Section 8(1)(d) in Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Standards of Performance) Regulations, 2000
(d)After completion of all other formalities prescribed in the Licensee's Code on Conditions of Supply and Procedures the licensee shall commence supply of power to the applicant, within 15 days of approval of applicant's installation if the connection is from existing network and within 30 days if line extension is involved or if additional/ enhancement of distribution transformer is needed. The licensee shall not commence supply, without the approval in writing of the Electrical Inspector wherever it is required under the provisions of IE Act, 1910 and I.E. Rule, 1956.