Section 7(3) in The Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004
(3)Unless the consumer elects to purchase his own meter, the licensee shall provide meter of high quality, high precision and accuracy and may require the consumer to give adequate security for the price of the meter and pay the hire charges therefor. Where the consumer elects to purchase his own meter, die licensee shall ensure that such meter is of high quality, high precision and accuracy and shall arrange to recalibrate the same at consumer cost.
