Section 5(5)(b) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(b)[Commencing] [Substituted for the expression 'Commence' as per Commission's Notification No. TNERC/DC/8-8 dated 8.2.2008 (w.e.f. 27.2.2008).] the planning task which consists of:(i)Recording of the status of the existing distribution network and analysis of its operational situation(ii)Load forecast and analysis - Compilation of data on the characteristic features of the loads that will be incident in the near future and that of the existing loads;(iii)Estimation of load development(iv)Examination of the alternative options(v)Checking the issues involved in the above options and also the feasibility of introducing a new transformer, enhancement of existing transformer capacity etc.(vi)Establishment of site location and new substation design.(vii)Modification / Redesign of sub-transmission and distribution networks and its protective arrangement including protective relay setting and coordination.(viii)Study on alternatives for least cost investment.(ix)Assessment of operational advantages and disadvantages and anticipated supply reliability levels of various options(x)Investment planning(xi)Procurement of the required network components.