Standing Order No. 3313/2026 of the Home Department, Government of Gujarat dated 25th May, 2026 on the consumption of energy by a designated consumer [C14-GVN]

Standing Order No. 3313/2026

GOVERNMENT OF GUJARAT

Home Department, Government of Gujarat

Gandhinagar, dated the 25th May, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistant Electrical Inspectors,

Subject: The consumption of energy by a designated consumer by designated consumers under the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Gujarat Electricity Industry (Reorganisation and Regulation) Act, 2003 (Gujarat Act 24 of 2003), the Home Department, Government of Gujarat hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the consumption of energy by a designated consumer by designated consumers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every designated consumer carrying on the consumption of energy by a designated consumer shall make an application in Form II to the State Commission within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Assistant Electrical Inspector shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Commission within fifteen days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Gujarat.

(Secretary to Government)