Section 17(6) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2013
(6)Funding for DSM activities other than DSM plan implementation. - Distribution licensee shall seek separate budget approval from Commission for additional expenses (beyond the DSM programme and DSM plan implementation) to be incurred for activities such as carrying out load research, consumer surveys, DSM plan and programme development activities, research and analysis, funding of any activities proposed by the DSM-CC, conduct of potential studies, training & development, etc.;
