Section 20 in Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006
20. Adoption of new technologies.-
The distribution licensee shall make out a plan for introduction and adoption of new technologies such as pre-paid meters, time of the day meters (TOD), automatic remote meter reading system through appropriate communication system with the approval of the Appropriate Commission or as per the regulations or directions of the Appropriate Commission or pursuant to the reforms programme of the Appropriate Government.
