The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on June 07, 2024, notified the Draft Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 to further amend the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, 2017.
The following has been stated-
•In Regulation 2(7), (7) “Application” shall be substituted.
•After Regulation 2(42) 42(a) “Metropolitan Area” shall be added.
•In Regulation 2(51) (51) “Urban areas” shall be substituted.
•In Regulation 2(51
•In regulation 11(4)(i) Energisation of Connection: - (i) Where connection is to be provided from existing distribution system in electrified areas: - In cases where road cutting permission or right of way is not required, the maximum time period, after submission of application complete in all respects, not exceeding three days in metropolitan areas, seven days in urban areas and fifteen days in rural areas, within which the distribution license shall provide new connection or modify an existing connection shall be substituted.
Stakeholders are requested to forward their suggestions and comments on the Draft DERC (Supply Code and Performance Standards) (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 to the Commission, latest by July 02, 2024.
[Notification No. F.17(85)/DERC/Engg./2020-21/7022]
