KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

Abstract
Implementing Optional Demand based Tariff, KSEB Terms and Conditions of Supply
Removal of difficulties - directions of KSERC - approved - orders issued.
Corporate Office (Commercial and Tariff)
B.O. (FM) No. 1611/2011 (KSEB/TRAC/COMP(R)/16/10) Thiruvananthapuram dated 27-06-2011

Read: 1.
2.

Order dated 15-03-2011 of KSERC in DP 84/2010 filed by the

President, KSSIA before KSERC.
Note No. KSEB/TRAC/COMP(R)/16/10 dated 01-06-2011 of Chief
Engineer (Commercial & Tariff).
ORDER

The President, Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) had filed
petition before Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) regarding
various issues like clarifications in certain conditions of Optional Demand Based
Tariff, modifications in Supply Code and Terms and Conditions of Supply in respect
of KSEB etc. Hon. Commission disposed the petition by issuing order dated
15-03-2011, amending certain clauses of Kerala Electricity Supply Code Regulations,
2005, Terms and Conditions of Supply, 2005 and Annexure E of the schedule of
Tariff and Terms and Conditions for retail supply by KSEB with effect from
01-01-2010.
The Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff), while recommending compliance of
the orders of the Commission vide note read above, has informed that KSERC is in
the process of a comprehensive revision of Supply Code, which will necessitate
appropriate revisions in the KSEB Terms and Conditions of Supply, 2005 and
suggested that for implementing the modifications in the transition period, directions
may be issued by the Board for adopting the directions of the Commission while
applying the provisions of these regulations. Having considered the recommendation
of Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff), the Board hereby accords sanction to
1.

accept the change in definition of Connected Load in the last sentence of

clause 2(1)(l) of Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2005 as In the case of LT
Connections opting for Maximum Demand Based tariff, HT connections and
EHT connections, the Contract Demand shall be treated as Connected Load.

2.

clarify that penalisation under Clause 51 of the KSEB Terms and Conditions of
Supply, 2005 has to be in accordance with the modification effected to the
definition of Connected load in future for those opting for demand based
tariff.

3.

authorise the Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) to amend Clause I (b) of
the Supplementary Agreement for TOD metering system for LT Industrial
Consumers, LT VII(A) and VII (C) Consumers.

4.

include a new proviso in Annexure E of the schedule of Tariff and Terms and
Conditions for retail supply by KSEB with effect from 01-01-2010 as For
those who opt for maximum demand based tariff, the contract demand shall
be treated as connected load.

5.

accept modification in Supply Code for including 100 kVA as the maximum
contract demand for 415 V in sub clause (5)(a) of Clause 4 of Kerala
Electricity Supply Code Regulations, 2005.

6.

exempt all industrial undertakings already established or proposed to be

established in Industrial Area declared under provisions of the Kerala
Industrial Single Window Clearance Boards and Industrial Township Area
Development Act 1999 from producing clearances and certificates from local
bodies for construction of buildings for obtaining electric connection if they
produce certificate from District Industries Officer identifying the industry and
building.

5.

authorize the Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff) to conduct study on the
feasibility and ramifications of the introduction of kVAh based tariff and
submit report to the Commission within the time limit.

To

By order of the Board

Sd/S. Roopakala Jagath
Secretary
The Chief Engineer (Commercial & Tariff)
The Chief Engineer (Distribution) South / Central / North
The Chief Engineer (Transmission) South / North / System Operations
The Director (IT)
All Deputy Chief Engineers, Electrical Circles

Copy to
The Legal Advisor and Disciplinary Enquiry Officer
The Financial Adviser / The Chief Internal Auditor
The Deputy Chief Engineer (Commercial)
All Deputy Chief Engineers, Transmission Circles
The Deputy Chief Engineer & Chairperson, CGRF (South / Central / North)
The Joint Secretary (Law) / The Special Officer (Revenue)
TA to Chairman / Member (Dist. / Trans. / Gen.)
PA to Member (Finance) / Secretary
The Public Relations Officer / CA to the CVO, KSEB.
Fair Copy Superintendent / Stock File
Forwarded / By order

Asst. Executive Engineer