The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) on March 27, 2025, issued the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (Recovery of expenses and other charges for providing electric line or plant used for the purpose of giving supply) (Revision-II) Regulation, 2022 (First Amendment) [ARG-31(II)(i) of 2025].
This shall come into force on March 28, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• After Regulation 2.1 (c), a new Regulation 2.1 (c1) shall be inserted. It states the definition of a “Consumer”.
• After regulation 2.1 (h), a new regulation 2.1 (h1) shall be inserted. It states the definition of an "Electrified area”.
• In regulation 4, after regulation 4.1.1, a new regulation 4.1.4 (A) shall be substituted. It states that in electrified areas, consumers can opt to pay a fixed per kW charge instead of actual infrastructure costs for new connections or load enhancements. These charges cover service line costs but exclude the energy meter. Rates vary by load: ₹2300 for BPL consumers (up to 500W), ₹2600–₹10300 for loads up to 10kW, and ₹12800–₹35500 for loads between 10kW and 20kW.
• Amendment to "Annexure I: SCHEDULE OF OTHER CHARGES", Item XVII shall be inserted after existing item XVI, namely: "XVI Charges for installation of check power quality meter for the consumers - Power Quality Verification Charges (PQVC) towards rent and installation of Power Quality Meter/ Analyzer on consumers installation on their request as provided in Regulation 2.2.18 of MPERC (power quality) Regulations 2025 shall be issued separately through an order."
[Notification no. - 571/MPERC/2025]
