Legal Requirement - Electrical

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Requirement Details Monitoring Details for Compliance
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Title Sec / Rule No. Requirement Status Due Date Remarks
No. Name / Department Details
Name of Rules – INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES 1956

A supplier or the
owner shall
1 Chapter 1 Authorization authorize any -- -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary 3.1 person for the
purpose of any.
No person shall be
authorized unless Competency
2 Chapter 1 Authorization -- Complied -- --
he is competent to certificates
Preliminary 3.2
perform duties.
Person shall be
adequately
Qualification
qualified and
Chapter 1 certificate and
3 Authorization undergone training -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary training
3.2 A if operate above
certificate
100MW
equipments
Register shall be
maintained for
Chapter 1 authorized persons
4 Authorization -- -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary and entry shall be
3.3
attested by
authorizer.
5 Chapter 1 Authorization Authorized person -- -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary 3.4 list shall be
submitted to before
on inspector when

required.
An inspector may
amend or cancel,
Chapter 1 Authorization
6 in such a manner -- -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary 3.5
as he considers
necessary.
Authorized person
shall be appointed
by management to
Chapter 1 ensure safety
7 Authorization -- -- -- -- N/A
Preliminary provisions if more
3.6
than 250KW
electrical load is
connected
Inspector shall
possess degree in
Qualification of electrical Qualification and
Chapter 2
8 inspectors engineering and 8 -- experience -- -- N/A
Inspectors
4a & 4b years of work certificates
experience in
same field.
Person appointed
to assist inspector
shall posses
Qualification of Qualification and
Chapter 2 degree or diploma
9 inspectors -- experience -- -- N/A
Inspectors in electrical
4B a i&ii certificates
engineering and 3 ,
4B b i&ii
6 years experience
respectively
10 Chapter 2 Any inspector or -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors Entry and inspection officer appointed to
5.1 & 5.2 assist him may
. enter and carry

inspection any
place and owner
shall afford
reasonable
facilities.
Every owner and
supplier of high /
extra high voltage
appliances shall do
Entry and inspection
Chapter 2 the test by
11 5.3 -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors engaging
authorized
inspectors for
appliances if
required.
An inspector of
officer appointed
Entry and inspection by an inspector
Chapter 2
12 5.4 may serve an order -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors
in a suggested
form upon any
supplier or owner.
An appeal against
an order served
Chapter 2 Appeals under the rule shall
13 -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors 6.1 lie if it is served by
an inspector or
officer.
Further appeal
Chapter 2 Appeals shall lie to the
14 -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors 6.2 central or state
government.
15 Chapter 2 Amount of fees Structured fees -- -- -- -- N/A

shall be payable in
Inspectors 7.1 respect of the
services.
The central / state
government may
levy such fees for
testing and
Chapter 2 Amount of fees
16 inspection and -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors 7.2
generally for the
services of
inspectors /
officers.
If an inspector
decide any
Incidence of fees
difference or
Chapter 2 recoverable in case of
17 dispute then the -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors dispute.
fee for such
8.0
service is
recoverable
An inspector or
officer may require
supplier to submit
any records of test
made in
connection with
Chapter 2 Submission of records
18 works. Also the -- -- -- -- N/A
Inspectors 9.0
supplier may
require inspector or
officer to submit
the records for the
completed
inspection.
19 Chapter 2 List of consumers An inspector or -- -- -- -- N/A

officer may require

the supplier to
List of
10 submit a list of all
consumers
persons supplied
with energy by him.
License shall be
signed by a
applicant and
Chapter 3
20 Application for license addressed to -- -- -- -- N/A
License
11.1 designated person
by a state
government.
Application shall be
Application for license
Chapter 3 of 6 copies in print
21 11.1a -- -- -- -- N/A
License signed by applicant
and agent.
with 3copies of
maps of the
proposed area of
Application for license supply and it shall
Chapter 3
22 11.1b be on a scale of -- -- -- -- N/A
License
not less than 10cm
to a kilometer or
such other scale
approved by state
government.
Application for license with list of any local
Chapter 3
23 11.1c authorities vested -- -- -- -- N/A
License
with any portion of
the area of supply.
24 Chapter 3 Application for license Application shall be -- -- -- -- N/A

with approximate
statement
11.1d describing lands
License
propose to acquire
for the purpose of
license.
Application for license with approximate
Chapter 3
25 11.1e statement of -- -- -- -- N/A
License
capital proposed to
be expended.
If the applicant
company
registered under
any enactments
relating to
companies for the
Application for license
Chapter 3 time being in force
26 11.1f -- -- -- -- N/A
License in India then the
11.1g
copy of
memorandum and
treasury receipt not
exceeding 1500
rupees shall be
attached.
If the application
for a license
Chapter 3 Application for license rejected for any
27 -- -- -- -- N/A
License 11.2 reason then the
government may
discretion refund.
Chapter 3 Copies of maps and The applicant shall
28 mention every local -- -- -- -- N/A
License draft license for public

authority invested
with the
inspection. administration of
12 any portion of the
proposed area of
supply.
A short description
of proposal with
name of the firm
and it’s all
partners, the area,
area not covered in
map but electric
lines to be laid
down, nature and
Contents of draft
Chapter 3 amount of supply,
29 license. -- -- -- -- N/A
License list of the streets
13
and responsible
persons for the
area, proposed
period, statement
of any special
terms and
proposed
modification of the
schedule.
Standard form of
Chapter 3 Form of draft license
30 license to be used. -- -- -- -- N/A
License 14
31 Chapter 3 Advertisement of The applicant shall -- -- -- -- N/A
License application and publish notice of
contents thereof. his application
15.1 within 14 days of

submission of
application.
The advertisement
shall give the
Advertisement of
address and map
Chapter 3 application and
32 of the proposed -- -- -- -- N/A
License contents thereof.
area and name of
15.2
the authorized
persons.
The
Advertisement of adverstisement
Chapter 3 application and shall be published
33 -- -- -- -- N/A
License contents thereof. in two successive
15.3 issues of such
news paper.
The applicant shall
send the copy of
published news
paper to officer of
Advertisement of state government
Chapter 3 application and and the same shall
34 -- -- -- -- N/A
License contents thereof. publish the
15.4 advertisement in
official gazette
within 6 weeks
from the date of
first advertisement.
35 Chapter 3 Amendment of draft Any person who -- -- -- -- N/A
License license. desires to have
16 any amendment
made in the draft
license shall
deliver a statement

of amendment to
the applicant.
If any person
objects to the grant
of license then the
Chapter 3 Local enquiries
36 government shall -- -- -- -- N/A
License 17
arrange local
enquiry if either
one party desired.
When the state
government
Approval of draft
Chapter 3 approved license
37 license -- -- -- -- N/A
License then it shall be
18
informed to
applicant.
State government
Notification of grant shall publish the
Chapter 3
38 license license in official -- -- -- -- N/A
License
19 gazette within two
months.
The date of
Date of notification under
Chapter 3 commencement of rule 19 shall be
39 -- -- -- -- N/A
License license consider as a
20 commencement of
license.
40 Chapter 3 Deposit of maps Once license -- -- -- -- N/A
License 21 granted, three sets
of maps with
particulars shall be
prepared by the
officer and sent to
state electricity

board, licensee
and himself.
After grant of
license, the
licensee shall
arrange within 30
Deposit of printed
Chapter 3 days of the grant,
41 copies -- -- -- -- N/A
License copy of printed
22.1
license, maps of
the location in his
head office for
public inspection.
During 30 days
period, license and
maps shall be
given to every local
Chapter 3 Deposit of printed authority within the
42 -- -- -- -- N/A
License copies 22.2 area of supply and
same shall be
available for
parties applied for
the same.
If there is any
Application for written break up in the
consent of state streets, then the
Chapter 3
43 government in certain licensee shall -- -- -- -- N/A
License
cases. apply for such
23 consent to such
officer with details.
44 Chapter 3 Amendment of license If a licensee -- -- -- -- N/A
License 24.1 desires any
alterations to be
made in the terms

and condition then

he shall submit a
application to the
officer and within
14 days of the
application the
same shall be
published.
The state
government shall
process the
amendment of
Chapter 3 Amendment of license licensee within 6
45 -- -- -- -- N/A
License 24.2 months and the
rejection or
confirmation shall
be published in
official gazette.
Copies of plans
Chapter 3 Sale of plans shall be supplied
46 -- -- -- -- N/A
License 25 by the licensee to
every applicant .
Every licensee
Preparations and shall cause the
Chapter 3 submission of accounts of his
47 -- -- -- -- N/A
License accounts. undertaking to be
26.1 made up to 31st of
march every year.
Licensee shall
Preparations and
prepare and render
Chapter 3 submission of
48 an annual -- -- -- -- N/A
License accounts.
statement of his
26.2
accounts.

The accounts shall

Preparations and be made in the
Chapter 3 submission of prescribed form
49 -- -- -- -- N/A
License accounts. and shall be
26.3 rendered in
currency.
State government
may ask such a
Preparations and
additional
Chapter 3 submission of
50 information apart -- -- -- -- N/A
License accounts.
from account
26.4
statement by such
a special order.
The model
conditions of
supply with such
Model conditions of
Chapter 3 variations as the
51 supply -- -- -- -- N/A
License circumstances of
27.1
each case require
be adopted by
licensee.
The licensee shall
always keep in
Model conditions of
Chapter 3 office, the copies of
52 supply -- -- -- -- N/A
License sanctioned
27.1
condition of supply
on demand.
53 Chapter 4 All appliances are Office Management Manufacturer Complied -- --
General Construction, shall be in sound Site safety team certificates and
safety installation, construction and inspection reports
requirements protection,, operation safety of men and
and maintenance of material to be
electric power supply ensured

lines and apparatus.

29.1
All electric lines
and apparatus
Construction,
shall confirm to
Chapter 4 installation,
relevant Purchase order
General protection,, operation Office Management
54 specifications and inspection -- -- --
safety and maintenance of Site safety team
where such reports.
requirements electric power supply
specifications have
lines and apparatus.
already been laid
29.3
down.
The supplier shall
Chapter 4 Check list signed
Service lines and ensure safety of
General by supplier after
55 apparatus on service line in -- Complied -- --
safety installation and
consumer’s premises. consumer’s
requirements inspection
30.1 premises.
Service lines
placed in
Chapter 4 underground by Post / sign
Service lines and
General the supplier in boards showing
56 apparatus on Site management Complied -- --
safety consumer underground
consumer’s premises.
requirements premises shall be services
30.2
insulated and
protected.
Chapter 4 The consumer
General shall take
Service lines and Inspection and
safety precautions on Site management
57 apparatus on maintenance Complied -- --
requirements apparatus and Site safety team
consumer’s premises. reports
maintain in safe
30.3 & 30.4
condition.
Chapter 4 Service lines and The supplier shall
Site management Inspection check
58 General apparatus on provide suitable cut Complied -- ----
Site safety team list
safety consumer’s premises. – out with fire proof

receptacle in each
conductor at
requirements 31.1 consumer’s
premises with ease
access.
Every electric
Chapter 4 supply line other
Service lines and
General than the earth shall Site management Inspection check
59 apparatus on Complied -- ----
safety be protected by a Site safety team list
consumer’s premises.
requirements suitable cut – out
31.2
by an owner.
An indication of
Identification of permanent shall be
Chapter 4 earthed and earthed provided to earthed
General neutral conductors neutral conductor Site management Inspection check
60 Complied -- ----
safety and position of by a owner to Site safety team list
requirements switches and cut – distinguish from
outs therein. any other live
32.1 conductor.
No cut out switch
other than linked
switch arranged to
Identification of
operate
Chapter 4 earthed and earthed
simultaneously on
General neutral conductors Site management Inspection
61 earth conductor Complied -- --
safety and position of Site safety team records
and live conductor
requirements switches and cut –
shall be inserted in
outs therein.
any earth
32.2
conductor of two
wire system
Chapter 4 Suitable earthed
Site management Inspection
62 General Earthed terminal on terminal shall be Complied -- --
Site safety team records
safety consumers premises. provided by

supplier in an
accessible position
requirements 33.1 unless consumer
earth system is
efficient
The consumer
Chapter 4 shall take
Warning signs
General Earthed terminal on reasonable Site management
63 and area isolation Complied -- --
safety consumers premises. precaution to Site safety team
/ protection
requirements 33.2 prevent damage on
earthed terminal.
Chapter 4 The supplier may
General Earthed terminal on recover from the
64 -- -- -- N/A
safety consumers premises. consumer the cost
requirements 33.3 of installations.
The owner shall
ensure the bare
Chapter 4 conductors are
Accessibility of bare Positive isolation
General easily not Site management
65 conductors procedure and -- -- --
safety accessible and Site safety team
34 warning signs
requirements control measures
like switches are in
place.
The owner of high,
medium and low
Chapter 4
voltage installation
General Danger notices Site management
66 shall affix signs in Display of signs Complied -- --
safety 35 Site safety team
English, Hindi and
requirements
local language as
per standard.
Chapter 4 Before any Pre start work
Site management
67 General Handling of electric conductor or place inspection Complied -- --
Site safety team
safety supply lines and apparatus is check list

handled adequate
earthing or other
suitable means
apparatus
requirements shall be provided
36.1
and the person
shall provided by
appropriate PPE
No person shall
work or assist to
person in electric
Chapter 4 Handling of electric line or apparatus
General supply lines and unless he is Site management Person license.
68 Complied -- --
safety apparatus authorized and Site safety team .
requirements 36.2 safety measures
shall be followed
approved by
inspector.
Power supply
Chapter 4 Supply to vehicles, given to crane shall
General cranes, etc. be efficiently Site management
69 Inspection record Complied -- --
safety 37 controlled and cut Site safety team
requirements off switch shall be
in place.
Flexible cable shall
Chapter 4 Cables for portable or
not be used for
General transportable Site management
70 portable or Inspection record Complied -- --
safety apparatus Site safety team
transportable
requirements 38.1
appliances.
71 Chapter 4 Cables for portable or Metallic covering Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
General transportable protection shall be Site safety team
safety apparatus in metallic
requirements 38.2 connection with the
frame of any such

apparatus and
earth.
The cable shall be
three core and four
Chapter 4 Cables for portable or core type working
General transportable on single and three Site management
safety apparatus phase respectively. Site safety team
requirements 38.3 Wire for grounding
shall be easily
identified.
Any pipe or conduit
drawing power, the
entry point shall be
Chapter 4
Cables protected by sealed effectively
General Site management
73 bituminous materials and periodically Inspection record Complied -- --
safety Site safety team
39 a inspected and
requirements
tested and records
shall be
maintained.
Electric supply line
protected by in situ
Chapter 4
Cables protected by by any composition
General
74 bituminous materials shall not produce -- -- -- -- N/A
safety
39 b any noxious or
requirements
explosive gases or
excessive heating.
Street box shall not
Chapter 4 contain gas pipes
General and precautions Site management
75 Street boxes Inspection record Complied -- --
safety shall take to any Site Safety team
40.1
requirements influx of water or
gas
76 Chapter 4 Street boxes Different electric Site management Inspection record Complied -- --

power line in a
single street box
shall be easily
General indentified and
40.2 Site Safety team
safety protection shall be
requirements given to prevent
damage of nearby
line.
All street box shall
be regularly
Chapter 4
inspected for the
77 Street boxes presence of gas Inspection record Complied -- --
safety Site Safety team
40.3 and prevention of
requirements
danger from
sparking
Different circuits
Chapter 4
Distinction of different operating at same
78 circuits voltage or different Inspection record Complied -- --
safety Site Safety team
41 voltage shall be
requirements
easily identified.
Chapter 4 Any installation
Distinction of different
General having more than Site management
79 circuits Inspection record Complied -- --
safety one feed shall be Site Safety team
41 A
requirements easily identified.
Provision shall be
Chapter 4 made to avoid any
General Accidental Charge accidental charge Site management
safety 42 to any voltage Site Safety team
requirements beyond the limits of
the voltage.
Chapter 4 Provisions applicable Fire buckets with
Site management
81 General to protective dry sand and Inspection record Complied -- --
Site Safety team
safety equipment appropriate fire

extinguisher shall
be kept in
43.1 convenient area
requirements and record of fire
extinguisher yearly
inspection shall be
maintained.
Clearly marked
First aid box shall
Provisions applicable
be kept in visible
Chapter 4 to protective Inspection record
location and
General equipment Site management and first aider
82 person trained in Complied -- --
safety 43.2 Site Safety team with trained
first aid treatment
requirements certificate.
shall be available
during working
hours.
Two or more gas
mask shall be
provided where
Chapter 4 to protective
generating of 5MW
General equipment
83 or above power -- -- -- -- N/A
safety 43.3
supply or
requirements
transformation
capacity of 5 MVA
or above.
Instructions in
Instructions for
Hindi, English and
Chapter 4 restoration of persons
local language for
General suffering from electric Site management
84 restoration of Display of poster Complied -- --
safety shock Site Safety team
person from
requirements 44.1
electric shock shall
be displayed.
85 Chapter 4 Instructions for Copy of Site management Emergency Complied -- --

restoration of persons instructions shall

General suffering from electric be supplied on
safety shock demand by officer Site Safety team response plan
requirements 44.2 appointed by
government
The owner shall
Instructions for ensure authorized
Chapter 4 restoration of persons person employed
General suffering from electric by him are Site management
86 Training records To be done 25/5/2011 --
safety shock acquainted with Site Safety team
requirements 44.3 and competent to
apply the
instructions.
Artificial respirator
Instructions for
shall be provided
Chapter 4 restoration of persons
and kept in god
General suffering from electric
87 working condition -- -- -- -- N/A
safety shock
in manned high or
requirements 44.4
extra high voltage
generating station.
Any accident
resulting fatal or
Chapter 4 injury shall be Management
General Intimation of accident reported to Site and office procedure and
88 Complied -- --
safety 44 A inspector of factory management. emergency
requirements within 24 hours in response plan
verbal and 48
hours in written.
89 Chapter 4 Precautions to be Electrical Site and office Trade license Complied -- --
General adopted by installation work management.
safety consumers, owners, shall be carried by
requirements electrical contractors, licensed contractor
electrical workmen approved by state

and suppliers. government.

45.1
Installations shall
be inspected
periodically at
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection intervals not
General and testing of exceeding five
90 -- -- -- -- N/A
safety installation. years by the
requirements 46.1a person directed by
state government
or central
government.
If the supplier is
directed by state or
central
government, then
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection
he report
General and testing of
91 installation --- -- -- -- N/A
safety installation.
Inspections in
requirements 46.1b
prescribed form
approved by the
inspector and copy
shall submit to him.
The fees for such
inspection shall be
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection determined by
General and testing of central or state
92 --- -- -- -- N/A
safety installation. government and
requirements 46.2a consumer shall pay
the amount in
advance.
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection If consumer failed
93 to pay the fees, the --- -- -- -- N/A
General and testing of

supply to the
safety installation. installation shall be
requirements 46.2b liable to be
disconnected.
If the owner failed
to rectify the
defects identified
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection by the inspector in
General and testing of the installation then
94 --- -- -- -- N/A
safety installation. it shall be liable to
requirements 46.2c be disconnected.
The disconnection
shall not be made
if there is appeal.
The consumer
Chapter 4 Periodical inspection shall at all times be
General and testing of solely responsible Site management
95 Inspection record -- -- --
safety installation. for the Site safety team
requirements 46.3 maintenance and
of his installation.
For new or
Chapter 5 additional supply of
General Testing of consumer’s energy, the
conditions installation. supplier shall
96 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to 47.1 inspect consumer’s
supply and installation and he
use of energy shall maintain the
inspection records.
97 Chapter 5 Testing of consumer’s If there is such an -- -- -- -- N/A
General installation. unsafe condition,
conditions 47.2 then the supplier
relating to shall ask consumer
supply and to make such

modifications to
use of energy render the
installation safe.
Where any
consumers installs
Chapter 5 a generating plant,
General he shall give a
Installation and testing
conditions thirty days notice of
98 of generating units -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to his intension to
47A
supply and commission the
use of energy plant to the
supplier as well as
the inspector
The supplier shall
not connect his
Chapter 5 works with
General Precautions against installation unless
conditions leakage before he is reasonably
99 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to connection satisfied that the
supply and 48.1 connection will not
use of energy cause a leakage
from the
installation.
100 Chapter 5 Precautions against All electrical Site management Commissioning -- -- N/A
General leakage before equipments shall Safety management report for
conditions connection have IR value, at a installation
relating to 48.1i,ii & iii pressure of 500 V
supply and DC applied
use of energy between each live
conductor and
earth piece for a
period of one
minute, the voltage

equipment shall be
at least 1 Mega
ohm and at a
pressure of 2.5 KV
DC the same shall
be 5 Mega ohm.
Chapter 5 If the supplier
General Precautions against decline to make
conditions leakage before connection then he
101 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to connection shall give in writing
supply and 48.2 with reason
use of energy
If the inspector has
a reason and
Chapter 5 believes there is a
General leakage in the
Leakage on
conditions system and likely
102 consumer’s premises -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to to cause danger,
49.1
supply and he may give the
use of energy consumer in writing
that for inspection
of installation.
103 Chapter 5 Leakage on Such notice is -- -- -- -- N/A
General consumer’s premises being given when
conditions 49.2 the consumer does
relating to not give all
supply and reasonable
use of energy facilities for
inspection,
insulation is so low
as to prevent safe
use of energy . The
inspector shall

discontinue power
supply only after
48 hours notice.
The energy shall
not be supplied
unless provision of
linked switch with
fuse by low and
medium voltage
consumers, Linked
switch having an
Chapter 5
aggregate installed
General
Supply and use of transformer
conditions
104 energy capacity above -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to
50.1a 1000KVA, a circuit
supply and
breaker by EHV
use of energy
consumer provided
that where the
point of
commencement of
supply and
consumer
apparatus are near
each other.
105 Chapter 5 Supply and use of Every transformer Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
General energy shall be provided Site safety team
conditions 50.1b with circuit breaker
relating to of adequate
supply and capacity at primary
use of energy side to carry the
full load current
and break only
magnetizing

current of the
transformer.
Chapter 5 Page 29
General
Supply and use of
conditions
106 energy
relating to
50.1c
supply and
use of energy
Supply of energy of
each or group of
Chapter 5
motors operating
General
Supply and use of one machine is
conditions Site management
107 energy controlled by a Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to Site safety team
50.1d suitable circuit
supply and
breaker, placed in
use of energy
such a position for
readily accessible.
The insulating
Chapter 5 materials are
General chosen according
Supply and use of
conditions to the purpose Site management
108 energy Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to considering the Site safety team
50.1e
supply and mechanical
use of energy strength and
insulating property.
Chapter 5 Adequate
General precaution to be
Supply and use of
conditions taken to ensure no Site management
109 energy Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to live parts are in Site safety team
50.1f
supply and exposed condition.
use of energy
110 Chapter 5 Supply and use of Where energy is Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
General energy being supplied, Site safety team

concerned person
conditions
shall be
relating to
50.2 responsible for
supply and
continuous
use of energy
observation.
Consumer of
Chapter 5
installation shall
General
Supply and use of ensure no other
conditions Site management Display of sign
111 energy person other than Complied -- --
relating to Site safety team boards
50.3 supplier shall
supply and
interfere with
use of energy
service lines.
Before making
application for
Additional provisions
Chapter 5 supply, the owner
for supply and use of
General of the building shall
energy in multi –
conditions give 30 days notice
112 storeyed building. -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to in writing with
(More than 15 Mtr in
supply and particulars and the
height)
use of energy supply will not be
50A.1
given during this
period.
The owner shall
Chapter 5 provide suitable
for supply and use of
General isolating device
energy in multi –
conditions with breaker to
113 storeyed building. -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to operate all phases
(More than 15 Mtr in
supply and except neutral in
height)
use of energy the 3 phase 4 wire
50A.2
circuit.
Chapter 5 Additional provisions The owner shall
114 General for supply and use of ensure all electrical -- -- -- -- N/A
conditions energy in multi – installations inside

building maintained
storeyed building. in such a safe
relating to
(More than 15 Mtr in manner in
supply and
height) accordance with
use of energy
50A.3 relevant code of
practice.
No other service
Additional provisions pipes shall be
Chapter 5
for supply and use of taken along the
General
energy in multi – duct provided for
conditions
115 storeyed building. cable laying and -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to
(More than 15 Mtr in fire barrier service
supply and
height) shall be in place at
use of energy
50A.4 each floor crossing
area.
Chapter 5 All conductors shall
General be enclosed in safe
to medium, high or
conditions manner and Site management
116 extra high voltage Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to accessible for Safety team
installations.
supply and authorized person
51.1a
use of energy only
Chapter 5 All the metal works
General shall be connected
to medium, high or
conditions with an earthing Site management
117 extra high voltage Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to system confirming Safety team
installations.
supply and Indian standard in
51.1b
use of energy this regard.
118 Chapter 5 Provisions applicable Space not less Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
General to medium, high or than 1 meter shall Safety team
conditions extra high voltage be provided in front
relating to installations. of switch board, if
supply and 51.1c there is any
use of energy attachment at back

side of switch
board then the gap
shall be less than
20cm or more than
75cm in width with
clear passage way.
Chapter 5 The electrical
General installations shall
to medium, high or
conditions be of flame proof if
119 extra high voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to the premise
installations.
supply and contains flammable
51.1d
use of energy materials.
If the supply
discontinued one
Chapter 5 year and above
General then supplier shall
to medium, high or
conditions not give supply for
relating to requesting he is
installations.
supply and satisfied that the
51.2
use of energy consumer has
complied with all
relevant standards.
Where supplier
proposes to supply
Chapter 5 a medium voltage
General or recommence of
to medium, high or
conditions supply which
relating to discontinued more
installations.
supply and than 6 months, he
51.3
use of energy shall give in writing
for such an
intention.
122 Chapter 5 Provisions applicable If the consumer not -- -- -- -- N/A

following the
provisions then the
supplier shall send
notice to the
consumer and
inspector to
General
to medium, high or discontinue the
conditions
extra high voltage power supply after
relating to
installations. giving reasonable
supply and
51.4 time period. The
use of energy
supply shall be
restored only after
all defects are
rectified and
satisfaction of
supplier.
If consumer is
dissatisfied with
action of the
supplier, he may
Chapter 5 appeal to inspector
General to test the
Appeal to inspector in
conditions installation. If the
123 regard to defects. -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to inspector or under
52.1
supply and his officer satisfied
use of energy with the installation
then the supplier
shall give supply
within 24 hours of
intimation.
Chapter 5 Appeal to inspector in Any test shall be
124 General regard to defects. carried out by the -- -- -- -- N/A
conditions 52.2 inspector or his

relating to officer within 7

supply and days after receipt
use of energy of the application.
The cost of first
inspection at
Chapter 5
consumer
General Cost of inspection and
premises shall be
conditions test of consumer’s
125 borne by supplier -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to installation.
and subsequent
supply and 53.1
inspection cost
use of energy
shall be borne by
consumer.
The cost of any
inspection by the
Chapter 5
inspector or officer
General Cost of inspection and
requested by
conditions test of consumer’s
126 consumer or other -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to installation.
interested parties,
supply and 53.2
shall be borne by
use of energy
consumer or other
interested party.
The cost of
Chapter 5 inspection borne
General Cost of inspection and by whomsoever,
conditions test of consumer’s shall be calculated
127 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to installation. in accordance with
supply and 53.3 the scale specified
use of energy by central / state
government.
128 Chapter 5 Declared voltage of The supplier shall -- -- -- -- N/A
General supply to consumer. not commence
conditions 54.0 supply if the low or
relating to medium voltage

more than 6%,

High voltage more
than 6% at higher
side or more than
supply and 9% at lower side,
use of energy Extra high voltage
more than 10% at
higher side and
12.5% at lower
side.
Except with written
Chapter 5
consent, the
General
Declared frequency of supplier shall not
conditions
129 supply to consumer. alternate current -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to
55.0 supply from the
supply and
declared frequency
use of energy
by more than 3%
Chapter 5 The supplier may
General affix one or more
Sealing of meters and
conditions seals to any cut –
130 cut outs -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to out placed on
56.1
supply and consumer’s
use of energy premises.
Chapter 5 The consumer
General shall ensure no
Sealing of meters and
conditions such seal is broken
131 cut outs -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to other than by
56.2
supply and supplier.
use of energy
132 Chapter 5 Meters, maximum Meter fixed at -- -- -- -- N/A
General demand indicators consumer
conditions and other apparatus premises shall be
relating to on consumer’s of appropriate

capacity and shall

supply and premises.
be deemed to be
use of energy 57.1
correct.
Chapter 5 Meters, maximum No meter shall
General demand indicators register at no load
conditions and other apparatus
133 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to on consumer’s
use of energy 57.2
Every supplier
shall examine
Chapter 5 Meters, maximum
meter fixed at
General demand indicators
consumer
134 premises before Supplier Inspection record Complied -- --
installation and at
such interval
use of energy 57.3
directed by state
government.
Every supplier
Chapter 5 Meters, maximum
shall maintain a
General demand indicators
record of
135 inspection register Supplier Inspection record -- -- N/A
of meters fixed at
consumer
use of energy 57.5
premises.
Where the supplier
Chapter 5 Meters, maximum failed to examine
General demand indicators and the inspector
conditions and other apparatus found any defect
136 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to on consumer’s then the meter to
supply and premises. be tested and
use of energy 57.6 sealed at the cost
of owner.

The point of
Chapter 5 commencement of
General Point of power supply to a
conditions commencement of consumer shall be
137 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to supply. deemed to the
supply and 58.0 point at the
use of energy incoming terminal
of the cut-outs.
Chapter 5 The layout of the
General Precautions against power supply lines
conditions failure of supply, shall be at normal
138 Supplier Inspection record Complied -- --
relating to Notice of failures. working condition
supply and 59.1 and provided with
use of energy cut – out
The supplier shall
take reasonable
Chapter 5 precautions to
General Precautions against avoid any
conditions failure of supply, accidental Work permit
139 Supplier Complied -- --
relating to Notice of failures. interruption of system
supply and 59.2 supply and to avoid
use of energy danger to the
personnel during
any works.
Chapter 5 The supplier shall
General Precautions against send to the
conditions failure of supply, inspector or officer,
140 -- -- -- -- N/A
relating to Notice of failures. notice of failure of
supply and 59.3 supply of such
use of energy kind.
Chapter 5 Precautions against For inspections,
141 General failure of supply, the supply may be -- -- -- -- N/A
conditions Notice of failures. discontinued by the

relating to supplier subject to

supply and 59.4 not less than 24
use of energy hour notice.
Where any power
Chapter 6
low or medium
Electrical
power supply
supply lines,
Test for resistance of disconnected from
Systems and Site management
142 insulation. the system, the Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for Safety team
60.0 test under rule 48
low and
shall be carried out
medium
prior to re
voltage
connection.
Neutral conductor
Chapter 6
of 3 phase, 4 wire
Electrical
system and middle
supply lines,
conductor of 2 Supplier
Systems and Connection with earth.
143 phase, 3 wire Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.1a
system shall be Safety team
low and
earthed with
medium
minimum of two
voltage
earth electrodes.
If the system
Chapter 6 comprises electric
Electrical power supply lines
supply lines, having concentric
Systems and Connection with earth. cables, the
144 -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 61.1b external conductor
low and of such cables
medium shall be earthed.by
voltage 2 separate
connections.
Chapter 6 Connection with earth. The connection
145 with earth may -- -- -- -- N/A
Electrical 61.1c

supply lines, include a link by

Systems and means the
apparatus for connection may
low and temporarily
medium interpreted for any
voltage inspection.
In a direct current
three wire systems
the middle
Chapter 6 conductor shall be
Electrical earthed at
supply lines, generating station
Systems and Connection with earth. only. If the current
146 -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 61.1d.i exceeds one
low and thousandth part of
medium maximum current
voltage supply then steps
shall be taken to
improve the
system.
Chapter 6 Where the middle
Electrical conductor is
supply lines, earthed by means
Systems and Connection with earth. of circuit breaker,
147 Supplier Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.1.d.ii the resistance shall
low and not exceed 10
medium Ohms.
voltage
148 Chapter 6 Connection with earth. The resistance -- -- -- -- N/A
Electrical 61.1.d.iii shall be used only
supply lines, as a protection for
Systems and the ammeter in
apparatus for case of earths on

low and the system and

medium until such earths
voltage are removed,
Chapter 6 Alternating current
Electrical system shall not be
supply lines, inserted in the
Systems and Connection with earth. connection with
149 -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 61.1.e earth any
low and impedance cut –
medium out.
voltage
Chapter 6 No person shall
Electrical make connection
supply lines, with earth by the
Supplier
Systems and Connection with earth. aid of water main.
150 Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.1.f
Safety team
low and
medium
voltage
Alternating current
Chapter 6
system connected
Electrical
with earth is
supply lines,
bonded to the Supplier
Systems and Connection with earth.
151 metal sheathing Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.1.g
and metallic Safety team
low and
armoring of the
medium
electric power
voltage
supply concerned.
152 Chapter 6 Connection with earth. Metallic part of Inspection record Complied -- --
Electrical 61.2 medium voltage Site management
supply lines, energy consuming Safety team
Systems and apparatus shall be
apparatus for earthed.

low and
medium
voltage
All metallic parts
shall be connected
with earth and shall
Chapter 6 be joined and
Electrical connected across
supply lines, all junction boxes
Systems and Connection with earth. to make good
153 Site management Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.3 connection in
Safety team
low and whole length. In
medium low voltage, all
voltage socket shall be of
three pin system
and the third pin
shall be earthed.
The earthing
Chapter 6 system shall
Electrical capable of carrying
supply lines, the prospective
Systems and Connection with earth. earth fault current, Site management
154 Inspection record -- -- --
apparatus for 61.4 limit earth Safety team
low and resistance
medium sufficiently low and
voltage be mechanically
strong.
155 Chapter 6 Connection with earth. All the earthing Supplier Inspection record -- -- --
Electrical 61.5 system shall be Site management
supply lines, inspected during Safety team
Systems and dry season not less
apparatus for than once in two
low and years.

medium
voltage
Chapter 6 The record of earth
Electrical test shall be
supply lines, maintained by a
Inspection record
Systems and Connection with earth. supplier for
156 Supplier Inspection boards Complied -- --
apparatus for 61.6 minimum 2 years.
at earth pit
low and
medium
voltage
The supply of
Chapter 6 energy to every
Electrical electrical
supply lines, installation other
Earth leakage
Systems and than low voltage Site management
157 protective device. Inspection record Complied -- --
apparatus for installation below 5 Safety team
61.A
low and KW shall be
medium controlled an earth
voltage leakage protective
device.
Chapter 6 The voltage
Electrical between earth and
supply lines, any conductor
Systems at medium
Systems and forming part of the
158 voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for same system shall
62.0
low and not under normal
medium condition.
voltage
159 Chapter 7 Approval by inspector The Supplier shall -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric 63.1 make an
supply lines, application to the
Systems and Inspector making
apparatus for sure that all the

high or Extra high

Voltage apparatus
high and extra are placed in
high voltage. position, joined,
completed and
examined.
The Owner of the
Chapter 7
Installation shall
Electric
test every high or
supply lines,
Approval by Inspector Extra High voltage
160 Systems and -- -- -- -- N/A
63.2 line and satisfy
apparatus for
himself before
high and extra
applying to the
high voltage.
Inspector.
The Owner shall
not connect to the
Chapter 7
supply, any new
Electric
alterations without
supply lines,
Approval by Inspector approval of the
161 Systems and -- -- -- -- N/A
63.3 Inspector
apparatus for
high and extra
high voltage.
162 Chapter 7 Use of energy at High The inspector shall -- -- -- -- N/A

Electric Voltage authorize the
supply lines, 64.1 owner to
Systems and commence supply
apparatus for only when:
high and extra a) Operations in
high voltage. connection with the
said conductors
and apparatus are

carried out only by

an authorised
person
b)separate building
or a locked
weather-proof and
fire-proof enclosure
of agreed design
and location for the
purpose of housing
his apparatus
Chapter 7 Clearances as per
Electric ISC shall be
supply lines, Use of energy at High provided between
163 Systems and Voltage the apparatus for -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (a) easy operation
high and extra without any hazard
high voltage .
Chapter 7 A person shall be
Electric suitably protected if
supply lines, Use of energy at High he is within reach
164 Systems and Voltage of windings of the -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (b) apparatus
high and extra
high voltage
Chapter 7 If Transformers are
Electric used, Proper
supply lines, Use of energy at High provisions for
165 Systems and Voltage Earthing to prevent -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (c) danger from
high and extra leakage voltage
high voltage

Chapter 7 Apparatus having

Electric more than 2000
supply lines, Use of energy at High Litres of oil shall
166 Systems and Voltage not be allowed at -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (d) the basement
high and extra
high voltage
Measures for
Chapter 7
apparatus having
Electric
more than 2000
supply lines, Use of energy at High
Litres of oil-Baffle
167 Systems and Voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
walls are provide
apparatus for 64.2 (e). i
between the
high and extra
apparatus if
high voltage
necessary
Provisions shall be
made for suitable
oil soakpit and
Chapter 7
where use of more
Electric
than 9000
supply lines, Use of energy at High
litres of oil in any
168 Systems and Voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
one oil tank.
apparatus for 64.2 (e). ii
Precautions shall
high and extra
be taken to prevent
high voltage
any fire hazard
169 Chapter 7 Use of energy at High All the -- -- -- -- N/A

Electric Voltage transformers and
supply lines, 64.2 (e). iii switchgears shall
Systems and be maintained in
apparatus for accordance with
high and extra the

maintenance
schedule given in
high voltage
the relevant code
of practices of BIS
Chapter 7 Dry type of
Electric transformers shall
supply lines, Use of energy at High be used for
170 Systems and Voltage installations inside -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (e). iv residential /
high and extra Commercial
high voltage buildings
Chapter 7 adequate fire
Electric protection
supply lines, Use of energy at High arrangement shall
171 Systems and Voltage be provided for -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2 (f).i quenching the fire
high and extra in the apparatus
high voltage
172 Chapter 7 Use of energy at High If it is necessary to -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric Voltage locate the
supply lines, 64.2 (f).ii substation in the
Systems and basement, the
apparatus for room shall be
high and extra primarily in the first
high voltage basement. Also
The entrances to
the room shall be
provided with fire
resisting doors of 2
hour
fire rating. The
transformer shall
be protected by an

automatic high
velocity water
spray
system or by
carbondioxide or
BCF (Bromochloro-
difluromethane) or
BTM
(Bromo-
trifluromethane)
fixed installation
system or Nitrogen
injection and drain
method.]
Chapter 7 Oil filled
Electric transformers
supply lines, Use of Energy at High installed indoors
173 Systems and Voltage shall not be on any -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2(f).iii floor above the
high and extra ground or below
high voltage the first basement
Chapter 7 Cable trenches
Electric inside the
supply lines, Use of Energy at High substations shall
174 Systems and Voltage be filled with Non -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.2(g) flammable
high and extra materials like sand,
high voltage pebbles and so on.
175 Chapter 7 Use of Energy at High When all the -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric Voltage apparatus and the
supply lines, 64.2(h) conductors are
Systems and made dead for any
apparatus for purpose, work on

any section shall

high and extra be carried out by
high voltage only an authorized
person
All EHV apparatus
shall be protected
Chapter 7 against lightning as
Electric well as against
supply lines, Use of Energy at High switching
176 Systems and Voltage over voltages -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 64.3
high and extra
high voltage
177 Chapter 7 Additional Provisions Interlocks shall be -- -- -- -- N/A

Electric for use of Energy at provided for a)
supply lines, HV and EHV Isolators and the
Systems and 64A.1 controlling circuit
apparatus for breakers b)
high and extra Isolators and the
high voltage corresponding
earthing switches
c) The Circuit
breakers of two or
more supplies
which are not
intended to operate
in parallel, d) When
two or more
transformers
operated in
parallel. e) All

gates or doors
which give access
to live parts of
Installation
f)Between
Generators
operated in
parallel.
Overcurrent
Protection: The
Chapter 7 supply shall
Electric disconnect
Additional Provisions
supply lines, automatically if the
for use of Energy at
178 Systems and rated current of the -- -- -- -- N/A
HV and EHV
apparatus for equipment exceed,
64A.2(a)
high and extra which the cable or
high voltage supply line not
designed to
withstand.
Earth Fault
Protection:
Chapter 7 disconnect the
Electric supply
supply lines, automatically if the
179 Systems and earth fault current -- -- -- -- N/A
HV and EHV
apparatus for exceeds the limit
64A.2(b)
high and extra for keeping the
high voltage contact potential
within
the safe values
Chapter 7 Additional Provisions Gas pressure type
180 Electric for use of Energy at and winding and oil -- -- -- -- N/A
supply lines, HV and EHV temperature

protection to give
alarm and
Systems and
tripping shall be
apparatus for
64A.2(c) provided on all
high and extra
transformers of
high voltage
ratings 1000 KVA
and above
Chapter 7 Transformers of
Electric capacity 10 MVA
supply lines, and above shall be
181 Systems and protected against -- -- -- -- N/A
HV and EHV
apparatus for incipient
64A.2(d)
high and extra faults by differential
high voltage protection
Chapter 7 All generators with
Electric rating of 100 KVA
supply lines, and above shall be
182 Systems and protected against -- -- -- -- N/A
HV and EHV
apparatus for earth fault.
64A.2(e)
high and extra
high voltage
183 Chapter 7 Additional Provisions High speed bus -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric for use of Energy at bar differential
supply lines, HV and EHV protection along
Systems and 64A.2(f) with local breaker
apparatus for back up protection
high and extra shall be
high voltage commissioned and
shall always be
available at all 220
KV and above
voltage sub-
stations and

switchyards and
generating stations
Before the
Chapter 7
approval, the
Electric
manufacturer's test
supply lines, Testing, Operation
certificates shall be
184 Systems and and Maintenance -- -- -- -- N/A
produced for all
apparatus for 65.1
routine tests under
high and extra
the relevant Indian
high voltage
standard
Chapter 7 No new HV or EHV
Electric apparatus, cable or
supply lines, Testing, Operation supply line shall be
185 Systems and and Maintenance commissioned -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for 65.2 before subjecting
high and extra to site tests as per
high voltage BSI standards
Apparatus, cable
or supply line kept
Chapter 7
disconnected for
Electric
more than 6
supply lines, Testing, Operation
months for repair/
186 Systems and and Maintenance -- -- -- -- N/A
alteration shall be
apparatus for 65.3
connected after
high and extra
subjecting to
high voltage
relevant tests as
per BIS standards
Chapter 7 Inspector may
Electric require additional
Testing, Operation
supply lines, test before
187 and Maintenance -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and charging the
65.4
apparatus for installations
high and EHV

All tests shall be

Chapter 7
carried out
Electric
Testing, Operation periodically as per
supply lines,
188 and Maintenance BIS standards for -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and
65.5 all the apparatus,
apparatus for
cables and the
HV and EHV
Supply lIne.
Chapter 7 Duly kept test
Electric records shall be
Testing, Operation
supply lines, compared with the
Systems and earlier ones
65.6
apparatus for
HV and EHV
It shall be the
Chapter 7 responsibility of the
Electric owner to operate
Testing, Operation
supply lines, and maintain the
Systems and Installation free
65.7
apparatus for from danger as per
HV and EHV relevant BIS
standards
191 Chapter 7 Testing, Operation Failures of -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric and Maintenance transformers and
supply lines, 65.8 reactors shall be
Systems and reported by the
apparatus for consumers and the
HV and EHV suppliers of
electricity within 48
hours of the
occurrence of the
failure, to the
electrical inspector
and Central

Electricity Board
The conductors
shall be enclosed
in metal sheathing
which shall be
electrically
Electric Metal sheathed continuous and
supply lines, electric supply lines. connected with
192 Systems and Precautions against earth, and the -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for excess leakage conductivity of the
HV and EHV 66.1 (a) metal sheathing
shall be maintained
and reasonable
precautions taken
for sheathing
corrosion
The earth
Electric Metal sheathed resistance of the
supply lines, electric supply lines. metallic sheath
193 Systems and Precautions against shall be maintained -- -- -- -- N/A
apparatus for excess leakage low to protect in
HV and EHV 66.1 (b) case of insulation
failure
In case of
concentric cables,
Electric Metal sheathed
the external sheath
supply lines, electric supply lines.
may be regarded
194 Systems and Precautions against -- -- -- -- N/A
as the metal
apparatus for excess leakage
sheathing and
HV and EHV 66.1 (c)
connected with
earth
195
Electric Metal sheathed Nothing in the -- -- -- -- N/A
supply lines, electric supply lines.

provisions of the
rule shall
preclude the
employment in
Systems and Precautions against generating
apparatus for excess leakage stations, sub-
HV and EHV 66.2 stations and
switch-stations of
conductors which
are not enclosed in
metal sheathing
All the Non Current
carrying metal
parts shall be
grounded
Chapter 7 effectively which
Electric will: a) Limit the
supply lines, Connection with Earth touch potential to
196 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 67.1 safe values b)
apparatus for Limits the ground
HV and EHV potential to safe
values c) maintain
the earth
resistance to safe
value
197 Chapter 7 Connection with Earth In case of Star/ -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric 67.1A Delta connected
supply lines, system with
Systems and neutral/ artificial
apparatus for neutral points, the
HV and EHV neutral shall be: a)
shall be earthed by

connecting to the
earthing
connection with
distinct
connections. b)
shall be earthed
through suitable
impedence in the
event of harmonic
currents. c)
Grounding T/F
shall be inserted in
case of delta
connected systems
Single-phase high
Chapter 7 or extra-high
Electric voltage systems
supply lines, Connection with Earth shall be earthed in
198 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 67.2 a manner
apparatus for
approved by the
HV and EHV
Inspector
Chapter 7 The external
Electric conductor shall be
supply lines, Connection with Earth connected to the
199 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 67.3 earth in case of
apparatus for concentric cable
HV and EHV lines.
200 Chapter 7 Connection with Earth The Supplier who -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric 67.4 proposes to
supply lines, connect with earth
Systems and an existing system
apparatus for shall give a notice

before 14 days to
HV and EHV the telegraph
authority .
When the earth
connections of
Chapter 7 HV / EHV
Electric overhead lines
supply lines, Connection with Earth cross a telegraph
201 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 67.5 a or railway lines,
apparatus for which shall be
HV and EHV equipped with
suitable earth
leakage relays
Chapter Records of Earth
Electric resistance tests
supply lines, shall be
Systems and maintained,
Connection with Earth
202 7 Electric provide the tests -- -- -- -- N/A
67.5b
supply lines, are conducted
Systems and once in a year on a
apparatus for dry day of dry
HV and EHV season.
Chapter 7 Provisions of
Electric earthing
supply lines, Connection with Earth connections shall
203 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 67.6 comply with
apparatus for provisions of
HV and EHV earthing rule.
204 Chapter 7 General conditions as Sub-stations and -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric to transformation and switch-stations
supply lines, control of energy shall be erected
Systems and 68. 1 a above ground, if
apparatus for necessarily

constructed
underground ,due
provisions for
ventilation and
drainage shall be
HV and EHV made and any
space housing
switchgear shall
not be used for
storage of any
materials.
Outdoor
Substations or
General conditions as switching
Chapter 7
to transformation and substation except
205 apparatus for -- -- -- -- N/A
control of energy pole type shall be
HV and EHV
68. 1 b protected by
fencing not less
than 1.8m height
Underground street
Chapter 7 boxes with
Electric General conditions as transformers shall
supply lines, to transformation and not contain any
206 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and control of energy switching
apparatus for 68. 1 c apparatus used for
HV and EHV any control
operations.
207 Chapter 7 General conditions as In case of energy -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric to transformation and transformation,
supply lines, control of energy provisions shall be
Systems and 68. 2 made to guard
apparatus for against danger in
HV and EHV the event of

system charged
above the normal
lavel.
Platform type
Chapter 7 construction with
Electric sufficient space to
supply lines, Pole Type Substations stand, with earthed
208 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 69 metal hand rail
apparatus for shall be used for
HV and EHV pole type
substation
Provision shall be
Chapter 7 made for
Electric immediate and
supply lines, Condensers automatic
209 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and 70 discharge of every
apparatus for static condenser
HV and EHV on disconnection of
supply.
All parts of the
Chapter 7 Additional provisions
installation shall be
Electric for supply to high
inaccessible to
supply lines, voltage luminous tube
210 unauthorized -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign
persons and
apparatus for Installation.
effectively
HV and EHV 71.1(a)
screened
Chapter 7 Additional provisions No part of any
Electric for supply to high conductor shall be
supply lines, voltage luminous tube in metallic
211 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign connection.
HV and EHV 71.1(b)
212 Chapter 7 Additional provisions All live parts of -- -- -- -- N/A

Electric for supply to high exterior installation

supply lines, voltage luminous tube shall be arranged
Systems and sign to protect from
apparatus for Installation. weather conditions
HV and EHV 71.1© and fire hazards
Chapter 7 Additional provisions The secondary of
Electric for supply to high the T/F shall be
supply lines, voltage luminous tube permenantly
213 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign earthed and core
apparatus for Installation. shall be earthed
HV and EHV 71.1(d)
Chapter 7 Additional provisions The conductors of
Electric for supply to high the primary circuit
supply lines, voltage luminous tube are not in metallic
214 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign connection with
apparatus for Installation. the supply
HV and EHV 71.1(e) conductors.
A final sub-circuit
which forms the
primary circuit of a
fixed luminous
215 discharge -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign
tube sign
HV and EHV 71.1(f)
reserved solely for
such purpose
216 Chapter 7 A separate primary -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric final sub circuit
supply lines, shall be provided
Systems and Additional provisions for each or group
apparatus for for supply to high of transformers for
HV and EHV voltage luminous tube which input not
sign exceeding

Installation. 1000VA.
71.1(g)
An interior
Chapter 7 Additional provisions provided with
Electric for supply to high adjacent means for
supply lines, voltage luminous tube disconnecting all
217 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign phases of the
apparatus for Installation. supply except the “
HV and EHV 71.1(h) neutral” in a three-
phase four wire
circuit.
Emergency fire-
proof linked
Electric for supply to high switch to operate
supply lines, voltage luminous tube on all phases
218 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign except the neutral
apparatus for Installation. in a three phase
HV and EHV 71.1(i)
four wire circuit
shall be provided
219 Chapter 7 Additional provisions A special “ caution” -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric for supply to high notice shall be
supply lines, voltage luminous tube affixed on the door
Systems and sign of
apparatus for Installation. every high voltage
HV and EHV 71.1(j) enclosure to the
effect that the low
voltage supply
must be cut off

before the
enclosure is
opened
Static condensers
Chapter 7 Additional provisions shall be installed
Electric for supply to high on the load side of
supply lines, voltage luminous tube the fuses
220 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign and the primary
apparatus for Installation. (low voltage) side
HV and EHV 71.1(k) of the
transformers.
Static condensers
or any circuit
interrupting
devices on the high
221 or EHV side shall -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign
not be used
without the
HV and EHV 71.1(l)
approval in writing
of the Inspector
The owner or
user of any
Chapter 7 Additional provisions luminous tube sign
Electric for supply to high or high voltage
supply lines, voltage luminous tube installation
222 shall not bring the -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and sign
apparatus for Installation. same into use
HV and EHV 71.2 without giving to
the Inspector not
less than 14 days
notice.
The metal work of
223 Chapter 7 Additional provisions -- -- -- -- N/A

the electrode boiler

shall be efficiently
Electric
for supply to high connected to the
supply lines,
voltage electrode metal
Systems and
boilers sheathing and
apparatus for
72.1(a) metallic armouring
HV and EHV
of the high voltage
electric supply
A circuit-breaker
shall be set to
Chapter 7
Additional provisions operate in the
Electric
for supply to high event of the
supply lines,
224 voltage electrode Unbalance phase -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and
boilers currents to the
apparatus for
72.1(b) extent of 10 %of
HV and EHV
the rated current
consumption
Chapter 7 An inverse time
Electric relay may be used
for supply to high
supply lines, along with circuit
225 voltage electrode -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and breaker if required
boilers
apparatus for for momentary
72.1(c)
HV and EHV operation
The supplier shall
serve a notice in
Chapter 7 writing on the
Electric telegraph-authority
for supply to high
supply lines, atleast 7 days
Systems and before the supply
boilers
apparatus for of energy is to be
72.1(d)
HV and EHV afforded specifying
the location and
earthing point.

The owner or user

of any high or
extra-high voltage
Chapter 7 electrode boiler
Electric shall not
for supply to high
supply lines, bring the same into
Systems and use without giving
boilers
apparatus for the Inspector not
72
HV and EHV less than 14 days’
notice in
writing of his
intention so to do.
Chapter 7 Conditions to be
Electric Supply to X-ray and compiled for who
supply lines, high frequency employ or propose
228 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation to employ X-ray
apparatus for 73.1 and high frequency
HV and EHV installation
Chapter 7 Mechanical
Electric Supply to X-ray and barriers shall be
supply lines, high frequency provided to prevent
229 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation too close approach
apparatus for 73.1(a) to X-ray apparatus.
HV and EHV
Chapter 7 Extra-high voltage
Electric Supply to X-ray and generators shall be
supply lines, high frequency installed in rooms
230 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation separate from the
apparatus for 73.1(b) step-up T/ Fs and
HV and EHV other equipments
Chapter 7 Supply to X-ray and A suitable switch
231 Electric high frequency shall be provided -- -- -- -- N/A
supply lines, installation to open and control

the circuit
Systems and supplying a
apparatus for 73.1 © generator except
HV and EHV while the generator
room is locked
Chapter 7 X-ray tubes used in
Electric Supply to X-ray and therapy shall be
supply lines, high frequency mounted in an
232 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation earthed metal
apparatus for 73.1(d) enclosure
HV and EHV
All the X-ray
Chapter 7
machines shall be
Electric Supply to X-ray and
used with suitable
supply lines, high frequency
233 measuring -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation
instruments, visible
apparatus for 73.1(e)
from the control
HV and EHV
section
Non shock proof
Chapter 7
equipments shall
be adequately
234 spaced or -- -- -- -- N/A
insulated to
apparatus for 73.2 a
prevent any
HV and EHV
adverse effect
235 Chapter 7 Supply to X-ray and The LV circuit of -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric high frequency the step-up T/F
supply lines, installation shall contain a
Systems and 73.2 b manual control
apparatus for device to protect
HV and EHV against over load
current in addition
to over-current

device with parts

like i) Spring
mechanism or ii)
Time Switch
If more than one
Chapter 7
apparatus operates
form the same
236 source, -- -- -- -- N/A
Independent
apparatus for 73.2 ©
Voltage switch
HV and EHV
shall be provided
Chapter 7 Low frequency
Electric Supply to X-ray and current-carrying
supply lines, high frequency parts of a machine
237 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation shall be provided
apparatus for 73.2(d) with proper
HV and EHV insulation
All X-ray
Chapter 7 generators having
Electric Supply to X-ray and capacitors shall
supply lines, high frequency have suitable
238 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation means for
apparatus for 73.2 (e) discharging the
HV and EHV capacitors
manually
239 Chapter 7 Supply to X-ray and X-ray -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric high frequency generators shall
supply lines, installation have a sphere gap
Systems and 73.2 (f) installed in the
apparatus for high-voltage
HV and EHV system adjusted so
that it will break
down on over-

voltage surges
a) Non-current
Chapter 7 carrying metal
Electric Supply to X-ray and parts of tube
supply lines, high frequency stands, fluroscopes
240 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation and other
apparatus for 73.3 apparatus
HV and EHV shall be properly
earthed
b) Where short
Chapter 7 wave therapy
Electric Supply to X-ray and machines are
supply lines, high frequency used, the treatment
241 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation tables and
apparatus for 73.3 examining
HV and EHV chairs shall be
wholly non-metallic
The owner of any
X-ray installation or
Chapter 7 similar high
Electric Supply to X-ray and frequency
supply lines, high frequency apparatus shall not
242 -- -- -- -- N/A
Systems and installation bring the same into
apparatus for 73.4 use without giving
HV and EHV to the Inspector not
less than 14 days’
notice
243 Chapter 8 Material and Strength a)All conductors of -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead 74 overhead lines
lines, shall have a
Underground mechanical
cables and strength of not less
Generating than 350kg

b) For Low
voltages,
Stations Conductors of
strength 150 kg
may be used.
The ultimate
strength of the joint
between the
Chapter 8
conductors
Overhead
shall not be less
lines,
Joints than 95 per cent of
244 Underground -- -- -- -- N/A
75 that of the
cables and
conductor, and the
Generating
electrical
Stations
conductivity
not less than that
of the conductor
Chapter 8 The owner of every
Overhead overhead line shall
lines, ensure that it has
Maximum Stresses
245 Underground the minimum -- -- -- -- N/A
76.1 (a)
cables and factors of safety
Generating
Stations
The minimum
Chapter 8
factor of safety for
Overhead
stay-wires, guard-
lines,
Maximum Stresses wires or bearer-
76.1 (b) wires shall be 2.5
cables and
based on the
Generating
ultimate tensile
Stations
strength of the wire
247 Chapter 8 Maximum Stresses The minimum -- -- -- -- N/A

Overhead factor of safety for

lines, conductors shall be
Underground 2, based on their
76.1 (c)
cables and ultimate tensile
Generating Strength.
Stations
Chapter 8 The maximum
Overhead wind pressure shall
lines, be prescribed as a
Maximum Stresses
248 Underground state government. -- -- -- -- N/A
76.2 (a)
cables and
Generating
Stations
Chapter 8 The effective area
Overhead shall be taken as
lines, tow third of the
Maximum Stresses
249 Underground projected area -- -- -- -- N/A
76.2 (b)
cables and exposed to wind
Generating pressure in
Stations cylindrical bodies.
The wind pressure
Chapter 8
on the lee side
Overhead
member shall be
lines,
Maximum Stresses taken as one half
76.2 (c) of the wind
cables and
pressure for
Generating
compound
Stations
structures
251 Chapter 8 Maximum Stresses The maximum and -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead 76.2 (c) minimum
lines, temperature will be
Underground specified by state
cables and government in

Generating each case.

Stations
Conductor of over
Chapter 8
head line across
Overhead
Clearance above street, the height
lines,
ground of the lowest not less than 5.8
conductor. meter for low and
cables and
77.1 medium lines and
Generating
6.1 meter for high
Stations
voltage lines.
Chapter 8 Conductor of over
Overhead head line along
Clearance above
lines, street, the height
ground of the lowest
253 Underground not less than 5.5 -- -- -- -- N/A
conductor.
cables and meter for low and
77.2
Generating medium lines and
Stations 5.8 meter for high
Conductor of over
head line
elsewhere except
street, the height
not less than 4.6
Chapter 8
meter for low,
Overhead
Clearance above medium and high
lines,
ground of the lowest voltage lines and
conductor. 5.8 meter up to
cables and
77.3 11,000 volts if bare
Generating
and 4.0 meters up
Stations
to 11,000 volts if
insulated, 5.2
meters for high
voltage lines above
11,000 volts.

Chapter 8 Clearance above

Overhead ground level shall
Clearance above
lines, not be less than
ground of the lowest
255 Underground 5.2 meters plus 0.3 -- -- -- -- N/A
conductor.
cables and meters for every
77.9
Generating 33,000 volts
Stations exceeds.
Over head line
crossing trolley bus
line, height for low
and medium
voltage lines not
less than 1.2
Chapter 8
meters, high
Overhead
Clearance between voltage lines up to
lines,
conductors and trolley 11,000 volts not
wires less than 1.8
cables and
78.1 meters, high
Generating
voltage lines above
Stations
11,000 volts not
less than 2.5
meters, extra high
voltage lines not
less than
3.5meters.
Chapter 8 Whoever lays his
Overhead line later in time,
Clearance between
lines, shall provide the
conductors and trolley
257 Underground clearance between -- -- -- -- N/A
wires
cables and his own line and
78.2
Generating the which will be
Stations crossed.
258 Chapter 8 Clearance from For plat roof, -- -- -- -- N/A

above the building

2.5 meter, adjacent
Overhead to the building 1.2
lines, building of low and meter from the
Underground medium voltage lines highest point. For
cables and and service lines. pitched roof, above
Generating 79.1 the building 2.5
Stations meter and adjacent
to the building 1.2
meter.
Any conductor
fixed less than the
mentioned
Chapter 8 distance as per
Overhead Clearance from rule 79.1, It should
lines, building of low and be insulated
259 Underground medium voltage lines adequately and -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and and service lines. attached at
Generating 79.2 suitable distance to
Stations a bare earthed wire
with breaking
strength not less
than 350 kg.
The horizontal
Chapter 8
clearance shall be
Overhead Clearance from
measured when
lines, building of low and
the line is at a
260 Underground medium voltage lines -- -- -- -- N/A
maximum
cables and and service lines.
deflection from the
Generating 79.3
vertical due to wind
Stations
pressure.
Chapter 8 Clearance from Vertical clearance
261 for high voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead building of high and

lines including
33,000 volts 3.7
lines,
meters, for extra
Underground extra high voltage
high voltage lines
cables and lines.
3.7 meter plus 0.3
Generating 80.1
meter for every
Stations
additional 33,000
volts thereof.
Horizontal
clearance for high
voltage lines up to
Chapter 8
and including
Overhead Clearance from
11,000 volts 1.2
lines, building of high and
meter, high and
262 Underground extra high voltage -- -- -- -- N/A
extra high voltage
cables and lines.
lines up to 33,000
Generating 80.2
volts 2.0 meter and
Stations
0.3 meter for every
additional 33,000
volt.
The owner shall
Chapter 8 make an adequate
Overhead provision to guard
Conductors at
lines, against danger to
different voltages on
263 Underground linesman when -- -- -- -- N/A
same supports.
cables and conductors at
81.0
Generating different voltages
Stations fixed on same
support.
264 Chapter 8 Erection of or Erection of building -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead alteration to buildings, or such things in
lines, structures, flood overhead lines
Underground banks and elevation of area, the owner

shall give notice in

writing of his
cables and
road. intention to the
Generating
82.1 supplier and to the
Stations
inspector with
details.
The supplier shall
check the line was
Chapter 8
Erection of or laid as per
Overhead
alteration to buildings, standard and the
lines,
structures, flood person was liable
banks and elevation of to pay cost of
cables and
road. alteration and if so
Generating
82.2a reply with estimate
Stations
cost of
expenditure.
Chapter 8 If the person
Erection of or
Overhead dispute the
alteration to buildings,
lines, suppliers estimated
structures, flood
266 Underground cost then the issue -- -- -- -- N/A
banks and elevation of
cables and may referred to the
road.
Generating inspector.
82.2b
Stations
Chapter 8 No work upon such
Erection of or
Overhead building shall be
lines, commenced unless
structures, flood
267 Underground the inspector has -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and certified.
road.
Generating
82.3
Stations
Chapter 8 Erection of or On receipt of
268 Overhead alteration to buildings, deposit, the -- -- -- -- N/A
lines, structures, flood supplier shall alter

Underground the overhead line

cables and within one month
road.
Generating of the date of
82.4
Stations deposit.
In absence of
agreement, the
cost of the
Chapter 8
Erection of or alteration shall be
Overhead
alteration to buildings, based on cost
lines,
structures, flood additional material
banks and elevation of used, wages to
cables and
road. employees,
Generating
82.5 supervision
Stations
charges, cost
incurred by
supplier.
Chapter 8 Where the
Erection of or
Overhead estimated cost is
lines, not deposited,
structures, flood
270 Underground supplier shall be -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and considered as an
road.
Generating aggrieved party.
82.6
Stations
271 Chapter 8 Transporting and No rods or pipes -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead storing of material shall be taken in
lines, near overhead lines. the vicinity of
Underground 82A.1 overhead bare line.
cables and The materials may
Generating be transported
Stations under the direct
supervision of
competent person
authorized by the

owner of overhead
line.
Chapter 8 Under no
Overhead circumstances rods
Transporting and
lines, or pies shall be
storing of material
272 Underground brought within the -- -- -- -- N/A
near overhead lines.
cables and flash over distance
82A.2
Generating of live conductors.
Stations
Chapter 8 No materials or
Overhead trees shall grow
Transporting and
lines, under the vicinity of
storing of material
273 Underground bare overhead -- -- -- -- N/A
near overhead lines.
cables and conductors.
82A.3
Generating
Stations
Maximum sag of
conductor shall be
calculated to find
Chapter 8
the vertical
Overhead
clearance and
lines,
Clearances: General maximum
83.0 deflection on basis
cables and
of wind pressure
Generating
specified by state
Stations
government to
identify horizontal
clearance.
275 Chapter 8 Routes: Proximity to Overhead lines -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead aerodromes. shall not be
lines, 84.0 erected in the
Underground vicinity of
cables and aerodromes until

the aerodrome
Generating authorities
Stations approved the
proposal.
Conductors shall
attach with
Chapter 8
supports at
Overhead
intervals not
lines, Maximum interval
exceeding the safe
276 Underground between supports. -- -- -- -- N/A
limits based on the
cables and 85.0
ultimate tensile
Generating
strength of the
Stations
conductor and
factor of safety.
Telecommunicatio
Chapter 8 Conditions to apply n line erected on
Overhead where supports carrying
lines, telecommunication power line shall
277 Underground lines and power lines consist of -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and are carried on same conductors having
Generating supports. a breaking strength
Stations 86.1 of not less than
270 kg.
Every telephone
Chapter 8 Conditions to apply
used on a
Overhead where
telecommunication
lines, telecommunication
line erected on
278 Underground lines and power lines -- -- -- -- N/A
supports carrying
cables and are carried on same
power line shall be
Generating supports.
protected by cut –
Stations 86.2
outs.
Chapter 8 Conditions to apply Where
279 telecommunication -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead where

line erected on
lines, telecommunication high or extra high
Underground lines and power lines voltage supports
cables and are carried on same then arrangement
Generating supports. shall be made to
Stations 86.3 protect the person
using telephone.
Chapter 8 Where two lines
Overhead are crossing in
Lines crossing or
lines, place, the owner of
approaching each
280 Underground the line which -- --- -- -- N/A
other.
cables and erected later shall
87.1
Generating arrange guarding
Stations arrangements.
When it is intended
to erect a line
Chapter 8
crossing existing
Overhead
Lines crossing or line, the person
lines,
approaching each proposed to erect a
other. new line shall give
cables and
87.2 one month notice
Generating
with details to the
Stations
owner of the
existing line.
Where overhead
Chapter 8 line crosses
Overhead another one then
Lines crossing or
lines, guarding
approaching each
282 Underground arrangements shall -- -- -- -- N/A
other.
cables and be provided and
87.3
Generating specified clearance
Stations shall be
maintained.

A person erecting
line which may
Chapter 8
cross existing line,
Overhead
Lines crossing or he may normally
lines,
approaching each provide guarding
other. on his own line or
cables and
87.4 the owner of the
Generating
other line to
Stations
provide guarding
arrangements.
Chapter 8 The expense for
Overhead guarding
Lines crossing or
lines, arrangement shall
approaching each
284 Underground be provided by the -- -- -- -- N/A
other.
cables and person erected the
87.5
Generating line later.
Stations
Where two lines
cross, the crossing
Chapter 8
shall be made as
Overhead
Lines crossing or right angles and
lines,
approaching each near the support of
other. the lines. Support
cables and
87.6 of the lower line
Generating
shall not be
Stations
erected below the
upper line.
286 Chapter 8 Lines crossing or The guarding -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead approaching each arrangements shall
lines, other. be carried out by
Underground 87.7 owner of the
cables and support and he
Generating shall responsible

Stations for maintenance.

Chapter 8 All work required to
Overhead be done in this rule
Lines crossing or
lines, shall be carried out
approaching each
287 Underground to the satisfaction -- -- -- -- N/A
other.
cables and of inspector.
87.8
Generating
Stations
Chapter 8 Every guard wire
Overhead shall be connected
lines, with earth at each
Guarding
288 Underground point where -- -- -- -- N/A
88.2
cables and electrical continuity
Generating is broken.
Stations
Overhead shall have an
lines, actual breaking
Guarding
289 Underground strength of 635 kg -- -- -- -- N/A
88.3
cables and and if made of iron
Generating or steel then it shall
Stations be galvanized.
Overhead shall have
lines, sufficient current
Guarding
290 Underground carrying capacity to -- -- -- -- N/A
88.4
cables and ensure the
Generating rendering dead.
Stations
291 Chapter 8 Guarding In the case of a -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead 88.10 crossing over a
lines, trolley – wire the
Underground guarding shall fulfill

cables and the specified

Generating distance.
Stations
Chapter 8 No service line
Overhead shall be taken off
lines, Service lines from an overhead line
292 Underground overhead lines. except at a point of -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and 89.0 support.
Generating
Stations
All metal supports,
Chapter 8
reinforced and pre
Overhead
stressed concrete
lines,
Earthing. supports of
90.1 overhead lines
cables and
shall be
Generating
permanently and
Stations
efficiently earthed.
Each stay wire
Chapter 8
shall be similarly
Overhead
earthed unless
lines,
Earthing. insulator has been
90.2 placed in it at a
cables and
height not less
Generating
than 3 meter from
Stations
ground.
295 Chapter 8 Safety and protective Every overhead -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead devices. line erected at
lines, 91.1 public place shall
Underground be protected with a
cables and device approved
Generating by the inspector for
Stations rendering the line

electrically
harmless in case it
breaks.
Chapter 8 An inspector may
Overhead by notice in writing
lines, Safety and protective require the owner
296 Underground devices. of any such -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and 91.2 overhead line.
Generating
Stations
The owner of high
and extra high
Chapter 8
voltage overhead
Overhead
line shall make
lines, Safety and protective
adequate
297 Underground devices. -- -- -- -- N/A
arrangement to
cables and 91.3
prevent
Generating
unauthorized entry
Stations
and it shall satisfy
the inspector.
Chapter 8 The owner of the
Overhead overhead line shall
lines, Protection against make arrangement
298 Underground lightening. for injury from -- -- -- -- N/A
cables and 92.1 lightening.
Generating
Stations
299 Chapter 8 Protection against The earthing lead -- -- -- -- N/A
Overhead lightening. for lightening
lines, 92.2 arrestor shall not
Underground pass through any
cables and steel pipe and shall
Generating pass directly to

Stations earth electrode.

Where an
Chapter 8
overhead line
Overhead
cease then the
lines, Unused overhead
owner shall
300 Underground lines -- -- --- -- N/A
maintain it in a safe
cables and 93.1
mechanical
Generating
condition or
Stations
remove it.
Where an
overhead line
cease, an
Chapter 8
inspector may by a
Overhead
notice in writing
lines, Unused overhead
served on the
301 Underground lines -- -- -- -- N/A
owner, require him
cables and 93.2
to maintain it in
Generating
safe mechanical
Stations
condition or
remove it within 15
days of the notice.
This rules apply
only where energy
Chapter 9 Additional rules for
used for public
302 Electric electric traction. -- -- -- -- N/A
carriage of people,
Traction 94.1
animals and
goods.
The owner of the
line (conductor)
Chapter 9 Additional rules for
shall be
303 Electric electric traction. -- -- -- -- N/A
responsible for the
Traction 94.3
due observance of
rules 95 to 108.

No person shall
supply energy at
high / extra high
Chapter 9 Voltage of supply to
voltage to any
304 Electric vehicle. -- -- -- -- N/A
conductor used in
Traction 95.0
any vehicle and
written approval is
mandatory.
Every line shall be
insulated where
Chapter 9 Insulation of lines. any conductor laid
305 Electric Insulation of returns between or within -- -- -- -- N/A
Traction 96.1 0.9 meter of such
rails from any part
of return.
Where any part of
a return is un
Chapter 9 Insulation of lines. insulated, it shall
306 Electric Insulation of returns be connected with -- -- -- -- N/A
Traction 96.1 the negative or
neutral of the
system.
Where an un
insulated return is
nearby any metallic
pipe, not belongs
Proximity to metallic
Chapter 9 to owner of the
pipes etc.
307 Electric return, he shall, if -- -- -- -- N/A
98.1
Traction so required by the
owner of the pipe,
connect his return
with latter’s at the
expense.

Where the return is

un insulated, the
owner shall reduce
the difference
Chapter 9 Proximity to metallic
produced by the
308 Electric pipes etc. -- -- -- -- N/A
current and to
Traction 98.2
ensure it shall not
exceed 4 volts
where return is
relatively positive.
The owner of such
pipe may require
Chapter 9 Proximity to metallic owner of un
309 Electric pipes etc. insulated return to -- -- -- -- N/A
Traction 98.3 ascertain by test in
his presence at
regular intervals.
Where the return is
un insulated, the
owner shall
Chapter 9 Difference of potential
maintain a record
310 Electric on return -- -- -- -- N/A
for difference of
Traction 99.0
potential during
working of his
system.
Where the rails are
used to form any
Chapter 9 Leakage on conduit
part of return, they
311 Electric system. -- -- -- -- N/A
shall be electrically
Traction 100.a
connected with the
conduit.
312 Chapter 9 Leakage on conduit The leakage -- -- -- -- N/A
Electric system. current shall be

checked daily and

if found 0.6 ampere
per km then the
Traction 100.b
transmission of
energy shall be
suspended.
Where both the
line and return not
placed within a
conduit, the
Leakage on system leakage current
Chapter 9
other than conduit shall be checked
Electric -- -- -- -- N/A
system. daily and leakage
Traction
101.0 found 0.3 ampere
per km then the
transmission of
energy shall be
suspended.
The owner of
vehicle shall make
proper
Passengers not to arrangement to
Chapter 9
have access to prevent passenger
313 Electric --- -- -- -- N/A
electric circuit. access to any
Traction
102.0 portion electric
circuit, protections
of metal surfaces
become charged.
314 Chapter 9 Current density in Current density in --- -- -- -- N/A
Electric rails. rails shall not
Traction 103.0 exceed 1.4
amperes per sq.cm
of cross sectional

area.
Every trolley wire
shall be
constructed in
Chapter 9
Isolation of sections. sections not
315 Electric --- -- -- -- N/A
104.0 exceeding 1.6km in
Traction
length and each
section shall be
isolated.
No trolley – wire
Maximum size and
Chapter 9 shall be of less
strength of trolley –
316 Electric cross sectional --- -- -- -- N/A
wire
Traction area than 05. Sq
105.0
mm.
Trolley wire shall
Chapter 9 Height of trolley wire be at height of 5.2
317 Electric and length of span. meter from surface --- -- -- -- N/A
Traction 106.0 except inside such
a tunnel.
Every guard wire
shall be connected
Chapter 9 Earthing of guard with earth and also
318 Electric wires connected with --- -- -- -- N/A
Traction 107.0 rails at intervals of
not more than 5
spans.
Traction work shall
Proximity to magnetic not be carried out
Chapter 9
observatories and in the vicinity of
319 Electric --- -- -- -- N/A
laboratories. geomagnetic
Traction
107.a observatories and
laboratories.
320 Chapter 9 Records The owner shall --- -- -- -- N/A

maintain daily
records showing
consumption of
current, occasional
Electric records showing
108.0
Traction the inspections and
the records shall
be open to
examination by
inspector.
This rule shall
apply only where
energy used in
Chapter 10
mines as defined in
Additional
mines act, shall not
precautions to Application of chapter
321 apply to apparatus --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 109.0
above the ground
mines and oil
level and does not
– fields.
affect the person
working
underground.
It shall be duty of
the owner to
Chapter 10
comply with and
Additional
Responsibility for enforce the
precautions to
322 observance. following rules and --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
110.1 person employed
mines and oil
to conduct their
– fields.
work in accordance
with such rules.
Chapter 10 Responsibility for Adequate number
323 Additional observance. of authorized --- -- -- -- N/A
precautions to 110.1 supervisors and

be adopted in electricians shall

mines and oil be on duty.
– fields.
Every year 1st of
February, returns
Chapter 10 shall be given to
Additional the inspector
precautions to Notices mentioning size
324 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 111.1 and type of
mines and oil apparatus together
– fields. with such
particulars required
by the inspector.
Chapter 10 Any new
Additional installation with
precautions to Notices apparatus details
325 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 111.2 shall be informed
mines and oil to inspector within
– fields. 7 days in written.
Chapter 10 A plan showing the
Additional position of fixed
precautions to Plans apparatus and
326 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 112.1 conductors shall be
mines and oil available.
– fields
Chapter 10 A similar plan on
Additional the scale (1:4000)
precautions to Plans shall be kept by the
327 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 112.2 manager in oil
mines and oil fields.
– fields.
Chapter 10 Plans Similar plan
328 showing the --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 112.3

precautions to position of electric

be adopted in supply lines shall
mines and oil be kept in office of
– fields. licensee.
The plan shall be
Chapter 10
reasonably up to
Additional
date and the date
precautions to Plans
329 of such --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 112.4
examination shall
mines and oil
be entered thereon
– fields.
by the manager.
One or more flame
Chapter 10
proof lamps
Additional Lighting,
approved by
precautions to communications and
330 inspector shall be --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in fire precautions.
fixed to ensure
mines and oil 113.1
continuous
– fields.
illumination.
Effective
Chapter 10
communication
shall be provided in
331 the mine between --- -- -- -- N/A
the point where
mines and oil 113.2
switch gear is
– fields.
provided.
Approved fire
Chapter 10
fighting appliances
with adequate
332 capacity shall be --- -- -- -- N/A
maintained where
mines and oil 113.3
apparatus are
– fields.
placed.
333 Chapter 10 Isolation and fixing of Transformer and --- -- -- -- N/A

switch gear shall

Additional
be fixed in
precautions to transformer,
separate room to
be adopted in switchgear, etc.
avoid any
mines and oil 114.1
mechanical
– fields.
damage.
Flammable
Chapter 10
materials shall not
Additional Isolation and fixing of
be kept in
precautions to transformer,
334 apparatus room --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in switchgear, etc.
unless it is
mines and oil 114.2
protected from risk
– fields.
of fire.
Chapter 10 Adequate space
Additional Isolation and fixing of shall be provided
precautions to transformer, around the
335 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in switchgear, etc. apparatus.
mines and oil 114.3
– fields.
Where earthing is
Chapter 10
necessary, it shall
Additional
be carried out to
precautions to Method of earthing.
336 the earth system at --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 115.0
surface of the mine
mines and oil
which approved by
– fields.
the inspector.
337 Chapter 10 Protective equipment. Appropriate --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 116.1 equipment shall be
precautions to placed to
be adopted in disconnect power
mines and oil supply at any part
– fields. of the system
where a fault

occurs.
Chapter 10 The operations of
Additional switch gears and
precautions to Protective equipment. relays shall be
338 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.2 recorded daily and
mines and oil register to be
– fields. maintained.
The effectiveness
Chapter 10
of protective
Additional
system shall be
precautions to Protective equipment.
339 inspected once in 3 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3
months and
mines and oil
records shall be
– fields.
maintained.
Chapter 10 Earthing metal
Additional shall be earthed by
precautions to Protective equipment. connection to an
340 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3.1 earthing system
mines and oil prescribed in rule
– fields. 115.
Where cables are
Chapter 10
provided with
Additional
metallic covering, it
precautions to Protective equipment.
341 may be used as a --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3.2
means of
mines and oil
connection to the
– fields.
earthing system.
342 Chapter 10 Protective equipment. Conductivity of --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 116.3.3 earthing system
precautions to shall be at least
be adopted in equal to 50 % of
mines and oil that of the largest
– fields. conductor used

solely to supply the

apparatus.
Chapter 10 All joints in earth
Additional conductor shall be
precautions to Protective equipment. adequately
343 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3.4 soldered.
mines and oil
– fields.
Chapter 10 No switch or fuse
Additional inserted in the
precautions to Protective equipment. earth conductor.
344 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3.5
mines and oil
– fields.
Chapter 10 This rule shall not
Additional apply if the voltage
precautions to Protective equipment. of any system does
--- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 116.3.6 not exceed 30
mines and oil volts.
– fields
Energy shall not be
transmitted into a
Chapter 10
mine at voltage
Additional
exceeding 11000
precautions to Voltage limits
345 volts and shall not --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 118.
be used therein at
mines and oil
a voltage
– fields
exceeding 6600
volts.
346 Chapter 10 Voltage Limits The voltage shall --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 118.a not exceed 125V
precautions to on use of hand
be adopted in held apparatus

mines and oil

– fields
The voltage shall
not exceed :a)125
Chapter 10 V in underground
Additional mines where
precautions to Voltage Limits electric lighting is
347 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 118.b used; b) 250V on
mines and oil the surface of the
– fields mines where
electric lighting is
used
Chapter 10 The Voltage shall
Additional not exceed 30V on
precautions to Voltage Limits use of portable
348 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 118.c hand lamps
mines and oil
– fields
Chapter 10 The Voltage shall
Additional not exceed 30V on
precautions to Voltage Limits circuits for remote
349 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 118.d control or electrical
mines and oil interlocking
– fields apparatus
Provisions shall be
made to guard
Chapter 10
against danger by
Additional
accidental
precautions to Transformers
350 overcharging of LV --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 119
apparatus above
mines and oil
its normal voltage.
– fields

All the switchgear

and terminals shall
be totally enclosed
and comply as
follow:
a) Sufficient
mechanical
Chapter 10 strength b)
Additional Conductors and
Switchgear and
precautions to contact areas of
351 Terminals --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in adequate current
120
mines and oil carrying capacity
– fields c) prevention for
lodgement of any
matter d) protected
live parts e)
prevention to open
sparking f)
prevention to short
circuit
Chapter 10 Switchgears for
Additional disconnection of
Disconnection of
precautions to power supply shall
352 supply --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in be installed at a
121.1
mines and oil point approved by
– fields the inspector
Appropriate
Chapter 10
apparatus shall be
Additional
Disconnection of provided for
precautions to
353 supply disconnection from --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
121.2 every part of the
mines and oil
system if
– fields
necessary

Appropriate
Chapter 10
apparatus shall be
Additional
Disconnection of provided for
precautions to
354 supply disconnection from --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
121.3 any part of the
mines and oil
system under fault
– fields
if necessary
Switchgears shall
Chapter 10
be provided for
Additional
Disconnection of motors, which is to
precautions to
355 supply be operated by --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
121.4 authorized person
mines and oil
operating the
– fields
motor
Chapter 10 Switchgears of
Additional motors shall be
Disconnection of
precautions to used to disconnect
356 supply --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in under over current,
121.5
mines and oil over voltage and
– fields Single phasing
Chapter 10 All cables shall be
Additional insulated,
precautions to Cables protected and
357 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 122.a supported at
mines and oil regular intervals
– fields
358 Chapter 10 Cables i) No cables other --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 122.b than concentric
precautions to cables or two core
be adopted in or multicore cables
mines and oil protected by a
– fields metallic covering.
Ii) the sheath of

metal-sheated
cables and the
metallic armouring
of armoured cables
shall be of a
thickness not less
than that
recommended
Two single core
cables may be
used for any circuit
provided that their
Chapter 10
metallic coverings
Additional
Cables are bounded
precautions to
359 122.c together by earth --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
conductors,
mines and oil
distance between
– fields
any two
consecutive bonds
is not greater than
30 metres
360 Chapter 10 Cables The metallic --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 122.d covering of every
precautions to cable shall be i)
be adopted in Mechanically and
mines and oil electrically
– fields continious ii)
earthed iii)
protected against
corrosion iv)
conductivity atleast
equal to 50 percent
of the conductivity

of the large
conductor v)
Prevented from
open sparking
Cables and
conductors
connected to
Chapter 10
motor, T/Fs ,
Additional
Switchgear shall
precautions to Cables
361 be --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 122.e
i) Mechanically
mines and oil
protected ii)
– fields
provide with
properly sealed
insulation
Chapter 10 To prevent
Additional abrasion, glands
precautions to Cables and bushes shall
362 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 122.f be provided
mines and oil
– fields
If separate
insulated
conductors are
Chapter 10
used, they shall be
Additional
installed at least
precautions to Cables
363 3.75 cm. apart and --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 122.g
shall not be
mines and oil
brought together
– fields
except at lamps,
switches and
Fittings
364 Chapter 10 Flexible Cables Cables for portable --- -- -- -- N/A

or transportable
Additional
apparatus shall be
precautions to
2 core or
be adopted in 123.1
multicore,shall be
mines and oil
protected with
– fields
insulating material
Every flexible cable
Chapter 10 intended for use
Additional with portable or
precautions to Flexible cables transportable
365 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.2 apparatus shall
mines and oil be connected to
– fields the system by
proper connectors
Chapter 10 An circuit breaker
Additional shall be provided
precautions to Flexible Cables at the node of main
366 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.3 cable joined to the
mines and oil flexible cable
– fields
Flexible cable
attached to the
Chapter 10
machines shall be
Additional
examined
precautions to Flexible cables
periodically by --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.4
authorized person,
mines and oil
if found damaged,
– fields
shall be replaced
by a new one
367 Chapter 10 Flexible cables If the voltage of the --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 123.5 circuit exceeds low
precautions to voltage, all flexible
be adopted in cable attached to

any transportable
apparatus shall be
provided with
mines and oil
flexible metallic
– fields
screening or
pliable
armouring.
In the case of
separately
Chapter 10 screened flexible
Additional cables the
precautions to Flexible Cables conductance of
368 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.6 each such screen
mines and oil shall not be less
– fields than 25 per cent of
that the power
conductor
Flexible cable
Chapter 10
exceeding 90
Additional
metres in length
precautions to Flexible Cables
shall not be used --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.7
with any portable
mines and oil
or transportable
– fields
apparatus
Flexible cable,
Chapter 10
when installed in a
Additional
mine, shall be
369 efficiently --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.8
supported and
mines and oil
protected from
– fields
mechanical injury.
Chapter 10 Flexible Cables Flexible cables
370 shall not be used --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 123.9

precautions to with apparatus

be adopted in other than portable
mines and oil or transportable
– fields apparatus
Flexible cables
Chapter 10
shall be detached
Additional
when not in use to
371 avoid charging of --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 123.10
cables by any
mines and oil
unauthorized
– fields
person
The authorized
person to operate
Chapter 10 the m/c shall not
Additional Portable and leave the m/c while
precautions to transportable it is in operation.
--- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in machines. While leaving the
mines and oil 124 area, he shall
– fields make sure that
supply is
disconnected
All apparatus shall
Chapter 10
be maintained
Additional
reasonably free
precautions to Sundry Precautions
372 from dust, dirt and --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.1
moisture, and shall
mines and oil
be kept clear of
– fields
obstruction
373 Chapter 10 Sundry Precautions All the apparatus --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 125.2 other than portable
precautions to and transportable
be adopted in shall be housed in
mines and oil a room to protect

the contents from

– fields
falling hazard
Inflammable
material shall not
Chapter 10
be stored in any
Additional
room,
precautions to Sundry Precautions
374 compartment or --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.3
box containing
mines and oil
apparatus, or in the
– fields
vicinity of any
apparatus
If there is any fault
Chapter 10 in circuit, the
Additional affected part shall
precautions to Sundry Precautions be made dead until
375 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.4 it is remedied.
mines and oil
– fields
Chapter 10 While lamps are

Additional being changed the
precautions to Sundry Precautions supply shall be
376 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.5 disconnected
mines and oil
– fields
Chapter 10 No lampholder
Additional shall be in metallic
precautions to Sundry Precautions connection with the
377 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.6 guard or other
mines and oil metal work of a
– fields portable hand lamp
Chapter 10 Sundry Precautions The following
378 notices in Hindi --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 125.7

and local language

of the district, shall
be exhibited:
a)Forbidding
precautions to unauthorized
be adopted in person to operate
mines and oil the m/c b) A notice
– fields giving full
instructions to
persons authorised
to effect the
disconnection
All apparatus,
Chapter 10 including portable
Additional and transportable
precautions to Sundry Precautions apparatus, shall be
379 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 125.8 operated only
mines and oil by those persons
– fields who are authorised
for the purpose
380 Chapter 10 Sundry Precautions Where a plug-and- --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 125.9 socket-coupling
precautions to other than of bolted
be adopted in type is used with
mines and oil flexible
– fields cables, an
electrical inter-lock
or other approved
device shall be
provided to prevent
the opening of the
coupling while the
conductors are

live.
All cables shall be
constructed,
Chapter 10
installed,
Additional Precautions where
protected,
precautions to gas exists(Coal seam
381 operated and --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in of First degree)
maintained in such
mines and oil 126.1a
a manner as to
– fields
prevent risk of
open sparking;
At any place which
Chapter 10
lies in-bye of the
Additional
Precautions where last ventilation
precautions to
382 gas exists connection, all --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
126.1b signaling shall be
mines and oil
operated as to be
– fields
intrinsically safe.
All apparatus
Chapter 10 including lighting
Additional fittings used at any
Precautions where
precautions to place which lies in
383 gas exists --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in bye of the last
126.1c
mines and oil ventilation
– fields connection shall be
flame-proof
Chapter 10 All the signaling
Precautions where
Additional circuits shall be
gas exists(Coal seam
precautions to operated and
of Second or third --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in maintained
degree)
mines and oil intrinsically safe
126.2a
– fields
384 Chapter 10 Precautions where All the cables shall --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional gas exists be operated and

precautions to installed in a way

be adopted in to prevent open
126.2b
mines and oil sparking
– fields
Chapter 10 All the apparatus
Additional shall be flame
Precautions where
precautions to proof
385 gas exists --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
126.2c
mines and oil
– fields
Chapter 10 All the electric
Additional lamps shall be
Precautions where
precautions to enclosed in flame
386 gas exists --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in proof enclosures
126.2d
mines and oil
– fields
Chapter 10 All the signaling
Additional circuits shall be
Precautions where
precautions to operated and
387 gas exists(Oil mine) --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in maintained
126.3a
mines and oil intrinsically safe
– fields
Chapter 10 All the cables shall
Additional be operated and
Precautions where
precautions to installed in a way
be adopted in to prevent open
126.3b
mines and oil sparking
– fields
389 Chapter 10 Precautions where All the apparatus --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional gas exists(Oil mine) shall be flame
precautions to 126.3c proof
be adopted in
mines and oil

– fields
Chapter 10 All the electric
Additional lamps shall be
Precautions where
precautions to enclosed in flame
be adopted in proof enclosures
126.3d
mines and oil
– fields
In any coal-seam
of degree second
and degree third
gassiness or the
danger zone
of oil-mine the
supply shall be
Chapter 10
discontinued i)if
Additional
Precautions where sparking occurs ii)
precautions to
391 gas exists during the --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
126.4 examination period
mines and oil
iii)if any defect,
– fields
until it is remedied
iv) A flame safety
lamp shall be
provided to
indicate the
presence of
flammable gas
392 Chapter 10 Precautions where If the presence of --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional gas exists inflammable gas in
precautions to 126.5a the general body of
be adopted in air is found any
mines and oil time to exceed one
– fields and one quarter
3[per cent], the

supply of energy
shall be
immediately
disconnected from
all cables and
apparatus in the
area.
Any disconnection
Chapter 10
due to detection of
Additional
Precautions where flammable gas
precautions to
393 gas exists shall be noted in a --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
126.5b log sheet and shall
mines and oil
be reported to the
– fields
inspector
The provisions of
this rule shall apply
to any
metalliferrous mine
which may be
Chapter 10
notified by the
Additional
Precautions where Inspector of Mines
precautions to
394 gas exists if inflammable gas --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in
126.6 occurs or if the
mines and oil
Inspector of
– fields
Mines is of the
opinion that
inflammable gas is
likely to occur in
such mine
395 Chapter 10 Shot firing When shot firing is --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 127.1 in progress,
precautions to adequate
be adopted in precaution shall be

taken to protect the

mines and oil apparatus and
– fields conductors from
injury
Chapter 10 Current from
Additional lighting or power
precautions to Shot firing circuits shall not be
--- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 127.2 used for firing
mines and oil shots.
– fields
Adequate
Chapter 10
precautions shall
Additional
be taken to prevent
precautions to Shot firing
396 such cable --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 127.3
touching other
mines and oil
cables and
– fields
apparatus
397 Chapter 10 Signaling (a) precautions --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 128 shall be taken to
precautions to prevent signal and
be adopted in telephone wires
mines and oil coming
– fields into contact with
other cables and
apparatus;
(b) the voltage
used in any one
circuit shall not
exceed 30 volts;
and
(c) contact-makers
shall be so
constructed as to

prevent the
accidental closing
of the
circuit.
Haulage by electric
locomotives on the
overhead trolley-
Chapter 10
wire system, at
Additional
medium or low
precautions to Haulage
398 voltage, and --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 129
haulage by storage
mines and oil
battery locomotives
– fields
may be used with
prior consent to the
inspector.
Where the voltage
of an alternating
current system
Chapter 10 exceeds 30 volts,
Additional the neutral or mid-
Earthing at Neutral
precautions to point shall be
399 Points --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in earthed by
130
mines and oil connection to an
– fields earthing system in
the manner
prescribed in rule
115.
Chapter 10 Supervision One or more --- -- -- -- N/A
Additional 131.1 Electrical
precautions to supervisors shall
be adopted in be appointed by
mines and oil the owner as
– fields directed by the

Inspector. The
appointed
supervisor shall be
the one holdind
valid supervisor
certificate. If
necessary, the
Inspector may
direct the owner to
appoint require
Electricians
Every person
appointed to
Chapter 10 operate, supervise,
Additional examine or adjust
precautions to Supervision any apparatus
400 --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 131.2 shall
mines and oil be competent to do
– fields the work as
directed by the
Engineer
The Electrical
Supervisor shall be
Chapter 10
responsible for 1.
Additional
Through
precautions to Supervision
401 examination of all --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 131.3
the apparatus2.
mines and oil
Examination and
– fields
testing of all new
apparatus
Chapter 10 In the absence of
Supervision
402 Additional any electrical --- -- -- -- N/A
131.4
precautions to supervisor for more

than three days,

the owner, agent
be adopted in or manager of the
mines and oil mine shall appoint
– fields in writing a
substitute electrical
supervisor
The Electrical
Chapter 10
Supervisor shall be
Additional
responsible for
precautions to Supervision
403 maintaining all the --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 131.5
log sheets and the
mines and oil
test records of the
– fields
apparatus
The provisions of
rules 110 to 128
both inclusive and
rule 131 shall
not apply in any
case,where, on
grounds of
Chapter 10
emergency or
Additional
special
precautions to Exemptions.
404 circumstances, --- -- -- -- N/A
be adopted in 132.0
exemption is
mines and oil
obtained from the
– fields
Inspector. In
granting any such
exemption the
Inspector may
prescribe such
conditions as he
thinks fit.

The state
government or
where mines are
running behalf of
central government
are affected, the
Relaxation by central government
Chapter11
405 government. may by order in -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
133.1 writing that
provisions of rules
in chapter 4 other
than rules 44a and
46 and all rules in
5,6,7,8,and 9 shall
be relaxed.
The central
government, by
order in writing,
any of the
provisions of the
Relaxation by
Chapter11 rules as specified
406 government. -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous shall be relaxed in
133.2
any particular case
to such an extent
and subject to such
conditions as he
may think fit...
407 Chapter11 Relaxation by The inspector -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous Inspector. may, by order in
134.1 writing, any of the
provisions of the
rules as specified
shall be relaxed in

any particular case

to such an extent
and subject to such
conditions as he
may think fit..
Where the voltage
of system does not
exceed 125 volts,
the inspector may,
by order in writing,
Relaxation by any of the
Chapter11 Inspector. provisions of the
408 --- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous 134.2 rules as specified
shall be relaxed in
any particular case
to such an extent
and subject to such
conditions as he
may think fit..
Every relaxation so
directed shall be
reported forthwith
Relaxation by
to, and shall be
Chapter11 Inspector.
409 subject to -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous 134.3
disallowance or
revision by the
state / central
government.
410 Chapter11 Supply and use Any person other -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous energy by non – than non licensee
licensees and others. supplied with
135.0 energy / generate
energy, such

person shall be
deemed to be
consumer for the
purpose of rules
specified.
Where any person
is responsible for
the observance of
Responsibilities of any of these rules,
Chapter11
411 agents and managers. every agent and -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
136.0 manager of such a
person shall also
be responsible for
such observance.
Any building which
is used as human
dwelling or a place
of worship shall, in
Chapter11 Mode of entry. making such entry
412 -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous 137.0 have due regard
and may be
compatible with the
exigencies of the
purpose.
The person
breaking the seal
shall be punishable
Penalty for breaking with fine of Rs 200,
Chapter11
413 seal. the consumer -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
138.0 when he has not
broken himself
shall be punishable
of Rs 50.

Any person
responsible for
power supply,
Penalty for breach of failed to report any
Chapter11
414 rule 44A. accident to -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
138A.0 inspector or any
other authority, he
shall be punishable
for Rs 300
The person
through whom the
work is being
Penalty for breach of carried out, whose
Chapter11
415 rule 45. immediate -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
139.0 supervision the
work carried out
shall be punishable
fine up to 300 Rs.
Where no notice is
given, no amount
Penalty for breach of deposited, the
Chapter11
416 rule 82. person engaged -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
140.a for work shall be
punishable up to
300 Rs.
If any person
commence or
continues work in
Penalty for breach of
Chapter11 contravention of
417 rule 82. -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous rule 82(3), he shall
140.b
be punishable with
a fine up to 200
Rs.

The contractor
Penalty for breach of whom he employs
Chapter11
418 rule 77, 79 or 80. shall be punishable -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous
140A.0 with fine up to Rs
300.
Every person other
than inspector and
Penalty for breach of
Chapter11 officer shall be
419 rules. -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous punishable for
141.0
every breach with
fine up to 300 Rs.
These rules shall
be binding on all
Chapter11 Application of rules. persons,
420 -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous 142.0 companies,
licensees in use of
electricity.
421 Chapter11 Repeal. The Indian -- -- -- -- N/A
Miscellaneous 143.0 Electricity Rules,
1937, are hereby
repealed:
Provided that any
order made,
notification issued
or anything done or
any action taken
under any of the
said rules shall be
deemed to have
been made,
issued, done or
taken
under the

corresponding
provisions of the
rules.
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Name of Rules – INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES 1956

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officer may require

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and condition then

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The accounts shall

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lines and apparatus.

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restoration of persons instructions shall

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and suppliers. government.

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relating to officer within 7

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more than 6%,

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capacity and shall

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relating to supplier subject to

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supply lines, include a link by

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low and the system and

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high or Extra high

162 Chapter 7 Use of energy at High The inspector shall -- -- -- -- N/A

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carried out only by

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Chapter 7 Apparatus having

169 Chapter 7 Use of energy at High All the -- -- -- -- N/A

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