Section 27(10) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(10)Notwithstanding anything contained in this clause, the Licensee will refuse to supply electricity to an intending consumer for any industry, including welding purpose in any predominantly residential area, if in the opinion of the Engineer, such supply will cause voltage fluctuations in the' supply to the area and consequent inconvenience in that area. The decision of the Engineer as to whether there will be voltage fluctuations in the said area shall be final and binding on the intending consumer. "Residential" area means area recognized as such by Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Townships, Panchayats or such other local authorities constituted under any law for the time being in force. If however, the area under consideration is declared as a residential cum industrial area by the competent bodies, the above provision shall not apply.
