GERC Regulations 4
Section 4 · Security Deposit for the electricity supplied / to be supplied
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- 4.1 The LT consumers shall at all times maintain with the licensee an amount equivalent to Consumption Charges of three months where bi-monthly billing cycle is applicable or to such charges of two months in the case of monthly billing cycle, as the case may be, as security against any default in payment towards the electricity supplied / to be supplied to him during the period, the agreement for supply of energy is in force:Provided that as and when the bi-monthly cycle is replaced with monthly billing cycle, the licensee shall refund the excess amount if any, over the two months charges estimated at prevailing tariff rate by adjustment against the existing dues or those becoming due immediately thereafter.4.3The amount payable towards security shall be in the form of cash or demand draft (DD) drawn in favour of the licensee. 4.4The applicants for electricity shall pay in the beginning a Security Deposit towards the electricity to be supplied to them as under:
4.5In the case of consumers whose additional demand is to be sanctioned, the amount of Security Deposit shall be calculated as if it is a new service, for the entire load at prevailing applicable tariff rate as specified in Clause 4.4 4.6Subject to the restrictions of the periods of three months or two months or one and half months as specified in Clauses 4.1 and 4.2, the adequacy of the amount of Security Deposit calculation in respect of consumers may be reviewed by the licensee usually once in every year (preferably after revision of tariff for the respective year) based on the average unit consumption for the period representing 12 (twelve) months from April to March of the previous year. 4.7In case, a consumer requests, based on his average consumption in the last twelve (12) months, to review his Security Deposit amount, then the licensee shall review the same. Based on such review, refund of excess will be made by the licensee. 4.8In case, a consumer seeks reduction in contract demand/contracted load, then the licensee shall review the request. Upon such review, if licensee reduces contract demand/contracted load, then the Security Deposit shall be calculated at the prevailing applicable tariff rate for the reduced demand as if it is a new service, as specified in Clause 4.4. Based on such review, refund of excess will be made by the licensee. 4.9Based on such review, the licensee may either seek increase in amount of Security Deposit or reduce its amount as the case may be. Provided that if the Security Deposit payable by the consumer is short by not more than 10% of the existing Security Deposit, no demand will be made for payment of further Security Deposit. If the existing Security Deposit of a consumer is found to be in excess by more than 10% of the required Security Deposit, refund of the excess Security Deposit shall be made by adjustment in future bills. Where the consumer is required to pay additional amount by way of Security Deposit, a notice for payment within 30 days shall be issued. 4.10If the applicant does not make payment of required Security Deposit as demanded by the licensee, as mentioned in clause 4.4, the licensee can refuse to release supply. In case where the security deposit requirement is reviewed by licensee in terms of clause 4.8, and accordingly, the consumer is required to pay further amount as Security Deposit and the consumer does not make payment, the supply of consumer shall be liable for disconnection as per sections 47(3) and 56 of The Electricity Act, 2003. 4.11The licensee shall pay interest on Security Deposit of consumer for the electricity supplied, at the Bank Rate (as on 1st April of every year) notified by Reserve Bank of India or such higher rate as may be fixed by the Commission from time to time. The interest accrued to the credit of the consumer during the previous year shall be adjusted in electricity bills of May of every year for consumers covered under the monthly billing cycle and in electricity bill of May or June for those covered under two monthly billing cycles. 4.12In case a consumer commits default in making payment towards the energy bill, the amount of Security Deposit paid earlier shall be subjected to review by the Distribution Licensee. The said deposit amount shall be worked out based on the prevailing norms in accordance with these Regulations. 4.13The consumers shall pay the further Security Deposit within thirty days from the date of service of the demand notice issued by the licensee. If there is any delay in payment, the consumer shall pay surcharge thereon at 0.25% per week or at such rate as may be fixed by the Commission from time to time. 4.14The Licensee, on termination of the agreement by either party shall refund Security Deposit after adjustment of dues, if any within 30 days.Chapter-5
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The HT consumers shall at all times maintain with the licensee an amount equivalent to Consumption Charges of one and half months as security towards the electricity supplied / to be supplied, against any default in payment during the period the agreement for supply of electricity is in force.| (i) | For supply to Residential premises | Consumption Charges for consumption of 50 Unitsfor every 0.5 KW of applied load at prevailing tariff, but in nocase less than Rs. 200/-. |
| (ii) | For supply to other than Residential premises | Consumption Charges for consumption of 75 Unitsfor every 0.5 KW of applied load at prevailing tariff, but in nocase less than Rs. 500/-. |
| (iii) | For LT motive powerin all premises governed by connected loadUp to 20 HP21-50 HP51 HP and above | Consumption Chargesfor consumption of:Up to 20 HP ................75 Units/HP21-50 HP ..................150 Units/HP51 HP and above........300 Units/HPbut not less than Rs.800/- in any case. |
| (iv) | For LT supply to Agricultural consumer | Consumption Charges equivalent to 25% of theprevailing annual tariff rate (based on H.P. tariff) per B.H.P.of contracted load. |
| (v) | LT Temporary supply | Consumption Charges for consumption of 10units/kW of applied load at the prevailing tariff for a minimumperiod of seven days. |
| For demand based supply | ||
| (vi) | For Continuous Process Industry | 1.5 times the monthlyConsumption Charges taking demand charges based on 85% ofcontract demand plus energy charges based on 80% of load factorplus all other levies and taxes.For calculation, the power factor shall bereckoned at 0.9. |
| (vii) | For Non-Continuous Process Industry | 1.5 times the monthlyConsumption Charges taking demand charges based on 85% ofcontract demand plus energy charges based on 60% of load factorplus all other levies and taxes.For calculation, the power factor shall bereckoned at 0.9. |
| (viii) | For establishments of Central Government, semiGovernment and local authority | 1.5 times the monthlyConsumption Charges taking demand charges based on 85% ofcontract demand plus energy charges based on 40% of load factorplus all other levies and taxes.For calculation, the power factor shall bereckoned at 0.9. |
| (ix) | For temporary Supply | 2.0 times the monthlyConsumption Charges taking demand charges based on 85% ofcontract demand plus energy charges based on 60% of load factorplus all other levies and taxes.For calculation, the power factor shall bereckoned at 0.9. |
| (x) | For purpose other than those specified above | 1.5 times the monthlyConsumption Charges taking demand charges based on 85% ofcontract demand plus energy charges based on 50% of load factorplus all other levies and taxes.For calculation, the power factor shall bereckoned at 0.9. |
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