SHIMLA: In a big relief to consumers applying for new electricity connection with connected load or contract demand equal to or less than 20 kW/kVA, the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) will not demand a “No Objection Certificate” from the panchayat, municipality or Town and Country Development Authority any more .
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has carried out the fifth amendment in Himachal Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2009, making only two documents mandatory for applying for release of new connections in the state.
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission secretary Chhavi Nanta said that commission has carried out fifth amendment in its Supply Code, 2009, and the same were published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh, on January 21.
She said that for release of new connections and shifting of service connection, now the applicant can apply online through the website of HPSEBL. However, in case an applicant applies for electricity connection by submitting the application in physical form to the concerned sub-division of HPSEBL, it will be the responsibility of the concerned sub-division to upload these documents on the website of HPSEBL.
She said that for the new connections covered under single part tariff that is sanctioned connected load/contract demand equal to or less than 20 kW/ kVA including domestic categories of consumers, only two mandatory documents are required, including identity proof (that is Passport, Aadhar Card, voter card etc) of the applicant; and proof of applicant’s ownership or occupancy over the premises for which new connection is being sought, apart from the application & agreement form and test report.
The HPSEBL cannot ask for any other document for this category, she clarified.
She said that for consumers covered under two part tariff that is having sanctioned connected load/contract demand greater than 20 kW/ kVA, the list of documents required shall be specified by the commission. However, till the time the Commission specifies such list of documents, the HPSEBL shall continue to entertain the applications alongwith the documents as per the prevailing practice being followed by it.
She said that HPSEBL is bound to provide a new connection within 15 days in Urban areas, within 20 days in rural areas and 30 days in remote areas from the date of completion of all codal formalities. However, in cases where the extension of distribution lines, new sub-stations etc are required to release the connection, the Commission has fixed the timelines in the Supply Code.
She said that a consumer can shift his service connection to his other premises with certain conditions which have also been mentioned in the Supply Code. The official added that HPSEBL shall also provide suitable arrangements like separate queue, sufficient seating arrangement etc. for senior citizens and physically challenged citizens who may visit the HPSEBL’s offices.
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission has carried out the fifth amendment in Himachal Pradesh Electricity Supply Code, 2009, making only two documents mandatory for applying for release of new connections in the state.
Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission secretary Chhavi Nanta said that commission has carried out fifth amendment in its Supply Code, 2009, and the same were published in Rajpatra, Himachal Pradesh, on January 21.
She said that for release of new connections and shifting of service connection, now the applicant can apply online through the website of HPSEBL. However, in case an applicant applies for electricity connection by submitting the application in physical form to the concerned sub-division of HPSEBL, it will be the responsibility of the concerned sub-division to upload these documents on the website of HPSEBL.
She said that for the new connections covered under single part tariff that is sanctioned connected load/contract demand equal to or less than 20 kW/ kVA including domestic categories of consumers, only two mandatory documents are required, including identity proof (that is Passport, Aadhar Card, voter card etc) of the applicant; and proof of applicant’s ownership or occupancy over the premises for which new connection is being sought, apart from the application & agreement form and test report.
The HPSEBL cannot ask for any other document for this category, she clarified.
She said that for consumers covered under two part tariff that is having sanctioned connected load/contract demand greater than 20 kW/ kVA, the list of documents required shall be specified by the commission. However, till the time the Commission specifies such list of documents, the HPSEBL shall continue to entertain the applications alongwith the documents as per the prevailing practice being followed by it.
She said that HPSEBL is bound to provide a new connection within 15 days in Urban areas, within 20 days in rural areas and 30 days in remote areas from the date of completion of all codal formalities. However, in cases where the extension of distribution lines, new sub-stations etc are required to release the connection, the Commission has fixed the timelines in the Supply Code.
She said that a consumer can shift his service connection to his other premises with certain conditions which have also been mentioned in the Supply Code. The official added that HPSEBL shall also provide suitable arrangements like separate queue, sufficient seating arrangement etc. for senior citizens and physically challenged citizens who may visit the HPSEBL’s offices.
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