THE INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES, 1956
rules · 2003 · State unknown
Parent: THE ELECTRICITY ACT, 2003 (bea677da57499fcb64c52f6584daa7b9a09b875c)
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29 · Construction,_installation_protection_operation and maintenance_of_electric supply lines and apparatus
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32 · Identification_of_earthed and earthed neutral_conductors_ and position_of switches and cut-outs therein
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41A · Distinction of the_installations having more than one feed
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44A · Intimation of Accident
45 · Precautions to be_adopted by consumers owner's occupiers electrical contractors_electrical workmen and suppliers
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47A · Installation and_ Testing of Generating Units
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50A · Additional provisions for supply and use of energy in multi-storeyed building (more_than 15 metres in height)
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57 · . Meters; maximum demand_indicators_and_other_apparatus on_consumer's premises
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61A · Earth leakaqe_protective_device
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71 · Additional provisions for_ supply to high voltage luminous tube sign installation
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79 · Clearances_from_buildings_ of_low_and medium_voltage_lines_and_service lines
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82 · Erection of_or_ alternation to buildings_structures_flood banks and elevation of roads
82A · Transporting and Storing of material near overhead lines
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86 · Conditions to apply where_telecommunication lines and_ are carried on same supports
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100 · Leakage on conduit system
101 · . Leakage on system other than conduit system
102 · Passengers not to have access to electric circuit
103 · Current density in rails
104 · Isolation of sections
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106 · Height of trolley-wire and length of span
107A · Proximity _to magnetic observatories and laboratories
108 · Records
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110 · Responsibility for observance
111 · Notices
112 · Plans
113 · Lighting_communications and fire precautions
114 · Isolation and fixing of transformer__switchgear__etc
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116 · Protective equipment
117 · Earthing metal_etc;
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119 · Transformers
120 · Switchgear and terminals
121 · Disconnection f supply
122 · Cables
123 · Flexible_cables
125 · Sundry precautions
126 · Precautions where gas exists
127 · . Shot-firing
128 · Signalling
129 · Haulage
130 · Earthing of neutral points
131 · Supervision
132 · Exemptions
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134 · Relaxation by Inspector
135 · Supply and use of energy by non-licensees and others
136 · Responsibility of Agents and Managers
137 · . Mode of entry
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138A · Penality for breach of rule 44A
139 · Penalty for_breach of rule 45
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140A · Penalty for breach of rule_7Z 79 or 80
141 · Penalty for_breach of rules
142 · Application of rules
143 · Repeal
2 · Specialised electrical course for operating and supervisory staff who will be engaged in the electrical side of the power plant
2 · Specialised mechanical course for skilled persons who will be engaged in the mechanical side of the power station
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3 · [(uu) "Flameproof enclosure" means an enclosure for electrical machinery or apparatus that will withstand, when the covers or other access doors are properly secured, an internal explosion of the inflammable gas or vapour which may enter or originate inside the enclosure, without suffering damage and without communicating the internal flammation (or explosion) to the external inflammable gas or vapour in which it is designed to be used, through any joints or other structural openings in the closure;]
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1 · _ Subs. by G.S.R 722, dt. 5.9.1986, W.e.f: 20.9.1986. 2. Ins. by GSR 730, dt. 7.9.1989, W.e.f. 30.9.1989. 3_ Clauses (a) and (b) renumbered as clauses (a) and (b) of sub-rule (1) by GSR 730, dt. 7.9.1989, W.e.f: 30.9.1989. 4 Clause (c) ins. by GSR 358, dt: 30.4.1987, W.e.f. 9.5.1987, renumbered as sub-rule (2) by GSR 730, dt: 7.9.1989, W.e.f: 30.9.1989. 5_ Ins: by GSR 730, dt: 7.9.1989, W.e.f. 30.9.1989.
10 · List of consumers- An inspector or any officer appointed to assist the Inspector and authorised under sub-rule (2) of rule 4A may require a supplier to submit to him a list of all persons supplied with energy by him, the addresses at which such energy is supplied, the month of connecting services, the voltage of
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12 · Copies of maps and draft licence for public inspection- The applicant shall deposit at his own office and of his agents (if any) and at the office of every local authority invested with the administration of any portion of the proposed area of supply-
13 · Contents of draft licence - The draft licence shall contain the following particulars:
14 · Form of draft licence- The form of draft licence contained in Annexure III may, with such variation as the circumstances of each case require, be used for the purposes of rules 11 and 13 and if used, shall be sufficient:
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16 · Amendment of draft licence - Any person who desires to have any amendment made in the draft licence shall deliver a statement of the amendment to the applicant and to such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf within the time allowed under sub-rule (2) of rule 15 for the submission of representations referring to the application:
17 · . Local enquiries- If any person locally interested objects to the grant of a licence applied for under the Act; the State Government shall; if either the applicant or the objector so desires, cause a local enquiry to be held of which the notice in writing shall be given to both the applicant and the objector:
18 · Approval of draft licence- When the State Government has approved a draft licence , either in its original form or in a modified form, such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf shall inform the applicant of such approval and of the form in which it is proposed to grant the licence.
19 · Notification of grant of licence- On receiving an intimation in writing from the applicant that he is willing to accept a licence in the form approved by the State Government; the State Government shall publish the licence within two months by a notification in the Official Gazette _ together with a statement that it has been granted:
20 · Date of commencement of licence- The date of a notification under rule 19 shall be deemed to be the date of commencement of the licence.
21 · Deposit of maps- When a licence has been granted, three sets of maps showing, as regards such licence, the particulars specified in clause (b) of sub-rule (1) of rule 11 shall be signed and dated to correspond with the date of the notification of the grant of the licence by such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf: One set of such maps shall be retained as the deposited maps by the said officer and of the remaining two sets, one shall be furnished to the State Electricity Board constituted under section 5 of the Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948, and the other to the licensee.
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23 · Application for written consent of State Government in certain cases: ~If a licensee desires the written consent of the State Government under sub-section (5) of section 12 to enable him to open or break up the soil or pavement of any street (which is repairable neither by the Central or the State Government nor by a local authority) , or any railway or tramway, he shall apply for such consent in writing to such officer as the State Government may designate in this behalf and shall describe accurately the street; railway or tramway, which he seeks power to open or break up and the names of the persons or designations of the authorities by the whom such street is repairable or who are for the time being entitled to work such railway or tramway; and the extent to which he purposes to open or break up the same.
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25 · Sale of Plans- Copies of plans or sections such as are referred to in Clause XVI of the Schedule to the Act shall be supplied by the licensee to every applicant at a price not exceeding one rupee per 1000 square centimetres.
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28 · Forms of requisitions- Requisitions under sub-clause (4) of Clause or sub-clause (5) of Clause VI; as the case may be, of the Schedule to the Act shall be made in the form set out in Annexure VII or Annexure VIII:
29 · Construction, installation, protection, operation and maintenance of electric supply lines and apparatus- I[(1) AlI electric supply lines and apparatus shall be of sufficient ratings for power, insulation and estimated fault current and of sufficient mechanical strength, for the duty which they may be required to perform under the environmental conditions of installation, and shall be constructed, installed, protected, worked and maintained in such a manner as to ensure safety of Z[human beings, animals and property] ]
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32 · Identification of earthed and earthed neutral conductors and position of switches and cut-outs therein- Where the conductors include an earthed conductor of a two-wire system or an earthed neutral conductor of a multi-wire system or a conductor which is to be connected thereto, the following conditions shall be complied with-
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34 · . Accessibility of bare conductors- Where bare conductors are used in a building; the owner of such conductors shall-
35 · Danger Notices- The owner of every medium, high and extra-high voltage installation shall affix permanently in a conspicuous position a danger notice in Hindi or English and the local language of the district, with a sign of skull and bones '[of a design as per the relevant ISS No 2551] on-
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37 · . Supply to vehicles, cranes, etc. Every person owning a vehicle, travelling crane or the like to which energy is supplied from an external source shall ensure that it is efficiently controlled by a suitable switch enabling all voltage to be cut off in one operation and, where such vehicle, travelling crane or the like runs on metal rails, the owner shall ensure that the rails are electrically continuous and earthed.
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41 · Distinction of different circuits- The owner of every generating station, sub- station, junction-box or pillar in which there are any circuits or apparatus, whether intended for operation at different voltages or at the same voltage, shall ensure by means of indication of a permanent nature that the respective circuits are readily distinguishable from one another:
42 · Accidental charge- The owners of all circuits and apparatus shall SO arrange them that there shall be no danger of any part thereof becoming
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45 · Precautions to be adopted by consumers [owners occupiers], electrical contractors, electrical workmen and suppliers-
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51 · . Provisions applicable to medium, high or extra-high voltage installations- The following provisions shall be observed where energy at medium, high or extra- high voltage is supplied, converted, transformed or used
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54 · Declared voltage of supply to consumer: Except with the written consent of the consumer or with the previous sanction of the State Government a supplier shall not permit the voltage at the point of commencement of supply as defined under rule 58 to vary from the declared voltage-
55 · Declared frequency of supply to consumer- Except with the written consent of the consumer or with the previous sanction of the State Government a supplier shall not permit the frequency of an alternating current supply to vary from the declared frequency by more than 3 per cent.
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57 · . Meters, maximum demand indicators and other apparatus on consumer's premises-
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62 · Systems at medium voltage- Where a medium voltage supply system is employed, the voltage between earth and any conductor forming part of the same system shall not, under normal conditions, exceed low voltage.
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1 · The words "of a supplier" omitted by GSR 358, dt: 30.4.1987 , W.ef. 9.5.1987 . 2. Subs. by GSR 466, dt: 18.7.1991, W.e.f: 17.8.1991.
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69 · Pole type sub-stations- Where platform type construction is used for a pole type sub-station and sufficient space for a person to stand on the platform is provided a substantial hand rail shall be built around the said platform and if the hand rail is of metal, it shall be connected with earth;
70 · Condensers- Suitable provision shall be made for immediate and automatic discharge of every static condenser on disconnection of supply:
71 · . Additional provisions for supply to high voltage luminous tube sign installation-
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15 · per cent of the rated current consumption of the electrode boiler under normal conditions of operation.
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75 · Joints-Joints between conductors of overhead lines shall be mechanically and electrically secure under the conditions of operation. The ultimate strength of the joint shall not be less than 95 per cent of that of the conductor; and the electrical conductivity not less than that of the conductor.
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35 · per cent
25 · per cent:
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5 · 8 metres
6 · 1 metres
5 · 5 metres
5 · 8 metres
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1 · 2 metres.
1 · Rule 78 renumbered as sub-rule (1) by GSR 528, dt. 11.7.1986, W.e.f. 19.7.1986. 2. Sub-rule (2) ins. by GSR 528, dt: 11.7.1986, W.e.f. 19.7.1986.
79 · Clearances from buildings of Iow and medium voltage lines and service lines-
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3 · 7 metres plus 0.30 metre for every additional 33,000 volts r part thereof:
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2 · 0 metres plus 0.3 metre for every additional 33,000 volts for part thereof.
81 · . Conductors at different voltages on same supports- Where conductors forming parts of systems at different voltages are erected on the same supports, the owner shall make adequate provision to guard against danger to linesman and others from the lower voltage system being charged above its normal working voltage by leakage from or contact with the higher voltage system and the methods of construction and the clearances between the conductors of the two systems shall be subject to the prior approval of the Inspector:
82 · Erection of or alternation to buildings, structures, flood banks and elevation of roads-
6 · Where the estimated cost of the alteration of the overhead line is not deposited the supplier shall be considered as an aggrieved party for the purpose of this rule.
83 · Clearances: General- For the purpose of computing the vertical clearance of an overhead line, the maximum sag of any conductor shall be calculated on the basis of the maximum sag in still air and the maximum temperature as
84 · . Routes: Proximity to aerodromes- Overhead lines shall not be erected in the vicinity of aerodromes until the aerodrome authorities have approved in writing the route of the proposed lines.
85 · Maximum interval between supports- All conductors shall be attached to supports at intervals not exceeding the safe limits based on the ultimate tensile strength of the conductor and the factor of safety prescribed in rule 76.
86 · Conditions to apply where telecommunication lines and power lines are carried on same supports-
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800 · KV
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1 · Where guarding is required under these rules the provisions f sub-rules (2) to (4) shall apply.
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89 · Service-lines from Overhead lines- No Service-line or tapping shall be taken off an overhead line except at a point of support.
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3 · The owner of the line, return, rails or trolley wire, as the case may be, shall be responsible for the due observance of rules 95 to 108.
95 · Voltage of supply to vehicle- No person shall supply energy at high or extra-high voltage to any trolley-wire or other conductor used in direct electrical and mechanical connection with any vehicle, except with the written approval of the Central or the State Government; as the case may be, and subject to such conditions as the State Government may think reasonable and proper in the circumstances:
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100 · Leakage on conduit system- Where both the line and the return are placed within a conduit; the following conditions shall be fulfilled in the construction and maintenance of the system:
101 · . Leakage on system other than conduit system- Where both the line and the return are not placed within a conduit; the leakage current shall be ascertained daily before or after the hours of running; when the line is fully charges; and if at any time it is found to exceed 0.3 ampere per km. of single tramway track, the transmission and use of energy shall be suspended unless the leakage is stopped within twenty-four hours.
102 · Passengers not to have access to electric circuit- Precautions to the satisfaction of an Inspector shall be taken by the owner of every vehicle to prevent:
103 · Current density in rails- Where rails on which cars run are used as a return, the current density in such rails shall not under ordinary working conditions, exceed 1.4 amperes per sq: cm: of cross-sectional area.
104 · Isolation of sections- Every trolley-wire shall be constructed in sections not exceeding 1.6 km: in length, and means shall be provided for isolating each section.
105 · Minimum size and strength of trolley-wire- No trolley-wire shall be of less cross-sectional area than 0.5 sq.cm. or shall have an actual breaking load of less than 2000 kg:
106 · Height of trolley-wire and length of span- A trolley-wire or a traction feeder on the same supports as a trolley-wire shall nowhere be at a height from the surface of the street of less than 5.2 metres except, where it passes under a bridge or other fixed structure, or through or along a tunnel or mineshaft or the like in which case it shall be suspended to the satisfaction of an Inspector:
107 · . Earthing of guard wires- Every guard wire shall be connected with earth at each point at which its electrical continuity is broken and shall also be connected with the rails at intervals of not more than five spans:
108 · Records-
109 · Application of Chapter-
110 · Responsibility for observance-
111 · Notices-
112 · Plans-
113 · Lighting; communications and fire precautions-
114 · Isolation and fixing of transformer, switchgear, etc.
115 · Method of earthing- Where earthing is necessary in a mine it shall be carried out by connection to an earthing system at the surface of the mine, in a manner approved by the Inspector:
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120 · Switchgear and terminals- Switchgear and all terminals, cable-ends, cable-joints and connections to apparatus shall be totally enclosed and shall be constructed, installed and maintained as to comply with the following requirements:
121 · . Disconnection of supply-
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122 · Cables- All cables, other than flexible cables for portable or transportable apparatus, shall comply with the following requirements: -
123 · Flexible cables-
2 · [Provided that this sub-rule shall not apply to flexible cables attached to any transportable apparatus used in open cast mines where reeling and unreeling of such cables is necessary as per design features of the equipment:]
124 · Portable and transportable machines- The person authorised to operate an electrically driven coal-cutter, or other portable or transportable machine, shall not leave the machine while it is in operation and shall, before leaving the area in which such machine is operating, ensure that the supply is disconnected from the flexible cable which supplies the machine. When any such machine is in operation, step shall be taken to ensure that the flexible cable is not dragged along by the machine.
125 · Sundry precautions-
6 · No lamp holder shall be in metallic connection with the guard or other metal work of a portable hand lamp.
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127 · . Shot-firing-
128 · Signalling- Where electrical signalling is used-
129 · Haulage- Haulage by electric locomotives on the overhead trolley-wire system, at medium or low voltage, and haulage by storage battery locomotives may be used with the prior consent in writing of the Inspector, and subject to such conditions as he may impose in the interests of safety
130 · Earthing of neutral points- Where the voltage of an alternating current system exceeds 30 volts, the neutral or mid-point shall be earthed by connection to an earthing system in the manner prescribed in rule 115.
132 · Exemptions- The provisions of rules 110 to 128 both inclusive and rule 131 shall not apply in any case, where, on grounds of emergency or special circumstances, exemption is obtained from the Inspector: In granting any such exemption the Inspector may prescribe such conditions as he thinks fit:
133 · Relaxation by Government-
134 · Relaxation by Inspector- The Inspector, may, by order in writing, direct that any of the provisions of rules 44, 1[50 (1)a), (b) and (d), 50 A (2), 51 (1)], 61 (2), 63, 64(2), 65,71 to 73 (inclusive), 76 to 80 (inclusive), go, 2[118], 119()a),
135 · Supply and use of energy by non-licensees and others- Where any person other than a non-licensee is supplied with energy by a non-licensee or other person or has his premises for the time being connected to the conductors or plant of a non-licensee or other person, or himself generates energy and uses such energy or part thereof; such person shall be deemed to be a consumer for the purposes of rules 9, 10, 29 to 33 (inclusive), 45 to 70 (inclusive) , 87 and 142 and non-licensee or other person shall be subject to all the liabilities imposed on a licensee by these rules
136 · Responsibility of Agents and Managers- Where any person is responsible for the observance of any of these rules, every agent and manager of such person shall also be responsible for such observance in respect of matters under their respective controls:
137 · Mode of entry- AIl persons entering in pursuance of the Act or these rules, any building which is used as a human dwelling or a place of worship shall, in making such entry have due regard sO far as may be compatible with the exigencies of the purpose for which such entry is made, to the social and religious usages or the occupant of the building entered:
138 · Penalty for breaking seal- Where, in contravention of rule 56 any seal referred to in that rule is broken-
139 · Penalty for breach of rule 45- Where any electrical installation work of the nature specified in sub-rule (1) of rule 45 has been carried out otherwise than-
141 · Penalty for breach of rules- Any person other than an Inspector or any officer appointed to assist the Inspector who being responsible for the observance of any of these rules commits a breach thereof, shall be punishable for every such breach with fine which may extend to three hundred rupees, and in the case of a continuing breach with a further fine which may extend to fifty rupees, for every day after first during which the breach has continued:
142 · Application of rules- Subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) of section 58, these rules shall be binding on all persons, companies and undertakings to whom licences have been granted or with whom agreements have been made by or with the sanction of Government for the supply or use of electricity before the commencement of the Act.
143 · Repeal- The Indian Electricity Rules, 1937 , are hereby repealed:
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8 · Limits within which the supply of energy is to be compulsorye
11 · Tramways
9 · The licensee shall employ a Resident Electrical Engineer degree or diploma in electrical engineering from a recognised University or College or Qualifications equivalent to such degree or diploma and such practical experience as the State Government may specify in this behalf.
10 · (1) The option of purchase given by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Act shall be exercisable on the expiry of a period of 20 years, i.e. from the date of notification of this licence and on the expiry of every subsequent period of 10 years 12 The terms of such purchase shall be 13 The percentage of the value to
11 · (1) In pursuance of clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of the Act; it is hereby expressly declared that the provisions contained in the Schedule to the Act shall for the purposes of this licence be supplemented by the addition of the following clauses, namely: -
8 · Average calorific value per kg of coal andlor furnace oil consumed Average cost of coal andlor furnace il per tonnes ( Oil consumed in tonnes Average calorific value per kg: of oil consumed iii) Average cost of oil per tonne: 15. Lubricating oil: a) Quantity consumed Litres. b_ Average cost per litre
16 · Consumers: Domestic or Residential () Commercial
1 · Share Capital (paid up) 2. Loan Capital (other than loans advanced by the State Electricity Board) 3. Licensee's Capital (1+2) 4. Total Capital Expenditure 5. Capital base [vide Paragraph XVII (1) of the Sixth Schedule to the Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948]
6 · Reasonable Return [vide Paragraph XVII (9) of the Sixth Schedule to the Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948]. 7_ Clear Profit [vide Paragraph XVII (2) of the Sixth Schedule to the Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948] 8_ Maximum sum permissible for distribution to share and debenture holders [vide Paragraph II (1) of the Sixth Schedule to the Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948] 9. Actual sum available for distribution to share and debenture holders 10. Item (9) expressed as a % of item (33 11. Item (9) expressed as a % of item 12. Item (9) expressed as a % of item (5) 13. Dividend declared for the year On ordinary shares () on preference shares 14. Market Price of shares: Ordinary shares 8 Preference shares Operating Revenues (vide Statement III-Annexure 16. Operating Expenses including depreciation (vide Statement IV Annexure V2 , Depreciation set apart for the year (vide Statement V-Annexure V) 18. Revenue per kWh sold (overall) (Item 15-kWh sold) 19. Revenue per kWh sold- Domestic or Residential: Lights* and Fans Heating and small power Commercial: Lights* and Fans Heating and small power Lzoustnal peaiem voltage High voltage Public Lighting Traction Irrigation (vii) Public Water-works and Sewage Pumping (viii) Supplies in bulk of Distributing Licensees 20. Cost per kWh sold (overall) (Item 16-kWh sold) Including unmetered supply ANNEXURE V MODEL FORM OF ACCOUNTS [SEE SECTION 11 OF INDIAN ELECTRICITY ACT, 1910 AND RULES 26(3)] ELECTRIC LICENCE, 19. DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF LICENCE
1 · Preliminary & Promotional expenses 2. Cost of Licence 3. Other expenses e.g., expenses incidental to conversion from DC to AC change of frequency etc
1 · Land & Rights 2. Buildings and civil engineering works containing generating plant and equipment 3_ Hydraulic works forming part of a hydroelectric system including Dams, spillways, weirs, canals, reinforced concrete flumes and cyphons, (ii) reinforced concrete pipe lines and search tanks, steel pipe lines, sluice gates, steel surge tanks, hydraulic control valves and other hydraulic works 4 Water wheels, Generators and ancillary equipment including plant foundations 5_ Switchgear including cable connections 6. Miscellaneous power plant equipment 7 . Other civil works (to be specified)
1 · Land and Rights 2. Building and civil engineering works containing generating plant and equipment 3_ Engines, generators, and ancillary equipment including plant foundations 4_ Water cooling system comprising cooling towers and circulating water systems 5_ Switchgear including cable connections 6. Miscellaneous power plant and equipment 7 . Other civil works (to be specified)
1 · Land and Rights 2. Buildings and structures including civil engineering works containing transmission plant and equipment 3_ Sub-station transformers, transformer kiosks, sub-section equipment and other fixed apparatus including plant foundations:- Transformers, including foundations having rating of 100 kilovolt amperes and over (ii) Others 4_ Switchgear including cable connections
1 · Land & Rights 2. Buildings and structures including civil engineering works containing distribution plant and equipment 3_ Sub-station transformers, transformer kiosks, sub-station equipment and other fixed apparatus including plant foundations- Transformers including foundations having a rating of 100 kilovolt amperes and over (ii) Others
4 · Switchgear including cable connections 5. Towers, Poles, Fixtures, Overhead conductors and devices: (i) Lines on steel or reinforced concrete supports operating at nominal voltages, higher than 13.2 Kilo Volts (ii) Other lines on steel or reinforced concrete supports (iii) Lines on wood supports 6_ (i) Underground cables and devices including joint boxes and disconnecting boxes Cable duct system Service lines 8. Metering equipment 9. Miscellaneous equipments (to be specified):
1 · Land & Rights 2. Buildings and structures including civil engineering works containing distribution plant and equipment 3_ Sub-station transformers, transformer kiosks, sub-station equipment and other fixed apparatus including plant foundations Transformers including foundations having a rating of 100 kilo volt amperes and over (ii) Others 4 . Switchgear including cable connections 5. Towers, Poles, Fixtures, Overhead conductors and devices: Lines on steel or reinforced concrete supports () Lines on wood supports 6. (i) Underground cables and devices including joint boxes and disconnecting boxes (ii) Cable duct system 7 . Service lines 8. Metering equipment 9. Miscellaneous equipments_(to be_specified)
7 · _ Other Civil works (to be specified) 8. Contributions to Provident Fund, staff pension and apprentice and other training schemes 9_ Bonus paid to the employees of the undertaking
1 · Proportion of salaries, allowances, gratuities, etc. of engineers, secretary, accountants, other officers etc. 2 Meter reading and inspection 3. Billing;, collecting and accounting 4 Exhibition, demonstrations and advertisements 5. Merchandising, servicing and contract work 6_ Miscellaneous expenses 7 . Contributions to Provident Fund or Staff Pension 8. Depreciation on general assets and equipment; which are not allocated to other sub-heads (from Statement V)
1 · Proportion of salaries, allowances;, gratuities, etc. of general officers , executive, etc. 2. Salaries, wages, gratuities, etc. of general office staff 3_ Contribution to local authority administration for supervision (applicable to local authority licensee only) 4 Travelling and other expenses of officers and staff 5_ Rents and Way leaves 6. Rates and Taxes 7 . General Office expenses and showroom maintenance and supplies 8. Repairs to office buildings, staff quarters, furniture and fixtures, office equipment etc. and maintenance 9. Depreciation on office and general buildings, furniture, etc. not allocated to other sub-heads (from Statement V) 10_ Audit Services: (a) Auditor of company (b) Auditor appointed under the provisions of the Act 11. Legal services 12. Insurance expenses: 13. Contributions to Provident Fund, staff pension and apprentice and other training schemes 14. Bonus paid to the employees of the undertaking:
1 · Interest paid and accrued on: (a) Loans advanced by the State Electricity Board Depreciation fund (6) Consumer's Security deposit 2. Bad debts written off 3. Qther items (to be specified)
2 · 3 aulic Power Plant:
2 · sum of Rs. from the accruals in the depreciation account has been invested in securities in persuance of the provisions of paragraphs XVIII () (d) of the Sixth Schedule to the E (S) Act; 1948.
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4 · (a) Provision for taxes on 6_ Income and profit for the year Rs.
7 · _ To contribution towards Contingencies Reserve as per Statement VI-Column 3 8_ To appropriation towards development Reserve as per Statement VII-_Column 4 or 8 or 4+8 9 To appropriation to Tariffs and Dividends Controls Reserve, as per Statement VIII-Column 3. 10. To appropriation to Consumers' Rebate Reserve, as per Statement IX column 4_ 11. To other special appropriation permitted No by the State Government; as per Statement X-Column 3
12 · To appropriation towards interest paid and accrued and dividends paid and payable: - (a) Interest on debentures: (b) Interest on loans borrowed from Organisation or Institution approved by the State Government. Interest on other secured loans_ Interest on unsecured loans, advances, deposits, bank over-drafts, etc (e_ Dividends on preference share capital (f) Dividends on ordinary share capital. To balance of profit carried over.
2 · Non-statutory Reserve.
4 · Development Reserve as per 4 Stores and materials in hand- Statement VII: b) Fuel-Coal andlor etc. at cost. General stores at or below cost: Note: Contingent liabilities and outstanding commitments, if any, to be stated on the face of this balance sheet 5_ Tariffs & Dividends Control 5. Debtors for amounts paid in Reserve as per Statement VIII: advance on account of contracts:
8 · Balance of Net Revenue and 8_ Accounts receivable (to be Appropriations Account as per specified): Statement XI. Current Liabilities and Provisions.
9 · Balances due n construction of 9_ Investments in statutory Plant; Machinery, etc. securities of cost: (a) Contingencies Reserve Fund Investment: (Market value on closing date): (b) Depreciation Reserve Fund Investment (Market value on closing date): (c) Other investments_ (Market value on closing date)
10 · Creditors of open accounts (as 10. per schedule attached): (a) (b)
11 · Consumers' Security deposits: (i) In Cash Rs. (ii) In Securities Rs.
12 · Accounts payable (to be 12. specified):
13 · Temporary accommodations, 13. Net Revenue and Appropriations Bank overdrafts and other finances: Account balance at debit thereof
4 · Notice for fixing the position of service, meter, etc: Upon receipt of the requisition for supply seven clear days' notice shall be sent by the licensee, to the applicant for supply or to the contractor action on his behalf; for his representative to meet the engineer of the licensee for the purpose of inspecting the premises and fixing the point of entry of supply mains and the position of the mains, cut-outs or circuit breakers and meters. The licensee will, in no case, fix meters and main cut-out, nor allow the same to remain in any position which entails entry of his employees into purdah or religious quarters.
6 · Service Lines- The licensee shall lay free of charge 30 metres of service line from his nearest distribution main outside the limits of the property in respect of which the requisition is made. Any length in excess of 30 metres, as defined above and the whole of the service line within the limits of the property in respect of which application is made shall be paid for by the applicant: The cost mentioned above however; shall be exclusive of the proportionate cost of the first pole and fittings beyond 30 mts. aforesaid. The proportionate cost of such poles and fitting shall be in the same ratio as 30 metres is to the length of the line beyond 30 metres from the point of tap-off of the service and the second support of the service line.
7 · . Consumer not to interfere with the supply mains or apparatus- The meter boards, main cut-outs, etc. must on no account be handled or removed by any one who is not in the employ of the licensee. The seals which are fixed on the meters and the licensee's apparatus must on no account be broken:
8 · Writing on consumer's premises- For the protection of the consumer and the public generally, it is necessary that the wiring on the consumer's premises should conferm to the L.E. Rules and the Rules of the Fire Insurance Company in term of which the building is insured and be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor. The material used for wiring shall comply with the standards laid down in that behalf by the Indian Standards Institution or equivalent: 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 licensee the wiring contractor's completion and test report: A form for this purpose shall be supplied by the licensee. It is important that the conditions named herein are fully complied with as otherwise there will be delay in obtaining the supply:
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11 · Extensions and alterations- Should the consumer, at any time after the supply of energy has been commenced increase the number or size of lights, fans or motors, etc: on his premises or in any way alter the position of his writing therein; notice thereof must be sent in writing to the licensee whose representative will call and inspect the alteration and, if necessary, change the meters and fuses and alter the service line. Failure to give such notice may
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13 · Access to premises and apparatus- The licensee's servant possessing a written authority signed by the engineer or manager or the licensee are entitled at all reasonable time and on informing the occupier to enter the premises to which the energy is supplied for the purpose of inspecting meters and for other purposes connected with the apparatus belonging to the licensee.
14 · Security Deposit- The licensee may require any consumer to deposit security for the payment of his monthly bills for energy supplied and for the value of the meter and other apparatus installed in his premises: No interest will be allowed in deposits upto Rs. 25. Interest at the rate of. per cent per annum will be paid by the licensee oil deposits exceeding Rs. 25.
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18 · Accuracy of meters- Should the consumer dispute the accuracy of any meter which is not his own property, he may, upon giving notice and paying the prescribed fee, have the meter tested by the licensee or the Electrical Inspector, in accordance with section 26 of the Act. In the event of the meter being tested by the licensee and found to be beyond the limits of accuracy as prescribed in the Indian Electricity Rules, in force from time to time, the testing fee shall be
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20 · System of supply- Supply of energy shall be given by the licensee on the following systems, namely:
50 · cycles; (iii)High voltage- three_phase 50 cycles:
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23 · Saving rights- Nothing in these conditions shall abridge or prejudice the rights of the licensee and the consumer under the Indian Electricity Act; 1910, or any rules thereunder and Electricity (Supply) Act; 1948.
2 · (b) For installations over 10 KW 25 per cent added to the charges under item above.
2 · Meters- Hire of meter, where it is the property of licensee, per meter per-mensem- A.C. Single phase meter AC. Polyphase meter [ Demand for special type meter: Removing of meter at consumer's request Re-fixing of meter at consumer's request: Changing meter for one of higher capacity only at the request of the consumer. 3. Testing- (a) Installations-
8 · 8 Note- For the first month of service connection or on re-connection the meter rent will be 50 per cent only if the period is 15 days or less, and full if more than 15 days For the month in which meter is removed the rent will be calculated on similar basis.
2 · Applicant's Name_ Occupation/Designation: Class/Premises: House No. andlor Name of the Premises. Street Town Locality Owned/Tenanted by
2 · The name and address of the consumer whose service is to be tapped: His Service No. is (3) An extension to my existing installation from Service No.
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2 · Under Clause VI() st proviso of the Schedule to the Indian Electricity Act; 1910, the licensee shall not be bound to comply with any such requisition unless and until the person making it-
1 · Whereas the installation was inspected on and whereas it appears to me that you have not complied with rule 5. of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, in the following respect* namely. you are hereby called upon to comply with the said rule (s) on or before day of 19 and to report compliance in writing to me.
2 · An appeal may be filed against this order under sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Indian Electricity Rules, within three months of the date on which this order is served or delivered or is deemed to have been delivered but this order must be complied with, notwithstanding such appeal, unless the appellate authority on or before the date specified in paragraph above, suspends its operation.
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2 · Voltage and system of supply: Volts_ 8 No. of Phases. ACIDC. 3_ Type of wiring
30 · Give report on condition of service lines, cables, wires, apparatus and such other fittings placed by the supplierlowner of the premises 31_ Has the supplier provided suitable cut-outs within consumer's premises, within enclosed fire proof receptacle?
32 · State if switches are provided on live conductors. (i) State if indication of a permanent nature is provided as per this rule sO as to distinguish neutral conductor from the live conductor. (iii) Whether a direct line is provided on the neutral in the case of single phase double pole iron clad switches instead of fuse?
33 · (ii) (iii)
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50 · State if linked switches of requisite capacity are provided near the point of commencement of supply (ii) State if the wiring is divided in suitable number of circuits and each such circuit is protected by suitable cut-out: (iii) State if supply to each motor or apparatus is controlled by suitable linked switch. (ivv) Has it been ensured that no live part is so accessible as to cause danger?
61 · Have the frame of every generator, stationary motor and SO far as practicable portable motor and the metallic parts (not intended as conductors) of all other apparatus used for regulating ** or controlling energy been earthed by two separate and distinct connections with earth? (ii) Is the earth wire free from any mechanical damage? (iii) In the case of conduitllead covered wiring, has the conduit or lead cover been efficiently earthed? (iv) If the consumer has him own earth-electrode, state if it is properly executed and has been tested with satisfactory results.
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29 · Ts/Are there any sign(s) of over loading? (ii) State if any unauthorised temporary installation exist. iii) Are the electric supply lines and apparatus so installed, protected, worked and maintained as to prevent danger? (iv) Any other general remarks
30 · Service line and apparatus of the supplier on consumers premises. Give report on condition of service lines, cables, wires and apparatus and such other fittings placed by the supplierlowner on the premises. 31_ Has the supplier provided suitable cut-outs within consumer's premises,in an accessible position? Are they contained within an adequately enclosed fire proof receptacle?
32 · State if switches are provided on live conductors. (ii) State if indication of a permanent nature is provided as per this rule so as to distinguish neutral conductor from live conductor. (iii) Whether a direct Iink is provided on the neutral in the case of single phase double pole iron-clad switches instead of fuse?
33 · (ii) iii)
35 · State if "Danger Notice" in Hindi and the local language of the district and the type approved by the Electrical Inspector is affixed permanently in conspicuous position as per this rule.
38 · State if flexible cables used for portable or transportable equipment covered under this rule, are heavily insulated and adequately protected from mechanical injury:
49 · Leakage on premises: , State insulation resistance between conductors and earth in Megaohms:
50 · () Whether a suitable linked switchlcircuit breaker is placed near the point of commencement of supply so as to be readily accessible and capable of being easily operated to completely isolate the supply? (ii) Whether every distinct circuit is protected against excess energy by means of a suitable circuit breaker or cut-out? (iii) State if a suitable linked switch or circuit breaker is provided near each motor or apparatus for controlling supply to the motor or apparatus. (iv) State if adequate precautions are taken to ensure that no live parts are so exposed as to cause danger:
51 · () State the condition of metallic coverings provided for various conductors. (ii) (a) State whether clear space of 90 cm is provided in front of the main switch board. (b) State whether the space behind the switch board exceeds 75 cm in width or is less than 23 cm. (c) In case the clear space behind the switch-board exceeds 75 cm. state whether a passage way from either end of the switch-board to a height of 1.80 metres is provided. 61. Has the neutral conductor at the transformer been earthed by two separate and distinct connections with earth: (ii) Have the frame of every generator, stationary motor and SO far as practicable portable motor and the metallic parts (not intended as conductors) of all transformers and any other apparatus used for regulating or controlling energy and all medium voltage energy consuming apparatus been earthed by two separate and distinct connections with earth?
74 · State if the consumer has any overhead lines and if so their condition to with specific reference to relevant rules. 93. (ii) Is there any other overhead line near the premises of the consumer which does not comply with rule 79 or 80? (iii) Is guarding provided for overhead lines if it is inside the factory, for road crossings and busy localities? (iv) Any other remarks: Inspecting Officer's Signature Name:. Designation: . File No. Dated:
2 · Voltage and system of supply: Volts_ 8 No. of phases. ACIDC.
29 · Islare there any sign(s) of over-loading in respect of any apparatus? (ii) State if any unauthorised temporary installation exists_ Whether the H.V motors and controlling equipment are being over hauled periodically and record kept of the same in a register? (iv) Whether the transformer oil samples are being tested periodically and results recorded in a register? (v) Whether suitable lightning arrestors have been provided near the transformers for protection against lightning? (vi) Whether earth resistance is being measured periodically and results recorded in a register? (vii) Any other defect or condition which may be source of danger. (viii) Any other general remarks.
30 · Service line and apparatus of the supplier on consumer's premises: Give report on the condition of service lines, cables, wires, circuit breaker, isolating switches, protective recording and integrating apparatus and such other fittings placed by the supplierlowner on the premises.
31 · Has the supplier provided suitable cutouts, within consumer's premises, in an accessible position? Are they within an adequately enclosed fire proof receptacle?
33 · (i) State if earth terminal is provided by the supplier: (ii) Is the consumer's separate earth efficient? (State the earth resistance, if measured): (ii) Report on the efficiency of the earthing arrangement
34 · Are bare conductors (if any) in building inaccessible? (ii) Whether readily accessible switches have been provided for rendering them dead? (iii) Whether any other safety measures are considered necessary?
35 · State if Danger Notices" in Hindi and the local language of the district and of the type approved by the Electrical Inspector are affixed permanently in conspicuous position as per this rule.
36 · Whether the practice of working on live lines and apparatus is adopted? If SO, have the safety measure been approved by the Electrical Inspector?
42 · Whether all circuits and apparatus are so arranged that there is no danger of any part(s) becoming accidentally charged to any voltage beyond the limits of voltage for which itlthey islfire intended?
43 · () In the case of generating and enclosed stations have fire-buckets, filled with clean dry sand, been conspicuously marked and kept in convenient situations in addition to fire-extinguishers suitable for dealing with electric fires? (ii) State if First Aid Boxes or Cupboards conspicuously marked and properly equipped are provided and maintained: (iii)ls some staff trained in First Aid Treatment?
44 · () State if instructions in '[English or Hindi and the local language of the district and where Hindi is the local language, in English and Hindi,] for the restoration of persons suffering from electric shock have been affixed in a conspicuous place: (ii) Are the authorised persons able to apply instructions for resuscitation of persons suffering from electric shock?
49 · Leakage on premises:
50 · Whether a suitable linked switchlcircuit breaker is placed near the point of commencement of supply so as to be readily accessible and capable of being easily operated to completely isolate the supply? (ii) Is there a suitable linked switch or a circuit breaker to carry and break the full load current on the secondary side of a transformer? (iii) Whether every distinct circuit is protected against excess energy by means of a suitable circuit breaker or cut-outs? (ivv) State if a suitable linked switch or circuit breaker is provided near the High Voltage motor or other apparatus for controlling supply to the motor or apparatus. State if adequate precautions are taken to ensure that no live parts are so exposed as to cause danger.
51 · (i) State the condition of metallic coverings provided for various conductors: (iii) (a) State whether clear space of 90 cm is provided in front of the main switch-board. (b) State whether the space behind the switch-board exceeds 75 cm_ in width or is less than 23 cm (c) In case the clear space behind the switch-board exceeds 75 cm state whether a passage way from either end of the switch board to a height of 1 80 meters is provided
64 · State if all conductors and apparatus including live parts thereof are inaccessible. (i) State if all windings of motors or other apparatus are suitably protected. (iii) State the method adopted to guard lower voltage circuits in transformers becoming accidentally charged above its/their normal voltage. (ivv) State in case of transformers or switches or static condensers involving the use of more than 2,275 litres of oil in one chamber, if suitable oil soak pits are provided. (v) Where 9,000 litres or more of oil is used in any one oil tank; has provision been made for draining away or removal of oil which may leak or escape from such tank(s)? (vi) State if trenches inside sub-station containing cables are filled with noninflammable material or completely covered with non- inflammable slabs. (vii) Are conductors and apparatus so arranged that they may be made_dead_in sections_for_carrying_out work thereon?
66 · In case of metal sheathed electric supply lines, are the metal sheaths connected with earth properly?
67 · . Have the frame of every generator, stationary motor, and so far as practicable portable motor and metallic parts not intended as conductors of all transformers and an other apparatus used for regulating or controlling energy and all high voltage energy consuming apparatus been earthed by two separate and distinct connections with earth? (ii) Is the earth-wire free from any mechanical damage? (iii) Have two separate and distinct connections with earth, each having its own electrode, been provided for the earth neutral point? (ivv) Have the metal casings or' metallic coverings containing or protecting any electric supply line or apparatus been properly earthed and so joined and connected across all junctions boxes as to make good mechanical and electrical connections throughout their whole length?
68 · Is the outdoor (except poletype) sub-station efficiently protected by fencing not less than [1.8]1 metres in height?
69 · Where platform type construction is used for pole type substation, has sufficient space for a man to stand on the platform been provided? (i) Has hand-rail been provided and connected with earth (if metallic and if sub-station has not been erected on wooden supports)?
70 · Has suitable provision been made for immediate and automatic discharge of every static condenser on disconnection of supply?
74 · What is the minimum size of the conductors of overhead lines used? State the type of conductors:
77 · . Are clearances above ground of the lowest conductor of overhead lines, including services lines, as per this rule?
80 · (i) On the basis of maximum sag, are verticle clearances where the high or extra-high voltage line passes above or adjacent to any building or part of a building as per this rule? (ii) On the basis of maximum deflection due to wind pressure, are horizontal clearances between the nearest conductor and any part of such building as per this rule?
81 · Where conductors forming parts of system at different voltages are erected on the same supports, has adequate provision been made to guard against danger to linemen and others from the lower voltage system being charged above its normal working voltage by leakage from or contact with the higher voltage system?
87 · . Where overhead lines cross or are in proximity to each other have they been suitably protected to guard against possibility of their coming in contact with each other.
88 · (i) Has every guard wire, been properly earthed at each point at which its electrical continuity is broken? (ii) What is the type and size of guard wire?
90 · (i) Are the metal supports of overhead lines and metallic fittings attached thereto permanently and efficiently earthed? (ii) Has each stay-wire (except in case where an insulator has been placed in it at a height not less than 3 metres from the ground) been similarly earthed?
91 · () Has the overhead line been suitably protected with a device for rendering the line electrically ]Harmless in case it breaks? Whit type of device is used? (i) Whether anticlimbing devices have been provided for each of the high voltage and extra high voltage supports?
92 · Has the owner of overhead lines adopted efficient means for diverting to earth any electrical surges due to lightning in every overhead line which is so exposed as to be liable to injury from lightning? What type of means are used? (ii) Has earthing lead from the lightning arrestors been connected to a separate earth electrode?
93 · Are unused overhead lines being maintained in a safe mechanical condition?
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1 · Amended by GSR 137, dt. 12.2.1983. 2. Added by GSR 137, dt. 12.2.1983. 3_ Ins: by GSR 466, dt: 18.7.1991, W.e.f: 17.8.1991. Part B
2 · Voltage at which electricity is used for: Lighting Power
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2 · Voltage at which electricity is used for: Lighting Power
4 · Other electrical appliances not included in item 3_ in use on the field. Appliances Type and size Purpose for Identifying in KW. which used mark on map
1 · '[Name of Electrical Supervisor] 2. Report as to: Condition of the insulation of the system. (8) Specified defects of insulation (particulars of each failure of apparatus should be given):
19 · Whether artificial resuscitation treatment was given to the person(s) who met with the electric accident? If yes, how long was it continued before its abandonment? 20. Names and designations of persons present at and witnessed the accident: 21. Any other information remarks:
105 · 186 105 291
2 · SPECIALISED ELECTRICAL COURSE FOR OPERATING AND SUPERVISORY STAFF WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE ELECTRICAL SIDE OF THE POWER PLANT
93 · 186
93 · 279
74 · 82 74 156
2 · SPECIALISED MECHANICAL COURSE FOR SKILLED PERSONS WHO WILL BE ENGAGED IN THE MECHANICAL SIDE OF THE POWER STATION
40 · 82 44 122
8 · 2. Intelligence and grasp: (a) Does he have full knowledge of the plant and +(10) equipment on which he is working and follows the instructions given to him and can execute them properly b Is he industrious, hard working and painstaking +(5) Has he shown any special skill of operation in saving +(10) plant & equipment in trouble or emergency?
4 · Any special qualifications-capacity to execute a +(10) particular or difficult job economically, intelligently, resourcefully with special skill
10 · General Remarks and Recommendations: Institute
4 · Any Special Qualifications: (a) Is he suitable for any other plant other than the one mentioned above at 3(c) (b) Can he record the readings correctly Is he suitable for any particular skilled +(10) maintenance job, as an artisan (d) Has he specialised in any particular trade such as winder,high pressure welding__etc: 5_ Judgment of the candidate by taking viva- +(40) voce test or by asking questions verbally about power plant and equipment
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11 · General remarks & recommendations: . Director of Institute