Inspecting Officer. The Assistant Divisional engineer/Operation shall indicate the details based on which the assessment was made, in the said notice. The consumer shall be advised to file his representation if any ot the concerned divisional Engineer (Operation)  in the case of LT services and Superintending Engineers (Operation) in the case of Ht services within 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice. The Divisional Engineer(Operation)/ Superintending Engineer (Operation) as the case may be, shall permit the consumer to represent his case in person, if the consumer so desires.

After due consideration of the material furnished in the reply to the Assessment notice, representation made available if any, during personal hearing and the facts and material of the case on record, the Divisional Engineer (Operation/ Superintending Engineer (Operation) as the case may be, shall then pass an order in the case which shall be a speaking order. The amount payable by the consumer towards short billing on account of defect in meter, pursuant to the said order of the Divisional Engineer (Operation/ Superintending engineer (Operation), shall be payable by the consumer within 30 days from the date of issue of the order, by cash or by D.D. drawn in favour of the concerned AAO(ERO) in case of LT services and SAO of circle office in case of HT services.

 (B.P.Ms.No. 377(Opn - Comml) Dated 23-12-93)
                  (B.P.Ms. No.110(Opn-Comml)Dated 6.3.98)

  22.3.3.4  The consumer, if aggrieved by the order of the  Divisional Engineer (Operation)/ Superintending  Engineer/Operation, may appeal to the Superintending Engineer (Operation) in case of LT services and to the concerned Zonal Chief Engineer (Elecy.) in case HT services within thirty days from the date of the order or within such further time as the Superintending Engineer or Chief Engineer (as the case may be) as may in his own discretion deem fit to allow and his decision shall be final. Provided however that no such appeal by any such aggrieved person is maintainable unless he deposits with the concerned A.A.O (ERO) in case of Lt services and SAO of circle office in case of HT services, the full amount as assessed in the order passed by the Divisional Engineer (Operation) and in the event of the appeal being allowed in full or in part, the consumer is entitled for adjustment of the amount lying in deposit (with the Divisional Engineer(Operation)/ Superintending Engineer (Operation), against future C.C. bills of the consumer

 (B.P.Ms.No. 377(Opn - Comml) Dated 23-12-93)
(B.P.Ms.No. 110 (Opn-comml) dated 06.03.1998)

  22.4   The Chairman or his nominee (the nominee being any number of the  Board)  may  suomoto at any time call for  and  examine  the record  of any order passed or proceeding recorded by  the  final assessment  authority under condition 22.3.3.3 or  appellate  authority  under condition 22.3.4. for the purpose  of  satisfying himself  regarding  the propriety or legality of  such  order  or proceeding  and may pass such order in reference thereto,  as  he may think fit. No orders adverse to the consumer shall be  passed without giving notice and opportunity for making a written representation, to the consumer.

 The  order  passed by the Chairman or his nominee  shall  be final  and not liable to be questioned in any Court of  Law.  The consumer shall have no right to invoke this provision.

  (B.P.Ms.No. 377(Opn - Comml) Dated 23-12-93)

 

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23.  Surcharges for Lower Power Factor

       The power factor for  the month  shall be the ratio of Kw hours to the  Kilo-Volt  Ampere-Hours supplied to the consumer during the month. The power factor shall be calculated upto two decimal places. The power factor  of the  consumer's installation shall not be less than 0.90. If  the power  factor  falls below 0.90 during any  month,  the  consumer shall pay a surcharge as detailed below.

                     

Sl.No.	Power Factor Range	Surcharge
1.	Below 0.90 & Upto 0.85	1% of CC charges bill of that month for every fall of 0.01 of power factor from 0.9
2.	Below 0.85 & upto 0.80	1.5% - do - from 0.85
3.	Below 0.80 & Upto 0.75	2% - do - from 0.80
4.	Below 0.75	3% - do – from 0.75

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24.1  the price and the methods of charging for supply  of  electricity shall be those as fixed by the Board from time to time.

24.2  Unless otherwise specified, all high tension and low tension rates  refer to one point of supply and each separate  establishment will be given separate point of supply.

24.3  The  consumer  shall pay to the Board every  month  at  the office of the Assistant Accounts Officer of the Electricity  Revenue Office or Accounts Officer/Senior Accounts Officer of  office of  Superintending  Engineer  or as may  be  otherwise  required, charges for the electrical energy supplied to the consumer  during the preceding month at the tariff in force from time to time with such revision, increasing or decreasing rates. Such revised rates from the date specified shall apply to such consumers during  and for the unexpired period of the agreement executed by the  consumer.

24.4.  The consumers shall pay, in addition to the rates set  out in the Tariffs or schedule of rates prescribed by the Board, all amounts leviable by the Government or any other authority by  way of  tax, Electricity Duty, Octroi or otherwise in the context  of supply of energy to the consumers and whether the demand be  made on the Board or the consumer.

24.5  The standard tariffs are applicable only to cases where  the installation is reasonably near Board's power lines and feeders.

25.1  The Board shall have the unilateral right to vary from  time to  time  the terms and conditions for supply of  electricity  by special or general proceedings.

25.2   The Board shall have the right to enhance the rates  chargeable for supply of electrical energy according to exigencies.

25.3  The  tariffs prescribed by the Board are liable to  be  increased  in  or about July every year or at any time  during  the year  as may become necessary and as may be decided by the  Board on account of increase in cost of generation, purchase and supply of  electricity  due  to increase on salaries and  wages  of  the staff,  interest charges or increase in any other  expenses.  The miscellaneous  and general charges prescribed are liable  to  increase on account of increase in cost of materials, salaries  and wages  of the staff or other expenses in rendering various  services  and  carrying out various works mentioned in the  scale  of Miscellaneous and General charges.

26.Agreements

26.1 All consumers shall execute agreements governing the  supply of energy, in the form prescribed by the Board from time to time

26.2  Every  agreement is for a specific  purpose  and  specified location.  The Board may in its discretion permit a  consumer  to change  the  point of supply from one place to  another  on  such terms, including payment of charges incidental to such change  as it may deem just. (Also see Cl.6.5 and 6.6)

26.3  The consumer may at any time with the prior consent of  the Board assign or transfer his right under the agreement for supply of  electrical  energy,  tendered by the consumer  to  any  other person approved by the Board, who shall execute another agreement to this effect in the form prescribed by the Board.

26.4  Commencement of Agreement: The  Board shall after the consumer completing all the  prerequisite  formalities in respect of execution of  agreement  and consumption deposit, payment of service connection charges, etc., make arrangements to supply electricity in the manner  prescribed and  issue a notice after making necessary arrangements that  the Board  is  ready to give supply and that such  supply  should  be availed by the applicant within a period of three months from the date  of  issue of the notice. Every consumer shall  pay  to  the Board  from the date of commencement of supply of energy or  from the date of expiry of three month's notice whichever is  earlier, maximum  demand charges, energy charges, surcharges, meter  rents and  other  charges, if any as provided in the  Tariffs  and  the terms  and condition of supply prescribed by the Board from  time to time for the particular class of consumers to which he belongs or the amount of special guarantee wherever it is applicable.  In case the consumer fails to avail supply within the three  months' notice  period, he shall have to pay monthly minimum  charges  or special  minimum guarantee as the case may be, from the  date  of expiry of period of above said notice.

26.5  Period of agreement for LT supply:   The  minimum period of agreement for supply of power  at  LT shall  be two years. Even after expiry of initial period  of  two years,  the agreement shall continue to be in force unless  it  is terminated by the consumer or the Board as provided in Sub-Clause 26.7  here  of. In cases where the consumer is required  to  give special  annual minimum guarantee, the period of agreement  shall be 5 years. In such cases the amount of Special annual guarantee shall  be  arrived at by dividing the capital  cost  incurred  in giving the service with Five (5).

26.6  Period of agreement for HT supply:

The Minimum period of agreement for HT supply shall normally be  for a period of five (5) years. The agreement shall  continue to be inforce till it is terminated by the consumer or the  Board as provided in sub-clause 26.8 here of. Even in respect of  agreements  providing  for  special annual minimum  guarantee  by  the consumer,  the period of agreement shall be Five (5) years  only. In  such  cases the amount of special  annual  minimum  guarantee shall be arrived at by dividing the capital cost of the works for making supply available to consumer, with five (5). The  facility for  duration or determination of agreement by the consumer  will not be available to the consumer with in the period of 5 years in respect of Agreements Providing for Special annual minimum  guarantee .

26.8  Termination of Agreement in respect of H.T. supply:
The consumer is at liberty to seek reduction or  termination of  the  agreement by giving three months notice in  writing  expressing  his intention to do so at any time after the period  of two  years from the date of commencement of agreement. The  Board can terminate the agreement, at any time giving one week's  notice if the consumer violates the terms of the agreement, or the terms and  conditions of supply prescribed by the A.P.S.E.B  Board  from time  to time or the provision of any law touching the  agreement including the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948, the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 and rules made thereunder.

26.9  On termination of the agreement mentioned in Sub-Clause 26.7 and  26.8  hereof the consumer shall pay all sums due  under  the agreement as on the date of its termination.

26.10  Termination  of agreement for LT and  HT  Consumers  where supply  of electricity remains disconnected. Where any  consumer, whose supply is disconnected for non-payment of any amount due to the  Board on any account, fails to pay such dues and  regularise his  account within three months from the date of  disconnection, the  Board  may if it thinks fit, after completion  of  3  months period, issue one month notice for termination of the  agreement. If the consumer still fails to regularise the account, the  Board shall terminate the agreement with effect from the date of expiry of  the said one month notice. Such termination shall be  without prejudice to the rights and obligations incurred or accrued prior to such termination.

26.11 Deleted

26.12  In the case of consumers who were sanctioned  phased  contracted  demands and supply released for initial or  intermediary phased  demands, the consumer may seek deferment or  cancellation of  further phased demands by giving 3 (three) months  notice  in advance  or in lieu thereof pay three(3) months' charges  towards such deferment or cancellation of phased demands.

27  For  the  Purpose of these Terms and Conditions of Supply

Establishments
27.1 having distinct set up and staff or
27.2 owned or leased by different persons or
27.3 Covered by different licenses or registrations under any law where such procedures are applicable,

will be deemed to be  separate  establishments.  Provided  that the Board may  treat  at  its discretion two or more separate establishments situated within  a single premises owned or leased by the same person and  requiring electricity  for purposes covered under same category of  tariff, as single establishment.

28.1  Initial Consumption deposit

28.1.1  The consumer shall deposit with the Board a sum in  cash equivalent  to estimated three month's consumption  charges.

 The consumer coming under the L.T. Category 'domestic' shall  however pay  at the following rates per Kilowatt or part thereof of connected load:

"Provided  that the Board may in the case of HT  mini  steel plants  consumers  having  induction furnaces, accept  by  way  of consumption  deposit  as  sum in cash equivalent  to  two  months consumption charges during a period of three years from the date of first release of supply of electricity."

28.1.2  In the event of the consumer failing to pay to  the  Board any sum that may become due for payment to the Board on the dates fixed  for  payment thereof, the Board may, in  addition  to  and without prejudice to the other rights of the Board, appropriate a part  or whole of such deposit towards the sum due from the  consumer.

28.2.1 (a) All consumers, other than LT domestic consumers whose monthly  whose monthly consumption is upto 50 Kilo Watt Hours per month shall keep with the Board an amount equivalent to  three months consumption charges (i.e. demand and energy charges) as Consumption Deposit.

(b) General Review: The  adequacy of the consumption deposit in respect of  consumers  shall be reviewed by the Board based on the average  consumption  for  the period representing  12  (Twelve)  consumption months from April to March ,usually once in every year and/or  at any  time  during  the year,if so warranted,due  to  revision  of tariffs,enhancement of the CMD by the consumer,changes in pattern of    consumption   by   the   consumer,relaxation    of    power restriction,completion  period  of tariff rebate,if  any,or  such other  factors,which in the opinion of the Board, warrant  review of adequacy of the existing consumption deposit.

(c) In the case of new consumers of all categories,other than  LT domestic consumers,the adequacy of the consumption deposit  shall be review of consumption deposit,based on the average consumption for  the period of 12 (twelve) months starting from the month  of April next following the date of release of  service,irrespective of expiry of 12 months period from the date of release of  supply before  such  general review. However,the Board  may  review  the consumption  deposit at any time after release of service, if  so warranted,  due to revision of tariffs,enhancement of  contracted maximum demand by the consumer,changes in pattern of  consumption by  the  consumer,relaxation  of  power   restrictions,completion period of tariff rebate if any,or such other factors which in the opinion  of the Board warrant review of adequacy of the  existing consumption deposit.

(B.P.Ms.No.16 dated 12-4-90)
(B.P.Ms.No.3 dated 2-4-92)
(B.P.Ms.No.681 (opn -comml) dated 31-1-95)
(B.P.Ms.No.14 (Opn/comml) Dated 7.5.96)

(i)  The periods of closure(i.e..the periods of disconnection  of services) and the periods of near closure(i.e.,the periods  where the  consumption is  not  more than  the  monthly  tariff  minimum charges)  shall  be excluded for the purpose of  arriving  at  the average consumption.
(ii)  In  the case of consumers who  were  sanctioned  additional demand,the additional consumption deposit shall be calculated for the  additional demand as if it is a new service.The energy  consumption per month shall be computed as follows:

Energy Consumption = MD X LF X PF X 240 X No. of shifts as per the requisition.

Where PF = Power Factor = 0.90 (B.PMs.No.95, dt. 21.1.98)

LF = Load Factor

240 = Working hours per shift per month of 30 days.

LF  =  0.7 in case of Ferro Alloys,  Ferro  Chrome, Caustic  Soda, Cement, Paper, Fertilisers,  Hydrogen-Paroxide.

LF = 0.6 Induction Furnace in Mini Steel casting and Foundries.

LF = 0.5 in case of other industries other than above industries except Mini Steel plants.

LF = 0.4 in case of other Mini Steel plants.

(iii)  The demand shall be contracted demand of the  consumer  at the time of review.
(iv) The minimum level of consumption deposit to be retained for low tension consumers shall be as follows:

i) For domestic public lighting Rs. 100/- per Kilowatt or part and general purpose categories thereof of connected load.
ii) For non-domestic and commercial Cat.Rs.200 per Kilowatt or part thereof of connected load.
iii) Cottage Industry and LT Industrial Cat.Rs.200 per Kilowatt or part thereof of connected load.

(B.P.Ms.No.14 (Opn-Comml) dt. 07.05.96)

5. The  consumption deposit of the consumer that has fallen short on account of adjustments made as indicated in Clause 28.1.2 hereof shall be replenished by the consumer within 30 (thirty) days of demand notice.

(vi)  Based  on such review, demand for shortfall  or  refund  of excess,  will be made. But if the Consumption Deposit payable  by the  consumer is short by not more than 10% of the existing  consumption deposit, no claim will be made for payment of additional consumption deposit. If the Consumption Deposit of a consumer  is found  to be excess by more than 10% of the required  consumption deposit,  no  refund (by adjustment) of  the  excess  consumption deposit shall be made.

(vii)  In case of seasonal industries, the adequacy of  the  consumption deposit shall be reviewed based on the consumption  made during the seasonal period of the preceeding year and such  additional  consumption  deposit  as required may  be  demanded  duly giving  30 (thirty) days notice before commencement  of  seasonal period. It shall be ensured that by the commencement of  seasonal period  the  consumption deposit equivalent to 3  (three)  months consumption  charges during season is available for the  seasonal services. For this purpose, review should be done sufficiently in advance  and  30  (thirty) days notice shall be  issued  well  in advance.  At the end of the season, a review shall be made  again with reference to the off-seasonal period of the proceeding  year and  the  consumption  deposit in excess of three  months  "  off season  "  consumption  charges may be  refunded  duly  adjusting against c.c.bills due pertaining to the preceeding season  period and other arrears if any.

28.4   Disconnection for non-payment of Consumption Deposit: If the consumer does not make payment of amount of  consumption  deposit  or  additional consumption deposit   in cash when so demanded by Board within the notice period of  30 days, supply of the consumer shall be liable for disconnection.

28.5  The Consumption Deposit so calculated as per the Clauses 28.1 and'or 28.2 above shall not be less than three times the  monthly minimum charges, applicable to the consumer under the category to which he belongs.

28.6  All consumers shall pay the Consumption Deposit or additional  consumption deposit within thirty days from the date  of  the demand  notice.  If there be any delay i  payment  the  consumer shall  pay  surcharge thereon equal to 1-1/2%  permonth  or  such other  percentage to be fixed by the Board from time to time,  of the demanded amount for each month of delay or part thereof. This will  be  without prejudice to the Board's  right  to  disconnect supply of electricity.

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29.  Resale of Energy

No consumer shall sell electrical  energy supplied  to  him by the Board to any other  person  without  the prior  written  permission  of the Board.  However  collection  of electricity  charges  by the House owners from the  tenants  for residential  purposes  shall not be treated as violation  of  the foregoing provisions.

30 Notice of Vacation or Transfer of Premises

30.1  A domestic consumer about to vacate or sublet his  premises shall give to the Board notice of no less than seven clear days in writing to that effect and arrange to settle his account. He  may either  ask for the disconnection of supply or may  transfer  the connection  in the name of new owner/occupier. The  Board  cannot guarantee  that the meter readings will be taken on the  required date  unless due notice and facility to record meter readings  is given.

Failing  such notice, the consumer will be held  responsible for all energy consumed on the premises and for the safety of the Board apparatus installed for him on the premises.

30.2.  The provisions contained in sub-clause 30.1 foregoing shall apply to domestic consumers who have not given any special  guarantee and in so far as they are not inconsistent with the  provisions of their respective agreements for power supply.

31.  Service of notice

All letters bills and notices,  including those  under section.24 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910  will be  sent by the Board to the consumer by ordinary post.  Documents or notices so posted shall be presumed to have been duly received by  the consumer on the date on which he could be  reasonably  expected to receive the same. The Board may if it chooses, adopt any other mode of service of documents and notices to the consumer.

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32. Payment of Bills

32.1  The Board shall as far as possible within 15 days after  the expiration of each calendar month cause to be delivered to  every consumer  a  bill of charges stating the amounts payable  by  the consumer towards charges for energy supplied and any other sum in connection  with  supply of energy by the Board.  The  net  total amount  of  the  bill  shall  be  rounded  off  to  the   nearest rupee.Amount less than 50 paise will be ignored and the amount of 50 paise and above will be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

(B.P.Ms.No.291 dated 27-11-90)

32.2.1 (a)   Bills shall be paid by the  High  Tension  Consumers within 15 days and Low Tension consumers within 14 days from  the date of the bill, failing which the consumer shall be liable  to pay  additional  charges at the rates as prescribed by  the  Board from  time time and notified in the Tariff Notifications  of  the Board. In the case of consumers covered by Card System of billing the  payment shall be made in the manner specified in the  tariff applicable to such consumers.

(B.P.Ms.No.675 dated 15-6-87)
(B.P.Ms.No.471 dated 9-5-89)
( B.P.Ms.(Opn-Coml)No.430 dt.15-2-94)

32.2.1 (b)   Provided that the consumers availing supply under Slab system  of  billing  who are served  with  adjustment  bills  for Rs.1500/and  above are permitted to pay the same  in  installments not exceeding Six on request by such consumers and in such  cases the  levy of additional charges referred to above may be  waived. This facility is available for consumers who have been prompt  in payment of the slab amounts till the time of issue of adjustment bill.

(B.P.Ms.No.675 dated 15-6-87)
(B.P.Ms.No.471 dated 9-5-89)
( B.P.Ms.(Opn-Coml)No.430 dt.15-2-94)

32.2.2.    In case the last date for payment of bill happens to  be Sunday  or a declared public holiday payment may be made on  next working  day  without additional charges, as  mentioned  in  sub-clause 32.2.1 hereof.

32.3  If the amount of any bill remains unpaid within the  specified period referred to above the Board may also, without  prejudice to any of its rights under the agreement entered into by the consumer  with  the  Board', order for supply of  energy  to  the consumer  to be stopped forthwith, without further notice  under section  24 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910. Supply  of  energy may be restored if the consumer pays all his dues and the  charge for disconnection and re/connection of supply of his energy. Such suspension of supply of energy shall not relieve the consumer  of any of his obligations under the provisions of the agreement.

32.4  Any dispute or complaint with regard to the bills shall  be referred to by the consumer in writing to the local office of the Board  but nevertheless the amount of such bills shall be  paid  by him under protest if necessary within the specified period.

32.5  A  consumer must present his bills at the time  of  payment without  which payment will not be accepted. If the  consumer  is unable to do so for any reason, a duplicate bill will be supplied to him within 3 days of his application in writing to that effect at the office of issue. For purposes of exemption from payment of surcharge for delayed payment however, the day of actual  receipt of  the money in the office of the Board will be taken  into  account  and no consumer shall be entitled to claim  the  exemption from surcharge for delayed payment or plea for any concession  on account of any delay by such loss or delay in supply of duplicate bill by the local office of the Board.

32.5.1  Consumers  covered  by Card System of  billing  have  to present  the card at the time of payment. If the  consumer  loses his  card a duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs.2/-  at the local office.

32.6   Bills will normally be sent by post or by  hand  delivery, but  the Board takes no responsibility for loss in  transit.  The consumers shall notify the local office of the Board, if no  bill is received. Non receipt of the bills however, shall not  entitle the consumer to delay payment of the bills beyond the due date.

(Explanation - For the purpose of this Clause, local  office shall mean the office from which the bill is issued).

32.7  The Board shall be at liberty to refuse or accept  payments made  by cheques towards electricity and other charges and  shall be free to demand payment from any consumer in cash or by  demand draft on local Bank

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33. Liability for payment of minimum charges

33.1  Minimum charges are required to be paid by the consumers  to cover  fixed charged incurred by the Board for  affording  supply such  as depreciation, General reserve, interest and salaries  and wages  and  other  fixed expenses,etc. The  minimum  charges  now prescribed do not fully cover the above fixed charges.

33.2  Minimum charges shall be payable by the consumer as specified in the tariffs for different categories of consumers. This  obligation shall be absolute. The minimum charges will be payable  by consumer even if no electricity actually consumed,for any  reason whatsoever  and also if the charges for electricity consumed  are lessthan the minimum charges. The minimum charges will be payable even  if  electricity  is not consumed because  supply  has  been disconnected  by the Board because of non payment of  electricity charges,  pilferage,  other malpractices or for any  other  valid reason.

34.  Payment of dues of the Board in installments

34(a)  The  Board may  permit  a consumer when he so requests, to  pay  charges  for electricity supplied, consumption deposit or any other charges  in installments  provided  that, where such request is  granted  the consumer shall in addition to any additional charges leviable due to belated payment as per the clause 32.2 here of under the other terms and conditions of supply, pay interest charges at 24 %  per annum, on the amount outstanding out of the charges allowed to be paid in installments.

(B.P.Ms.No.420 dated 23-3-92)

34. (b)  Provided that consumers availing supply under Slab System of  billing who are served with adjustment bills for  Rs.1500/and above  are permitted to pay the adjustment bills in  installments not  exceeding six in accordance with Para (b) of Para  32.2.1(b) may  be  exempted from payment of interest charges (a)" 2  %  per annum  referred to above, provided they have been prompt in  payment of slab amounts till the issue of adjustment bill.

(B.P.Ms.No.471 dated 9-5-89)
(B.P.Ms.No.420, dt.23.3.92)

35. Reclassification of Consumer and Revision of Bills

Where  a  consumer has been classified under  a  particular category  and  is billed accordingly and it is  subsequently  observed  that  the classification is not correct,  the  Board  may alter the classification and suitably revise the bills if  necessary even retrospectively.

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36.  System of Supply

The Board's declared pressure  of  supply shall be generally as follows
36.1 Low tension supplies:
Alternating current - 50 Cycles.

36.1.1 Single phase 240- voltage between phase & neutral
36.1.2 Three phase 415 volts between phases.
36.2 High Tension supplies.

Alternating current 3 phase, 50 cycles 6,600 volts or 11,000 volts  between phases whichever is available. However  for  loads exceeding  1000 KVA Board reserves the right to supply at  higher pressure  of  33 K.V. 66 K.V.132 K.V. or 220  K.V.  according  to convenience of the Board.

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37. Classification of Premises (A.C. System)

37.1  Single phase 2 Wire, 240 volts:
37.1.1.  General supply not exceeding 15 amperes.
37.1.2.  Power installations not exceeding 1.5 B.H.P.in the aggregate.

37.2  Three  Phase, 4 Wire, 415 volts between phases  and  240  volts between phase and neutral
37.2.1  General supply exceeding 15 amperes.

37.3  Three phase,3  wire 415 volts between  phases:  

37.3.1  Motive  power installation exceeding 1.5 B.H.P: and upto 75 BHP
For connected load above 75 HP and below the limit of 150 HP, subject to compliance of specific conditions stipulated by Board in this regard.

                                                      (B.P.(Opn-Comml) Ms.No.66, dt. 30.01.99)

37.4   3 Phase, 3 wire, 11,000 volts and above between  phases  -
37.4.1  Motive Power installations exceeding 56 KW or 75 H.P. of connected load.

Note:  The above classification is for the arrangement or  grouping or consumer's wiring and not for determining the size of  the service line.

                    (B.P.(Opn-Comml) Ms.No. 210, dt. 19.10.95)
                      (B.P.)Opn-Comml) Ms.No.150, dt. 20.12.1996)

 

38. General Wiring Conditions

38.1  Mains: The consumer's mains shall in all cases be  brought back  to the Board's points of supply and sufficient cable  shall be provided for connecting up with the Board's apparatus.

38.2  Switches and Fuses: The consumer  shall  provide  proper linked  quick break main switches of requisite capacity to  carry and  break current in each conductor near the point of  commencement of supply. All the consumer's switches should be on the live wire  and  the letter 'N' should be painted on the  wooden  Board directly underneath the neutral conductor for connecting upto the meter. No single pole switch where it leaves the consumer's  main switch  or cut-out should remain inserted in any neutral  conductor.

38.3  Balancing of Load: If the connected load of any  installation exceeds fifteen amperes at 240 volts, the installation shall be wired on the group system separate neutral wires being brought back  in  each case to the Board's point of supply.  An  approved type  of  double pole linked with fuses shall control  each  main circuit.

The lamps, fans or any other apparatus of which the  installation  consists  shall be so grouped that under  normal  working conditions the current will be balanced and no current will  flow in the neutral wire.

38.4  'Caution' Board: All wires, between which a difference  of potential  above 240 volts exists, shall be made inaccessible  to unauthorised persons or enclosed in an earthed metallic casing or conduit.  A  'CAUTION' board printed in Telugu shall  be  affixed thereto.

38.5  Overhead  Mains: In order to save the expense  of  a  long underground  service on private property a consumer may with  the Board's approval, erect a pillar on that portion of his  property which  is  nearest  to the Board's supply mains  into  which  the service  shall  be  laid and from which the  consumer  shall  run overhead  mains to his premises. These overhead mains shall  constitute  a portion of his installation and shall be laid in  compliance  with  the Indian Electricity  Rules,1956.  An  efficient lightning arrester may be fixed at the commencement of the  overhead line at the consumer's cost should he desire the same as  an additional protection for his installation.

38.6  Earthling: Gas and water pipes shall on no account  be  used for earthing purposes. All wiring shall be kept as far as  possible away from gas and water pipe.

38.7  Wall  Plug: Wall plugs used on the circuits  for  domestic appliances shall be of the three pin type, the third pin connected  to 'earth'. All plugs shall be provided with switches on  the live  wire  and  not on the neutral. Two pin  plugs  or  lighting sockets shall not be allowed.

38.8  General  Wiring conditions:  A.C.  Motor  installations:The motor shall be provided with control gear so that the maximum demand of the consumer's installation does not in any case exceed the limit given in the following Schedule:

i). Providing of Automatic Switching facility to the motors with direct on line starters is prohibited                       (B.P(Opn-Comml) Ms.N0.253, dt. 9.2.96)
ii). The use of phase shifters by consumer is prohibited.
                                                         *(B.P.(Opn-Comml) Ms.No.169, dt. 1.3.97).
iii). Failure  to  comply with these regulations will  render  the consumer liable for disconnection.

Motors  of  above 1-1/2 BHP shall be wound for 3  phase  415 volts between phases.

Motors circuits shall be controlled by a triple pole switch protected  by a no-volt release and T .P. fuses. It is  important that the release should be maintained in thorough working  order. Wiring for motors shall be run with all wires bunched in a single metallic  conduit, which shall be efficiently earthed through  and connected  to  the  frame of motor from which  two  separate  and distinct earth wires shall be run. The minimum size of the  earth wire permitted is No.10 or 2x14 S.W.G. Installation of all motors shall comply in every respect with the Indian Electricity  Rules, 1956.Intending  consumers are advised to consult the Board  before ordering the motors as in some cases depending upon the  location and  conditions  of working. It may be practicable to  relax  the condition limiting the starting current.

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38.9 (a)  Power Factor of apparatus other than welding Transferor: Every  L.T.  consumer using induction motors  shall  install  L.T. shunt capacitors of specified rating as given below.

Sl.No.	Rating of Individual motor	KVAR rating of LT Capacitors for various RPM of the Motors
		750	1000	15000	3000
1	3.hp	1	1	1	1
2	5 hp	2	2	2	2
3	7.5 hp	3	3	3	3
4	10 hp	4	4	4	3
5	15 hp	6	5	5	4
6	20 hp	8	7	6	5
7	25 hp	9	8	7	6
8	30 hp	10	9	8	7
9	40 hp	13	11	10	9
10	50 hp	15	15	12	10

                                                     (B.P.Ms.No.812Dt.19-7-89.)

If  the  existing  consumer fail to  install  capacitors  of required  rating within such time as may be fixed by the  Board, such  of  those consumers as may be specified by  the  Board  are liable  to pay surcharges as may be fixed by the Board from  time to  time. If the capacitors already installed are  found,  during inspection  to be damaged or become defective or cease  to  function, the consumer shall be served with a notice to get the  same replaced/rectified or corrected within 30 days of the  inspection and  intimate the fact of replacement/ rectification to  the  concerned Section Officer, Operation, of the Board, who will inspect the capacitors again to verify their satisfactory  performance.In the  event of failure on the part of the consumer to comply  with the above notice, the Board may levy a surcharge of 25% per month on the bill amount or as may be prescribed by the Board from time to  time from the date from which the capacitor was defective  or ceased   to   function   till  such   time   the   capacitor   is replaced/rectified  or  corrected., Provided  further  that  such retrospective levy of surcharge shall be limited to one year from the  date of inspection.The consumer aggrieved by the  retrospective  levy, may appeal to the concerned Superintending  Engineer, Assessments,  whose decision shall be final. The failure  on  the part  of the consumer to comply with the above notice,  shall  be treated as violation of Terms and conditions of supply and  Board reserves  the  right to terminate the contract  and  collect  the balance initial period of agreement.

                                         (B.P.Ms.No.812 dated 19-7-89)

38.10 (a) (a)  The Chairman or his nominee (the nominee being  any member of the Board) may suomoto at any time call for and examine the  record  of any order passed or proceeding  recorded  by  the authority  or appellate authority under condition 38.10  (a)  for the  purpose  of satisfying himself regarding  the  propriety  or legality  of such order or proceeding and may pass such order  in reference thereto, as he may think fit. No orders adverse to  the consumer  shall be passed without giving notice  and  opportunity for  making a written representation to the consumer.  The  order passed  by  the Chairman or his nominee shall be  final  and  not liable  to be questioned in any Court of Law. The consumer  shall have no right to invoke this provision.
                                                                                    B.P.Ms.(Opn-Coml)No.377 dtd.23-12-1993.

1. Supply to new consumers with welding transformers shall not be made  unless  L.T.  capacitors of appropriate  capacity  are  installed.
2. If so required by the consumer the Board may at its discretion install  at  the expense of the consumer capacitors  of  required ratings  and  recover  the total  expenditure  incurred  thereon, subject  to the provisions of clause 34, by including the sum  in the monthly bill of charges.

38.10.1  For welding transformers of rating upto 8 KVA-

38.10.3 Power Factor apparatus for H.T. Agricultural consumers:   Every  H.T. Agricultural consumer  using  induction  motor shall install L.T. shunt capacitors of the specified rating given below.  Supply to new consumers with induction motors  with  connected load shall not be released unless L.T. shunt capacitors of the  appropriate  rating are installed by the consumers.  If  the existing  H.T. Agricultural consumers fail to install  capacitors of  required rating within such time as may be prescribed in  the Board,  they shall be liable to pay surcharge as may be fixed  by Board from time to time.

                    (B.P.Ms.No.812 dated 19-7-89)

If the capacitor already installed are found, during inspection to be damaged or become defective or cease to function,  the consumer  shall  be  served  with  a  notice  to  get  the   same replaced/rectified or corrected within 30 days of the  inspection and  intimate the fact of replacement/rectification to  the  concerned Section Officer, Operation, of he Board, who will  inspect the capacitors again to verify their satisfactory performance.

In  the  event  of failure on the part of  the  consumer  to comply  with the above notice, the Board may levy a surcharge  of 25%  per month on the bill amount or as may be prescribed by  the Board from time to time from the date from which he capacitor was defective  or ceased to function till such time the capacitor  is replaced/rectified  or  corrected.  Provided  further  that  such retrospective levy of surcharge shall be limited to one year from the date of inspection. The consumer aggrieved by the  retrospective   levy,   may  appeal  to   the   concerned   Superintending Engineer/Assessments, whose decision shall be final.

The  failure on the part of the consumer to comply with  the above, notice, shall be treated as violation of Terms and  Conditions of Supply and the Board reserves the right to terminate the contract  and collect the sum equivalent to the  minimum  charges for the balance initial period of agreement.

(B.P.Ms.No.812 dated 19-7-89)

38.10.3.1  The  Chairman or his nominee (the  nominee  being  any member of the Board) may suomoto at any time call for and examine the  record  of any order passed or proceeding  recorded  by  the authority or appellate authority under condition 38.10.3 for  the purpose of satisfying himself regarding the propriety or legality of such order or proceeding and may pass such order in  reference thereto,  as he may think fit. No orders adverse to the  consumer shall be passed without giving notice and opportunity for  making a written representation to the consumer. The order passed by the Chairman  or  his  nominee shall be final and not  liable  to  be questioned in any Court of Law. The consumer shall have no  right to invoke this provision.

B.P.Ms.(Opn-Coml)No.377 dtd.23-12-1993.

38.10.4 (a)  Every  consumer shall provide  capacitors  to  tube lights  and M.V. Lamps. The rated capacitors to be installed  for various ratings and types of lamps is indicated below

No.	Type of lamp / Capacitance of the capacitor to be installed	Power Factor Without capacitor	With Capacitor
1	. 1x40 W tube light 1x4 microfared (mfd) 250 V	0.5	0.9
2	.2x40 W tube light 1x3.15 mfd 400 V	0.5	0.9 to 0.95
3	1x65 W tube light 1x8 mfd 250 V		0.95
4	2x65 W tube light 1x5.7 mfd 400 V		0.95
5	1x80 W High 1x8 mfd 250 V Mercury vapour lamp	0.5	0.9 to 0.92
6	1x125 W High Pressure 1x10 mfd 250 V Mercury vapour lamp	0.5	0.9 to 0.92
7	1x250 W High Pressure 1x15 mfd 250 V Mercury vapour lamp	0.5	0.85 to 0.9
8	1x400 W High Pressure 1x20 mfd 250 V Mercury vapour lamp	0.5	0.85
9	1x150 W Sodium vapour 1x20 mfd 250 V lamp	0.4	0.9
10	1x250 W Sodium vapour 1x33 mfd 250 V 09 lamp	0.4	0.9
11.	1x400 W Sodium vapour lap 1x42 mft 250 V	0.4	0.85 to 0.9

If  the  existing consumers fail to  install  capacitors  of required rating within one year, they are liable to pay surcharge at the rate of 10% per month.

(B.P.Ms.No.110 dated 6-2-86) AND
(B.P.Ms.No.519 dated 22-4-87)

b)  Supply  to new Consumers shall not be released  unless  rated capacitors of the appropriate rating are installed.

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39. Malpractices Including Pilferage of  Energy

39.1   Malpractices: The expression 'malpractice' shall  include any violation of law or the terms and conditions of supply framed under  Section 49 of the Electricity Supply Act,  1948  including pilferage in particular, the following:

39.1.1  Supply of electricity to any service which is disconnected by the Board including illegal restoration of the consumer's  own disconnected  service  where the electricity consumption  is  metered.

39.1.2 (a)  Exceeding the contracted load without  the  specific permission  of the Board in respect of L.T. Services  other  than the Categories-I and II i.e., Domestic, Non-domestic and  commercial.
39.1.2 (b)  In respect of L.T. Category-I and II Services which do not  get the additional loads regularised within one  month  from the date of detection.

                   (B.P.Ms.No.1329 dated 23-12-89)39.1.2 (c) Deleted  
                  (B.P.Ms.No.105 dated 23-9-92) 23.9.1.2 (d) Deleted
                   (B.P.Ms.No.105 dated 23-9-92) 39.1.3 Deleted    
  (B.P.Ms.No.291 dated 27-11-90)

39.1.4  Non-compliance of orders imposing restriction on  use  of electricity during peak load hours.

39.1.5  Use  of electricity for the purpose other than  that  for which  supply is given by the Board. In the case of  Agricultural consumers, use of electricity for pumping water utilised for  any purpose other than for irrigation of their own lands specified in the application-cum-agreement.

(B.P.Ms.No.755 dated 26-6-89)

39.1.6  Re-sale of energy without the permission of the Board.

39.1.7  Pilferage: Pilfering energy with or without the aid  of any  device  including  the consumption of energy  which  is  not metered  and  conduct, preventing the correct  recording  by  the meter of the consumption of electricity.

39.2  Access to the premises: Officer(s) of the Board, authorised in  this behalf may at any time, enter upon the consumer's  premises  and check the installations, where there is scope for  suspecting that he consumer is guilty of any malpractice in  respect of  use  of electrical energy or is using devices to  commit  the pilferage of electrical energy.

39.3  If any consumer obstructs or prevents a Board's Officer  or employee  in any manner from entering upon his premises to  which supply is being afforded or where the electrical installation  or equipment  belonging to the Board or to the consumer is  situated in  such  premises, and if there is scope for suspecting  that  a consumer is guilty of any malpractice in respect of use of  electrical  energy  or pilferage of energy, the  Board's  officer  or employee may causes the supply to be disconnected without  notice and  keep such supply so disconnected till the  consumer  affords due facilities for inspection. If such inspection reveals nothing to  indicate the commission of any malpractice or pilferage,  the Board  may  cause supply to be restored. The Board shall  not  be responsible  for  any  loss or inconvenience  occasioned  to  the consumer on account of such disconnection of supply.

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39.4   Officers  authorised  to inspect and deal  with  cases  of malpractice and pilferage of energy are as indicated below:

Sl.No.	Particulars	Office or Officers authorised
		To Inspect the premises and make provisional assessments	To disconnect and issue provisional assessment notice to the consumer	To make final Assessment	Appellate Authority
1.	L.T. Services
	i) All LT services excluding ind/cottage industries.
	Detection of malpractices and pilferage of energy	AE/AAE, ADE,DE	ADE incharge of Distn.	DE Assessments	SE Assessments
	ii) Industrial including cottage industries:
	a) Detection of malpractices and pilferage of energy	AE/DPE, ADE,DE & SE	-do-	SE Assessments	CE/O/Z
	b) Detection of only malpractice.	AE/AAE ADE,DE & SE	-do-	SE Assessments	CE/O/Z
2.	HT Services including temporary supply.	ADE., DE & SE	-do-	SE Assessments	CE/O/Z

Note:The Board may in its discretion allot to various officers or transfer cases/ of appeals pending on the file of one officer  to another  officer  of equal or higher rank without notice  to  the consumer/appellant.

(B.P.Ms.No.291 dated 27-11-90)

39.6  Provisional assessment of the loss sustained by  the  Board and payment: The inspecting officer shall make a provisional estimate  of the  loss incurred by the Board by the reason of the  malpractice or  pilferage of energy committed by the consumer which shall  be assessed as mentioned herein below and intimated to the Assistant Divisional Engineer concerned. The A.D.E. concerned shall  ensure disconnection  of such services forthwith in the case of  malprctices with reference to supply of electricity to any disconnected service or pilferage of energy. The Assistant Divisional Engineer shall  then serve the consumer with a notice of  provisional  assessment  in  the  prescribed form. Such  notice  shall  mention, interalia.

(a)  the matters noticed during the inspection of the  consumer's premises and installations.
(b) the reasons for disconnection already effected or proposed to be effected and
(c)  A  provisional estimate of the loss sustained by  the  Board computed in the prescribed manner.

He shall inform the consumer to pay half of the provisionally  assessed amount, pending the inquiry to be conducted  by  the concerned authority into the case, to secure restorative of surly where supply has been disconnected or to avoid discontinuance  of supply  her disconnection has not been effected. If such  payment is made the consumer's service shall not be disconnected on  this ground pending the enquiry.

39.7.1  In the case of the malpractice of supply of electricity to any  service  which  is disconnected or  illegal  restoration  of supply  to  the consumer's own disconnected  premises  where  the electricity consumed is metered the entire consumption during the estimated  period of malpractice shall be charged at the  special rates as prescribed in clause 39.12.1 hereunder:

39.7.2  In the case of malpractices other than that mentioned  in sub-clause  39.7.1  above, the quantity of electricity  shall  be assessed as under:

Where  
'a' denotes total consumption recorded during the month   'b' denotes total connected load at the time of inspection. 'c' denotes unauthorised connected load at the time of inspection.

1. Deleted*

   (B.P. (Opn.Comml)Ms.No.281,dt.16.3.96). 

2(i) Unauthorised extension of service a x (b - contracted load)

where the contracted load is b
less than the connected load
(including that of the unauthorised extension)

2(ii) Unauthorised extension of service where the

connected load (including that of the unauthorised
extension is less than the contracted load)

(3) Non-compliance with peak load a x peak load hrs in month

restrictions in the month Total hours in the month

(4) Use of electricity for other than a x load uilised for other purpose

the sanctioned puposes (except
when the contracted power tariff is higher and the consumer uses the supply for a purpose for which the tariff is lower or the tariff is the same)

(5) Re-sale of energy a x load of the service to which electricity is sold by the consumer

Assessment in he aforesaid cases shall be made for the  estimated period  of  malpractice subject toa maximum period  of  one  year prior to the date of inspection and the quantity of electricity so arrived and shall be charged at the special rates as prescribed in Clause 39.12.1 hereunder.

39.7.3  Cases of Pilferage of energy by consumers H.T. Electricity:

39.7.3.1  Demand:  For  the purpose of  assessment  of  maximum demand for the month contracted demand of the consumer or 60%  of the connected load at the time of inspection, whichever is higher shall  be taken as maximum demand. The assessment shall  be  made for  the entire period during which pilferage is taking place  and can  be clearly established. If here is any ambiguity the  period shall be limited to a maximum of one year.

39.7.3.2  Energy Charges: Quantity of electricity  consumed  per month shall be worked out at under:

a) Industrial (HT Cat-I):

Energy Consumed per month = CMD x 0.9xNumber of shifts per dayx240

1. Non-Industrial (HT Cat.II):

   energy consumed per month = MD in KW x 8 hours x number of working

   day x number of working days in a month

   Provided that the number of working hours per day shall be between 16 and 24 depending on the nature of use and the number of working days shall be between 25 and 30.

2. Agriculture (HT Cat.IV):

   When flat rate tariff is in force, the provisional amount shall be assessed as follows:

   Connected load in HP * The special flat rate notified inthe tariff notification issued from time to

   time x Number of months.

   When metered tariff is in force the energy consumed per month shall be assessed as follows.

   contracted MD * 0.9 x 9 Hrs x 30 days.

3. Railway Tracton (HT Cat.V):

   energy consumed per month = CMD * 0.9*0.5*720

4. Townships and colonies (HT Cat.VI):

Energy consumed per month – CMD 0.93*720

(B.P.(Opn.comnl)Ms.No.65 dt.25.1.99)

39.7.3.3  The  assessment shall be made for the  entire  period during  which pilferage is taking place and can be clearly  established. If there is any ambiguity,the period should be limited to a  maximum of one year prior to the date of inspection. The  consumption  so  assessed shall be charged at the special  rates  as prescribed in Clause 39.12.1 hereunder.

39.7.4  Cases of pilferage of energy of consumers of L.T.  electricity.

39.7.4.1  Quantity of units consumed per month shall  be  worked out as under:

Connected  load  found at the time of inspection in  K.W.  x Diversity Factor x Load Factor x number of working hours per  day x number of days in the month.

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39.7.4.2  Diversity  Factor, Load Factor, number  of  hours  and number  of days to compute the quantity of units as mentioned  in sub-clause 39.7.4.1 shall be taken as mentioned below:

Category	Diversity Factor	Load Factor	No. of working hours per day	No. of days per month
1 Domestic	50%	40%	24	30
2 Non Domestic & Commercial	90%	90%	12 to 18 hours depending on the nature of use.	25 to 30 as the case may be
3 Industrial including Cottage Industry	Unity	80%	8,16,24 depending on number of shifts	25 to 30 as the case may be
4.Agricultural	Unity	80%	9	30
5. Public           Lighting	Unity	100%	8	30

*(B.P(Opn.comml)Ms.No.231 dt.20.12.1995)
   B.P. (Opn.Comml) Ms.No.65 dt.25.1.99.

39.7.4.4  In the case of Agricultural  consumers,  charges  and procedure to be followed shall be as shown below.

Nature of malpractice or other default of Consumer	Mode of Charging
1. All malpractices defined in Clause 39.1	Rs.300/- per H.P. per annum
2. Illegal restoration of supply after disconnection taking into account period for which the consumer resorted to availing supply during disconnection.	Rs.300/- per H.P. per annum or part thereof
3. Pilferage or direct connection by prospective consumers	Rs.1000/-per H.P. per annum.

39.8.1  Provisional assessment notice in the case of malpractices other than supply of electricity to a disconnected premises shall be  sent by the officer authorised in this behalf by  the  Board, requiring  the consumer to pay 50% of the provisionally  assessed amount pending enquiry into the matter failing which supply would be disconnected.

39.8.2   In case the consumer falls to pay the 50 percent  of  the provisionally  assessed amount the service shall be  disconnected on expiry of the notice period.

39.8.3   In  the case of malpractice with reference to  supply  of electricity  to  a disconnected service or pilferage  of  energy, provisional  assessment  notice will be sent in  the  forms  prescribed  thereof (Appendices VI and VII  respectively)  requiring the consumer to pay pending enquiry into the matter 50 percent of the assessed amount plus reconnection charges. If the amount plus other charges as mentioned above are paid by the consumer  supply may be restored.

39.8.4   In the case of consumers, whose services are  disconnected on the grounds of malpractice and/or pilferage of energy and  who are desirous of getting the service reconnected by paying 50%  of the  amount of provisional assessment but are unable to  pay  the entire  50% in a lumpsum, the Superintending Engineer,  Operation, of  the  circle may permit them to pay the same in two  or  three monthly installments. Supply may be restored on payment of  first installment.  However,  if the consumer fails to  adhere  to  the schedule of payment of any of the installments, the supply  shall be  disconnected without further notice. Such consumers who  week payment of 50% of the provisional assessment amount in installments should represent to the concerned Superintending Engineer(Operation.).

39.9  Final assessment:

39.9.1  After the provisional assessment notice is  served  upon the  consumer  as mentioned in clause 39.3 thereof,  the  officer authorised in this behalf by the Board (see statement referred to in  clause  39.4 above) shall issue a show cause  notice  in  the forms  prescribed  therefor, advising the consumer  to  file  his representation  if  any, within 30 days from the receipt  of  the notice.

39.9.2   The said officer of the Board shall, after the expiry  of the  aforesaid notice period, enquire into the matter  and  after giving  reasonable  opportunity to the consumer and  taking  into account all relevant facts and circumstances shall decide whether the consumer has committed malpractice or pilferage of energy and if  so satisfied, proceed to assess to the best of his  judgment, the loss sustained by the Board on account of such malpractice or pilferage  of energy by the consumer. The consumer may be  represented by an advocate or any other person at the time of personal hearing  provided the consumer files proper Vakalatnama or  power of Attorney as the case may be.

39.9.3   The  final assessing authority shall then pass  an  order setting out his conclusions and the reasons there of and communicate  a copy of the order to the consumer and demand the  amount, if  any  due from the consumer on the basis of such  order  after giving credit to the amounts paid by him.

39.9.4   Payment of amount of final assessment: The consumer  shall pay  to the Board within 30 days of the receipt of final  assessment order, the amounts demanded therein.

39.10.1  The consumer may prefer an appeal to the authority designated by the Board to dispose off the appeals within thirty  days of  the date of receipt of the order of the final  assessing  authority  or within such further time as the  appellate  authority may  in  its own discretion deem fit to allow.  However,  if  the consumer makes payment of 50% of the amount demanded in the final assessment order , the connection shall be continued or restored, as the case may be.

39.10.2   The  memorandum  of appeal shall be in  writing  in  the English language, typed neatly on foolscap pages, be  accompanied by three extra copies and be duly signed by the consumer. All the material on which the appellant seeks to rely for purposes of his appeal shall be sent along with the memorandum of appeal

39.10.3  The  appellate authority shall dispose  off  the  appeal after considering the submission of the appellant in the memorandum  of appeal, the material placed before him by  the  appellant and  the  enquiry  records. It shall not be  obligatory  for  the appellate authority to give a personal hearing, but if a  request be made for such a hearing by the appellant,the appellate authority may grant such hearing to the appellant. The appellant may be represented  by an advocate or any other person at  such  hearing provided  the  appellant  files proper vakalatnama  or  power  of Attorney as the case may be.

39.10.4   The appellate authority may

(i) confirm, reduce, enhance or annul the assessment.
(ii)  set  aside the assessment and order fresh disposal  of  the case with or without further enquiry.
(iii) conduct a further enquiry itself or call for a report  from the  lower authorities and dispose of the appeal in the light  of such further enquiry or report.
(iv) pass such other orders as it deems fit. No orders adverse to the consumer shall be passed without giving notice and opportunity for a written representation to the consumer.

39.10.5  The appellate authority shall give his reasons  for  his conclusions except in cases where the appeal is allowed in to-to.

39.10.6  The  order on appeal shall be final, subject  to  clause 39.11  hereunder and be not liable to be questioned in any  court of law.

39.11  The Chairman or his nominee(the nominee being any  members of  the  Board) may submit at any time call for and  examine  the record  of any order passed or proceeding recorded by  the  final assessment  authority or appellate authority, for the purpose  of satisfying  himself regarding the propriety or legality  of  such order or proceeding and may pass such order in reference thereto, as  he may think fit. No orders adverse to the consumer shall  be passed without giving notice and opportunity for making a written representation to the consumer. The order passed by the  Chairman or his nominee shall be final and not liable to be questioned  in any court of law. The consumer shall have no right to invoke this provision.

39.12  Energy and demand charges in cases of Malpractices  including pilferage.

39.12.1  The value of the energy estimated as a result of  pilferage of energy or malpractice shall be charges at special rates as prescribed by the Board and notified in the tariff  Notifications from time to time. These special rates shall include the rate at which the energy was already charged for in the case of  malpractices.  In  the case of pilferage of energy  the  special  rates shall be levied after excluding the consumption recorded by the meter, from the assessed consumption.

B.P.Ms.No.291Dt.27-11-90and
B.P.Ms.(Opn-Coml)No.431.dt.15-2-94.

39.13  The amounts claimed from the consumers as a result of  the above  proceedings shall be deemed to be arrears  of  electricity charges.  The consumer shall pay the amounts assessed  within  30 days  of the date of assessment order. If there is delay in  payment  the consumer shall be liable to pay additional  charges  at the  rate of 2% per month or part thereof on the amount  due  for the  period of delay. This clause will also apply to all  pending dues.  Failure to pay these amounts within the time allowed  will also entail disconnection of the service without further notice.

(B.P.Ms.No. 450 dated 14-6-82)

39.14  In  addition  to the charges mentioned  in  the  foregoing clauses the consumers shall pay supervision charges at the  rates prescribed by the Board and notified in the tariff  notifications from time to time to cover the charges for supervision or inspection and checking of such premises:

(B.P.Ms.No. 431 dated 15-2-94)

39.15  Neither  failure to launch criminal  proceedings  nor  the acquittal  of  the consumer in any such proceedings  on  a  ground other  than  that the charge is false shall bar  the  proceedings under the provisions stipulated herein.

39.16  Levy of compensation charges: Levy of compensation charges  under the provisions of this schedule, shall be  without prejudice to the Board's right to take any other action  provided in terms and conditions of supply or any other law governing  the supply of electricity to the consumers.

39.17   Where, over the same period of time, any consumer is  found indulging  in more than one malpractice including  pilferage  the compensation  payable  in respect of each  malpractice  shall  be separately  estimated and the consumer shall be required  to  pay only the highest of such compensation amounts.

39.18   If any consumer indulges in any malpractice with  reference to use of electricity or pilferage of energy for the second  time to  his premises, may be discontinued for a period as decided  by the final assessing Authority. Fresh connection shall also not be allowed to such premises during the aforesaid period.

39.19  The  Board  may at its discretion transfer  the  cases  of malpractices including pilferage of energy from one  final/appellate assessing authority.

B.P.Ms.No.152 (Opn-Coml) dated:1-9-1993.

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40. HT Service Connection

40.1  No high tension consumer shall connect any additional  load in  the  existing H.T. Service  connection  installation  without obtaining  the  approvals of the Chief  Electrical  Inspector  to Government,  Andhra Pradesh, as required under Rule 63 of  Indian Electricity  Rules,  1956,  and without approval  by  the  Andhra Pradesh  State  Electricity Board and without signing  of  Andhra Pradesh  State Electricity Board's Test Report by  the  consumer. Failure  to  observe the above requirements  shall  render  power supply  liable to be disconnected summarily and the power  supply shall remain disconnected till the un-authorised additional  load is  removed or till the un-authorised additional load is  regularised by obtaining approval of the Chief Electrical Inspector  to Government,  approval of Andhra Pradesh State  Electricity  Board and  signing of A.P.S.E.Board Test Report by the consumer,  which ever is earlier.

The  reconnection will be done after inspection by the  concerned  Divisional Engineer/Operation to his satisfaction in  compliance of these provisions.

B.P.Ms.No.152 (Opn-Coml) dated:1-9-1993.

40.2  If at any time the maximum demand of a H.T. consumer exceeds his  contracted  demand or L.T. consumer exceeds  the  contracted load  without prior approval of the Board, the consumer shall  be liable to compansate the Board for all damages occasioned to  its equipment  or  machinery if any, by reason of this  default,  and shall also be liable to pay the charges payable by him on account of such increase in demand or load and penalty, as prescribed  by the Board from time to time, without prejudice to this right  the Board may also cause the supply to the consumer to be disconnected.

B.P.Ms.No.105 (Opn-Coml) dated:23-9-1992.

 

41.  Restrictions on Use of Electricity by Consumers

The  Board shall endeavor to afford continuous supply and to restore  interrupted  supply  as early as possible. The Board  shall  have  the right to stagger or curtail supply of electricity to any consumer or consumers according to operational or other contingencies. The Board  shall  not be responsible for any  loss  or  inconvenience occasioned to any consumer, by any interruption of supply of  any kind, whatever be the reason thereof.

42. Discontinuance of Supply

42.1 Disconnection  due to eviction: Where subsequent  to  commencement  of  supply  of energy by the  Board,  proceedings  are initiated under any law for evicting the consumer from the  premises  to which supply has been given, the S.E. of the  Board  may discontinue  supply  of energy to such premises  and  remove  its installations and equipment and its action shall not be liable to be  questioned  as a breach of agreement or otherwise.  He  shall without prejudice to the other rights of Board recover from  such consumers the expenses incurred for dismantling its  installation and removing its equipment.

42.2  Where the consumer requires a license or permission from any statutory  authority or any authority of Govt., to run  the  business/industry, or permission for lifting of water wherever necessary  for  purposes of irrigation, or for any other  purpose  for which he seeks or availing supply of electricity or for  locating such  business/industry/pumpset  or any other  equipment  at  the place where he is receiving such supply and where the conduct  of his  said  business/industry/activity at such place  becomes  un-lawful  by reasons of his failure to obtain initially  or  secure the continuance of such license or permission, the Superintending Engineer of the Board may, if desired by the concerned  statutory or  any  other competent authority of  Government,  after giving notice  calling  for explanation and after considering  the  same discontinue   supply  without  forfeiting the  rights   of   the A.P.S.E.Board under the agreement with the consumer.

B.P.Ms.No.355 (Opn-Coml) dated:22-11-1993.

42.3 Disconnection due to Default in payments:Where any consumer defaults in payment of (a)  charges  for the supply of electricity  and/or  (b)  minimum charges where supply is under disconnection and/or (c) Unconnected  minimum charges due in respect of a service for which  supply is  sanctioned and made ready but not at availed and/or. (d)  Any other  sums payable to the Board under the contract of supply  or the  tariff  and terms and conditions of supply notified  by  the Board, under section 49 of the Electricity Supply Act, the Board, may,  without prejudice to its other rights cause to  be  disconnected  all or any of the other services of the consumer,  though such  services be distinct and are governed by separate  agreements and though no default occurred in respect thereof.

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43. Hiring of Equipment

The Board may lend or hire its  equipment  and property to a consumer n such conditions as it may  fix from  time  to time. Consumers who take on hire and  or  use  the equipment or property of the Board shall abide by such terms  and conditions and pay such charges therefor as may be levied by  the Board from to time.

44. Removal of Service Lines

On termination of agreement  underClauses  26 hereof the Board may dismantle the service  line  and remove  the  materials meter, cut out etc. After the  removal  of service lines, the consumer shall be treated as a fresh applicant for  the purpose of giving supply to that premises  when  applied for by him.

45. Knowledge of Facts and Rules

The consumer shall be  deemed to  have full knowledge of the provisions of  Indian  Electricity Act,  1910, Indian Electricity Rules,  1956, Electricity  (Supply) Act, 1948 and Andhra Pradesh Electricity (Supply) Rules, 1958  and all  regulations and notifications made there under, as  also  all laws relating to the supply of electricity. The consumers  shall act  in  due conformity with all the laws aforementioned  and  if they  do  not  so act their supply may  be  discontinued  without prejudice to any other action which may be taken by the Board.

46. Interpretation

These conditions shall be read and  construed as being subject in all respects to the provisions of the  Indian Electricity  Act,  1910, Indian Electricity Rules, 1956  and  the Electricity(Supply)  Act, 948 in force and as amended from  time to time and to the provisions of any other law relating to supply of electricity  for the time being in force and  nothing  herein above  contained in these conditions shall abridge  or prejudice the rights ofthe Board and the consumer under any Central Act  or State Act or rules made thereunder.

47 APPENDIX - I

Form of application for supply of Electricity at Low Tension/High Tension

To

The...........................

............................

Sir,

I/we  request  you  to supply electricity  at  L.T./H.T.  to my/our premises situated at.........The requisite information  is furnished below:

(1) Name of the consumer:

(2) Address for communication:

(3)   Status   of  consumer:

Consumer  should  state   his   legal status(i.e.,)  whether  he  is individual,  partnership  firm  or limited company or any other legal person. In case of partnership firm,  it should be stated whether it is registered  or  unregistered,  location  of its Head Office, names and addresses  of  all partners  and a copy of partnership deed should be filed. In  case of Company, it should be stated whether it is private limited  or public limited, names of present directors and a copy of memorandum  of articles of association should be furnished. In  case  of any other type of legal person full details and name and  address of person competent to represent the consumer should be stated).

(4) Location of premises where supply is required:

(5) Category of supply:

(6) Contracted load:

(7) Contracted Demand in HP/KVA:

(8)  Details  of connected load at the time  of  commencement  of supply:

2. I/we undertake to agree to pay at the tariffs and  Miscellaneous and general charges prescribed by the Board and abide by  the terms and conditions of supply notified by the Board from time to time,  which shall govern the supply of electricity to  me/us  in all respects.

3. I/we   request   that  the  Board  should   provide   necessary meter/meters/metering equipment.

4. I/we shall undertake to execute an agreement in the  prescribed form,  if so called upon by the Board. Whether such an  agreement is executed or not, this application itself shall oblige me/us to conform to and abide by the terms and conditions of supply  notified by the Board from time to time.

 Station:

(Signature of the Consumer)

Dated:

Witness:

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48 APPENDIX - II

Application-cum-Agreement for Supply of Electricity

(Non-judicial stamp worth Rs.....should be affixed to this  form while presenting)

To

The......................

......................

Sir,

I/we  request  you to supply electricity at L.T.  to  my/our premises situated at.......The requisite information is furnished below.

(a) Name of consumer:

(b) Address for communication:

(c) Status of should state his legal status (i.e.,) whether he is individual,  partnership  firm or limited company  or  any  other legal  person.  In case of partnership firm it should  be  stated whether  it is registered or unregistered, location of  its  Head Office,  names and addresses of all partners and a copy of  partnership  deed  should be filed. In case of company it  should  be stated whether it is private Limited or Public limited, names  of present director and copy of Memorandum of articles of  association  should  be furnished. In case of any other  type  of  legal person  full details and name and address of person competent  to represent the consumer should be stated)

(d) Location of premises where supply is required :

(e) Category of supply:

(f) Purpose of supply:

(g) Contracted load:

(h) Contracted demand in HP/KVA

(i) Details of connected load at the time of commencement of supply.

2. I/we undertake to agree to pay at the tariff prescribed by the Board and to abide by he terms and conditions of supply  notified by the Board from time to time, which shall govern the supply  of electricity to me/us in all respects.

3.   I/we  request  that  the  Board  should  provide   necessary meter/meters/metering equipment.

4.  I/we shall avail supply within three months from the date  of issue  of intimation that supply is available. As and  when  from the date supply is availed of or from the date of expiry of three months from the date of issue of intimation that supply is available,  whichever date is earlier, I/we shall be bound to pay  the Board all charges in accordance with tariffs as may be prescribed by  the Board from time to time and made applicable to me/us  and scale  of  Miscellaneous and General charges and  the  terms  and conditions  of supply notified by the Board and I/we shall  abide in all respects by those terms and conditions.

5. Monthly Minimum Charges: I/we shall pay minimum charges every month as prescribed  in tariffs, and terms and conditions of supply even if no electricity is consumed for any reason whatsoever and also if the  charges for  electricity  actually  consumed are less  than  the  minimum charges. The minimum charges shall also be payable by me/us  even if  electricity is not consumed because supply has  been  disconnected  by  the  Board  because  of  non-payment  of  electricity charges,  pilferage or other malpractices or for any other  valid reason.

6. I/we shall pay the Board inspection fees, cost of service line and other charges as may be demanded by the Board.

7.  I/we  hereby agree that if I/we, am/are  found  indulging  in theft of energy or any malpractice in respect of use of electricity,  I/we shall pay additional charges as may be levied  by  the Board.  I/we also agree that in such an event the Board shall  in addition  to levy of the additional charge have right to  disconnect supply of electricity to my/our premises for such period  as may be decided by the Board.

8. I/we and the Board shall be at liberty determine the  contract by giving in writing one month's notice expressing such intention at  any  time after the date of expiry of two years.  I/we  agree that  the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board  may  terminate this  contract at any time by giving one week's notice,  if  I/we violate  the terms of this agreement or the terms and  conditions of supply notified by the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity  Board from  time  to time or the provisions of any  law  touching  this agreement including the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948, the Indian Electricity  Act, 1910 and Rules made thereunder. This  Agreement shall remain in force until it is terminated as above indicated.

Note:-In  the case of supply for Agricultural  purposes,  furnish details  of  lands  including survey  numbers,  area,  ownership, intended to be irrigated. (B.P.Ms.No.755 dated 26-6-89)

Signature of the Consumer

Date

Signed by the consumer in my presence:

(1) Signature

Name and Address

Date

(2) Signature

Name and Address Date

 

Agreement executed this day of..........19 ,by.......... for themselves/himself/itself and for their/his/its/hers assigns  and successors  in  favour of the Andhra  Pradesh  State  Electricity Board a statutory corporation constituted under Section 5 of  the Electricity  (Supply)  Act, 1948 and its successors  and  assigns herein after called the Board.

2. Supply Of Power: I/we the above mentioned have requested the Board to  supply electricity at specified voltage of supply as per tariffs for the purpose of.............................................. and  the Andhra  Pradesh  State Electricity Board agreed  to  afford  such supply on the terms and conditions notified by them from time  to time  under  ection.49 of the Electricity(Supply) Act,  1948  and those hereinafter mentioned.

3. Load/Maximum Demand: I/we agree to take from the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board  Electric  Power for a maximum load  not  exceeding.....KVA which  shall  be  taken to be my/our contracted  demand  for  our exclusive   use  for  the  purposes  above  mentioned,   at   our Mills/Factory/premises                                   situated at............................My/our   contracted   load    shall be........HP......and/or.......KW.  I/we  shall  not  effect  any change in the maximum demand or contracted load.

4. Re-Sale Of Electric Power: I/we  undertake that, I/we shall not sell electrical  energy obtained under this agreement without the sanction in writing  of the Board.

5.  Obligation To Comply With Requirements Of Act And  Terms  And Conditions Of Supply: I/we  further undertake to comply with all the  requirements of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910, the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948,  the Rules thereunder, provisions of the tariffs  scale  of Miscellaneous  and General charges and the terms and conditions of supply prescribed by the Board from time to time and agree not to dispute the same.

6. Date Of Coming Into Force Of The Agreement: I/we shall begin/take electrical energy from the Board under the  conditions  of this contract within three months,  from  the date of issue of intimation in writing to me/us by the officer of the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board that supply of  Electrical  energy  is available. The provisions  of  this  agreement shall be deemed to come into force from the date of  commencement of supply of energy or the date of expiry of three months  notice above referred to whichever is earlier.

7. Period Of Agreement: I/We  undertake  to avail supply for a minimum period  of  5 years from the date this agreement comes into force.

8. Determination Of The Agreement: I/we shall be at liberty to determine the contract by giving in  writing three months notice expressing such intention at  any time  after the period of two years. I/we agree that  the  Andhra Pradesh  State Electricity Board may terminate this  contract  at any  time giving one week's notice if, I/we violate the terms  of this agreement or the terms and conditions of supply notified  by the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board from time to  time  or the  provisions of any law touching this agreement  including  the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, the Indian Electricity Act,  1910 and Rules thereunder. This agreement shall remain in force  until it is terminated as above indicated. In computing the periods  of 5  years and 2 years referred to above the period or periods  for which  the  annual minimum guarantee has or have been  waived  or reduced shall be excluded.

9. Obligation Of Consumer To Pay All Charges Levied By Board: From the date this agreement comes into force I/we shall  be bound  by and shall pay the Board maximum demand charges,  energy charges,  surcharges, meter rents and other charges, if  any,  in accordance  with the tariffs applicable and the terms and  conditions of supply prescribed by the Board from time to time for the particular class of consumers to which I/we belong.

10. Board's Right To Vary Terms Of Agreement: I/we agree that the Board shall have the unilateral right to vary, from time to time, tariffs, scale of general and  miscellaneous  charges and the terms and conditions of supply under  this agreement by special or general proceedings.

In particular, the Board shall have the right to enhance the rates  chargeable for supply of electricity according to  exigencies.

11. Monthly Minimum Charges: I/we shall pay minimum charges every month as prescribed  in tariff, and terms and conditions of supply even if no electricity is consumed for any reason whatsoever and also if the charges for electricity actually consumed are less than the minimum  charges. The minimum charges shall also be payable by me/us even if  electricity  is not consumed because supply has been disconnected  by the Board because of non-payment of electricity charges,  pilferage or other malpractices or for any other valid reason.

12. Special Annual Minimum Guarantee: In  consideration  of the Andhra Pradesh  State  Electricity Board  making  arrangements for supplying  electrical  energy  to me/us,  I/we  agree with effect from the date of  commencement  of this  agreement  for the period of.........years to  guarantee  a minimum  payment Rs..........(Rupees................) every  year towards  demand  and energy charges only, exclusive  of  payments towards surcharge, meter rents or other payments by whatever name they  may be called. If the amounts actually paid towards  demand energy  charges  during  any year fall short  of  the  guaranteed minimum, the amount of deficit shall be deemed to be an arrears of electricity charges and recovered accordingly.

13.  I/we  hereby agree that if I/we, am/are found  indulging  in theft of energy or any malpractice in respect of se of  electrical energy I/we shall pay additional charges as may be levied  by the Board. I/we also agree that insuch an event the Board  shall in  addition to levy of the additional charges have right to  disconnect supply of electricity to my/our premises for such  period as may be decided by the Board.

Signature of the Consumer.

Date

Signed by the consumer in my presence.

Signature

Name and address

Date

Signature

Name and Address Date:

APPENDIX - IV

Form for L.T. Agreement.

Agreement executed this......day of......19  by.....for themselves/himself/itself, and for their/his/its, heirs, assigns  and successors in favour of Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board, a statutory  Corporation Constituted under Section.5 of  the  Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948, and its successors and assigns,  hereinafter called the BOARD'.

2. Supply Of Power: I/we the above mentioned have requested the Board to  supply Electricity  at low tension for the purpose of....and the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board has agreed to afford such  supply on the terms and conditions notified by them under Section.49  of the  Electricity(Supply)  Act, 1948, and those  hereinafter  mentioned:

Details of supply:

i. Purpose :

ii. Category :

3. Load/Maximum Demand: I/we agree to take from the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board  electric  power for connected load  not  exceeding...HP/KW subject  to  a  contracted Maximum Demand  of.....HP/Kw  for  our exclusive  use/and  for  the  purposes  above  mentioned  at  our Mills/Factory/Premises situated at.......

4.  Obligation To Comply With Requirements Of Act And  Terms  And Conditions Of Supply: I/we undertake to comply with all the requirements of Indian Electricity  Act, 1910, the Electricity(Supply) Act, 1948,  Scale of Miscellaneous and General Charges and the terms and conditions of  supply prescribed by the Board from time to time,  and  agree not to dispute the same.

5. Period Of Agreement: I/we  undertake  to  avail  supply  for  a  minimum   period of...years from the date this agreement comes into force.

6. Date Of Coming Into Force Of The Agreement: I/we shall begin/take electrical energy from the Board under the  conditions  of this contract within three months,  from  the date of issue of intimation in writing to me/us by the officer of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board, that supply of  electrical energy is available. The provisions of this contract shall be  deemed  to come into force from the date of  commencement  of supply of energy or the date of expiry of the three months notice above referred to, whichever is earlier.

7. Determination Of The Agreement: I/we shall be at liberty to determine the contract by giving in  writing one month's notice expressing such intention  at  any time  after  the date of expiry of...years I/we  agree  that  the Andhra  Pradesh State Electricity Board may terminate  this  contract  at any time, by giving one week's notice if I/we,  violate the terms of his agreement and the terms and conditions of supply notified by the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board from  time to  time  or the provisions of any law  touching  this  agreement including the Electricity(Supply) Act, 948 the Indian Electricity  Act,  1910 and Rules made thereunder.  This  agreement  shall remain in force until it is terminated as above indicated.

8. Obligation Of Consumer To Pay All Charges Levied By Board: From the date this agreement comes into force, I/we shall be bound by and shall pay the Board energy charges, surcharges meter rents  and other charges if any, in accordance with  the  Tariffs applicable and the terms and conditions of supply notified by the Board from time to time for the particular class of consumers  to which I/we belong.

9. Board's Right To Vary Terms Of Agreement:   I/we agree that the Board shall have the unilateral right to vary, from time to time, the terms and conditions of supply under this agreement by special or general proceedings. In  particular, the  Board shall have the right to enhance the  rates  chargeable for supply of electricity according to exigencies.

10. Monthly Minimum Charges: I/we shall pay minimum charges every month as prescribed  in tariff, and terms and conditions of supply even if no electricity is consumed for any reason whatsoever and also if the charges for electricity actually consumed are less than the minimum  charges. The minimum charges shall also be payable by me/us even if  electricity  is not consumed because supply has been disconnected  by the Board because of non-payment of electricity charges,  pilferage or other malpractices or for any other valid reason.

11. Special Annual Minimum Guarantee: In  consideration  of the Andhra Pradesh  State  Electricity Board making arrangements for and supplying electrical energy  to me/us,  I/we agree with effect from the date of  commencement  of this agreement for the period of....years to guarantee a  minimum payment of Rs.....(Rupees....) every year towards energy charges, exclusive  ofpayment  towards  surcharge, meter  rents  or  other payments  by  whatever name they may be called.  If  the  amounts actually  paid towards energy charges during any year fall  short of the guaranteed minimum, the amount in deficit shall be  deemed to be an arrear of the electricity charges and recovered  accordingly.

12.  I/we  hereby agree that if I/we, am/are found  indulging  in theft of energy or any malpractice in respect of use of  electrical energy/I/we shall pay additional charges as may be levied  by the Board. I/we also agree that in such an event the Board  shall in  addition to levy of the additional charge have right to  disconnect supply of electricity to my/our premises for such  period as may be decided by the Board.

Signature of the consumer

Date

Signed by the consumer in my presence:

(1) Signature

Name and Address Date.

(2) Signature

Name and address

Date

APPENDIX - V

PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

(All other malpractices except pilferage and supply of electricity to a disconnected service)

Letter No. Dated. -- -- .

From

To

Sir,

On....at....hours    your   service   bearing    No.....Door No.........was inspected by........

I have then noticed that you had:

(1)

(2)

(3)

The  above factors indicate that you are guilty of  malpractice. An enquiry will be made into the matter by the Superintending  Engineer/Divisional Engineer(Assessments)..who will fix  the amount  of loss sustained by the Board. You may make  appropriate representation to him in this regard.

I  have provisionally estimated the value of energy  misused by  you  at Rs......If you are desirous of continuity  of  supply pending  enquiry, you may pay Rs......(being half  the  estimated value) plus Rs.......towards supervision charges plus Rs......for resealing charges within 15 days from the date of receipt of this notice  to  the Assistant Accounts Officer,  Electricity  Revenue Office.....failing which the supply will be disconnected  without any further notice.

Assistant Divisional Engineer

(Operation)

Copy to:

The Asst. Accounts Officer, E.R.O.

The Divisional Engineer(Operation)

The Superintending Engineer (Opn.)

The Superintending Engineer (Assessments)

The Divisional Engineer (Assessments)

The Asst. Divisional Engineer, D.P.E.

The A.E./A.A.E. Operation

The Dy. Inspector General & Adviser(Vigilance & Security)

A.P.S.E.Board,Hyderabad.49

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SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO DISCONNECTED SERVICE

PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

From

To

Sir,

Your   service   bearing   No.   Door   No..was    inspected on.....at......hours  by....  It was then noticed that  you  have illegally  restored supply to your service, which was under  disconnection and availed supply of electricity. This constitutes  a serious malpractice.

Accordingly  in  exercise  of the powers  vested  in  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board your supply has been disconnected on.....An  enquiry will now be made by the  Superintending  Engineer/Divisional Engineer(Assessments)..who will fix the amount of loss  sustained by the Board. You may make an appropriate  representation to him in this regard. Pending enquiry your supply will remain disconnected.

I have provisionally estimated the value of energy illegally abstracted  by  you at Rs.....If you are  desirous  of  obtaining restoration   of   supply,   pending   enquiry,   you   may   pay Rs......(being  half  the  amount  estimated)  plus   supervision charges of Rs.....plus reconnection charges of Rs....

Assistant Divisional Engineer

(operation)

Copy to:

Asst. Accounts Officer, E.RO.

Asst.Engineer/Section Officer.

Divisional Engineer(Opn.)

Superintending Engineer(Opn.)

Superintending Engineer (Assessments)

Divisional Engineer (Assessments)

D.I.G.&Adviser(V&S), A.P.S.E. Board, Hyd.49

Asst. Div. Engineer/D.P.E.

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APPENDIX - VII

PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE (PILFERAGE)

Letter No. Dated: -- -- .

 

From

To

Sir,

Your  service  bearing  No....at  Door  No....was  inspected on...at.....Hours by the.....During the inspection the  following matters were noticed.

(1)

(2)

(3)

A  study of your past record of consumption  discloses  that the consumption being recorded by the meter is unduly low  taking into  account  the connected load, the number of  hours  you  use electricity  the  purpose for which you avail power  and  related factors.  This taken in conjunction with the factors  above  mentioned indicate prima-facie that you are guilty of pilferage.

Accordingly  in exercise of the powers vested in the  Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Board your supply has been disconnected on....An enquiry will now be made into the matter by the Superintending Engineer/Divisional Engineer(Assessments)............ who will  fix the amount of loss sustained by the Board and  you  may make  appropriate representation to him in this  regard.  Pending enquiry your supply will remain disconnected.

I  have  provisionally  estimated the value  of  the  energy pilferaged  by  you  Rs.......If you are  desirous  of  obtaining restoration   of   supply   pending   enquiry,   you   may    pay Rs....(Rupees....)  (being half the above estimated amount)  plus reconnection  charges  of  Rs......plus  supervision  charges  of Rs....

Assistant Divisional Engineer

(Operation)

Copy to:

The Asst. Accounts Officer, E.R.O.

The Divisional Engineer(Opn.)

The Superintending Engineer(Opn.)

The Superintending Engineer(Assessments)

The Divisional Engineer(Assessments)

The Asst. Divisional Engineer(D.P.E.)

The A.E./A.A.E., Operation

The D.I.G.&A(V&S), A.P.S.E. Board, Hyd.49

 

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APPENDIX - VIII

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO DISCONNECTED SERVICE.

Letter No. Dated: -- -- .

From

To

Sir,

Reference: Notice, dated...............issued to you by  the A.D.E.(Opn.). .....

Your  attention is invited to the above notice.  Apart  from the  contents  of that notice, the following is  the  information available to me:

1. Reading at the time of disconnection....

2. Reading at the time of detection.......

3. Consumption recorded during the above period............

4. Value of energy pilfered at........

Having regard to all these circumstances I am  provisionally of  the view that you have misused energy and the loss  sustained by the Board by reason of your malpractice is Rs...

If you have any objection to the above conclusion and  estimate,  you  may send your written representation within  30  days from  the  date of receipt of this notice which  if  received  in time, will be considered and orders passed.

Superintending Engineer(Assessments.)

-------------------------------------

Divisional Engineer(Assessments.)

Copy to:

Asst. Divisional Engineer(Opn.)-----------

Section Officer---------

Asst. Accounts Officer, E.R.O....

Divisional Engineer(Opn.)......

Superintending Engineer(Opn.)..........

D.I.G.&A(V&S), A.P.S.E. Board, Hyd.49

The Asst. Div. Engineer(DPE).

APPENDIX - IX

SHOW CAUSE NOTICE

(FOR ALL MALPRACTICES INCLUDING PILFERAGE AND EXCLUDING SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO DISCONNECTED SERVICE)

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Letter No. Dated: -- -- .

From

To

Sir,

Reference:- Notice, Dated...........issued to you by the Asst. Divisional Engineer(Opn.). ...

Your attention is invited to the above notice.

Apart from the contents of that notice, the following is the information available to me:-

1. Contracted load

2. Actual connected load

3. Load/Energy misused.

4. Recorded consumption from........... to...

5. Estimated consumption for the period from.......to..... during which  it can be reasonably assumed that energy was  misused/pilfered.

6. Cost of energy(misused/pilfered)

7. Difference between the estimated consumption and the  recorded consumption.

8.  Value  of  energy estimated to have  been  misused/  pilfered at......

Having regard to all these circumstances I am  provisionally of  the view that you have pilfered/misused energy/load  and  the loss  sustained  by the Board by reason of  your  malpractice  is Rs.......

If  you  have  any objections to the  above  conclusion  and estimate, you may send your written representation within 30 days from  the  date of receipt of this notice which  if  received  in time, will be considered and orders passed.

Superintending Engineer(Assessments.)

------------------------------------------------

Divisional Engineer (Assessments.)

Copy to:

Asst. Divisional Engineer(Opn.)......

Asst. Accounts Officer, E.R.O......

Divisional Engineer(Opn.).......

Superintending Engineer(opn.)........

D.I.G.&A(V&S), A.P.S.E. Board, Hyd.49

Asst. Engineer/D.P.E.---------

A.E./A.A.E., Operation---------

APPENDIX - X

EXTENSION OF SUPPLY DISCONNECTED SERVICE FROM ANOTHER LIVE SERVICE

PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Letter No. Dated: -- -- .

From

To

Sir,

1.  Your  service  bearing  No.....  Door  No....  was  inspected on.....at...hours  by..........It was then noticed that you  have illegally extended supply to the Service No......which was  under disconnection. This constitutes a serious malpractice.

2. Accordingly in exercise of the powers vested in Andhra Pradesh State  Electricity  Board,  your  supply  has  been  disconnected on........An  enquiry  will  now be made  by  the  Superintending Engineer/Divisional Engineer(Assessments.)......who will fix  the amount of loss sustained by the Board. You may make an  appropriate  representation to him in this regard. Pending  enquiry  your supply will remain disconnected.

3. I have provisionally estimated the value of energy misused  by you at Rs........(Rupees.....only) If you are desirous of obtaining   restoration  of  supply  pending  enquiry,  you   may   pay Rs...(Rupees... only) being half the above estimated amount  plus reconnection charges of Rs...plus supervision charges of Rs......

Asst. Div. Engineer(Opn.)

Copy to:

The A.A.O./E.R.O.----------

A.E./A.A.E, Operation-----------

D.E.(O)--------------------

SE(O)--------------

SE(Assessments)-----------

DE(Assessments)-----------

DE/DPE-------------

ADE/DPE-----------

The S.E./D.P.E.Hyd.

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From

To

Sir,

Ref:-Notice Dated.........issued to you by the A D.E.(O)

Your  attention is invited to the above notice.  Apart  from the contents of that notice, the following information  available to me.

1. Reading of the live service at the time of  disconnection of default service.

2. Reading at the time of disconnection.

3. Proportionate consumption recorded during the above period in he live service due to the extension of supply to the disconnected service.

4. Value of energy pilfered at.

Having regard to all these circumstances I am  provisionally of  the view that you have misused energy and the loss  sustained by the Board by reason of your malpractice is Rs......

If you have any objection to the above conclusion and  estimate,  you  may send your written representation within  30  days from the date of receipt of this notice which if received in time will be considered and orders passed.

Superintending Engineer(Opn.)/(Assessments)

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Divisional Engineer Elecy (opn)/Assessments.

Copy to:

The A.D.E.(O)-----------

A.A.O./E.R.O.-----------

D.E.(O)----------------

S.E.(O)----------------

The S.E./D.P.E/Hyd.

D.E./D.P.E.---------

Section Officer/ Operation--------

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