Section 30(12) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(12)In order to save the expenses of a long underground service connection on private property, consumer may, with the Engineer's approval, erect a pillar on that portion of his/her property which will be the metering point nearest to the Licensee's supply mains into which the service shall be laid and from which the consumer shall rim overhead lines / UG cables to his/her premises. These overhead mains shall constitute portion of his/her installation, and shall be laid in compliance with the applicable Safety Rules. An efficient lightning arrester may be fixed at the commencement of the overhead line at the consumer's cost, should he desire the same, as an additional protection for his/her installation.
