Power

Governor is hereby pleased to notify that each of the following officials of the electricity utilities shall function as appellate authorities under section 127 of the Electricity Act, 2003.

These rules may be called the West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (Procedure for Holding Inquiry by Adjudicating Officer) Rules, 2013.

Rules regarding Permits to Electrical Workmen, Certificate of Competency of Supervisors, National Certificate of Supervisors, Licence to Electrical Contractors etc.

A licensee may carry out works, lay down or place any electric supply-line or other works in, through, or against, any building, or on, over or under any land whereon, whereover or whereunder any electric supply-line or works has not already been lawfully laid down or placed by such licensee.

All funds received shall be paid into the State Commission’s account in the bank and shall not be withdrawn except on presentation of a cheque signed by the officers as authorised by the State Commission.

Every application made to the Commission for grant of licence under section 14 of the Act, shall be accompanied by a fee of rupee two lac which shall be remitted through demand draft in favour of the Commission.

These rules may be called the West Bengal Electricity (Prior Approval for Installation of Overhead Lines) Rules, 2007.

Every notice, order or document may also be delivered by any of the following means- (a) through special messenger after obtaining signed acknowledgement receipt therefor; or (b) by telegraphic message; or (c) by fax; or (d) by e-mail.