Section 29(10) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(10)In all storied buildings irrespective of the number of floors, service connections (whether through overhead wires or through under-ground cables) will be effected normally at the ground floor. Service connections will also be effected, at the request of the consumer, at the basement floor of the storied building, provided the place where the Licensee's meters, cut-outs etc., are installed has direct and independent access from outside, is well ventilated, has sufficient headroom and the doors provided for the service room have adequate fire resistance property and water proof and free from water logging.
