THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL)
(a) & (b) : Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) had carried
out accuracy testing of energy meters only at the consumer end
for Distribution Companies under the aegis of Public Grievances
(PG) Cell, Department of Power, Government of NCT of Delhi
between May, 2007 and October, 2010.
Out of 2,061 meters tested so far, 101 meters were
found to record more than 2.5% against the required accuracy of
less than or equal to 2.5% as specified in Standards IS:15707.
Balance 1,960 Energy Meters were within the specified accuracy
as per the above standard. Based on the above Statistics, it is
observed that 4.9% of the meters tested were found defective.
(c) : Yes, Madam. The Electricity Act, 2003 has provisions
under Section 142 to deal with the contraventions of the said Act.
(d) & (e) : In terms of Electricity Act, 2003, the matter of the
financial loss incurred by the consumers due to faulty meters
lies within the purview of the concerned State Electricity
Regulatory Commission. Accordingly, the decision on financial
loss incurred by consumers due to some defective meters was
required to be decided statutorily by the Delhi Electricity
Regulatory Commission (DERC).
As per Regulation 38 of the Delhi Electricity Supply
Code and Proforma Standard Regulations, 2007, issued by DERC,
a procedure has been laid down for adjustment/refund to the
consumer or recovery from the consumer where meter is found
to be fast or slow beyond the specified limits of accuracy on
testing. In case faulty meters are detected then the due amount
is credited to consumers as per Regulations.
