1 [Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Licensee's Duty for Supply of Electricity on Request) Regulations, 2004]

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1 [Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Licensee's Duty for Supply of Electricity on Request) Regulations, 2004] NOTIFICATION Dated: Shimla, the 21 st June, 2004 No: HPERC/381: -The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 181, read with sub-section (1) of section 43, of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf, after previous publication, hereby makes the following regulations, namely:- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.(1) These regulations may be called the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Licensee's Duty for Supply of Electricity on Request) Regulations, 2004. These regulations shall be applicable to all distribution licensees in their respective licensed areas, in the State of Himachal Pradesh. These regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh. Definitions. -In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) "Act" means the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003); (b) "adjudicating officer" means any Member of the Commission appointed by the Commission to adjudicate on matters specified under the Act to be adjudicated by him; (c) "applicant" means the owner or occupier of any premises who makes an application to the distribution licensee for supply of electricity; (d) "Commission" means the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission; (e) "extra high tension (EHT) consumer" means a consumer who is supplied electricity at a voltage higher than 33000 volts; (f) "high tension (HT) consumer" means a consumer who is supplied electricity at a voltage higher than 440 volts; but not exceeding 33000 volts; (g) "low tension (LT) consumer" means a

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1 · [Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Licensee's Duty for Supply of Electricity on Request) Regulations, 2004]

1 · Short title, extent and commencement.(1) These regulations may be called the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Licensee's Duty for Supply of Electricity on Request) Regulations, 2004.

1 · Published in the R.H.P. (Extra) dated 22 nd June, 2004 at p .921-926.For Hindi text see R.H.P. (Extra) dated 22 nd June, 2004 at p. 916-921.

4 · Consequences of default.(1) The distribution licensee who fails to comply with the time frame for supply of electricity stipulated in regulation 3 shall be liable to pay penalty as may be decided by the adjudicating officer of the Commission in accordance with subsection (3) of Section 43 of the Act.

5 · Force Majeure.- The time frame specified in regulation 3 shall not be operative where the distribution licensee is prevented from giving supply of electricity on account of cyclones, floods, storms and other occurrences beyond his control.

6 · Interpretation.- All issues arising in relation to interpretation of these regulations shall be determined by the Commission and the decision of the Commission on such issues shall be final.

7 · Issue of orders and practice directions.- Subject to the provisions of the Act and these regulations, the Commission may, from time to time, issue orders and practice directions in regard to the implementation of this regulation and procedure to be followed on various matters, which the Commission has been empowered by this regulation to direct and matters incidental or ancillary thereto.

8 · Power to Remove Difficulties. -(1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of these regulations, the Commission may by general or special order take suitable action, or direct the distribution licensee to take such suitable action, not being inconsistent with the Electricity Act, 2003, which appears to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of removing such difficulties.