1. Application fee for new connection / reduction of load / enhancement of load / temporary or permanent disconnection / change of ownership / meter shifting, etc.:
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| BPL |
Rs. 50.00 |
| LT Single Phase (Excl. BPL) |
Rs. 100.00 |
| LT Three Phase |
Rs. 250.00 |
| HT Connection |
Rs. 500.00 |
| EHT Connection |
Rs. 1000.00 |
2. Inspection of consumer’s Installation
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| Initial Inspection |
Free of cost |
| Subsequent inspection necessitated by fault in installation |
| BPL Connections |
Rs. 50.00 |
| LT Single Phase except BPL |
Rs. 100.00 |
| LT Three Phase |
Rs. 250.00 |
| HT Connection |
Rs. 500.00 |
| EHT Connection |
Rs. 1000.00 |
3. Service Connection Charges
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| BPL Connections |
Free |
| LT Single Phase except BPL Connections |
Rs. 250.00/kVA/kW |
| All LT Three Phase Connections with sanctioned load 85 kW/ 100 kVA/ 114 HP (including EV with sanctioned load upto 150 kW/ 167 kVA) |
Rs. 500.00/kVA/kW |
| All HT Connections upto 167 kVA (150 kW) including EV Connections |
Rs. 500.00/kVA |
| HT Connections with load more than 167 kVA (150 kW) |
Rs. 750.00/kVA |
| EHT Connections |
Rs. 1000.00/kVA |
The licensee shall extend the distribution mains free of cost upto 30 meters with installation of poles/wires/DP as per the requirement. Any extension beyond 30 meters is chargeable to consumers. However, if the extension of the distribution mains is done by the consumer on the licensee's direction then no service connection charge shall be payable by the consumer.
4. Meter Testing Fees
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| LT Single Phase meter |
Rs. 100.00 |
| LT Three Phase whole current meter |
Rs. 250.00 |
| Three Phase meter with CT set |
Rs. 1000.00 |
| HT Tri-vector meter with 11/22/33 kV CTPT Unit |
Rs. 5000.00 |
| EHT Tri-vector meter with 110/132/220 kV CTPT Unit |
Rs. 10000.00 |
However, if the meter is tested at third party testing laboratory at the request of the consumers, then the fees charged by the testing laboratory shall be payable by the consumer.
Note: The aforesaid meter testing fee shall be refunded to the consumer, by adjustment in the
subsequent bill, if the meter, upon testing, is found to be defective / burnt due to reasons attributable
to the Licensee.
5. Meter Rent Charges (Per Month)
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| Single phase |
Rs. 10.00 |
| Three phase |
Rs. 25.00 |
| LT meter with MD indicator |
Rs. 50.00 |
| Tri-vector meter |
Rs. 200.00 |
The type of meter to be installed in consumer premises will be decided by the department. Gnerally, LT consumers having connected load above 50HP will be provide with LT(mazimum deman indicator) meters. Considering the constraints prevailing in Lakshadweep, the energy meters will be provided by the department only.
6. Removing / Re-fixing of Meter at consumer’s request
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| Single Phase meter |
Rs. 250.00 |
| Three Phase meter |
Rs. 500.00 |
| Three Phase meter with CT |
Rs. 1000.00 |
| HT Tri-vector with CTPT Unit |
Rs. 5000.00 |
| EHT Tri-vector with CTPT Unit |
Rs. 10000.00 |
Cost of material, as required, will be borne by the consumer as per the estimate.
7. Disconnection / Reconnection charge at consumer’s request
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| BPL |
Rs. 50.00 |
| LT Single Phase supply |
Rs. 100.00 |
| LT Three Phase supply |
Rs. 250.00 |
| HT supply |
Rs. 500.00 |
| EHT supply |
Rs. 1000.00 |
Note: If the supply is disconnected on consumer’s default of payment or any other default, disconnection fee shall also be payable by such consumers along with reconnection fee at the time of reconnection.
8. Other Charges
| Category / Class |
Rate |
| Pole shifting charges at consumer’s request |
Based on cost estimate on case to case basis |