KPTCL cracks down on 45 self-execution projects violating power rules
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has identified 45 cases and served notices to large housing or commercial establishments for failing to complete the mandatory
Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has identified 45 cases and served notices to large housing or commercial establishments for failing to complete the mandatory electrical infrastructure within the stipulated timeline under self execution projects or have violated the provisions of the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). A release on Friday stated that a penalty of 10% will be imposed in accordance with the applicable KERC regulations for violations. Wherever the mandatory electrical infrastructure is not completed within the stipulated timeline and such non-compliance results in transmission constraints at KPTCL sub-stations, appropriate action, including disconnection of electricity supply, may be initiated in accordance with the applicable legal and regulatory provisions to safeguard reliable power supply to the general public, it added.
Minister for Tourism and Energy K.J. George said, “Under the KERC regulations dated January 12, 2006, Clause 3.2.4 (Self-Execution of Substations), projects with a sanctioned load exceeding 7.5 MVA are required to establish dedicated electrical infrastructure, including sub-stations and associated electrical facilities, at their own cost before availing permanent power supply.” He also noted that adequate time has already been provided for compliance to these self-execution projects. “However, where projects continue to disregard the regulatory requirements, necessary legal action will be initiated in accordance with the directions of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar,” he said. The objective of the self-execution framework is to ensure that the required electrical infrastructure is developed simultaneously with large residential and commercial developments.
This not only supports reliable power supply in rapidly growing urban areas but also prevents excessive loading on the existing electricity network and avoids unnecessary expenditure of public funds on infrastructure meant exclusively for private developments. According to officials, such instances place additional stress on the existing public power network and may adversely affect the quality, reliability, and stability of electricity supply to neighbouring consumers. Meanwhile, KPTCL officials said that they have also identified projects that initially obtained approvals based on a sanctioned load below 7.5 MVA, but are presently drawing electricity beyond the approved sanctioned capacity without creating the corresponding electrical infrastructure.
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