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BEFORE THE HARYANA ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
BAYS No. 33-36, SECTOR-4, PANCHKULA- 134112, HARYANA
Case No. HERC/PRO 45 of 2017 & PRO 48 of 2017
DATE OF HEARING
DATE OF ORDER
17.12.2018
30.04.2019
IN THE MATTER OF:
Petition seeking revision of General & Miscellaneous Charges levied by
the Distribution Licensee (PRO – 45 of 2017) & Application for seeking
approval with respect to levy of inspection charges for various works
along with General & Miscellaneous charges for other services rendered
by the Transmission Licensee (PRO-48 of 2017)
Petitioner
Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) in Case No. PRO – 45 of 2017
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam (HVPN) in Case No. PRO-48 of 2017
Respondents
General Public
Present:
Shri Sunil Kumar Nehra, Advocate.
Shri Anupam Avasthi
Shri Babbar Khan
Shri B.S. Yadav
Shri Dinesh Bahri
Shri R.K. Jain
Shri Ravi Juneja, AEE/HPPC
Er. Pawan Bains, XEN/HPPC
Er. Ashok P.Singh, AEE/HPPC
Er. R.K Sharma, CE/HPPC
Er. Randeep Singh, SE/HPPC
Shri Mukesh Kumar
Shri Manoj Kumar
Shri Vijay Upadyaye
Shri Rajesh Goel, XEN, HVPNL
Shri A.K Singla, SE/HVPNL
QUORUM
Shri Jagjeet Singh, Chairman
Shri Pravindra Singh, Member
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ORDER
Brief Background:
The Commission, in its ARR and Tariff Order dated 22.12.2000, in respect
of Distribution and Retail Supply for the FY 2000-01 had approved the
schedule of general and miscellaneous charges applicable to distribution
licensees of Haryana with effect from Oct 2001. The same was
subsequently revised with effect from 01.10.2011 vide Order dated
17.08.2011 in the suo-moto proceedings for revision of Schedule of
General and Miscellaneous Charges. The charges were approved by the
Commission for various services rendered by the distribution licensees in
view of its duties to be performed under the Electricity Act, 2003 and
Regulations framed by the Commission thereto.
The Commission in its ibid order also directed the distribution licensees
to submit the schedule of general and miscellaneous charges along with
their ARR applications every year for suitable yearly revision as may be
needed.
1. Whereas, in respect of services rendered by the transmission licensee /
STU i.e. HVPNL, the Commission in its Duty to supply electricity on
request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and
Power to require security Regulations, 2016 provides for levy of
supervision charges for both distribution licensee as well as transmission
licensee. Proviso 3.1 of ibid Regulations is reproduced as under:
“3.10 Self Execution of work by the applicant
The applicant can get the work of extension of distribution system carried out on his own. In that case he shall get the same carried out through a Licensed Electrical Contractor and pay supervision charges to the licensee. In such case the consumer himself shall procure the material and equipment. The material and equipment procured shall conform to relevant BIS specifications or its international equivalent and should bear the ISI mark or its successor mark as provided by BIS, wherever applicable. The material procured and the design of the installation shall also conform to the standards and specifications of the distribution/transmission licensee.
Provided that if the applicant chooses to get the work done on his own, the licensee shall charge supervision charges at the
rate of 1.5% of the estimated cost of such works as are to be finally handed over to the distribution/ transmission licensee or as approved by the Commission.”
2. However, the charges for other services rendered by HVPNL are not yet
approved by the Commission and in the absence of same HVPNL is
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recovering such charges as per their internal instructions/circulars issued
by them from time to time.
3. The Hon’ble APTEL in its Order dated 19.01.2017 in Appeal no. 282 of
2014 in the matter of HVPNL Vs HERC and others inter alia directed the
Commission to frame appropriate Regulations/ Guidelines/ Directions for
smooth execution of various works/services rendered by the HVPNL in
view of its duties to be performed under the Electricity Act, 2003. Hon’ble
APTEL in its ibid Order also concurred with levy of
supervision/departmental charges on the self-execution of works of the
consumers not to be taken over by the Appellant in view of its duties to be
performed under the Act as the Appellant being STU is responsible for the
interstate transmission network in the State of Haryana and the fact that
all these works executed by the consumer will be ultimately connected to
the HVPN’s transmission system.
4. The Commission, in view of the above considered it appropriate to review
and rationalize the schedule of general and miscellaneous charges for the
services rendered by the distribution licensees and to notify inspection
charges for various works along with other general & miscellaneous
charges for the services rendered by the transmission licensee of Haryana
in order to protect the interest of consumers/stakeholders.
5. The Commission vide memo no. 2249/HERC/DTariff dated 27.03.2017
directed HVPNL to submit proposal in the form of Petition with respect to
levy of inspection charges for various works along with other general and
miscellaneous charges to be levied by transmission licensee for its services
along with due justification and quantification of the same. Similarly, the
distribution licensee i.e. UHBVNL and DHBVNL vide memo no. 2250-
51/HERC/DTariff dated 27.03.2017 were also directed to submit proposal
in the form of Petition for review of general and miscellaneous charges
along with due justification and quantification of the same. Complying
with the above directions of the Commission, the UHBVN and HVPNL
subsequently filed petition no. PRO-45 of 2017 and PRO-48 of 2017
respectively in the matter.
6. Accordingly, Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, Panchkula vide petition no.
PRO No. 45 of 2017 prayed for approval of revised charges in view of the
increase in inflation factor, the general and miscellaneous charges at
present applicable in Punjab and also the actual cost implication at
present for same of service. The inflation factor (INDEX) for indexing the
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cost of providing various services as a combination of WPI and CPI with
weight age of 45% and 55% respectively and accordingly the increase in
the INDEX, since 2011, has been worked out to be 34.11%. The various
General and Miscellaneous Charges as in-force at present, General and
Miscellaneous Charges as applicable in Punjab and the proposed General
and Miscellaneous Charges as proposed by UHBVN are tabulated as
follows:
Sr
.
No
.
Description Charges
applicable in
Haryana
(since 2011)
Charges
applicable in
Punjab (PSPCL)
(since
03/2011)
Proposed
Charges
A - Schedule of General Charges
1 Application processing charges:
Connected load Application
processing fee
- -
Upto 2 kW Rs.50/- - Recently
increased w.e.f.
19.07.2016
Above 2 kW Rs.25 per kW or
part thereof
subject to the
max. of
Rs.20,000/-
-
2a Meter installation charges:
The licensee shall recover meter installation charges as per the following rates
irrespective of the fact whether the meter have been supplied by the consumer
or the licensee.
Single phase meter Rs.100 per meter Rs. 100/- Rs.150 per meter
Three phase meter Rs.200 per meter Rs. 250/-
without CT
Rs.300 per meter
Three phase meter
(with CTs and PTs)
3% of the cost of
the meter/
metering
equipment
subject to a
minimum of
Rs.500/-
2% of the cost of
the meter/
metering
equipment
subject to a
minimum of
Rs.900/-
LT meters – Rs.
500/-
HT meters- Rs.
1000/-
2b Meter Inspection & Testing Charges:
If the correctness of a meter is challenged by the consumer:
(i) Single Phase Rs. 50/- Per
meter
Rs. 120/- Rs. 100/- Per
meter
(ii) 3-phase whole
current i.e.,
without CT.
Rs. 100/- Per
meter
Rs.450/- Rs. 200/- Per
meter
(iii)LT/ CT meter Rs. 500/- Per
meter
Rs. 1200/- with
CT
Rs. 750/- Per
meter
(iv) HT & EHT
metering
equipment.
Rs. 1000/- Per
meter
Rs. 2400/- Rs. 1500/- Per
HT meter
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(v) LT CTs only Rs. 500/set - Rs. 750/set
(vi) HT CTs (11KV)
only
Rs. 1000/set - Rs. 1500/set
(vii) HT PTs (11 KV)
only
Rs. 1000/- - Rs. 1500/-
Note: If the challenged meter is found to be incorrect the inspection and testing
charges will be refunded to the consumer, otherwise these will be forfeited.
2c Changing the Meter or its position in the same premises at the request of
the consumer when no additional material is required.
No charges shall be levied if the meter is re-located by the licensee:-
(i) Single phase Rs. 100/- Per
meter
Rs. 225/- Rs. 200/- Per
meter
(ii) 3-phase whole
current i.e. without
CT.
Rs. 200/- Per
meter
Rs. 450/- Rs. 300/- Per
meter
(iii) L.T. meter with
CTs
Rs. 800/- Per
meter
Rs. 900/- Rs. 1000/- Per
meter
(iv) H.T. & E.H.T
metering
equipment.
Rs. 1600/- Per
meter
Rs. 2400/- Rs. 2000/- Per
meter
2d Re-sealing charges where seals are found broken.
(i) Meter cupboard Rs.30/- Rs. 50/- Rs.50/-
(ii) Where cut-out is
independently
sealed
Rs.25/- Rs. 50/- Rs.50/-
(iii)Meter cover or
Meter Terminal
cover (Single
Phase)
Rs.100/- Rs. 150/- Rs.100/-
(iv) Meter cover or
Meter Terminal
cover (3-Phase)
Rs.250/-
Rs. 375/- Rs.250/-
(v) Maximum Demand
Indicator or CT
chamber
Rs.550/- Rs. 900/- Rs.550/-
(vi) P T fuses Rs.550/- Rs. 900/- Rs.550/-
3 Fuse Replacement
Replacing
Consumer's fuse
Nil - Nil
4 Reconnection Charges
i) Domestic
consumer
Rs. 100/- All categories –
1-Ph. – Rs.
120/-
3-Ph. LT- Rs.
150/-
3-Ph.HT/EHT-
Rs.
250/-
1-PH-Rs.100/-
3-PH-Rs. 300/-
ii) Non-Domestic
consumer
Rs. 200/- 1-PH-Rs.200/-
3-PH-Rs. 500/-
iii) A.P. consumer Rs. 100/- Rs. 500/-
iv) L.T. Industrial
(upto 20 kW)
Rs. 500/- Rs. 750/-
v) LT Industrial
(above 20 kW)
Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2000/-
vi) H.T. Industrial
consumer
Rs. 3000/- Rs. 5000/-
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vii) Bulk Supply &
Street Lighting
consumer
Rs. 1500/- Rs. 3000/-
5 Testing Consumer’s installation
i)For initial testing of
new installation or
of any extension to
an existing
installation if the
installation is found
to be in order and
the wiring
contractor or his
representative is
present at the site.
Nil
Nil
Nil
ii)For initial or
subsequent testing
of a new installation
or an extension to
an existing
installation if the
installation is found
to be defective or the
wiring contractor or
his representative
fails to be present:
- - -
(a) Single Phase LT
installation
Rs.100/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose of
testing the
installation.)
Rs. 150/- Rs.200/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose
of testing the
installation.)
(b) Three Phase LT
installation
Rs.200/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose of
testing the
installation)
Rs. 200/- Rs.300/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose
of testing the
installation)
(c) Three Phase HT
installation
Rs.500/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose of
testing the
installation)
Rs. 300/-
BS (Load upto
100 KW)
Rs. 500/-
BS (Load above
100 KW)
Rs.750/-
(Payable in
advance for each
subsequent visit
for the purpose
of testing the
installation)
6 Meter Reading Cards(New/Replacement) (Domestic and Non-Domestic
consumers)
Provision of meter
reading cards
including PVC jacket
Rs.30/- Rs. 10/- Not in use.
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(for DS & NDS
consumers)
Replacement of meter
card found to be
missing on
consumer's premises
Rs. 15/- per card
Rs. 25/- Not in use.
7 Supply of duplicate copies of electricity bills:
i) Domestic
consumers
Rs. 5/- Rs.3/- Rs. 10/-
ii) Non-Domestic
consumers
Rs. 5/- Rs. 10/- Rs. 10/-
iii) L.T. Industrial
(upto20 kW) & AP
consumer
Rs. 5/- Rs. 10/- Rs. 10/-
iv) L.T. Industrial
(above 20 kW) &
Street lighting
consumer
Rs. 10/- Rs. 10/- Rs. 20/-
v) H.T. Industrial &
bulk supply
consumer.
Rs. 20/- Rs. 20/- Rs. 50/-
8 Supply of duplicate copies of demand notice
i) Domestic
consumers
Nil - Nil
ii) Non-Domestic
consumers
Rs. 20/- - Rs. 20/-
iii) L.T. Industrial
(upto20 kW) & AP
consumer
Nil - L.T. Industrial
(upto 20 kW) –
Rs. 20/-
AP Nil
iv) L.T. Industrial
(above 20 kW) &
Street lighting
consumer
Rs.20/- - Rs. 50/-
v) H.T. Industrial &
bulk supply
consumer.
Rs. 50/- - Rs. 100/-
vi) Supply of detailed
print out of meter
recording
Rs.50/- - Rs.200/-
9 Review of electricity bill:
If the accuracy of licensee’s bill is challenged by the consumer and a review of
the bill is demanded:
(i) Domestic, & AP
consumers.
Rs. 10/- - Rs. 10/-
(ii) Others Rs. 20/- - Rs. 20/-
Note: If the bill is found to be incorrect, the credit of fee will be given to the
consumer, otherwise it will be forfeited
10 Meter Security Charges
In case the meter
is supplied by the
LT 1-Ph.- Rs.
600/-
LT 1-Ph.- Rs.
1000/-
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licensee, the
licensee shall be
entitled to charge
an amount as
meter security
which shall be
recovered as part
of the demand
notice. The
amount of meter
security shall be
equal to the cost
of electric meter
as stated in Cost
Data Book for
that year. In
addition, the
licensee shall
charge meter
rental with every
bill at the rate
approved by the
Commission.
In case of
connections
where the meter
has been
procured by the
consumer, no
security and
meter rental shall
be charged from
the consumer.
LT 3-Ph
(without CT) –
Rs. 1500/-
LT 3-Ph. CT
Meter (without
CT) -
Rs.
4000/-
LT/TPT
Metering
equipment
(without CT)–
Rs. 15000/-
HT/TPT
Metering
equipment –
Rs.
10000/-
LT CT -
50/5 A- Rs.
800/-
100/5, 150/5,
200/5, 300/5,
400/5 – Rs.
400/-
HT CT PT Unit-
Rs.
25000/-
LT 3-Ph whole
current meter-
Rs.
2100/-
LT 3-Ph. CT
meter -
Rs. 2200/-
3-Ph. HT CT PT
meter -
Rs. 3000/-
LT CT –
20/5, 30/5,
50/5, 60/5,
75/5-
Rs.
400/-
100/5- Rs.
500/-
11 Cost of Meter Cup Board (MCB)
a) Single Phase Meter Rs. 250/- - Rs. 400/-
b) Three Phase Meter Rs. 350/-
- Rs. 1300/-
c) 3-Ph- LT/CT - - Rs. 2000/-
12 Testing charges of Transformers or other equipment of consumer or
private party
i) Protective Relays:
Testing including
current and time
setting
Rs. 1100/- per
relay
- Rs. 1100/- per
relay
ii) Power and
Distribution
Transformers:
a) Insulation
resistance tests
of winding
Rs. 770/- per
transformer
- Rs. 770/- per
transformer
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b) General
checking of
breather and
other
accessories
Rs. 400/- per
transformer
- Rs. 400/- per
transformer
c) Dielectric
strength test of
oil
Rs. 220/- per
transformer
- Rs. 220/- per
transformer
d) Testing of
buchholz relay
and
temperature
indicators
functioning
Rs. 800/- each
- Rs. 800/- each
iii) Circuit Breaker
400 volts, 11KV
and33 KV: General
checking of breaker
and testing of the
tripping mechanism
and33 KV: General
checking of breaker
and testing of the
tripping mechanism
Rs. 800/- each
- Rs. 800/- each
iv)Current
transformer and
potential
transformer and
meter:
- - -
a) Testing of LT
current
transformer
Rs. 165/- each - Rs. 165/- each
b) Testing of 3
phase LT
current
transformer
Rs. 440/- each - Rs. 440/- each
c) Testing of 11
KV & 33 KV CT
Rs. 550/- each - Rs. 550/- each
d) Testing of three
phase 11 KV &
33 KV CT
Rs. 1100/- each - Rs. 1100/- each
e) Testing &
recalibration of
single phase
energy meter
Rs. 90/- per
meter
- Rs. 90/- per
meter
f) Testing &
recalibration of
three phase LT
energy meter
without CT
Rs. 330/- per
meter
- Rs. 330/- per
meter
g) Testing &
recalibration of
Rs. 660/- per
meter
- Rs. 660/- per
meter
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three phase LT
energy meter
with CT
h) Testing &
recalibration of
HT / EHT
metering
equipment
- - -
(i) Without CT
& PT
Rs. 2000/- per
meter
- Rs. 2000/- per
meter
(ii) With CT /
PT
combined
Rs. 2500/- per
unit
- Rs. 2500/- per
unit
i) Testing &
recalibration of
maximum
demand
indicator
Rs. 660/- per
meter
Rs. 660/- per
meter
j) Testing and
adjustment of
voltmeter/
ammeter
Rs. 165/- each - Rs. 165/- each
v) Checking of
capacitor (Other
than initial
checking on
consumer’s
request:
- - -
a) 400 volts Rs. 110/- per job - Rs. 110/- per job
b) 11 KV and
above
Rs. 110/- per job - Rs. 110/- per job
vi) General:
a) Dielectric
strength of oil of
various
equipment
Rs. 220/- per
sample
- Rs. 220/- per
sample
b) Earth resistance
test of substation
Rs. 220/- per
earth
- Rs. 220/- per
earth
c) Measurement of
insulation
resistance of
cables/equipmen
t’s
Rs. 220 per
sample
- Rs. 220 per
sample
Remarks:
i) The above charges include the visiting charge of M&T staff as well.
ii) The charges of testing vans or trucks if needed for the purpose will be extra.
All charges shall be got deposited before undertaking the testing work.
iii) Test report on prescribed form will be issued by the S.D.O (Operation) /
M&T lab, which will be produced by the applicant along with the wiring
contractor’s test report
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The insulation, earth and oil tests as well as general checking and inspections
should be performed by the operation sub-division. Other tests requiring M&T
lab facilities shall be arranged by the operation sub-division.
B - SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
1 Meter Service Charges (per meter/ per month):
These charges shall be leviable in case the meter has been supplied by the
licensee and also that the meter is installed inside the consumer premises or on
pole outside the consumer premises.
i) Single phase Meter Rs. 20/- - Rs. 30/-
ii) Three phase Whole
Current Meter
Rs. 30/- - Rs. 50/-
iii) Three phase C.T.
Operated meter
Rs. 150/- - Rs. 200/-
iv) Three phase L.T.
Tri-
vector meter
3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same
- 3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same
minimum Rs.
1000/-
v) H.T. Tri-vector
meter
3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same
- 3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same
minimum Rs.
1000/-
vi) E.H.T. Tri-vector
meter
3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same.
- 3% of actual cost
of meter (s) &
metering
equipment and
the installation of
the same
minimum Rs.
2000/-
2 Line Service
Charges (per month)
Nil Nil
3 Service connection
charges
Recently
increased.
- -
4 Advance
Consumption
Deposit (ACD)
Recently
increased.
- -
5 Capacitor Service
Charges (per month)
No Change - -
6 Administration
charges for
dishonored cheque
As per Supply
Code Regulation
- -
7 Testing Fee for Capacitor, transformer Oil and Insulation Resistance of
Cable/ Other Equipment:
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7. Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam, Panchkula vide petition no. PRO No. 48
of 2017 submitted the following inspection charges for various works along
with other general and miscellaneous charges being levied for tendering
various services to its stakeholders which are notified vide their internal
instructions/circular and are in vogue and prayed for allowing same:-
A. Inspection charges for various works along with other general and
miscellaneous charges for other services tendered by HVPNL:-
Sr
.
no
.
Description of charges for various
services
Rate of charges Reference
no. and
date
1 The departmental charges where the
work is to be carried out by the
consumer/client /institution /Govt.
Departments by following HVPNL
specification /guidelines and the same
1.5% of the
estimated cost of
such works.
(Further, if the
applicant chooses to
HVPNL
Memo no.
Ch-
24/DSO-
214/L-
Routine checking shall be done by licensee and no charges shall be levied on
the consumers for such routine checking. However, in case the checking is
done at the request of the consumer then the following charges shall be
leviable.
i) Capacitors at 230/
440 Voltage level
Rs.200 per visit - Rs.200 per visit
ii) Capacitors at 11
kV and above
Voltage level
Rs.400 per visit - Rs.400 per visit
iii) Checking of the
Transformer Oil
Rs.200 for first
sample and
RS.150 for every
additional sample
- Rs. 200 for first
sample and
Rs.150 for every
additional
sample
iv) Checking of
insulation
resistance of cables
and other
equipment
Rs. 300 per
cable/ equipment
- Rs.300 per
cable/
equipment
8 Shifting charges for
T/well
Rs.7000 per span
for new work and
erection charges
for use of old
material and
dismantlement
charges for old
site work
- Rs.12500 per
span for new
work and
erection charges
for use of old
material and
dismantlement
charges for old
site work
9 Application Form for new connection (if purchased from the licensee)
i) AP and DS
category
Rs.10/- - Rs.20/-
ii) HT category Rs.200/ - Rs.500/
iii) All other categories Rs.20/ - Rs.100/
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is to be taken over by HVPNL (in case of
consumers for the purpose of drawl of
electricity only).
get the work done
on his own and in
case the service
connection charges
calculated as per
Annexure-I to
Regulation 4.8 of
HERC Regulation
no. HERC/34/ 2016
notified on
11.07.2016 are
more than the actual
cost of such works
which are to be
finally handed over
to the licensee, the
difference of the
service connection
charges and actual
cost would also be
paid by the
applicant)
154/Vol–
II
dated
12.5.2017
.
Note: In case the applicant requests for supply of electricity through an
independent feeder and the same is technically feasible as per Regulation
3.11 of HERC Regulation no. HERC/34/2016 notified on 11th July, 2016,
the charges of controlling equipment including circuit breaker, Bay (if to
be erected), CTs & PTs, Isolators, Line and Earth switch, Meter required at
the feeding sub-station, Electric Line up to the consumer end and the
Meter at consumer end shall be borne by the applicant. However, all the
charges as mentioned above will be intimated by the HVPNL to concerned
Distribution Utility (DISCOMs) for deposit of the same from the applicant
as consolidated cost.
The consumer seeking independent connection from HVPNL substation
shall approach the concerned office of DISCOM who in turn will approach
HVPNL for estimate of cost to be deposited for controlling equipment /bay
equipment to be installed at HVPNL Sub-station and get the same
deposited from the consumer. HVPNL will get the work executed only when
the amount is transferred by DISCOM to HVPNL.
2. Departmental charges on deposit works
a) Where existing line / structures etc. have
to be shifted on the request of the
consumer/client/institution /Govt.
Departments and work is to be carried
out departmentally.
10% HVPNL
Memo no.
Ch-16
/DST-
214/L-
154 dated
26.06.200
7
b) Where new/ augmentation work of
substation/bays etc. is to be carried out
on the request of the consumer
/client/institution/Govt. departments
and work is to be carried out
departmentally.
10%
c)
Where existing line /structure etc. have
to be shifted on the request of the
consumer/client/ institution/Govt.
6%
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departments and work to be carried out
through turnkey contractor.
d) Where new/augmentation work of
substations/bays etc. is to be carried out
on the request of the consumer
/client/institution /Govt. departments
and work to be carried out through
turnkey contractor.
6%
e) Where the work is yet to be carried out
through turnkey basis, but the
client/institution/Govt. departments has
objection to the route of the line and
wants shifting to other place in his own
land.
6%
f) Where the work has been carried out by
the consumer /client /institution /Govt.
departments by following HVPNL
specification /guide lines and the same is
to be taken over by HVPNL (excluding
works at sr. no. 1 above).
4%
3. Charges for rerouting of existing overhead transmission lines with
substitution by EHV XLPE underground Cables
a) The applicant making request for
rerouting for substitution overhead lines
with the cable shall bear all expenses of
complete activity of the replacement of
overhead lines with EHV XLPE
underground cable.
All expenses of
complete activity
HVPNL
memo no.
Ch-27 /
DSO-
CETS-
589/L
dated
08.09.20
10
b) To ensure the continuity of supply the
applicant shall also bear the cost of one
extra operational cable per Circuit for the
immediate and emergent use in case of
failure of any of the cable.
All expenses
c) To ensure the cost of future maintenance
of the cable 5% of the total cost of
replacement should be added towards the
maintenance cost of the cable.
5% of the total cost
of replacement
B. Testing charges of M&P – CC Wing of HVPNL
The following testing charges including Man days and equipment hiring
charges for the year 2014-15 with an increment of 10% per annum for man
power and T&P charges from 2015-16 onwards to its stakeholders as per
HVPNL memo no. Ch-230/DSO-434/Vol-II/CCG-141/L dated 27.06.2014:-
1. Man days Rates :-
Sr.
no.
Category Man day rates for providing
testing services (Rs.)
1. AE/AEE 6800/-
2. JE-I/JE/Sr. Carrier Assistant 4400/-
3. Helper/Carrier Assistant 1800/-
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2. Daily hiring charges of the testing equipment (As applicable and
required):-
Sr.
No.
Equipment Rates per day (Rs.)
1. Distance Protection Testing Kit 5000/-
2. Testing equipment required to test the 11 kV
Panels etc.
3000/-
3. T/F testing kits (only for routine tests) 3000/-
4. Breaker testing kits including timer/contact
resistance etc.
3000/-
5. Tan Delta Kit 5000/-
6. Level meter & Oscillator meter for PLCC
equipment testing.
3000/-
Terms and conditions:-
1. TA/DA of the officer(s) /official(s) deputed for such works shall be
charged on actual basis as per Nigam’s Norms.
2. The transportation charges for carrying specialized equipment shall
be as per the rates in the estimate for the vehicle during period.
3. Income tax or any other tax, if applicable from time to time as per
Nigam’s Norms shall be borne by requisitioning utility/firm.
4. The service tax at the prevailing rate would be charged extra as per
the norms of Govt. of India.
8. Hon’ble APTEL in its ibid order held that the supervision charges, on the
works not to be taken over by HVPNL, as levyable and payable for the
services rendered by HVPNL in view of its duties performed under the Act
and fact that all works executed by the consumer will ultimately
connected to HVPNL transmission system. The Commission finds it
appropriate that such works/installations are to be inspected by HVPNL
being related to safety and security of Grid. Accordingly, the Commission
feels it appropriate to levy fixed charges for inspection of works not to be
handed over to the transmission licensee. The Commission vide its Order
dated 17.08.2011 notified General and Miscellaneous charges applicable
to distribution licensees, which provides for fixed charges for i) Testing
Consumer’s installation and ii) Testing charges of Transformers or other
equipment of consumer or private party. Making similar provision for
installation and testing of installation /equipments makes more sense
instead of supervision charges.
9. The Commission further noted the charges before energization of new
electrical installations under Regulation 43/32 of Central Electricity
Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations,
2010 provides for inspection of all such installations by the Electrical
Inspector. The charges prescribed by the CEI, Haryana Government for
inspection of electrical Installation and lines are as under:-
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Sr.
No.
Type of
Installation
Slab Fees (in Rs.)
1
Electrical Installation (except
line)
Upto 15 KVA ‐ 145/-
Above 15 KVA to 25 KVA
300/‐
Above 25 KVA to 100 KVA
580/‐
Above 100 KVA to 500 KVA
1440/‐
Above 500 KVA
to 1000 KVA 2880/‐
Above 1000
KVA.
2880/‐ + 60/‐ per additional 100 KVA or
part thereof
2 Electrical Line (Single Circuit)
Upto 2 Kilometer
290/‐
Above 2
Kilometer
290/‐ + 30/‐ per
additional 1Kilometer or part thereof.
10. The Charges for inspection of works/installations by HVPNL may be
prescribed on the lines as prescribed by the CEI, Government to
Haryana. Provision for mandating the maintenance of centralized
information of various services by the distribution licensee. It is felt that
distribution licensee in order to have transparency should host all kind
of information regarding its services be it status of electricity
connections, bill details etc.
11. Before finalizing the general and miscellaneous charges for various
services rendered by distribution licensees i.e. UHBVNL & DHBVNL and
transmission licensee i.e. HVPNL, the Commission held public
consultation on the draft discussion paper so as to have the benefit of
would like to hear the Comments of Haryana Power Utilities,
Stakeholders/ Organizations/ General Public, on the General and
Miscellaneous charges payable by the electricity consumers of Haryana.
12. The Commission issued a public notice inviting objections / comments
from the general public / Stakeholders and subsequently held public
hearing in the matter on 17.12.2018 in the Court Room of the
Commission.
13. Objections / Comments, on the draft discussion paper, were received
from the following parties:-
i) Shri R.K. Jain, Advisor Legal & Power, Panchkula - For and on behalf
of M/s Jindal Stainless (Hisar) limited, OP Jindal Marg, Hisar
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ii) Shri Pankaj Bhalotia
14. The objections filed by the aforesaid interveners are as under:-
Shri R.K. Jain PETITION NO. HERC/PRO-48 OF 2017 FILED BY
HVPN:
Recovery of inspection charges on transmission works executed by
consumers under ‘Self Execution Scheme’.
As on date there are no such charges approved by Hon’ble Commission
for the transmission works. Regulation 3.10 of “The Haryana Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Duty to supply electricity on request, Power to
recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and Power to require
security) Regulations, 2016” provides for recovery of supervision
charges by the licensee as follows:
3.10 Self Execution of work by the applicant The applicant can get the work of extension of distribution
system carried out on his own. In that case he shall get the same carried out through a Licensed Electrical Contractor and pay supervision charges to the licensee. In such case the consumer himself shall procure the material and equipment. The material and equipment procured shall conform to relevant BIS specifications or its international equivalent and should bear the ISI mark or its successor mark as provided by BIS, wherever applicable. The material procured and the design of the installation shall also conform to the standards and specifications of the distribution/transmission licensee. Provided that if the applicant chooses to get the work done on his
own, the licensee shall charge supervision charges at the rate of
1.5% of the estimated cost of such works as are to be finally
handed over to the distribution/transmission licensee or as
approved by the Commission.
There is apparent contradiction in the above language, which crept in while revising Regulation No. HERC/12/2005 and replacing with
Regulation No. HERC/34/2016. In the pre-revised Regulations such provision was under Reg. 4.9.1, which read as under,
4.9 Special Provisions in case Applicant opts for execution of
Extension of Distribution System at his own cost
4.9.1 The applicant can get the extension of distribution system
carried out through a Class – I licensed contractor provided
that the applicant pays supervision charges to the Licensee.
The Licensee shall charge supervision charges at the rate of
1.5% of estimated cost of such extension or as approved by
the Commission, prepared on the basis of standard cost
data book.
In both the cases the description is the “execution of extension of
Distribution System” and not the Transmission System. Moreover, it
is limited to the extension of distribution system.
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Another point to be appreciated is that this provision relates to the works which are finally to be handed over to the distribution/
transmission licensee.
This is rightly so, as if these works were not to be executed by the consumer, the licensee was to execute those and were a part of the overall network of the licensee. It is only for the sake of cutting the likely
delay in execution of these works by the licensee, the consumer opts to execute them at his own level and at his cost. Had these works been not executed by the consumer, then these works would be carried out
by the licensee as per its standard designs and using approved quality of material. In this eventuality the consumer would have paid the
estimated cost alongwith departmental charges involved in executing these works.
In both the scenarios the responsibility of the consumer is for the works done on behalf of the contractor and nothing for his own installations.
There are two major considerations,
(i) Technical compatibility with the licensee’s system,
(ii) Electrical safety.
While for the 1st requirement it is the licensee who is to make sure that
the system extension carried out by the consumer meets all the technical standards regarding, material used, constructing agency and
departmental supervision involved. At no stage the Licensee is involved for the construction/supervision of the installations within the premises and control of the consumer. The licensee is concerned with
the technical compatibility only upto the point of connection/point of supply. These two nomenclatures have been defined under Regulation 2.3 of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity
Supply Code) Regulations, 2014, which read as under,
(18) “connection point” means a point at which the consumer’s
installation and/or apparatus are connected to distribution
licensee’s distribution system;
(46) “point of supply” means the point at the incoming terminals
of switchgear installed by the consumer;
Thus the licensee’s concern terminates at the above defined points of the consumer installations. That is the reason why the Regulations
HERC/12/2005 and HERC/34/2016 mentioned specifically the words, “the estimated cost of such works as are to be finally
handed over to the distribution/ transmission licensee”. We may now look at the prevailing instructions of HVPN issued by Dy.
Secy./Tech. vide Memo. No. Ch.-16/DST-214/L-154 dated 26.06.2007 titled, ‘Levy of departmental charges on deposit estimates’
(Copy attached) which provides for levy of departmental charges @4% of the estimated cost and reads as under,
iv) Where the work has been carried out by the consumer/client/institution/ Govt. department by following HVPNL specifications/guidelines and the same are to be taken over by HVPNL.”
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There are two issues to be deliberated upon, i.e.
(i) works done by someone other than the licensee for licensee’s system as a deposit estimate, and
(ii) the work so carried out by the consumer/other person is to be taken over by the licensee.
It needs to be appreciated that these charges are only with reference to the works which are carried out under deposit estimates and nothing beyond that. At no stage there is any reference to the consumer’s own
installations beyond the ‘point of supply’ or ‘point of connection’. Hence there is no reason why the licensee may ask for the supervision charges
for installations which are not to be handed over to the licensee. The second consideration highlighted above is of safety of
equipment/human. This aspect is supervised/inspected by the Chief Electrical Inspector to State Government. For this service, there are
Inspection Charges specified by the CEI and are to be paid not only by the consumers but the licensees as well. The testing of metering & protection gear ends at the point of supply/metering and nothing
beyond it. Hence there is no justification of any charges being paid by the consumer to the licensee for installations which are not to form part of the licensee’s system and solely to remain part of the consumer’s own
installations.
As regards reference to order of Hon’ble APTEL in Appeal No. 282 of 2014, we need to examine it in depth. A simple reference does not justify the levy. Hon’ble Commission vide order dated 14.08.2014 in
Petition Nos. HERC/PRO-01, 03 & 18 decided as under,
4.7 Summary of findings: i) The recovery of supervision charges @ 4% (of the cost of works) from the Petitioners by the Respondent, HVPNL, where the works has been carried out by the Petitioners by following HVPNL’s specification/ guidelines and the same is to be taken over by HVPNL, is in order. ii) The recovery of supervision charges from the Petitioners for the exclusive works of the petitioner like 66 kV or 132 kV substations constructed at consumer end, which are not to be taken over by HVPNL, is wrong and is not in line with HVPNL’s own guidelines. The amount charged on this account from the Petitioners by the Respondent-1 i.e. HVPNL shall be refunded to the Petitioners. iii) The amount charged from the Petitioner (PRO-3 of 2014) towards operation and maintenance of 66 kV XLPE cable and terminations shall also be refunded by the Respondent-1 to the Petitioner.
We may go through the order passed by Hon’ble Tribunal in Appeal No.
282 of 2017 filed by HVPN against the above order of the State Commission. The relevant extracts from this order read as under,
ix. It is clear that the State Commission has erred in analysing the
issue in totality by relying only on circular dated 26.06.2007. It
failed to appreciate the Appellant’s circular dated 26.06.2007
as well as the detailed guidelines (Guidelines, 2012). The State
Commission has also not given any weightage to the provisions
of the Tripartite Agreement regarding payment of supervision/
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departmental charges. The charges have been levied by the
Appellant for the supervision/monitoring services provided by
the Appellant for the execution of these works as carried out by
the Respondent Nos.2-4.
The works carried out were actually supervised by the
Appellant and there is need that appropriate cost be recovered
by them.
x. From the above discussions, it can be concluded that the
supervision/ departmental charges levied by the Appellant on
the self-execution works of the consumers not to be taken over
by Appellant are leviable and payable for the services rendered
by the Appellant in view of its duties to be performed under the
Act as the Appellant being STU is responsible for the intrastate
transmission network in the state of Haryana and the fact that
all these works executed by the consumer will be ultimately
connected to the Appellant’s transmission system.
xi. We are in agreement with the contention of the Appellant on this
aspect of levy of supervision/ departmental charges from the
Respondent Nos. 2 - 4. Accordingly this issue is decided in
favour of the Appellant.
xii. The State Commission has already directed the Appellant to
submit the circular date 26.06.2007 along with all the relevant
details regarding levy of supervision/departmental charges
with justification for its review/ examination. The State
Commission is hereby directed to come up with appropriate
Regulations/Guidelines/ Directions for smooth execution of
such type of works in future.
In the above order there is clear concealment of facts by the Appellant and lack of proper explanation on behalf of the Respondents. We may
look at the following important facts,
i) What are the works covered under extension of
transmission/distribution system? ii) What are the works where consumer is given option for self-
execution?
iii) What is the intention behind issue of circular dated 26.06.2007 and subsequent Guidelines issued in 2012?
iv) The matter is left to be decided by the State Commission as per Para (xii) of the APTEL order.
Circular dated 26.06.2007 of HVPN (Copy attached) The very title of the circular is ‘Levy of departmental charges on
deposit estimates’. Then the works on which these charges are to be levied. The circular talks of the works covered under the term ‘Deposit Estimates’. Deposit works are those which are undertaken by the
licensee on behalf of the Consumer. This is also clear from the list of charges mentioned in the circular, which reads,
i)a Where existing line/structures etc. have to be shifted on the request of the consumer/client/institution/Govt. departments and works to be carried out departmentally;
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i)b Where new/augmentation work of substation/bays etc. is to be carried out on the request of the consumer/client/institution/Govt. departments and work is to be carried out departmentally;
ii)a Where existing line/structure etc. have to be shifted on the request of the consumer/client/institution/Govt. departments and work is to be carried out through turnkey contractor;
iii) Where the work is yet to be carried out on turnkey basis, but the consumer/client/institution/Govt. departments has objection to the route of the line and wants shifting to other place in his own land;
iv) Where the work has been carried out by the consumer/client/institution/ Govt. department by following HVPNL specifications/guidelines and the same are to be taken over by HVPNL.
All these works are relating to the licensee’s system and nowhere the
consumer’s own works. The option available to the consumer to allow the department or licensee to carry out the extension/alteration of the
licensee’s system against a deposit estimate where the licensee will execute these works either through its own staff or an authorized contractor or allow the consumer to get it done through a qualified
contractor.
Instructions issued on 25.04.2012 by HVPN (Copy attached): Again the title is ‘Detailed guidelines for self-execution of the deposit works’. Further the instructions talk about the
nature/category of works which are covered in the deposit estimates;
a) Creation of bays at HVPNL substations for independent feeders of different voltage ratings viz. 33kV to 132 kV;
b) Connectivity of bays at HVPN substations to the consumer substation with independent feeders through underground cable/overhead transmission lines;
c) Upgradation of conductor of existing transmission lines; d) Upgradation of power transformer with higher capacity of
existing HVPNL substations; e) Shifting of transmission lines/ re-routing of lines with
underground/overhead lines.
It would kindly be observed that deposit estimates are relating to the works connected with the installations of the licensee and nowhere
deal with the consumer’s own works. Accordingly, the departmental charges are leviable on the works to be done on the licensee’s
installations either by the licensee s as deposit work of the consumer or these are allowed to be done by the consumer as per designs/standards/guidelines/under supervision of the licensee.
Under no law/Regulations/instructions the installation of the electrical equipment within the premises of the consumer and for his
use comes under the preview of the licensee. Hence there is a clear misunderstanding of the facts and issue under
consideration and hence the licensee cannot charge any supervision charges for the works executed by the consumer beyond the point of connection/point of supply at his premises for his own exclusive use.
The only limited issue which is to be settled by the Hon’ble
Commission is to remove the existing contradiction in the supervision charges allowed to be recovered by licensee on deposit works @1.5%
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in line with that of rate fixed under Regulation 3.10 of HERC/34 of 2016 Regulations or as being charged by HVPN @4% as per circular
dated 26.06.2007.
In any case with the existing Regulation 4.7 of HERC/34 of 2016 all extensions/alterations in transmission system are to be borne by the licensee as a part of the ARR. The Regulation reads as under,
4.7 However, cost of augmentation of substation or creation of a new substation or cost of augmentation of the line feeding the substation from where the supply is to be given shall not form part of cost to be recovered from the consumer or collective body of consumers as per Regulation 4.6.
Hence the issue is to be decided in the light of the above existing
provision under the ibid Regulations.
1. Other Charges proposed by HVPN:
A. Inspection Charges for various works along with other general
and misc. charges for other services rendered by HVPNL:
1. Departmental charges on deposit
works carried out by the
consumer/client/institution/Govt.
Departments, which are ultimately
to be taken over by the licensee.
As per the present Reg. 4.7
of the HERC/34/2016
Regulations, the
consumer is not to bear
any expenses relating to
the works of HVPNL.
Hence this provision is
superfluous and may be
deleted.
2. Works executed by
consumer/client/institution/Govt.
Departments on the system of the
transmission licensee.
These are nothing but the
same which existed under
HVPNL Circular dated
26.06.2007. However, as
per the present Reg. 4.7 of
the HERC/34/2016
Regulations, the
consumer is not to bear
any expenses relating to
the works of HVPNL.
Hence this provision is
superfluous and may be
deleted.
3(a) Rerouting of transmission lines
with EHV XLPE u/g cables at
consumer request
Recovery of actual
expenses is justified if it is
for exclusive benefit of the
consumer and not
required on account of
consequential danger to
general public safety.
3(b) Provision for extra operational
cable
This is totally unjustified
unless licensee is also
providing double cables in
its system as a matter of
routine. Otherwise one
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extra core can be provided
in addition to normal three
single core cables at
consumer request.
3(c) Future maintenance cost of cable
laid by the consumer under 3(b)
above @ 5% of the cost of
replacement.
As per Reg. 4.10 of the
HERC/ 34/2016
Regulations, once the
work is done by the
consumer and system
handed over to the
licensee, its subsequent
O&M will be the
responsibility of the
licensee and it cannot ask
for any maintenance
charges. Therefore, it will
be contradicting the main
Regulations by making
such provision in the
Schedule of General and
Miscellaneous Charges.
The relevant Regulation
reads as under,
4.10 All equipment except
the meter (if supplied by
the applicant),
notwithstanding that
whole or a portion thereof
has been paid by the
consumer, upon
energisation, shall become
the property of the licensee
and the licensee shall
maintain the same without
claiming any operation and
maintenance expenses,
including replacement of
defective/damaged
material/equipment from
the consumer. Warranty
/Guarantee of such
equipment shall also stand
transferred to the licensee.
The distribution licensee
shall have the right to use
it for the supply of
electricity to any other
person by tapping or
otherwise except if such
supply is detrimental to the
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supply to the consumer
already connected
therewith and subject to
the provision under
Regulation 4.8.2 (iii).
In view of this provision
under the Regulations,
there is no need to make
this provision in proposed
charges.
B. Testing charges of M&P – CC Wings of HVPNL: The charges notified as per HVPN instructions dated 27.06.2014 are
not supported by any calculations/justification. It is suggested that the
Commission may kindly look into the background and determine its
own rates for such services being rendered to the consumers.
Otherwise, the consumers are free to get these services from any other
private party undertaking such jobs.
2. Other charges proposed for supervision of consumer works which
are not to be handed over to the licensee: It needs to be examined whether licensee carries out any supervision
on the consumer’s exclusive works. It is correct that the safety
consideration is to be looked into by the designated officer of the State
Government i.e. the Chief Electrical Inspector and other officers
working under him. Even that organization does not associate with the
erection of the consumer installations but checks these from safety
considerations on completion. The inspection charges are also
prescribed by the State Government.
It is worth appreciating that the CEI carries out the necessary safety
check for the installations of the licensee as well and licensee is not
competent to even carry out safety checks of its own works.
Accordingly, there is no justification to allow any non-existing
supervision charges on the exclusive works of the consumers. The
concern of the licensee is upto the ‘point of connection/point of supply’.
PETITION NO. HERC/PRO-45 OF 2017 FILED BY UHBVN:
3. Revision of General & Miscellaneous Charges levied by the Licensee:
Hon’ble Commission has determined the General & Misc. Charges first
as a part of the ARR for FY 2000-01 & Distribution Retail Tariff order
dated 22.12.2000 and thereafter vide order dated 17.08.2011. We need
to link the earlier orders to look at the escalation allowed in the gap of
11 years and now after 6 years.
Although Petition mentions the increase in WPI and CPI of 34.11%
which needs to be linked with the nature of services being provided by
the licensee i.e. is it a necessary part of licensee’s legal duty or any
special facility being provided to the consumers. Moreover, the services
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being provided by the licensee are not affected by the constituents of
CPI or WPI as these are a part of the normal services expected from the
licensee.
Petition also mentions about the comparative charges being levied in
Punjab. If the effort is to compare with other States then not only one
but other States should also be referred to. It would be unfair to link it
with Punjab when we are not comparing anything else with that State
in the manner of other charges. We may quote a few if desired by the
Hon’ble Commission during the Public Hearing.
Our specific comments on each of the proposed charge are as follows,
C. Schedule of General Charges
1. Application
processing charges
Processing of application for new electric
connection is a basic duty of the licensee
as such there is no justification to levy
these charges. In Dec. 2000 it was only
Rs.5 and max. Rs.200 and since 2011 it
was increased to Rs.50 and Rs.20,000
(100 times) respectively. The ceiling
amount needs to be reduced to Rs.1000
or so.
2(a) Meter installation
charges
Meter is the basic measuring
instrument for recording the energy
being sold to consumers and its
installation is the primary duty of the
licensee. As such there should not be
any charges for its installation.
2(b) Meter Inspection and
Testing charges
As long as the meter/metering
equipment belongs to licensee there
should not be any inspection/testing
charges as it the basic duty of the
licensee to maintain the meters in
perfect working condition. However,
licensee may charge a nominal amount
if it belongs to consumer. CTs/PT being
integral part of the metering equipment,
the total charges work out to Rs.1500 for
LT meter and Rs.4500 for HT meter,
which are very high.
2(c) Changing the meter
site at consumer’s
request
The proposed charges are double of
installation charges, which should not
be more than original installation
charges.
2(d) Meter resealing
charges
Sealing of meter is a function which does
not change with the type of consumer
except the number of seals used may be
different. Therefore, the charges may be
fixed keeping in view the number of
seals to be provided in each category of
connection.
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3 Reconnection
charges
We should appreciate the actual
function involved in reconnection. It is
similar to re-installation of meter. Hence
the charges should not be more than
original meter installation charges. For
a 3-phase connection the proposed
charges amount to Rs.5000 against the
meter installation charges of Rs.1000
proposed under 2(a).
4 Testing consumer’s
installation
There is no function like testing of
consumer installation by the licensee.
This is the duty of Chief Electrical
Inspector to Govt. Haryana, which is
paid before release of connection. Thus
these are redundant charges.
5. Meter reading Cards These cards were introduced for the
facility/confirmation of the visit of Meter
Reader. With meters shifted outside the
premises there is no need for such
facility. The Commission has rightly
observed that there is no such practice
and as such this should not figure under
the list of charges.
6. Supply of duplicate
copies of electricity
bills
With the outsourcing of billing function,
bills are generated at computer centers
and licensee should place the bills on
website so that any consumer could
generate his bill. Thus there is no need
for such charges.
7 Supply of duplicate
copy of demand
notice
These should also be placed on website
of licensee to facilitate the consumer to
download. Thus there is no need for any
charge for this service.
8. Review of electricity
bill
Why there be a need to review the bill
unless there is some arithmetic totaling
error or due to incorrect meter reading
or application of wrong tariff. As such
there is no need for any such charge for
the mistake of the licensee.
9 Meter security
charges
The narration in the body column is
correct. Licensee may notify the cost of
meters every year on official website
based on the average purchase cost in
the previous year and there is no need
to fix any number.
10 Cost of Meter Cup
Board (MCB)
MCB is installed by the licensee for the
safety/protection from mechanical
damage or tempering by unscrupulous
persons. Accordingly, there is no
justification to charge for this box.
11 Testing charges of
transformers or other
equipment of
Such services can be obtained by the
consumer from a third party as well.
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consumer or private
party
While fixing the rates we should align
these with the prevailing market rates.
D. Schedule of Miscellaneous Charges:
1. Meter Service
Charges/
meter/month
Before fixing any such charges, it is
necessary to verify whether any such
service is being provided by the
licensee to any consumer? The simple
answer to this query is in the negative.
Accordingly there is no justification for
such charges on any category of
consumers. Hence these should be
withdrawn.
2. Line service Charges Rightly these are not there as there is
no concept of servicing any lines,
which are not owned by the licensee.
3. Service Connection
Charges
These are rightly covered under the
relevant Regulations and hence may be
deleted from here. 4. Advance Consumption
Deposit (ACD)
5. Capacitor Service
Charges
These could be there if any service is
being provided and not for charging
sake.
6. Administrative
Charges for
dishonored cheque
Already covered under Supply Code
and hence may be deleted from here.
7. Testing fee for
capacitor, transformer
oil and installation
resistance of
cable/other
equipment.
These are in order if these services are
provided at the request of the
consumer.
8. Shifting charges for
Tube well connection
We would propose that these should be
on actual basis instead of at any fixed
rate as the expenses will vary from site
to site and as per S.46 of the EA-2003,
licensee can recover only those
expenses reasonably incurred in
providing that service.
9. Application Form for
new connections if
purchased from the
licensee
The Application Form is not a simple
Form but it constitutes a legally
binding Agreement between the
licensee and the consumer. It has been
observed that the Forms printed by
private persons sometimes have
incorrect wordings and in some
contractual disputes such mistakes
lend the Parties in problem. Therefore,
it should be made mandatory that
these Forms have to supplied by the
licensee and cost included in the
Application processing charge.
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Rather these Forms should be placed
on website to stop malpractices by
unscrupulous vendors.
Shri Pankaj Bhalotia has submitted the following comments:
A — Schedule of General Charges
1. S. No. 9 - Meter Security Charges under
1.1 S No. 9 — Meter Security Charges under schedule of General
Charges says that when an electricity meter is installed by the
licensee, an amount equal to the cost of meter shall be charged
and recovered and in addition to that the licensee shall charge
meter rental with every bills as per rate approved by the
Commission." It further says that no charge and recovery of the
cost of meter and no meter rental if the meter is installed by the
consumer.
1.2 When the cost of meter is already charged and recovered by the
licensee. as a part of demand notice, is there a need to charge
meter rental as well with every bill. Is this meter rental does not
result into double levy, charge and recovery?
1.3 Further, it does not say how long a consumer is require to
continuously pay for meter rental with every bills. Is it for an
indefinite period and until the consumer is getting supply from
licensee. Will the consumer not end up paying more than what is
cost of a meter?
1.4 Why will one go for meter to be installed by the licensee, when
he/she has to pay much more than cost of the meter by not
installing the meter self? In both cases, the consumer has to bear
and pay for the cost of the meter.
B — Schedule of Miscellaneous Charges
2. S. No. 1 - Meter Service Charges
2.1 S. No. 1 — Meter Service Charges under schedule of
Miscellaneous Charges says that "when an electricity meter is
supplied by the licensee, and such meter is installed inside the
consumer premises or on a pole outside the consumer premises,
then only the consumer has to pay meter rental charges each
month as approved by the Commission."
It does not say when a meter is neither installed inside the
consumer premises nor on a pole outside the consumer
premises, in that situation what will be the charge of meter
service charges a consumer has to pay each month.
2.2 Further, as mentioned in point 1 above, by charging meter service
charges each month, is it not double/triple levy, charge and
recovery. What is logic and difference between meter rental (in S.
No 9) and meter service charge (in S. No. 1) and charging both
with each and every bill? Is it not double/triple charge and
recovery?
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2.3 Further, it does not say how long a consumer is require to
continuously pay for meter service charge every month. Is it for
an indefinite period and until the consumer is getting supply
from licensee. Will the consumer not end up paying more than
what is cost of a meter?
2.4 Appears that when a consumer opts for an electricity meter to be
provided and installed by the licensee, the consumer not only has
to pay cost of meter but also in addition to that has to pay meter
rental and meter service charges each month with every bills,
whereas when the consumer installed the electricity meter self,
he/she has to bear and pay for the cost of meter only
3. Applicability of GST and to be payable by consumer over and
above of these General and Miscellaneous Charges
3.1 The Commission should also clearly mention in this general and
miscellaneous charges for the various services rendered by the
distribution and transmission licensees that wherever applicable.
the consumer has to pay GST as per rate applicable over and
above of these General and Miscellaneous Charges to avoid any
ambiguity later on.
4. Charges applicable for a prepaid electricity meter
4.1 The Commission may consider and prescribe for such general
and miscellaneous charges as applicable for a prepaid electricity
meter as well.
4. Further, the Commission vide its Memo No. 5132-35/HERC/ Technical
dated 25/03/2019 again sought comments/suggestions from UHBVNL,
DHBVNL, HVPNL & HPGCL and also uploaded the same on its website.
5. The last date for submission of comments/suggestions was 08/04/2019.
6. Only UHBVNL vide its Memo No. Ch-12/SE/RA/N/F-194/Vol-II dated
10/04/2019 has submitted the following suggestions:
(a) Meter installation charges:- In meter installation charges, the combined
cost of 3 phase meters(with CT and PTs) have been prescribed i.e. for
LT/CT meter it is Rs.500/- and for HT CT/PT meter it is Rs.1000/-. We
have proposed to bifurcate the installation cost between meter, CTs and
PTs, as for extension of load only replacement of CT is required so other
costs are not to be taken. Similarly, in case of any individual item gets
defective, the cost of that item will only be taken. Therefore following
charges have been specified with respect to meter installation charges :-
2(a) Meter installation charges: The licensee shall recover meter
installation charges as per the following rates irrespective of the fact whether the meter have been supplied by the consumer or the licensee.
Single phase meter
Rs.150 per meter
Agreed to the proposal
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Three phase
meter
Rs.300 per
meter
Agreed to the proposal
Three phase meter
(with CTs and PTs)
LT meter – Rs.500/-
HT meter – Rs.1000/-
it is proposed as under:-
(a) Meter with in-built CT
[Prodigy meter] – Rs.600
(b) HT/LT Meter –Rs.300
(c) HT-CT- Rs.150 per CT and Rs.450 per set of
3. (d) HT-PT –Rs.250 (e) LT-CT –Rs.100 per CT
and Rs 400 for set of 4 LT-CT
(b) Meter Security Charges: - At present the meter security is being
collected from consumers, which is equivalent to the cost of meter. The
present regulation provides for meter rental in addition to the cost of
meter. The meter rental is additional burden and once the consumer has
paid the cost, there is no need of meter rentals. In other States like
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, West Bengal where cost of meter is taken
upfront no meter rental is taken i.e. either cost of meter is taken or meter
rent /hiring charges are taken. However, if consumer wants to pay cost
of meter in instalment, the same is allowed. In Haryana DISCOMs we have
already provided instalments for rural consumers up to 2kW.
Therefore, UHBVN has proposed that since meter will be provided by the
licensee after taking the cost of the meter, therefore, no meter rental/meter
service charges will be charged from the consumer.
In case of any special scheme for rural/ BPL consumers, the cost of meter may
be taken in instalments from the consumer which will be limited to single
phase 2 KW load.
No interest will be given on the cost of the meter supplied by the licensee as it
is not refundable.
(c) Testing charges of Transformers or other equipment of consumer or
private party:- In the testing charges following is proposed:-
(i) Clause-iii - With regard testing charges of 400 Amps circuit breaker
at 11 KV/33 KV, it is proposed that these charges should also be
applicable for VCB testing at HVPN substations also, wherein the
circuit breaker/VCB is required to be tested by HVPN. The charge
pertaining to VCB testing even at HVPN substation should form the
part of demand notice to the consumer issued by DISCOMs and the
consumer need not to pay the separate charge for VCB testing to
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HVPN, which at present is Rs 35000 plus and determined on case
to case basis.
(ii) Clause-iv (g) – Testing and calibration of 3 phase LT energy meter
with CT: - This clause be re-named as testing and calibration of
Prodigy meter having in-built CTs.
(iii) Clause-11 (iv (h) - Testing and calibration of HT/EHT metering
equipment (i) without CT and PT - This should be renamed as HT
/EHT Meter.
(iv) Clause-11 (iv (h) - Testing and calibration of HT/EHT metering
equipment (ii)- with CT/PT combined – This should be renamed as
combined CT/PT (combo unit)
(v) Clause-11 (iv (h) - Testing and calibration of HT/EHT metering
equipment (iii) This is a new clause, as the rate of PT testing as
Rs.1000 have been prescribed as these were not notified earlier and
at present Rs.1000 is being taken as testing charges of PT.
(vi) Clause-11 – remarks (ii) The charges of testing vans or trucks are
not to be taken, and this should form the part of testing charges or
covered in A&G expenses. If not considered, the applicant is
required to pay the charges manually and this will be against the
objective of faceless and cashless delivery of service.
(vii) Meter Service Charges (per meter/per month) –It has already
been proposed that when the meter has been provided by licensee
at the cost of the meter, in that case we will not charge rental,
therefore the provisions of meter service charges per meter per
month is not required and be deleted.
(viii) Shifting charges For Tube well – It is proposed to keep the charges
as Rs.12500 against provisions of Rs 7000 per span and revised
clause would be as under :-
Rs.12500 per span for new work and erection charges for use of old
material and dismantlement charges for old site work. However,
these charges are indicative and subject to adjustment (+/-) based
on the approved Cost Data Book for the relevant year.
(ix) General issues – All the charges of meter as detailed in regulations
will also be applicable for Net-meters of corresponding category i.e.
single phase, three phases, LT-CT, HT- etc.
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Proceedings: -
15. In the public hearing held on 17.12.2018 the intervener present mostly
reiterated the aforesaid objections. Hence, for the sake of brevity they are
not being reproduced here.
16. The Commission, while passing the present Order, has considered the
submissions of the Petitioner(s), objections filed by the Intervener on the
discussion papers and reply filed by the Nigam thereto.
17. (1) On the issue of Application Processing Charges Shri R.K. Jain
submitted that the same has been revised by more 100 times since 2011.
In its reply UHBVN has submitted that this charge was revised w.e.f.
July, 2016 and not 2011. Further, no change in this has been proposed.
The Commission has considered the submissions of both the parties
and observes that this charge in vogue shall continue without any
change. However, it is made clear that the maximum amount @
20,000 ought not to exceed in any circumstances whatsoever.
(2. a, b, c d) On the issue of Meter Installation charges and Meter
Inspection Charges, the intervener has submitted that these are basic
duty of the licensee, hence, there ought not to be any charge for its
installation and as long as the meter / metering equipment belongs to
the Licensee there should not be any inspection / testing charges as it is
the basic duty of the licensee to ensure that they are in perfect working
condition. It has been further submitted that the Licensee may charge a
nominal amount if the meter belongs to the Consumers the proposed
charges for Meters are very high i.e. Rs. 1500 for LT and Rs. 4500 for HT
meters. On this the Licensee replied that the installation charges are
levied one time which covers the cost of installation of the meter as the
same is not recovered under sale of power. Further, it has been
submitted that meter inspection charges is being recovered in line with
clause 5.6 of the HERC Supply Code and the same is refunded in case
the contention of the consumer is found to be correct. The Commission
has considered the rival submissions on this issue including those
on changing the meter site at consumer’s request which includes
dismantling and re-installing at a different site and observes that
the charges proposed are reasonable given the fact that since 2011
the general levels of cost in the Economy for all commodities, goods
and services have increased substantially. Further, the Commission
has considered the proposal of UHBVNL for bifurcating Three phase
meter (with CTs and PTs) Charges and including the charges for built-in
CTs at the rate of Rs. 600/- per meter and finds the proposal acceptable.
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(3) Reconnection Charges – It has been submitted by the Intervener
that the actual function involved in re-connection is similar to re-
installation of meter. Hence, the charges should not be more than the
original meter installation charges. Further, for 3 – phase connection the
proposed charges amount to Rs. 5000 against the meter installation
charges of Rs. 1000 proposed under 2(a). On this issue, it has been
submitted by the Nigam that re-connection has to go through several
stages i.e. removal of jumpers from the pole, physically removing meter
and returning the same to the Laboratory, monitoring accounts of the
delinquent consumer etc. Further, prior to ‘re-connection’ a new meter
or the same meter in case found in perfect condition is installed and
integrated with the system. Hence, the efforts involved are more than
double of merely installing a new meter at consumer’s premises. Thus,
the charges proposed are reasonable. The Commission has considered
the rival submissions and is inclined to agree with the Nigam that
the charges proposed are commensurate with the cost and effort.
Hence, the charges proposed on this account are approved.
(4) Testing Consumer’s Installation – The intervener herein has
submitted that there is no function like testing of installation which is
being done by the Chief Electrical Inspector, Haryana Govtt. While the
petitioner Nigam has submitted that there is a need to ensure that the
electricity is used for the purpose it has been sought by the consumer
and released by the Nigam as well as to ensure that necessary precaution
for protection of the LD system is in place. It has been further submitted
that the fee / charges recovered by the Chief Electrical Inspector are
deposited in the Govtt. Treasury and the distribution licensee do not
charge for this purpose. The Commission has considered the rival
contention on this issue. The Commission is of the considered view that
certain functions related to safety and security is performed by the Chief
Electrical Inspector and they may be recovering certain fee / charges
from the consumers. Thus, to avoid duplication the Nigam ought to co-
ordinate with the CEI regarding necessary protection of the LD System.
As far a consumer is concerned whether the amount recovered from her
/ him goes to the treasury or the Nigam is immaterial as his cost and
efforts increases. Hence, the Commission is not concerned with the
logic advanced by the Nigam on this account. Consequently, in order
to remove the duplication and efforts the Commission Orders that
there shall be no charges towards “Testing Consumer’s Installation”.
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Thus, the charges in vogue shall be discontinued from the date of
notification of these Regulations.
(5) Meter Reading Cards – Not in use, hence, shall be deleted from the
list of General and Miscellaneous charges.
(6) Supply of duplicate copies of electricity bills – The intervener
herein has objected to levy of any such charges and suggested that
electricity bills shall be hosted on the website so that any consumer can
download the same if required. Per contra the Nigam has argued that the
practice of making available the electricity bills on the website is already
in vogue, the proposed charges are for walk-in consumer as some time,
effort and costs are involved. The Commission has considered the
submissions of the intervener as well as reply of the Nigam. The
Commission is of the considered view that for one-time request for a
duplicate bill (of current charges) by a consumer there ought not to be
any charge as such. However, any further request shall be charged at Rs.
20/- per bill.
(7) Supply of Duplicate Copies of Demand Notice – The intervener
herein has submitted that the demand notice should be placed on the
website which can be downloaded by a consumer. While the Nigam has
submitted that new connections are online and the demand notice is also
available online. However, the proposed charges are for walk-in
consumer. The Commission has considered the submissions and is
of the considered view that in normal circumstances walk in
consumer ought not to be encouraged requesting for duplicate
demand notice which is already available online. Hence, there ought
not to be any such charge as proposed. Consequently, such charges
in vogue shall be discontinued from the date of notification of these
Regulations.
(8) Review of Electricity Bill – The intervener has submitted that there
ought not to be any need for any such review unless there is some
arithmetic totalling error or incorrect meter reading. On this issue
UHBVN has argued that such cases are extremely rare and often pertains
to sundry charges, arrears and prior period adjustments. At times
clarifications are sought by the consumers. The Commission has
considered the submissions and is of the considered view that any charge
reflected in the bill should be crystal clear including the head under
which the same is reflected. It is the duty of the Nigam to clarify in case
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a consumer has any doubt regarding any item reflected in the electricity
bills. Hence, from the date of notification of these Regulations there
shall be no charge to be paid for review of electricity bills. The Nigam
should work towards online interaction with a consumer to resolve
any doubts regarding billing / payments that a consumer might
have.
(9) Meter Security Charges-
Shri Pankaj Bhalotia has commented that the meter security charges
provides that when an electricity meter is installed by the licensee, an
amount equal to the cost of meter shall be charged and recovered and in
addition to that the licensee shall charge meter rental with every bills as
per rate approved by the Commission. It further provides that no charge
and recovery the cost of meter and no meter rental if the meter is installed
by the consumer. In conclusion the Intervener has submitted that the
present dispensation imposes levy / recovery of the same charge twice.
On this issue the Nigam has argued the meter security charge is
recovered as part of demand notice on which interest to the consumer is
paid / adjusted every year. This security amount is refunded to the
consumer on permanent disconnection. While the meter rental is levied
against the cost of the meter and associated equipments. Hence, meter
security and meter rentals are two different things, hence, the issue of
double charging does not arise. The Commission has considered the
submissions of the parties and observes that meter security (refundable
on permanent disconnection) and interest thereto payable by the Nigam
to the consumers are in line with the Duty to Supply Regulations notified
by the Commission. While the purpose of meter rental for the meter and
metering equipment is different i.e. to recover the cost as per the cost
data book for the relevant year. Hence, there is no overlapping between
the two as such. Hence, the Commission finds no merit in the contention
of the Intervener and agrees with the reply of the distribution licensee.
On similar other issues i.e., how long a consumer is required
continuously pay for meter rental with every bill etc. the Commission
agrees with the reply of the Nigam that a consumer has the liberty to
procure meters from empanelled firms, and get installed the meter on
which no security / rentals etc. are levied.
Further, UHBVNL has submitted that that since meter will be provided
by the licensee after taking the cost of the meter, therefore, no meter
rental/meter service charges will be charged from the consumer. In case
of any special scheme for rural/ BPL consumers, the cost of meter may
be taken in instalments from the consumer which will be limited to single
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phase 2 kW load. No interest will be given on the cost of the meter
supplied by the licensee as it is not refundable.
The Commission observes from Regulation 5.5 (1) (b), Regulation 5.7 and
Regulation 5.8 of The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Duty to
supply electricity on request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in
providing supply and Power to require security) Regulations, 2016, as
follows:
“5.5 Security Deposit
(b) The cost of electric meter that is to be provided for supplying electricity
to a premises.
…
5.7 Security for Electric Meter
In case the meter is supplied by the licensee, the licensee shall be entitled
to charge an amount as meter security which shall be recovered as part
of the demand notice. The amount of meter security shall be equal to the
cost of electric meter as stated in Cost Data Book for that year. In
addition, the licensee shall charge meter rental with every bill at the rate
approved by the Commission.
In case of connections where the meter has been procured by the
consumer, no security and meter rental shall be charged from the
consumer.
…
5.8 Interest on Security Deposit
5.8.1 The licensee shall pay interest to the consumer at the Bank rate as
determined by the Reserve Bank of India on 1st April of each year or more
as specified by the Commission payable annually on the consumer’s
security deposit. The interest accrued during the year shall be adjusted
in the consumer’s bill for the first billing cycle of the ensuing financial
year.”
In view of above Regulations, the cost of meter has to be deposited with the
Licensee and Licensee shall pay the interest on such cost.
Further, the same principle is also indicated in The Haryana Electricity
Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014, as
follows:
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“5.2.2 If the meter is supplied by the licensee, the licensee shall be
entitled to charge an amount as meter security which shall be recovered
as part of the demand notice. In addition, the licensee shall charge meter
rental with every bill at the rate approved by the Commission. In case of
connections where the meter has been procured by the consumer, no
security and meter rental shall be charged from the consumer.”
The Commission is of considered view that proposal of UHBVN is
contrary to the above mentioned Regulations.
The intervener has submitted that the licensee should notify the cost of
meter every year based on the average purchase cost of the previous year;
hence, there is no need to fix any number. On this issue UHBVN has
replied that the current information on the subject is available on the
Nigam’s website. The Commission has considered the submissions of the
parties and is inclined to agree with the Intervener that it would suffice
to mention that meter security charges shall be as per the cost data book
approved by the Commission as per the requirements of the relevant
Regulations notified by the Commission. The DISCOMs must submit cost
data book for approval of the Commission and make the same available
on its website. Putting any number in these Regulations will lead to
confusion as they may not match with the cost data book approved on a
yearly basis which may change from year to year. Also, amending
Regulations to keep the same aligned with the dynamic cost may not
always be possible considering the time required for procedural aspect.
However, there should not be any such charges in case the meter
has been provided by the consumer.
(10) Cost of Meter Cup Board (MCB) - The Commission has considered
the rival submission on this issue and observes that it would suffice to
mention that the same shall be as per the approved cost data book hosted
on the Nigam’s official website. Hence, there may not be any need to
affix a fixed amount in these Regulations. The Commission believes
that linking such costs to the approved cost data book will make it
dynamic and add to the transparency in levy of such charges.
(11) Testing Charges of Transformers or other Equipment of
consumer or private party – The intervener has submitted that such
services can be obtained by a consumer from third party as well. Further,
while fixing the rates it needs to be ensured that the same is aligned to
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the market rates. After due deliberations the Commission is of the
considered view that these charges, in vogue, shall continue.
The Commission in its Order dated 17/08/2011 has approved Rs. 800
as Testing Charges for Circuit Breaker 400 volts, 11KV and 33 KV:
General checking of breaker and testing of the tripping mechanism.
UHBVNL has proposed that these charges should also be applicable for
the CB/VCB required to be tested by HVPN at their sub stations wherein
these charges should form part of the demand notice of the consumer to
be issued by DISCOMs instead of demanding the changes from the
consumer separately. The Commission has considered the proposal of
UHBVNL.
Further, based on UHBVNL’s suggestions the Commission has modified
the Nomenclature of Testing & recalibration of three phase LT energy
meter with CT as Testing & recalibration of three phase LT energy meter
with built-in CTs (like Prodigy Meter).
Also, the Commission has considered the proposal of UHBVN and the
charges of testing vans or trucks are not levied as they form part of A&G
expenses under O&M Expenses in ARR.
(12) Meter Service Charges (per meter / month) – The intervener has
submitted that these charges ought to be withdrawn as there is no such
service provided by the Nigam to any category of consumer. While Nigam,
on this issue, has submitted that these are basically rentals for capital
investment made in purchasing the meters for the consumers. The
Commission has considered the rival submissions and is inclined to
agree with the Nigam that these charges are justified in case the meter
has been purchased / supplied and installed by the Nigam. Hence, the
charges, as proposed, are reasonable given the general rise in price
level and accordingly approved.
(13) Testing Fee for Capacitor, transformer Oil and Insulation
Resistance of Cable / other- On these charges the intervener has
submitted that these are in order if the service is provided on the request
of the consumer. The Commission has considered the submission and
observes that the Nigam has also confirmed that these charges are
levied if there is a request from a consumer. Hence, the charges
proposed towards these are approved.
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(14) Shifting Charges for tubewell connection – The intervener has
suggested that these should be on the actual basis instead of the fixed
rate as the expenses will vary from site to site and as per Section 46 of
the Electricity Act, 2003, the licensee can recover only those expenses
that are reasonably incurred in providing that service. On this issue the
Nigam has submitted that the proposed charges have been computed on
the basis of the actual cost incurred. UHBVNL has proposed these
charges as Rs. 12,500 against provisions of Rs 7000 per span.
The Commission is of considered view that these charges be
modified as Rs. 10,000 / span for new work and erection charges for
use of old material and dismantling charges for old site, ought to be
left unchanged. However, it needs to be qualified that these charges
are indicative and subject to adjustments (+/-) based on the
approved cost data book for the relevant year.
(15) Application form for new connection if purchased – The
intervener has submitted that the application form is not a simple form
but a legally binding agreement. The form printed and procured from
private party contains lot of error / incorrect wordings etc. The Intervener
has suggested that it should be made mandatory to use the form
supplied by the Licensee and the cost included in the Application
processing charges. Additionally, these forms should be placed on the
website to stop malpractice. To this the Nigam has replied that
applications for new connections are being taken online through online
portal. All the forms can be downloaded from the Nigam’s portal. The
Commission has considered the submissions of the parties and observes,
from the submission of the Nigam, that the entire process of new
connections has been made online; hence, the concern regarding
malpractice raised by the Intervener is allayed. The revised proposed
charges on this account are reasonable and the same is approved as
such.
(16) Objections filed by M/s Jindal Stainless Ltd. (Hisar) – PRO 48/2017
and HVPNL’S thereto.
1. Recovery of inspection charges on transmission works executed
by Consumers under self execution scheme.
The observation that “there is apparent contradiction in the revised
Regulation number HERC/34/2016 and the earlier Regulation number
HERC/12/2005 is irrational belief of the objector. The new Regulation
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is improvement over the earlier Regulation and was modified to cover the
services of the transmission licensee also under the Regulation.
The observation that these Regulations relates to the works which are
finally to be handed over to the distribution / transmission licensee is
totally misplaced. In this regard, the licensee wants to draw attention
towards central electricity authority notification dated 20.9.2010.
Clause-13 and 14 of the ibid Regulation clearly cast duty on
transmission / distribution licensees to ensure that all electrical supply
lines, wires, fittings, and apparatus belonging to him or under his control
which are on a consumer premises are in a safe condition and in all
respects fit for supplying electricity and the supplier shall take
precautions to avoid danger arising on such premises from such supply
lines, wire, fittings, and apparatus. The Regulation further provides that
the consumer shall also ensures that the installations under his control
is maintained in safe condition. Similarly, the Regulations provides that
every electric supply line other than the earthed and earthed neutral
conductor of the system shall be protected by a suitable switchgear by
its owner.
The licensee is responsible for the safe custody of the transmission
network of the State and once a substation in the premises of consumers
is connected with the overall transmission network of the licensee it is
the liability of the licensee to ensure avoiding any threat which can be
caused by the installation at consumer premises even if it is not owned
by the licensee. An installation which is not adhering to the safety and
protection standard can cause potential threat to the network of the
licensee and can jeopardize the interests of stakeholders of the State
connected to the grid.
For the reasons mentioned above, the licensee is providing following
services to the consumer during the construction of the substation by
the consumers at its own premises.
i) The approval of the construction of substation at consumer
premises is given by the planning wing of licensee before the start
of the construction.
ii) The GELO is finalized by Design wing of MM of the licensee.
iii) The Design wing also approves the equipment specification for
major equipment.
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iv) Major testing at Substation is done by the consumer in the
presence of M&P staff of HVPNL in accordance with the self-
execution guidelines of HVPNL for protection of major equipment
at HVPNL end.
Thus, the supervision charges proposed on sub stations owned by
consumers at its own premises is bonafide and is recovery of services
being provided to the consumers. In this regard, the attention is invited
towards Hon’ble APTEL decision in Appeal No. 282 of 2014. The relevant
portion of the judgment is as follows:-
“From the above discussions, it can be concluded that the supervision/
departmental charges levied by the appellant on the self execution
work of the consumers not to be taken over by the Appellant are livable
and payable for the services rendered by the Appellant in view of its
duties to be performed under the act as the Appellant being STU is
responsible for the intra State Transmission Network in the State of
Haryana and the fact that all these works executed by the consumers
will be ultimately connected to the Appellant’s.”
From the above decision of the Apex body it is clear that in discharge of
the statutory liability of STU, the licensee has to ensure that any
component which is connected to the State network should be adhering
to the safety standards. In discharge of these duties, the licensee is
providing various services to the consumer and as such the charge for
service rendered is bonafide. It will not make any difference whether the
substation is handed over to the licensee or not. The licensee is of the
view that the decisions of the apex body should be honored in totality.
The Hon’ble APTEL has given the reasoning behind its judgment and it
has nothing to do with ‘concealment of facts’ by Appellant or ‘lack of
proper explanation by the respondent.’
The Commission has considered the submissions of the parties and also
referred to the judgement (Supra.) passed by the Hon’ble APTEL. At the
onset the Commission observes that the case laws emanating from the
judgements of the Hon’ble APTEL and the Hon’ble Supreme Court are
binding unless and until the present case can be differentiated based on
facts and circumstances. The Commission notes that in the present
matter the Hon’ble APTEL framed specific issues as under:
“Whether the Appellant was acting in accordance with the Electricity Act and its various circulars and guidelines while collecting supervision charges from the consumers?”
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On the aforesaid issue, after due deliberations, the Hon’ble APTEL held that, “ We are in agreement with the contention of the Appellant on this aspect of levy of supervision/ departmental charges from the RespondentNos.2 - 4. Accordingly this issue is decided in favour of the Appellant”
Further, on the issue of “Whether in respect of supervision charges, any
differentiation can be made between works to be taken over by the
Appellant and the exclusive works of Respondent Nos. 2- 4, in view of the
Electricity Act and the Appeal No.282 of 2014 Duty to supply electricity
on request, power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply
Regulations, 2005?, on the Hon’ble APTEL held that, “From the above it
can be seen that in respect of levy of the differentiation between works to
be taken over by the Appellant and the exclusive works of Respondent
Nos. 2 - 4 depends on the Regulations which State Commission makes
after due consultative process under appropriate section of the Electricity
Act, 2003”
It is apparent that levy of supervision charges / departmental charges
are recoverable form the consumers. Prima facie the Commission is of
the view that these charges ought to be recovered from the consumer,
opting for self execution, only on that portion of the assets that are to be
taken over by the licensee. However, as these charges relates to a
different set of Regulations, the same, as also held by the Hon’ble APTEL,
shall be dealt with while amending the same.
Recovery of supervision charges from the consumers on sub stations
being owned by them where statutory defined services are provided by
the licensee are not covered under Clause 4.7 of HERC Regulation no. 34
of 2016. These are consumer specific services and should not be
recovered in ARR to be borne by other consumers of the State which are
not beneficiary to such services. Other Charges indicated by HVPN are
dealt as follows:
1. Departmental charges on deposit work ultimately to be taken over by
the licensee.
The objector has not given any reasoning for non-levy of the charges. It
has been only mentioned that the consumer is not to bear any expenses
relating to the works of HVPNL. Whereas the APTEL in ibid decision has
laid down the basic principle that wherever the licensee has to render any
services in performance of its duties as STU under the Act, the charges
are payable to the licensee.
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The Commission observes that the points a, b & c mentioned by HVPN are
not relevant with these Regulations and are dealt appropriately in The
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Duty to supply electricity on
request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and
Power to require security) Regulations, 2016:
“
a) Further, if the applicant chooses to get the work done on his own and in
case the service connection charges calculated as per Annexure-I to
Regulation 4.8 of HERC Regulation no. HERC/34/ 2016 notified on
11.07.2016 are more than the actual cost of such works which are to be
finally handed over to the licensee, the difference of the service
connection charges and actual cost would also be paid by the applicant
b) In case the applicant requests for supply of electricity through an
independent feeder and the same is technically feasible as per
Regulation 3.11 of HERC Regulation no. HERC/34/2016 notified on
11th July, 2016, the charges of controlling equipment including circuit
breaker, Bay (if to be erected), CTs & PTs, Isolators, Line and Earth
switch, Meter required at the feeding sub-station, Electric Line up to the
consumer end and the Meter at consumer end shall be borne by the
applicant. However, all the charges as mentioned above will be
intimated by the HVPNL to concerned Distribution Utility (DISCOMs) for
deposit of the same from the applicant as consolidated cost.
c) The consumer seeking independent connection from HVPNL substation
shall approach the concerned office of DISCOM who in turn will approach
HVPNL for estimate of cost to be deposited for controlling equipment
/bay equipment to be installed at HVPNL Sub-station and get the same
deposited from the consumer. HVPNL will get the work executed only
when the amount is transferred by DISCOM to HVPNL.”
2. Works executed by consumer on the system of the transmission
licensee.
Similar to Point No. 1.
3. Provision of extra operational cable in case of re-routing of lines
with underground cable at consumer request.
The objector has justified the recovery of actual expenses but has
objected on providing double cable in its system. The observation is
totally misplaced. Providing of extra cable is necessary for reliable
operation of the transmission system.
4. Future maintenance cost @ 5%.
The Commission observes that Hon’ble APTEL vide its judgement in
Appeal No. 282/2014 dtd. 19/01/2017 that it has upheld the views
of the Commission regarding non-levy of O&M charges on the works
which are taken over by the STU as follows:
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“ix. We agree with the view of the State Commission that the O&M
cost of the said works which are taken over by the Appellant is duly
taken care of in the Annual Revenue Requirements (ARR) of the
Appellant and hence levying O&M charges by the Appellant on
Respondent No. 3, in our view is not in order. On this aspect the
Impugned Order of the State Commission is upheld.
x. Accordingly this issue is decided against the Appellant.”
Therefore, the Commission has not considered these charges.
The Commission has also approved Man days and equipment hiring charges
for FY 2019-20 with an increment of 5% p.a. on these charges instead of 10%
p.a. as proposed by the Transmission Licensee.
Commission further feels the necessity of specifying the inspection charges
for the works of The Commission. wherein Licensee has to only witness the
testing whereas testing has to be done by 3rd party, for the sub-stations up
to 132kV and above 132kV voltage level which are the exclusive works of the
consumer and are not be handed over to the Licensee and approves the
inspection charges as under: -
Inspection Charges, for the exclusive works of the consumer which are
not to be handed over to the Licensee and wherein Licensee has to only
witness the testing to be done by 3rd party, for the sub-stations upto 132kV
and above 132kV voltage level shall be Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 50,000/-
respectively
The Inspection Charges for the electric lines which are not be handed over to
the Licensee shall be Rs. 10,000/-
In terms of the above decisions on each component of the General and
Miscellaneous charges, the same has been amended. The General and
Miscellaneous charges, from the date of notification of these Regulations shall
be as per Annexure – A of the present Order.
This order is signed, dated and issued by the Haryana Electricity Regulatory
Commission on 30.04.2019.
Date: 30.04.2019 (Pravindra Singh Chauhan) (Jagjeet Singh)
Place: Panchkula Member Chairman
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ANNEXURE-A
DISTRIBUTION LICENSEE
Schedule of General and Miscellaneous charges applicable w.e.f. ___________ (As per the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order dated __________)
Sr. No.
Description Charges Approved by the Commission
A-SCHEDULE OF GENERAL CHARGES
1
APPLICATION PROCESSING CHARGES
Connected load Application processing fee
Up to 2 kW Rs.50/-
Above 2 kW Rs.25 per kW or part thereof subject to the max. of
Rs.20,000/-
2a
METER INSTALLATION CHARGES
The licensee shall recover meter installation Charges as per the following rates irrespective of the fact whether the meter have been supplied by the consumer or the licensee.
Single phase meter Rs.150 per meter
Three phase meter Rs.300 per meter
Three phase meter (with CTs and PTs)
1) HT/LT Meter: – Rs.300 per meter 2) Meter with built-in CTs: – Rs.600 per meter 3) LT -CT: – Rs. 100 each CT and Rs 400 for a set of four
LT-CTs 4) HT-CT: - Rs.150 per CT and Rs.450 per set of four CTs 5) HT-PT: – Rs.250 per PT
2b
METER INSPECTION & TESTING CHARGES
If the correctness of a meter is challenged by the consumer:
(i) Single Phase Rs. 100/- per meter
(ii) 3-phase whole current i.e., without CT. Rs. 200/- per meter
(iii) LT/ CT meter Rs. 750/- per meter
(iv) HT & EHT meter Rs. 1500/- per meter
(v) LT CTs only Rs. 750/set
(vi) HT CTs (11kV) only Rs. 1500/set
(vii) HT PTs (11 kV) only Rs. 1500/-
Note: If the challenged meter is found to be incorrect the inspection and testing Charges will be refunded to the consumer, otherwise these will be forfeited.
2c
Changing the Meter or its position in the same premises at the request of the consumer when no additional material is required.
No Charges shall be levied if the meter is re-located by the licensee:-
(i) Single phase Rs. 200/- per meter
(ii) 3-phase whole current i.e. without CT. Rs. 300/- per meter
(iii) L.T. meter with CTs Rs. 1000/- per meter
(iv) H.T. & E.H.T metering equipment. Rs. 2000/- per meter
2d
RE-SEALING CHARGES WHERE SEALS ARE FOUND BROKEN
(i) Meter cupboard Rs.50/-
(ii) Where cut-out is independently sealed Rs.50/-
(iii) Meter cover or Meter Terminal cover (Single Phase) Rs.100/-
(iv) Meter cover or Meter Terminal cover (3-Phase) Rs.250/-
(v) Maximum Demand Indicator or CT chamber Rs.550/-
(vi) P T fuses Rs.550/-
3 FUSE REPLACEMENT
Replacing Consumer's fuse Nil
4
RECONNECTION CHARGES
i) Domestic consumer 1-PH-Rs.100/-
3-PH-Rs. 300/-
ii) Non-Domestic consumer 1-PH-Rs.200/-
3-PH-Rs. 500/-
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DISTRIBUTION LICENSEE
Schedule of General and Miscellaneous charges applicable w.e.f. ___________ (As per the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order dated __________)
Sr. No.
Description Charges Approved by the Commission
iii) A.P. consumer Rs. 500/-
iv) L.T. Industrial (upto 20 kW) Rs. 750/-
v) LT Industrial (above 20 kW) Rs. 2000/-
vi) H.T. Industrial consumer Rs. 5000/-
vii) Bulk Supply & Street Lighting consumer Rs. 3000/-
5
TESTING CONSUMER’S INSTALLATION
i)For initial testing of new installation or of any extension to an existing installation if the installation is found to be in order and the wiring contractor or his representative is present at the site.
Nil
ii)For initial or subsequent testing of a new installation or an extension to an existing installation if the installation is found to be defective or the wiring contractor or his representative fails to be present:
Nil
(a) Single Phase LT installation Nil
(b) Three Phase LT installation Nil
(c) Three Phase HT installation Nil
6
SUPPLY OF DUPLICATE COPIES OF ELECTRICITY BILLS
i) Domestic consumers
Nil for one-time request. Thereafter, Rs. 20/- per duplicate Bill
ii) Non-Domestic consumers
iii) L.T. Industrial (upto20 kW) & AP consumer
iv) L.T. Industrial (above 20 kW) & Street lighting consumer
v) H.T. Industrial & bulk supply consumer.
7
SUPPLY OF DUPLICATE COPIES OF DEMAND NOTICE
i) Domestic consumers
Nil
ii) Non-Domestic consumers
iii) L.T. Industrial (upto20 kW) & AP consumer
iv) L.T. Industrial (above 20 kW) & Street lighting consumer
v) H.T. Industrial & bulk supply consumer.
vi) Supply of detailed print out of meter recording
8
REVIEW OF ELECTRICITY BILL
If the accuracy of licensee’s bill is challenged by the consumer and a review of the bill is demanded:
(i) Domestic, & AP consumers. Nil
(ii) Others
Note: If the bill is found to be incorrect, the credit of fee will be given to the consumer, otherwise it will be forfeited
9 METER SECURITY CHARGES
Shall be governed as per Regulations 5.5 (1) (b), 5.7 & 5.8 of The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Duty to supply electricity on request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and Power to require security) Regulations, 2016 and Regulation 5.2.2 of The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014 and amendments thereof from time to time.
10
COST OF METER CUP BOARD (MCB)
i) Single Phase Meter
As per approved cost data book hosted on the DISCOM’s official website ii) Three Phase Meter
iii) 3-Ph- LT/CT
11 TESTING CHARGES OF TRANSFORMERS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT OF CONSUMER OR PRIVATE PARTY
Rs. 1100/- per relay
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DISTRIBUTION LICENSEE
Schedule of General and Miscellaneous charges applicable w.e.f. ___________ (As per the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order dated __________)
Sr. No.
Description Charges Approved by the Commission
i) Protective Relays: Testing including current and time setting
ii) Power and Distribution Transformers:
a) Insulation resistance tests of winding Rs. 770/- per transformer
b) General checking of breather and other accessories Rs. 400/- per transformer
c) Dielectric strength test of oil Rs. 220/- per transformer
d) Testing of buchholz relay and temperature indicators functioning.
Rs. 800/- each
iii) Circuit Breaker 400 volts, 11kV and 33 kV: General checking of breaker and testing of the tripping mechanism and33 kV: General checking of breaker and testing of the tripping mechanism
Rs. 800/- each (These charges shall also be applicable for the CB/VCB required to be tested by HVPN at their sub stations. The charges shall form part of the demand notice of the consumer to be issued by DISCOMs instead of demanding the changes from the consumer separately.)
iv)Current transformer and potential transformer and meter: -
a) Testing of LT current transformer Rs. 165/- each
b) Testing of 3 phase LT current transformer Rs. 440/- each
c) Testing of 11 kV & 33 kV CT Rs. 550/- each
d) Testing of three phase 11 kV & 33 kV CT Rs. 1100/- each
e) Testing & recalibration of single-phase energy meter
Rs. 90/- per meter
f) Testing & recalibration of three phase LT energy meter without CT
Rs. 330/- per meter
g) Testing & recalibration of three phase LT energy meter with built-in CTs (like Prodigy Meter)
Rs. 660/- per meter
h) Testing & recalibration of HT / EHT metering equipment:-
(i) HT / EHT meter Rs. 2000/- per meter
(ii) a) CT/PT Combined Unit (Combo) Rs. 2500/- per unit
b) CTs only Rs. 500/- per CT or Rs. 1500/- per Set of 3 CTs
(iii) HT/EHT PT Rs. 1000/- per unit
i) Testing & recalibration of maximum demand indicator
Rs. 660/- per meter
j) Testing and adjustment of voltmeter/ ammeter Rs. 165/- each
v) Checking of capacitor (Other than initial checking on consumer’s request:-
a) 400 volts Rs. 110/- per job
b) 11 kV and above Rs. 110/- per job
vi) General: -
a) Dielectric strength of oil of various equipment Rs. 220/- per sample
b) Earth resistance test of substation Rs. 220/- per earth
c) Measurement of insulation resistance of cables/equipment’s
Rs. 220 per sample
Remarks:
i) The above Charges include the visiting charge of M&T staff as well.
ii) Test report on prescribed form will be issued by the S.D.O (Operation) / M&T lab, which will be produced by the applicant along with the wiring contractor’s test report.
iii) The insulation, earth and oil tests as well as general checking and inspections should be performed by the operation sub-division. Other tests requiring M&T lab facilities shall be arranged by the operation sub-division.
iv) Charges of meter as detailed herewith will also be applicable for Net-meters of corresponding category i.e., single phase, three phases, LT-CT, HT etc.
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DISTRIBUTION LICENSEE
Schedule of General and Miscellaneous charges applicable w.e.f. ___________ (As per the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order dated __________)
Sr. No.
Description Charges Approved by the Commission
B - SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
1
METER SERVICE CHARGES (PER METER/ PER MONTH):
These Charges shall be leviable in case the meter has been supplied by the licensee and also that the meter is installed inside the consumer premises or on pole outside the consumer premises.
i) Single phase Meter Rs. 30/-
ii) Three phase Whole Current Meter Rs. 50/-
iii) Three phase C.T. Operated meter Rs. 200/-
iv) Three phase L.T. Tri-vector meter 3% of actual cost of meter (s) & metering equipment and
the installation of the same minimum Rs. 1000/-
v) H.T. Tri-vector meter 3% of actual cost of meter (s) & metering equipment and
the installation of the same minimum Rs. 1000/-
vi) E.H.T. Tri-vector meter 3% of actual cost of meter (s) & metering equipment and
the installation of the same minimum Rs. 2000/-
2 LINE SERVICE CHARGES (PER MONTH) Nil
3 SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES
As per HERC (Duty to supply electricity on request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and
Power to require security) Regulations, 2016 amended from time to time.
4 EXTENSION IN LOAD As per HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014
amended from time to time.
5 ADVANCE CONSUMPTION DEPOSIT (ACD)
As per HERC (Duty to supply electricity on request, Power to recover expenditure incurred in providing supply and
Power to require security) Regulations, 2016 amended from time to time.
6 CAPACITOR SERVICE CHARGES (PER MONTH) NIL
7 ADMINISTRATION CHARGES FOR DISHONORED CHEQUE
As per HERC (Electricity Supply Code) Regulations, 2014 amended from time to time.
8
TESTING FEE FOR CAPACITOR, TRANSFORMER OIL AND INSULATION RESISTANCE OF CABLE/ OTHER EQUIPMENT
Routine checking shall be done by licensee and no Charges shall be levied on the consumers for such routine checking. However, in case the checking is done at the request of the consumer then the following Charges shall be leviable.
i) Capacitors at 230/ 440 Voltage level Rs.200 per visit
ii) Capacitors at 11 kV and above Voltage level Rs.400 per visit
iii) Checking of the Transformer Oil Rs. 200 for first sample and Rs.150 for every additional
sample
iv) Checking of insulation resistance of cables and other equipment
Rs.300 per cable/ equipment
9 SHIFTING CHARGES FOR TUBE WELL
Rs.10,000 per span for new work and erection Charges for use of old material and dismantlement Charges for old site work. However, these Charges are indicative and subject to adjustments (+/-) based on the approved cost data book for the relevant year.
10
APPLICATION FORM FOR NEW CONNECTION (IF PURCHASED FROM THE LICENSEE)
i) AP and DS category Rs.20/-
ii) HT category Rs.500/
iii) All other categories Rs.100/
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TRANSMISSION LICENSEE
Schedule of General and Miscellaneous charges applicable w.e.f. ____________ (As per the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s Order dated __________)
A. INSPECTION CHARGES FOR VARIOUS WORKS ALONG WITH OTHER GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES FOR OTHER SERVICES TENDERED BY HVPNL
Sr. No.
Description of charges for various services Charges Approved by the Commission
1
The departmental charges for carrying out the supervision of the works where the works to be carried out by the consumer/client /institution /Govt. Departments as per HVPNL specification /guidelines and finally to be taken over by HVPNL (in case of consumers for the purpose of drawl of electricity only).
1.5% of the estimated cost of such works.
2 DEPARTMENTAL CHARGES ON DEPOSIT WORKS
a) Where existing line / structures etc. have to be shifted on the request of the consumer/client/institution /Govt. Departments and work is to be carried out departmentally.
10%
b) Where new/ augmentation work of substation/bays etc. is to be carried out on the request of the consumer /client/institution/Govt. departments and work is to be carried out departmentally.
10%
c) Where existing line /structure etc. have to be shifted on the request of the consumer/client/ institution/Govt. departments and work to be carried out through turnkey contractor.
6%
d) Where new/augmentation work of substations/bays etc. is to be carried out on the request of the consumer /client/institution /Govt. departments and work to be carried out through turnkey contractor.
6%
e) Where the work is yet to be carried out through turnkey basis, but the client/institution/Govt. departments has objection to the route of the line and wants shifting to other place in his own land.
6%
f)
Where the work has been carried out by the consumer /client /institution /Govt. departments by following HVPNL specification /guide lines and the same is to be taken over by HVPNL (excluding works at sr. no. 1 above).
4%
3 Charges for rerouting of existing overhead transmission lines with substitution by EHV XLPE underground Cables
a) The applicant making request for rerouting for substitution overhead lines with the cable shall bear all expenses of complete activity of the replacement of overhead lines with EHV XLPE underground cable.
The estimated cost as a deposited work of consumer inclusive of supervising
/departmental charges in line with Sr. No. 2 above.
Provided further that no O&M Charges for future maintenance of the underground cable shall be payable by the consumer.
b) To ensure the continuity of supply the applicant shall also bear the cost of one extra operational cable per Circuit for the immediate and emergent use in case of failure of any of the cable.
B. TESTING CHARGES OF M&P – CC WING OF HVPNL
The following testing charges including Man days and equipment hiring charges shall be applicable for FY 2019-20 with
an increment of 5% p.a. for services provided by M&P Engineering Staff and T&P charges including
supervision/departmental charges/inspection of works at the time of Commissioning on the consumers installation
which are not to be taken over by the Licensee.
I MAN DAYS RATES:-
Sr. no.
Category Man day rates for providing
testing services (Rs.) 1 AE/AEE 6800/- 2 JE-I/JE/Sr. Carrier Assistant 4400/- 3 Helper/Carrier Assistant 1800/-
II DAILY HIRING CHARGES OF THE TESTING EQUIPMENT (As applicable and required):-
Sr. No.
Equipment Rates per day (Rs.)
1 Distance Protection Testing Kit 5000/- 2 Testing equipment required to test the 11 kV Panels etc. 3000/- 3 T/F testing kits (only for routine tests) 3000/- 4 Breaker testing kits including timer/contact resistance etc. 3000/-
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5 Tan Delta Kit 5000/- 6 Level meter & Oscillator meter for PLCC equipment testing. 3000/-
(iii) INSPECTION CHARGES FOR EXCLUSIVE WORKS OF CONSUMERS
Inspection Charges, for the exclusive works of the consumer which are not to be handed over to the Licensee and wherein Licensee has to only witness the testing to be done by 3rd party, for the sub-stations up to 132kV and above 132kV voltage level shall be Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 50,000/- respectively.
The Inspection Charges for the electric lines which are not be handed over to the Licensee shall be
Rs. 10,000/-.
Secretary
Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission