(Updated in 2025) [As amended by Notification Published in K.G. Ext.No. 3657 dt.14/10/2025 - Amendment in Regulation 49(5) Notification published in K.G. Ext. No. 1504 dt. 19/06/2020, Kerala Electricity Supply (Amendment) Code, 2020. Kerala Electricity Supply (Amendment) Code, 2017. Kerala Electricity Supply (Amendment) Code, 2016. Notification published in K. G. Ext. No. 1267 dt. 25/05/2015.] Preamble.-- In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 50 read with Section 181 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) and all other powers enabling it in this behalf and after previous publication, the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the following Regulations, namely:--

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S.Regulation 109 Supply and installation of meters and circuit breakers.--

S.Regulation 110 Reading of meters.--

S.Regulation 111 Consequence of making the meter inaccessible for reading.--

S.Regulation 112 Special meter reading.--

S.Regulation 113 Testing of meter.--

S.Regulation 114 Periodical testing of meters in the institutions of public importance.--

S.Regulation 115 Procedure for testing of meter.--

S.Regulation 116 Replacement of defective meters.--

S.Regulation 117 Cost of replacement of defective meters.--

S.Regulation 118 Replacement of damaged meter.--

S.Regulation 119 Replacement of lost meter.--

S.Regulation 120 Responsibility of the consumer to report the defect of the meter.--

S.Regulation 121 Adoption of new technologies for metering.--

S.Regulation 122 General provisions relating to billing.--

S.Regulation 123 Information to be provided in the bill.--

S.Regulation 124 Procedure for billing when meter not accessible.--

S.Regulation 125 Procedure for billing in the case of defective or damaged meter.--

S.Regulation 126 Procedure for billing in the case of lost meters.--

S.Regulation 128 Payment on self assessment by the consumer.--

S.Regulation 129 Advance payment of bills.--

S.Regulation 130 Disputed bills.--

S.Regulation 131 Payment of bills and1[x x x x] interest for belated payments.--

S.Regulation 132 Receipt for the payment of the bill.--

S.Regulation 133 Appropriation of the amount received.--

S.Regulation 134 Under charged bills and over charged bills.--

S.Regulation 135 Instalment facility and incentive for early payment.--

S.Regulation 136 Recovery of arrears and its limitation.--

S.Regulation 137 Mode of payment.--

S.Regulation 138 Grounds for disconnection.--

S.Regulation 139 Procedure for disconnection.

S.Regulation 140 Disconnection of supply on the request of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 141 Charges payable during the period of disconnection.--

S.Regulation 142 Unauthorised reconnection--

S.Regulation 143 Termination of agreement for supply of electricity.--

S.Regulation 144 Grounds for dismantling of service.--

S.Regulation 145 Dismantling on the request of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 146 Supply of electricity not to be disconnected when utilised and paid for by a lawful occupier of the premises.--

S.Regulation 147 Reconnection of supply.--

S.Regulation 148 Proceedings against theft, unauthorised use and other irregularities.--

S.Regulation 149 Power of officers authorised under Section 126 and under Section 135 of the Act to enter, inspect and initiate proceedings against theft, unauthorised use and other irregularities.--

S.Regulation 150 Inspections of the premises and electrical installations.--

S.Regulation 151 Preparation of mahazar.--

S.Regulation 152 Anomalies attributable to the licensee which are detected at the premises of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 153 Estimation and regularisation of unauthorised additional load.--

S.Regulation 154 Unauthorised extension.--

S.Regulation 155 Provisional assessment under Section 126 of the Act.--

S.Regulation 156 Hearing the consumer or his authorised representative.--

S.Regulation 157 Issuance of final order under Section 126 of the Act.--

S.Regulation 158 Appeal before Appellate Authority under Section 127 of the Act.--

S.Regulation 159 Prosecution for theft of electricity.--

S.Regulation 160 Disconnection of supply of electricity in the event of theft.--

S.Regulation 161 Report on theft to the police.--

S.Regulation 162 Procedure in the case of suspected theft.--

S.Regulation 163 Compounding of offence under Section 152 of the Act.--

S.Regulation 164 Voluntary declaration of tampered meter.--

S.Regulation 165 Power to amend the Code.--

S.Regulation 166 Constitution of electricity supply code review panel.--

S.Regulation 167 Quorum and meetings of Electricity Supply Code Review Panel--

S.Regulation 168 Rules of business of Electricity Supply Code Review Panel.--

S.Regulation 169 Functions of Electricity Supply Code Review Panel.--

S.Regulation 170 Procedure for review of the Code.--

S.Regulation 171 Procedure for amendment to the Code.--

S.Regulation 172 Power of the licensee to enter the premises of the consumer for inspection, testing, meter reading and other works.--

S.Regulation 173 General provisions relating to inspection.--

S.Regulation 174 Notice to the consumer.--

S.Regulation 175 Service of notice.--

S.Regulation 176 Maintenance of website and Information to be published by the licensee.--

S.Regulation 177 Supply of electricity by local authority, Panchayat Institution, co-operative society etc.--

S.Regulation 178 Repeal and savings.--

S.Regulation 179 Power of relaxation and power to remove difficulties.--

S.Regulation 180 Power to revise the schedules and annexure.--

S.Kerala Electricity Supply Code (Removal of Difficulties) (Third Order), 2025 All Amendments incorporated at appropriate place

S.Regulation 1 Short title, extent and commencement.--

S.Regulation 3 Interpretations.--

S.Regulation 4 Duty to develop, maintain and extend the distribution system.--

S.Regulation 5 Frequency of supply.--

S.Regulation 7 Duty of licensee to maintain the specified voltage levels.--

S.Regulation 8 Supply voltages for different connected loads or contract demands.--

S.Regulation 6 Voltage levels for LT, HT and EHT supply.--

S.Regulation 10 High voltage supply rebate.--

S.Regulation 9 Low voltage supply surcharge.--

S.Regulation 11 Limits of connected loads and contract demand for new LT connections.--

S.Regulation 12 Dedicated feeder to be provided to power intensive unit at its cost.--

S.Regulation 13 Supply through dedicated feeder at the request of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 14 Load balancing.--

S.Regulation 16 Installation of alternating current (AC) motors in low tension system.--

S.Regulation 15 Wiring in the premises of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 18 Parallel operation of the generator of the consumer with the supply system of licensee.--

S.Regulation 17 Installation of irrigation pump set.--

S.Regulation 37 Expenditure for service line, plant etc., for providing supply.--

S.¹[Regulation 37A Power of licensee to give permission to an applicant for undertaking certain works.--

S.Regulation 38 Publication of the conditions for grant of connection.--

S.Regulation 39 Restriction to supply of electricity to prohibited area or premises.--

S.Regulation 40 Recovery of arrears relating to the previous consumer.--

S.Regulation 41 Transfer of service connection and continuance of supply of electricity to the premises with arrears of electricity charges.--

S.Regulation 42 Supply of electricity to divided premises.--

S.Regulation 43 Supply of electricity in the case of reconstruction of existing premises.--

S.Regulation 44 Proof of identity of the applicant.--

S.Regulation 45 Proof of ownership or occupancy of the premises.--

S.Regulation 46 Proof of present address.--

S.Regulation 47 Right of way for placing line, acquisition of land for sub-station and clearing objections to placing lines and plant.--

S.Regulation 48 Protected load.--

S.Regulation 49 Electricity connection to high-rise building, colony and to residential, commercial or industrial complex.--

S.Regulation 50 Norms for determination of load in case of multi-storeyed buildings or colonies or domestic, commercial or industrial complexes.--

S.Regulation 51 Submission of progress report on new connections, disconnection, reconnection, theft etc., to the Commission.--

S.Regulation 52 Supply of electricity to be given only at one point for same purpose at the same voltage level in a single premises.--

S.Regulation 53 Energisation of HT and EHT connections only after approval from the Electrical Inspector.--

S.Regulation 54 Space for installation of service line, meter and other equipment.--

S.Regulation 55 Restriction on re-sale of electricity.--

S.Regulation 56 Single point supply and sharing of electricity charges.--

S.Regulation 57 Distribution of electricity through franchisee.--

S.Regulation 58 Withdrawal of application.--

S.Regulation 59 Delay on the part of applicant to take supply.--

S.Regulation 60 Failure of the applicant to avail supply due to reasons beyond his control.--

S.Regulation 61 Demand side management.--

S.Regulation 62 Standards of performance.--

S.Regulation 63 Exemption from timelines and standards of performance.--

S.Regulation 64 Extension, alteration and renovation of installation.--

S.Regulation 65 Accident at the installation of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 66 Damage to the equipment of the licensee at the premises of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 67 Security for supply of electricity.--

S.Regulation 68 Security deposit for meter and meter rent.--

S.Regulation 69 Calculation of security deposit.--

S.Regulation 70 Remittance of security deposit.--

S.Regulation 71 Refund of security deposit.--

S.Regulation 72 Interest on security deposit.--

S.Regulation 73 Review of security deposit.--

S.Regulation 74 Security deposit to be shown in the electricity bill.--

S.Regulation 75 Submission of application form for new service connection.--

S.Regulation 76 Processing application for new service connection.--

S.Regulation 77 Inspection of the premises of the applicant by the licensee.--

S.Regulation 78 Rectification of defects found in the inspection.--

S.Regulation 79 Re-inspection of the premises after rectification of defects.--

S.Regulation 80 Redressal of grievance on the inspection report.--

S.Regulation 81 Sanction of load and issuance of demand note.--

S.Regulation 82 Demand note to be prepared as per cost data approved by the Commission.--

S.Regulation 83 Payment of expenditure as per demand note.--

S.Regulation 84 Obligation of the licensee to energise connection.--

S.Regulation 85 Timelines for releasing and energising new connections.--

S.Regulation 86 Failure to comply with the time line.--

S.Regulation 87 Priority and waiting list of applicants.--

S.Regulation 88 Procedure for providing temporary connection.--

S.Regulation 89 Procedure for supply of electricity to seasonal loads for agricultural purpose.--

S.Regulation 90 Procedure for modification or change in existing connections.--

S.Regulation 91 Transfer of service connection.--

S.Regulation 92 Re-assessment of connected load by the licensee at the time of transfer of service connection.--

S.Regulation 93 Procedure for conversion of service.--

S.Regulation 94 Procedure for shifting of meter or service line within the premises of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 95 Procedure for shifting electric line or electrical plant of the licensee.--

S.Regulation 96 Dismantling and removal of electric line or electrical plant which are not in use.--

S.Regulation 97 Suo motu reclassification of consumer category by the licensee.--

S.Regulation 98 Reclassification of consumer category on the request of the consumer.--

S.Regulation 99 Enhancement of connected load or contract demand.--

S.Regulation 100 Reduction of connected load or contract demand.--

S.Regulation 101 Annual review of contract demand.--

S.Regulation 102 Supply of electricity for street lights.--

S.Regulation 103 Execution of agreement.--

S.Regulation 104 Requirement of meters.--

S.Regulation 105 Option of the consumer to purchase the meter.--

S.Regulation 106 Review of the status of the meter in the context of upgraded or advanced technology.--

S.Regulation 107 Meters to conform to the specifications issued by the Central Electricity Authority.--

S.Regulation 108 Metering arrangements for consumers with dedicated HT or EHT feeders.--

S.Regulation 19 Meter, main switch and associated equipment to be installed at the point of supply.--

S.Regulation 20 Installation of step down transformer.--

S.Regulation 21 The safe custody of the meter and other equipment of the licensee.--

S.Regulation 22 Damage, tampering etc., of the meter and other equipment.--

S.Regulation 23 Harmonics dumping.--

S.Regulation 24 The service line, meter and associated equipment deemed to be the property of the licensee.--

S.Regulation 25 Provision for load shedding and power restriction.--

S.Regulation 26 Safety of electrical installations.--

S.Regulation 27 Obligation of the licensee to supply on request.--

S.Regulation 28 Supply of electricity in un-electrified villages, hamlets etc.--

S.Regulation 29 Supply of electricity to the consumers to be in accordance with the provisions of the Code.--

S.Regulation 30 Classification of consumers and tariff.--

S.Regulation 31 Recovery of charges for supply of electricity.--

S.Regulation 32 Recovery of expenditure.--

S.Regulation 33 Approval of cost data by the Commission.--

S.Regulation 34 Meter to be provided by the licensee.--

S.Regulation 35 Expenditure for extension or upgradation or both of the distribution system to be borne borne by the licensee.--

S.Regulation 36 Expenditure for extension or upgradation or both of the distribution system to be borne by the consumer.--

S.Regulation 2 Definitions.--

S.Regulation 127 Special reading and billing of meters in cases of change of occupancy or vacating of the premises.--