|
Sl.No. |
Particulars |
Minimum period
of Notice Time |
|
I i |
Information Prior to Disconnection of Power
Supply
Disconnection as per Section 20 (3) of the
Indian Electricity Act, 1910 when a Consumer
refuses to allow the Licensee or his authorised
representative to enter the premises or also refuses
to allow him to perform any authorised act.
|
24 hours notice
before
disconnection |
|
ii |
Disconnection
when the insulation resistance of the consumer’s
installation is so low as to
prevent use of energy as per Rule 49 of the
Indian Electricity Rules, 1956 |
48 hours notice
before
disconnection |
|
iii |
Disconnection
when the consumer fails to
rectify the defects pointed out by the Electrical
Inspector as per Rule 46 (2) (c) of the Indian
Electricity Rules, 1956 |
48 hours notice
before
disconnection |
|
iv |
Disconnection
when the consumer neglects to
pay any charge for energy or any amount other
than a charge for energy due from him to the
Licensee in respect of supply of energy as per
Section 24 of Indian Electricity Act, 1910 |
Seven clear
days.It shall be clearly indicated on the bill
the period of 15 days allowed for payment and also
that the installation shall be discon-nected without further
notice after expiry of 7 clear
days from the due date in case of nonpayment. |
|
v |
Disconnection
when there is failure to pay the
Inspection fees on or before the date specified
in the fee notice of the Electrical Inspector as
per Rule 46 (2) (b) of the Indian Electricity
Rules 1956; |
Seven clear days
notice before disconnection |
|
vi |
Disconnection
when the Licensee observes that
the meter or metering equipment has been
tampered with. |
Immediately by
issuing a notice on the spot
duly specifying the reasons. |
|
vii |
Disconnection
when the consumer resists the
replacement of defective meter by the Licensee. |
Seven clear days
notice before disconnection |
