Section 19(2) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (Demand Side Management) Regulations, 2013
(2)Third party Evaluation Measurement and Verification of DSM programmes may be undertaken by the Commission or a third party. Such third party shall be either appointed by the Commission directly or by the Distribution Licensee after approval from the Commission. While engaging the agency, the Commission shall ensure that the Agency is not undertaking any other engagement which could conflict with the interests of the consumers in the State;
