Section 4(4) in The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recovery of Expenditure for Providing New Connections) Regulation 2005
4.1New Connections where mains already exists : - Where distribution mains already exist in the vicinity, the cost of service line measuring up to 30.48 meters (i.e. 100 ft.), from tee off/intersection points but not falling on the premises of the consumer including the cost of installation shall be borne by the licensee. The cost of any additional length of service line (in excess of 30.48 meters) including the cost of its installation shall be recovered by the licensee from the applicant(s)/intending consumer(s).Explanation : - Technically justifiable length of service line required for providing connection shall be as specified by the licensee.
