UT residents can now get excess power regularised
The power discom has asked consumers to declare their actual electricity load under the scheme. This is a one-time opportunity for the consumers to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme, as per the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) regulations 2018.
Over the years, the power load of many domestic and commercial connections has increased manifold. However, consumers did not put in an application to enhance their sanctioned load accordingly.
CPDL officials said through a simple and easy process, consumers can now share details of their load or demand to get it enhanced, enabling the utility to plan, augment, and manage the power distribution system more efficiently.
Arun Kumar Verma, director, CPDL, said, "By declaring their actual power load, consumers can support us in optimising electricity distribution infrastructure, reducing disruptions, and maintaining a steady supply to their premises."
Officials said the process for declaring the actual power load has been made more consumer-friendly. All they need to do is fill out a form online at the CPDL website, www.chandigarhpower.com. Upon completing all the required steps, they will receive an acknowledgment on their mobile phones. The form can also be submitted offline by visiting the respective SDO office.
The officials clarified that no penalty will be imposed on the consumer for the declaration of excess load, and the declared load will be deemed to be regularised from the date of application.
Also, there will be no need to submit a test report.
The validity of the scheme will be for a month from July 1 to July 31, 2025. The officials said after the closure of the VDS, CPDL will conduct a survey to identify domestic and commercial establishments where the actual power load exceeds the sanctioned limit.
Appropriate action will be taken against the owners of establishments found to violate the prescribed norms based on the survey findings, they added.
Once accurate information about the actual power load is available, power distribution arrangements will be optimised accordingly. This will help reduce breakdowns and faults, ultimately ensuring a more seamless and reliable power supply.
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CONSUMERS TAKE NOTE
All that consumers need to do is fill out a form online at the CPDL website, www.chandigarhpower.com
Upon completing all the required steps, they will receive an acknowledgment on their mobile phones
The form can also be submitted offline by visiting the respective subdivisonal officer's office
No penalty will be imposed on the consumer for the declaration of excess load being utilised by them, and the declared load will be deemed to be regularised from the date of application
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By declaring their actual power load, consumers can support us in optimising electricity distribution infrastructure, reducing disruptions, and maintaining a steady supply to their premises
Arun Kumar Verma, director, Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited
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