ABSTRACT

Electricity - cancellation of the conditions imposed in G. O. Ms. No. 253 Public Works Department dated 18.2.92 regarding new power connection to buildings as per the new Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) - Orders - Issued.

Energy (B1) Department

G.O.Ms.No.112
Dated 05.07.2004

Read again

1. G.O.Ms.No. 253, PWD dated. 18.2.1992.

Read also

2. Letter 2(D) No.7, Energy (B1) Department dt.29.10.2002.

3. From the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Letter D.O. Letter No.CE / Comml / EE3 / AEE.2 / F.Planning Permission / D.152/ 2003 dt.05.09.2003.

4. From the Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, Letter No. TNERC / DT/ TC/ F.Misc / C.163 & 164/D.318/2004 dt. 07.4.2004

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ORDER:

In the G.O. first read above, the Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board was directed that while a person applies for the power connection he should insist him to produce Planning Permission for the development along with the Completion Certificate issued by the Authority Competent to issue such certificate, whenever an application is received for power connection and if he fails to produce the planning permission and completion certificate, the Board shall refuse power connection. The orders were reiterated in the letter second read above.

2. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board in the reference 3rd read above has brought to the notice that consequent on the coming into force of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) with effect from 10.06.2003, the conditions stipulated in the G.O. first read above cannot be imposed and requested that those conditions may be cancelled.

3. The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission in his letter 4th read above has also pointed out that as per Section 43 (duty to supply on request) of the new Electricity Act, 2003 (which shall dictate the functioning of the Licensee), the extension of supply cannot be denied for such of those reason covered under the G.O. first read above.

4. The Government after careful examination, direct that consequent on coming into force of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act 36 of 2003) with effect from 10.6.2003 and as per Section 43(1) of the said act, the conditions stipulated in G.O.Ms.No. 253, Public Works Department dated. 18.2.1992, be cancelled for the purpose of supply of electricity to the prospective consumers"

5. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is requested to ensure before effecting supply, that it is sufficient to satisfy, if the owner / occupier of the building has completed the wiring work, and paid the required deposit amount along with the applicable charges and is ready to execute an agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of supply of electricity as may be specified from time to time as proposed by him.

(By Order of the Governor)

To

The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chennai-2

The Secretary, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission, Chennai-18

The Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Chennai-9

The Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Chennai-9

The Secretary to Government, Rural Development Department, Chennai-9

The Member-Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Chennai-8

The Special Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Chennai-5

The Commissioner of Municipal Administration, Chennai-5

The Director of Town Panchayats, Chennai-108

The Director of Rural Development, Saidapet, Chennai-15

Copy to:

The Secretary-II to Chief Minister, Chennai-9

The Special P.A. to Minister (Law, I.T and Electricity), Chennai-9

The Public (SC) Department, Chennai-9

All Departments of Secretariat, Chennai-9

SF/SC

// Forwarded / By Order //

Section Officer