State of Madhya Pradesh - Act
The M.P. Licensing Board (Electrical) Regulations, 1960
MADHYA PRADESH
India
India
The M.P. Licensing Board (Electrical) Regulations, 1960
Rule THE-M-P-LICENSING-BOARD-ELECTRICAL-REGULATIONS-1960 of 1960
- Published on 13 April 1960
- Commenced on 13 April 1960
- [This is the version of this document from 13 April 1960.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
1. Short title and commencement.
- (i) These Regulations may be called The Madhya Pradesh Licensing Board (Electrical) Regulations, 1960.2. Definitions.
- In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,-3. Appointment and constitution of Licensing Board.
- For carrying out the purposes of these Regulations the State Government shall constitute a Licensing Board consisting of-(i)[ Chief Engineer (Electrical Safety) to the Government who shall be the President of the Board] [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86. dated 30-3-90.];(ii)[ Deputy Chief Electrical Inspector who shall be Member and Secretary to the Board] [Substituted by Notification No. 1160-F-2-47-XIII-79, dated 4-4-1981.];(iii)[ Representative of the Transmission and Distribution Wing of Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board to be nominated by the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board] [Substituted by Notification No. 3164-2328-XIII, dated 19-8-1975.];(iv)Director of Technical Education;(v)Representative of the Mines Department;(vi)[ Representative of the Generation Wing of Madhya Pradesh Electricity Board to be nominated by M.P.E.B.] [Substituted by Notification No. 3164-2328-XIII, dated 19-8-1975.];(vii)Representative in Madhya Pradesh;(viii)Representative of Licensed Electrical Contractors in Madhya Pradesh;(ix)[ Representative of the Chief Inspector of Mines Government of India] [Inserted by Notification No. 1216-5589-XIII-69, dated 2-4-1969.];[Note. [Substituted by Notification No. 3164-2328-XIII, dated 19-8-1975.] - (1) The representatives referred to in clauses (vii) and (viii) shall be the nominees of the Association or Federation of the interest concerned in Madhya Pradesh, recognised by the Government. In the absence of any recognised Association or Federation such representative will be nominated by the Government. The representatives shall be corporate members of Institute of the Institution of Engineers (India), or shall have such other qualifications as may be approved by the Government in each case.4. Functions of the Board.
- Functions of the Board shall be as under. Any decisions given by the Board in the execution of its functions shall be final :4A. [ Divisional Licensing Committees. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30- 3-1990.]
4B.
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Divisional Licensing Committee under clause (3) of Regulation 4-A may file an appeal to the Board. Every such appeal shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order appealed against and shall be presented within two months of the date of receipt of order of the committee by aggrieved person.]5. Meeting of the Board.
- (i) An ordinary meeting of the Board shall be held every six months.6. Quorum.
- [Four] [Substituted by Notification No. 3674-2259-XIII, dated 30-7-1964.] members shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Board.7. Decision of the Board.
- (i) All matters requiring a decision of the Board shall be decided either at a meeting or by circulation of relevant papers among the members of the Board.7A. [ Proceedings presumed to be good and valid. [Substituted by Notification No. 1956-646-XIII, dated 19-5-1961.]
- Anything done or any proceedings taken under these regulations shall not be questioned on account of any vacancy in the Board or any defect or irregularity in the constitution of the Board.]8. Chairman of the meeting.
- Every meeting shall be presided over by the President of the Board, if present, and in his absence by such other person as may be elected by the meeting to be the Chairman.9. Sub-Committee.
- The Board shall have powers to appoint sub-committees and delegate such of its powers to these subcommittees as the Board considers fit.10. Duties of the Secretary.
- The duties of the Secretary shall be-10A. [ Delegation of Secretary's Functions. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
- The Board may delegate such functions of the Secretary to the Superintending Engineer (Electrical Safety) and Executive Engineer (Electrical Safety) as may be deemed necessary].II. Examinations11. [ [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
Examinations under these regulations shall be held once in a year in July at such place or places and on such dates as the Secretary may from time to time determine.]12.
13.
14. [(i) Qualification for admission to supervisor's examination. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
15. Application for appearing for examination.
- Every candidate for an examination under these Regulations shall tender an application in Form "A" (for Supervisors) or "B" (for Wiremen), as the case may be, and shall sign the same in the presence of his employer, a Magistrate or Government officer of Gazetted rank. The candidate shall forward the application duly filled in to the Secretary before the last date notified for this purpose together with the enclosures as required in the application form.16.
The fees paid by a candidate, whose application for admission to an examination has been accepted, shall not be refunded to him on any account :Provided that the Board may allow a candidate who was prevented from appearing at an examination for reasons deemed satisfactory by the Board, to appear at a subsequent examination without further payment.IV. Methods and Subjects of Examination17. Supervisor's Examination.
- [(A) A candidate for the examination for the grant of competency certificate of supervisors will be examined by written papers and practical/ oral test as per syllabus given below :The written examination will consist of four papers-| Paper I | ... | Electricity Theory. |
| Paper II | ... | Electricity Utilisation. |
| Paper III | ... | Installation, Testing and Maintenance of ElectricalInstallations. |
| Paper IV | ... | Mine Installations. |
| IS : | 3043-1987 | Code of Practice for earthing. |
| IS : | 1646-1982 | Code of Practice for fire safety of industrial buildings,electrical generating and distributing stations. |
| IS : | 900-1965 | Code of Practice for installation and maintenance of InductionMotors. |
| IS : | 10028-198,1 1982 and 1985 (all Parts). | Code of Practice for selection, installation and maintenanceof transformers. |
| IS : | 1866-1983 | Code of Practice for maintenance and Supervisor oi insulatingoil in service. |
| IS : | 732-1982 and 1985 (all Parts) | Code of Practice for electrical wiring installations. |
| IS : | 10118-1982 | Code of Practice for selection, installation and maintenanceof switchgear and control gear. |
| IS : | 5572-1978 | Classification of hazardous area (other than mines) forelectrical installations. |
| IS : | 5571-1979 | Guide for selection of electrical equipment for hazardousarea. |
18. Wiremen's Examination.
- (A) Wiremen's examination will be entirely oral and practical and will be based on the syllabus below :The examination will be divided into five parts and certificates to successful candidates will be issued in five classes as follows :Class I-General to candidate passing........................Parts I to VClass II-Domestic to candidate passing....................Parts I and IIClass III-Industrial to candidate passing....................Parts I and IIIClass IV-Overhead to candidate passing.................Parts I and IVClass V-Underground to candidate passing............Parts I and VPart I
Part II
Method of erection of following system of wiring :-Part III
Installations and connection of the D.C. generators with voltage regulators, D.C. Motors with various types of starters, Installations and connections of A.C. single phase and Poly-phase generators with voltage regulators, A.C. Motors rotary convertors with starting and control gears, Installation and connection of transformers and condensors.Part IV
Erection of poles, stays, length of span guard wires, safety devices, earthing, lightening arrestors and various types of conductors, joints and soldering, spacing of conductors and sag.19. Exemption from appearing for the Examinations.
- [(1) (A) The Board may exempt a candidate from appearing in the Supervisor's examination if he holds a degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering recognised by the Board for this purpose and (a) has subsequent practical experience for not less than two years or (b) has undergone such training as has been approved by the Board :Provided that the candidate who has not completed 45 years of age shall have to pass Paper III or Paper IV, prescribed in Regulation 17, as the case may be.] [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.](B)Notwithstanding anything contained in Regulation 11, the Board may conduct additional examinations in Paper III and Paper IV at such places and on such dates as it deems necessary.20. [ Grant of certificate of competency and permit to Supervisors. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
- Every candidate who passes the examination for Supervisor or who is exempted from appearing for such examination shall be granted a certificate of competency in Form 'C' or 'D' as the case may be, and a permit in Form 'E'.21. Grant of Certificate and Permits to Wireman.
- Every candidate who passes the examination of wireman or is exempted therefrom shall be granted a certificate in Form 'F' or 'G' and a permit in Form 'H'.]22. Grant of Duplicate of certificate of competency and permit to supervisors and certificates or permits to wireman.
- A duplicate of certificate of competency or permit of supervisor or certificate or permit of wireman shall be issued on payment of the prescribed fee and on production by the applicant of proof of the loss of the original certificate or permit to the satisfaction of Secretary together with two latest copies of the applicants bust photograph [51 x 6 milimeters] [Substituted by Notification No. 1281-5677-XIII-68, dated 5-4-1969.] (in case of permit only) one of which shall be signed by him.23. Withdrawal or suspension of permits.
- Every permit granted under these Regulations shall be liable to be withdrawn or suspended for such period as the Board may decide, if the holder thereof is found guilty of any condition of his permit or any mal-practice under these Regulations.23A.
[Omitted] [Omitted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]V. Licences to Electrical Contractors24.
25. Application for Contractor's Licence.
- An application for the Licence shall be made in Form T.26. [ [Substituted by Notification No. 3674-2259-XIII, dated 30-7-1964.]
26A. [ Temporary Licence. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
26B. [ Jurisdiction of Contractors Licence. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
- The licence issued under Regulation 26 shall be operative within the areas shown below :| A Class | Whole State. |
| B Class | Revenue district for which it is endorsed or in absence ofsuch endorsement the revenue district in which the headquartersof the contractor is situated.] |
27. Mode of Contract.
- Every contract for electrical installation work undertaken by a licensed contractor shall be in writing and the licensed contractor shall be held responsible for the quality of all materials used, the manner in which the material is employed and the workmanship.A contractor shall record all contracts so undertaken on a register in Form 'L' which shall be open to inspection by Electrical Inspector to Government or his representative.The contractor shall not commence any work under any contract without notifying in writing to the Electrical Inspector.28. [ [Work completion Report] [Substituted by Notification No. 3674-2259-XIII, dated 30-7-1964.].
- After completion of an electrical installation work, the permit-holder employed by the contractor under Regulation 26 (1) (b) shall test the installation and a [work completion report] [Substituted by Notification No. 1754-4057-XIII-79, dated 12-11-1980.] shall be submitted to the owner of the installation and the electric supply authorities duly signed by the permit holder and countersigned by the Contractor].28A. [ Rectification of defect. [Inserted by Notification No. 1754-4057-XIII-79, dated 12-11-1980.]
29. [ Period and Renewal of Contractor's Licence. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86. dated 30-3-1990.]
- Every electrical contractor's licence granted or renewed under these regulations shall expire at the end of the last calendar year within three years from the date of issue or renewal and shall be renewed thereafter for the period of each three years.Applications for renewal together with the challan in support of having deposited the renewal fee, declaration of the staff in Form 'M' and the test certificate for instruments in Form 'N' shall be submitted to the Secretary atleast one month before the date of expiry of licence. A licence not renewed before the date of expiry will be treated as suspended and licence remaining unrenewed for six months after the date of expiry shall be treated as cancelled and a fresh licence will have to be taken after that period:Provided that the valid 'C' Class contractor licence issued prior to the enforcement of these amendments can be renewed on payments of prescribed fee and conditions as applicable under previous regulations for the period ending on 31st December, 1991, but that such licence after renewal shall be valid for the revenue district only for which it is endorsed.]30. Grant of Duplicate Contractor's Licence.
- A duplicate copy of a licence granted to a contractor -under these regulations shall be issued on payment of the prescribed fee and on production of proof of the loss of original licence to the satisfaction of the Secretary.31. Cancellation or Suspension of Contractor's Licence.
- The Board may cancel or suspend contractor's licence if in the opinion of the Board the holder thereof has committed a breach of these regulations.32. Malpractice or Negligence by Contractor, Supervisor or Wireman.
- If a Contractor, Supervisor or a Wireman is found guilty of malpractice or negligence, the Secretary shall report the fact after due investigation to the Board. Board may take such decision as deemed fit which shall be final.33.
A register of all licensed Electrical Contractors, Supervisors and Wiremen holding permits issued under these Regulations shall be kept by the Secretary.IV. Fees34. [ Fees. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
- The following fees are prescribed to be levied under these regulations :-| 1. | Application for admission to examination including grant ofcompetency certificate and permit. | Rs. 40.00 for each subject mining or non-mining |
| 2. | Application for exemption from examination including grant ofcompetency certificate and permit. | Rs. 30.00 for each subject mining or non-mining |
| 3. | Issue of duplicate copy of certificate of competency, orpermit. | Rs. 20.00 |
| 1. | Application for admission to examination including grant ofcertificate and permit- | |
| (a) for each of the Class II, III, and IV | Rs. 20.00 | |
| (b) for Class V | Rs. 30.00 | |
| (c) for Class I | Rs. 30.00 | |
| 2. | Application for exemption from examination for each class,including grant of certificate and permit | Rs. 10.00 |
| 3. | Grant of duplicate copy of certificate or permit. | Rs. 10.00 |
| 1. | Issue of new licence- | |
| (a) For A Class | Rs. 400.00 | |
| (b) For B Class | Rs. 200.00 | |
| 2. | Change of licence to higher class | Rs. 200.00 |
| 3. | Issue of duplicate licence- | |
| (a) A Class | Rs. 100.00 | |
| (b) B Class | Rs. 50.00 | |
| 4. | Renewal fee tor each three years or part thereof ifapplication duly completed is submitted- | |
| (a) Atleast one month before expiry- | ||
| (1) A Class | Rs. 100.00 | |
| (2) B Class | Rs. 50.00 | |
| (b) Before one month after expiry- | ||
| (i) A Class | Rs. 160.00 | |
| (ii) B Class | Rs. 80.00 | |
| (c) After one month after expiry- | ||
| (i) A Class | Rs. 240.00 | |
| (ii) B Class | Rs. 120.00 | |
| (d) Temporary licence under Regulation 26-A for six months orpart thereof- | ||
| (i) Under Regulation 26-A (1) | Rs. 1000.00 | |
| (ii) under Regulation 26-A (2) | Rs. 100.00 |
35. [ Recognition of Certificate of competency of Supervisor issued by other States. [Substituted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]
- The Board may recognise the certificate of supervisor issued by such other States as in the opinion of the Board have adopted syllabus not of a lower standard, prescribed under Regulation 17 for supervisor's examination.It shall, however, be necessary for the candidates to appear in such papers, the equivalent of which in the opinion of the Board have not been prescribed by other States for such supervisor's examination.]36.
[Omitted] [Omitted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]37.
[Omitted] [Omitted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.][Schedule] [Substituted by Notification No. 3674-2259-XIII, dated 30-7-1964.]Instrument to be in possession of and maintained by the contractor, vide Regulation 26.For 'A' Class licensed Contractor1. Insulation Tester 500 volts.
2. Portable ammeter dial min. [15 centimeters] [Substituted by Notification No. 1281-5677-XIII-68, dated 5-4-1969.] range min. 50 Amps.
3. Portable volmeterdial min. [15 centimeters] [Substituted by Notification No. 1281-5677-XIII-68, dated 5-4-1969.] range min. 500 volts.
4. Earth Resistivity Tester.
For 'B' Class licensed Contractor1. Insulation Tester 500 volts.
2. Portable ammeter dial min. [15 centimeters] [Substituted by Notification No. 1281-5677-XIII-68, dated 5-4-1969.] range min. 50 Amps.
3. Portable volmeterdial min. [15 centimeters] [Substituted by Notification No. 1281-5677-XIII-68, dated 5-4-1969.] range min. 500 volts.
[X X X] [Omitted by Notification No. 1318-F-1-21-XIII-86, dated 30-3-1990.]Form 'A'[See Regulation 15 of the Madhya Pradesh Licensing Board (Electrical) Regulations, 1960.]Application for Admission to Supervisor's Examination1. Full name in block letters.......................................
2. Father's name....................................................
3. Address in full..................................................
4. Date of birth and age on next birth date.........................
5. Details of qualifications-
| Examination passed | Subject taken | Year |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
6. Details of practical experience-
| Name of employer | From date | To date | Details of work handled |
7. Language in which the candidate wants to be examined....... English/Hindi.*
*Strike off the language that does not suit.8. Number and date of treasury challan for fee paid....................
9. Centre where applicant wants to be examined..........................
10. Period of residence in Madhya Pradesh
| From | To | Place................. |
| Month/year in which appeared | Roll No. | Centre | Result | Subject |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5)] |
1. Full name in block letters......................................
2. Father's name...................................................
3. Address in full.................................................
4. Date of birth and age on next birth date........................
5. Details of qualifications-
| Examination passed | Subject taken | Year |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
6. Details of practical experience-
| Name of employer | From date | To date | Details of work handled |
7. (a) Parts in which the candidate............ wants to be examined.
8. Number and date of treasury challan for fee paid..........................
9. Centre where applicant wants to be examined...............................
10. Period of residence in Madhya Pradesh
| From | To | Place................. |
| President. | |
| Licensing Board. | |
| Dated........ 20..... | Secretary. |
| Licensing Board. |
| President. | |
| Licensing Board. | |
| Dated........ 20..... | Secretary. |
| Licensing Board. |
| Secretary | President |
| Licensing Board. | Licensing Board |
| Secretary | President |
| Licensing Board. | Licensing Board |
| Dated.......... 20...... |
| Secretary | President |
| Licensing Board. | Licensing Board |
| Dated.......... 20...... |
| Class I - | General |
| Class II - | Domestic Electric Installation |
| Class III - | Industrial Electric Installation |
| Class IV - | Overhead Mains |
| Class V - | Underground Cables |
| Secretary | President |
| Licensing Board. | Licensing Board |
1. Name of the applicant and address...............
2. Names, home address and age of the Proprietors/partners/representatives/ Secretary and registration number, if it is a firm and Co-operative Society with true copy of registration.............
3. If the contractor's licence has been previously granted the detail should be given...............
4. Details of the certified Supervisor and /or Wireman/Wiremen
| Name | Permit No. | Class of work | Date of validation |
| (a) Supervisor(b) Wireman | |||
| 1.2.3. |
5. Details of the instruments maintained-
| Name of the instrument | Make | Manufacturer's No. | Specifications |
6. Number and date of the Treasury Challan for the fee paid.... and copy of the challan attached.
| Signature of partners, if any | |
| 1............... | ........... |
| 2............... | Signature |
| 3............... | Date....... |
| Dated............. | Register No............. |
| ........................ | ........................ |
| Secretary, | President, |
| M.P. Licensing Board (Electrical) Jabalpur | M.P. Licensing Board (Electrical) Jabalpur. |
| Dated......... |
| Designation | Name | Date of appointment | Date of discharge |
| 2. Supervisor | |||
| (i)(ii)(iii) | |||
| 3. Wireman | |||
| (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) |
| Date of renewal | Date of expiry | Secretary's initials |
| 12345 |
| S. No. | Name of employee | Designation | Permit No. | Date of | Remarks |
| Employment | Discharge | ||||
| S.No. | Name of the consumer or owner | Address at which the work is to be carried out | Type of work | Date of starting |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| Date of Completion | Date of test | Test results | Signature of the permit holder testing theinstallation as per 28 Regulation | Signature of the contractor |
| (6) | (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |