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State of Bihar - Subsection

Section 15(4) in Bihar Electricity Regulatory Commission (Standards of Performance of Distribution Licensee) Regulations, 2006

(4)Where extension works are to be carried out by the Licensee, the time frame for different tasks is given below.
(A) L.T. Connection :  
(a) Intimation regarding acceptance of application from the dateof receipt of application - 5 days
(b) Intimation of estimated charges and amount of securitydeposit from date of acceptance of application involvingextension of dist., network and addition/enhancement ofdistribution transformers - 30 days
(c) For providing service connection after payment of chargesinvolving extension of dist, network and addition/enhancement ofdistribution transformers - 30 days
(B) H.T. Connection:  
(a) Issue of feasibility certificate from the date or receipt ofapplication - 10 days
(b) Intimation of estimated charges and amount of securitydeposits payable by the applicant for providing new connection  
  - Involving erection of new 33 KV sub-station (S/S), linesetc. up to Contract Demand of 7500 KVA - 45 days
  - Involving erection of EHT S/S, lines etc. for ContractDemand above 7500 KVA - 60 days
(c) Completion of works from payment of Service Line/DevelopmentCharges, security deposit and execution of agreement  
  - Involving erection of new 11 KV line - 45 days
  - Involving erection of new 33 KV line - 75 days
  - Involving erection of new EHT line - 150 days
  - Involving augmentation or addition of transformers (33/11 or132/33 KV) - 30 days additional
(d) Release of supply from the date of furnishing of ChiefElectrical Inspector's approval  
  - 11 KV & 33 KV loads - 15 days
  - 132 KV loads - 30 days
(e)The Licensee may approach Commission for extension of time specified above in cases where the magnitude of work requires more time with furnishing details and justification in support of such request for extension. Such request shall be made within 5 days from the preparation of the estimate.
(f)The Licensee shall however, not be held responsible for delay in providing connection, if the same is on account of special circumstance such as right of way, acquisition of land, delay in permission for road cutting, over which Licensee has no reasonable control provided that the reason for expected delay are communicated to the applicant within the period specified for. Additional period required on account of special circumstances mentioned above shall be added to the normal period as specified under Regulation 15(4) i.e. the period within which the Licensee has to release new service connection.
(g)The time limit shall be extended by the period which the consumer delays in fulfilling the following tasks beyond the due date intimated by the Licensee:-
(i)Payment of service connection charges and security deposit.
(ii)Certificate that the internal wiring/consumer's electrical system including machinery, equipment and appliances are in goods condition, comply with the standards including safety standards and the insulation resistance of the system.
(iii)Signing of Agreement between the Licensee and the consumer.
(iv)Filling ownership certificate of the premises.
(v)Settlement of dues if the applicant had availed supply of electricity earlier.
(vi)Providing of space for installation of transformer or metering equipment, if required.