Section 7(1) in The Tamil Nadu Electricity Supply Code, 2004
(1)Sub-section (1) of section 55 the Act provides for the use of meters and reads as "No license supply electricity, after the expiry of two years from the appointed date, except through installation of a correct meter in accordance with the regulations to be made in this behalf by the Authority:Provided that the licensee may require the consumer to give hie security for the price of a meter and enter into an agreement for the hire thereof, unless the consumer elects to purchase a meter:Provided further that the State Commission may, by notification, extend the said period of two years for a class or classes of personsor for such area as may be specified in the notification".
