The Ministry of Power (MoP) on February 12, 2024, notified the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Amendment Rules, 2024 to further amend the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
The following has been stated-
•In rule 2, in sub-rule (1),- (i) after clause (k), the '(ka) "owner" means the person who is having absolute right over the property and the expression owner includes the legal heirs'; (ii) after clause (mb), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- “(mc) 'Resident Welfare Association' (here in after referred to as the Association) means an association comprising all the property owners within a Co-operative Group Housing Society, Multi storied Building,Residential Colony, or a similar body registered with the State Government.” clause shall be inserted.
•In rule 5, for sub-rule (7), the “(7) The testing of meters shall be done by the distribution licensee within thirty days of receipt of the complaint from the consumer about their meter readings not being commensurate with his consumption of electricity, stoppage of meter, damage to the seal, burning or damage of the meter, and the like: Provided that in case of complaint by a consumer regarding meter reading not being commensurate with his consumption of electricity, distribution licensee shall install an additional meter within five days from the date of receipt of the complaint, to verify the consumption, for a minimum period of three months.” sub-rule shall be substituted.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 125(E)]
