F. No. JERC -15/2010 . In exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 181 (1) and 181 (2) read with Sec… — THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003

NOTIFICATION F. No. JERC -15/2010 . In exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 181 (1) and 181 (2) read with Section14 of the Electricity Act 2003, and all powers enabling it in that behalf, the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa and the Union Territories hereby makes the following Regulations to enforce standards with respect to Quality, Continuity and Reliability of service by the licensees. Chapter 1: GENERAL 1.1 SHORT TITLES, COMMENCEMENT, EXTENT AND INTERPRETATION: These regulations may be called "Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission" (Distribution Code) Regulations, 2010. These Regulations shall come into force from the date of its publication in the official gazette. These Regulations shall extend to the whole State of Goa and Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep. 1.2 DEFINITIONS In these regulations, the following words and expressions shall, unless the subject matter or context otherwise requires or is inconsistent therewith, bear the following meanings: (a) “Act” means the Electricity Act, 2003 (Act no. 36 of 2003). (b) "Agreement" means an agreement entered into by the Distribution Licensee and the User. (c) "Apparatus" means electrical apparatus and includes all machines, fittings, accessories and appliances connected to the Electrical Distribution System (d) “CBIP” means Central Board of Irrigation and Power (e) “CEA” means Central Electricity Authority (f) "Circuit" means an arrangement of conductor(s) for the purpose of conveying electrical energy and forming a system or a branch of system. (g) "Commission" means Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission for the State of Goa & UTs (h) "Conductor" means any wire, cable, bar, tube, rail