Circular CERC/CIR/2009/3216 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 26th April, 2009 on the supply of electricity [C10-YAA]

CERC/CIR/2009/3216

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

New Delhi, dated the 26th April, 2009

CIRCULAR

To

All Electrical Inspectors,

Subject: The supply of electricity by licensees under the Electricity Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003), the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby issues the following

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the supply of electricity by licensees.

2. The matter has been examined. Every licensee carrying on the supply of electricity shall make an application in Form III to the Central Commission within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees.

3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the supply of electricity is undertaken, and the Central Commission shall dispose of it within thirty days of its receipt.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.

(Chief General Manager)