The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on June 26, 2024, issued the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Compensation to Victims of Electrical Accidents) Regulations, 2024.
This shall come into force on June 27, 2024.
The following has been stated namely: -
• It shall apply to all Generating Companies as well as transmission and distribution licensees in their respective licensed areas in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
• It states that Generating Companies and licensees shall ensure that their installations, constructions, maintenance, operations, and use of electricity protect the public, including personnel involved in electricity activities, as well as animals and birds, from electric shock hazards, complying with all mandatory safety standards and taking necessary measures to prevent injuries from contact with or proximity to any defective or dangerous electrical appliance or apparatus.
• It states that compensation for electrical accidents shall include Rs. 7,50,000/- per person for loss of life, Rs. 5,00,000/- per person for over 60% disability, Rs. 1,00,000/- per person for 40%-60% disability, and additional sums up to Rs. 25,000/- per person for hospitalization exceeding a week and Rs. 10,000/- per person for hospitalization less than a week.
• It states that compensation for animal loss due to electrical accidents shall include Rs. 50,000/- per Buffalo/Cow/Camel/Yak, Rs. 5,000/- per Sheep/Goat/Pig; Rs. 25,000/- per Horse/Bull, Rs. 15,000/- per Calf/Donkey/Pony/Mule; Rs. 100/- per poultry bird, capped at Rs. 3,00,000/- for milch animals or Rs. 1,50,000/- for draught animals per household.
• It states that Generating companies or licensees shall promptly report electrical accidents to the Electrical Inspector and their designated "Concerned Authority" (not below the level of the General Manager) within 24 hours, and upload relevant details and forms on their website.
• It states that after conducting an inquiry, the Electrical Inspector shall submit a report to the licensee's concerned authority, which shall decide on compensation within 30 days, and claimants shall submit claims within 90 days.
Kindly refer to the attached document for more information.
[Notification no. - F.17 (293)/Engg/DERC/ 2021-22]
