Circular CERC/CIR/2026/2968 of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission dated 22nd May, 2026 on the execution of electrical installation work [C1N-NRV]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
CERC/CIR/2026/2968
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
New Delhi, dated the 22nd May, 2026
CIRCULAR
To
All Chief Electrical Inspectors,
Subject: The execution of electrical installation work by electrical contractors 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 execution of electrical installation work by electrical contractors.
2. The matter has been examined. Every electrical contractor carrying on the execution of electrical installation work shall make an application in Form III to the Authority within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the execution of electrical installation work is undertaken, and the Authority shall dispose of it within sixty 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)
Made under
Recital: "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". Names section 9 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (36 of 2003) [S21-JVE]. Vires verified.
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