Section 2(2)(n) in The Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for issue or purchase of Energy Saving Certificate and Value of Per Metric Tonne of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Rules, 2012
(n)"verification" means a thorough and independent evaluation by the accredited energy auditor of the activities undertaken by the designated consumer for compliance with the energy consumption norms and standards in the target year compared to the energy consumption norms and standards in the baseline year and consequent entitlement or requirement of energy savings certificate;