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Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, Functions And Levy Of Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, Functions And Levy Of Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, Functions And Levy Of Fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

[27th January 2025]

PREAMBLE

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 180 read with sub-section (3) of section 162 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (Central Act No. 36 of 2003), the Government of Karnataka hereby makes the following rules to amend the Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, functions and levy of fees) Rules, 2018, namely:-

Rule 1. Title and commencement.

(1)     These rules may be called the Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, functions and levy of fees) (Amendment) Rules, 2025.

(2)     They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

Rule 2. Amendment of Schedule-II.

(1)     In the Karnataka Electrical Inspectorates (Powers, functions and levy of fees) Rules, 2018, for Schedule-II, except Appendix, the following shall be substituted, namely:-

"Schedule-II

LEVY OF FEES

Part-I

(1)     Fee for Initial inspection

(a)      Fee for initial inspection, examination or tests of any electrical installation made under the provisions of the Act and any rules and regulations made there under, shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified in the schedule appended and collected from the persons mentioned in scales A to H in the Part II of Schedule-II thereto:

Provided that, where, in the opinion of the Inspector, re-inspection, examination or tests of installation is necessitated by the neglect or failure to complete the electrical works or on account of non compliance of the orders of the Inspector or on account of breach of any Act or rule or regulation within stipulated period, the fee for such re-inspection, examination or tests shall be fifty percent of the fee specified against such class of consumer or installation detailed in the scales.

Provided further that, if an extension or an alteration to the installation is made since the date of last initial or periodical inspection, examinations, or tests of installation necessitates another inspection, test or examination of the installation, separate applicable fee shall be levied for such extension or alteration in accordance with the rates specified and collected from the persons mentioned in the said scales.

(b)      Fee for inspection of cinemas and video installation shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified in scales ZC in the Part II of the Schedule-II thereto.

(2)     Fee for periodical inspection

(a)      Fee for the periodical inspection, examination, or tests of installation, made under the provisions of the Act, and any rules and regulations made there under, shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified for the same and collected from the persons mentioned in scales I to O in the Part II of ScheduleII thereto:

Provided that, where in the opinion of the Inspector, a second or subsequent inspection, examination or tests of installation is necessitated by the neglect or failure to complete the electrical works or on account of non compliance of the orders of the Inspector or on account of breach of any Act or rule or regulation, the fee for such second inspection, re-inspection, examination or tests shall be fifty percent of the fee specified in the scale.

(b)      Fee for periodical inspection, examination, or tests of installation belonging to Government owned electricity supply companies (ESCOMS), KPTCL, KPCL and Hukkeri Co-operative Society shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified for the same and collected as per the scale ZB in the Part II of Schedule-II there to:

Provided that, where, in the opinion of the Inspector, a second or subsequent inspection, examination or tests of installation is necessitated by the neglect or failure to complete the electrical works or on account of non compliance of the orders of the Inspector or on account of breach of any Act or rule or regulation within stipulated period, the fee for such second inspection, re-inspection, examination or tests shall be fifty percent of the fee specified against such class of consumer or installation detailed in the scales.

(3)     Fee for scrutiny and approval of electrical installation drawings: Fee for scrutiny and approval of electrical installation drawings shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified in scale Z in the Part II of this Schedule.

(4)     Fees for change of ownership or firm name of the electrical installation and dismantling approval: Fee for the services of an inspector requested by the consumer or by a member of the public shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified in scales ZA in the Part II of this Schedule-II thereto. These installations shall be treated as independent installations for the purpose of inspection.

(5)     Fee for the services of an inspector as per the specific requests by the consumer or by a member of the public: Fee for the services of an inspector requested by the consumer or by any public shall be levied in accordance with the rates specified in scales P to ZA in the Part II of this Schedule thereto. These installations shall be treated as independent installations for the purpose of inspection.

(6)     Exemption from the levy of inspection fee: Inspection and certification of installations for the purpose of visit of VVIPs are exempted from the levy of inspection fee.

Note: For the purposes of levy of inspection fees KVAR rating shall be treated as KVA and wherever necessitates power factor shall be taken as 0.8.

(7)     Remittance of fee:

(a)      The fees specified may be remitted prior to or at the time of inspection, examination, or test in case of initial or periodical inspection and in any case within ten days from the date of periodical inspection, examination or test into any Government Treasury of the State through payment gateway the Head of Account as below, and the challan or receipt shall be forwarded to the concerned officer forthwith.

(b)      Any amount due to the Government, in excess of the demand already made shall be remitted within ten days from the date of receipt for the same.

Non-Plan 0043: Taxes and Duties on Electricity

Sl. No

Particulars

Head of Account

1

Electricity Tax on consumption or sale of Electricity.

0043-00-101-0-01

2

Fee for inspection of electrical installation.

0043-00-102-0-01

3

Fee for the inspection of Cinemas

0043-00-103-0-01

4

Fee for fresh or renewal of electrical Contractor Licenses or supervisor or wiremen permits

0043-00-800-0-01

5

Fee for the inspection of Lifts, Escalators, etc

0043-00-800-0-02

6

Others

0043-00-800-0-03

7

Fee collected for the Examination under licensing Rules and cinema operator Rules

0043-00-800-0-06

(8)     Recovery of arrears of fee: All sums payable as fees under this rule shall be recoverable as arrears of land revenue.

PART-II

FEES FOR INITIAL INSPECTIONS

SCALE-A

For an inspection or test of any generating station, receiving station or other place in which energy is generated, transmitted, received or distributed at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts,-

Sl. No.

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Domestic lighting installations in residential premises with 10 KW and below

150/-

(2)

For cases other than mentioned in item (1)

A

Up to and including 10KVA

800/-

B

Above 10KVA Upto100 KVA

1500/-

C

Above 100KVA Up to 500KVA

2500/-

D

Above 500KVA Up to 1000KVA

5000/-

 

E(i)

Above 1000KVA Up to 5000KVA

10000/-

 

E(ii)

Above 5000KVA for every additional 1000KVA or part thereof in excess of 5000KVA

An additional fee of Rs.1000/- per 1000KVA shall be levied in excess of E(i) above.

NOTE: 1. In the case of generating station or other place in which energy is generated, the fee shall be paid by the supplier or the Pearson generating energy. In the case of a receiving station, the fee shall be paid by the owner.

2. The fee shall be levied separately for individual equipment.

Explanation:- For the purpose of said note "Equipment" means Capacitor Bank in outdoor substations, Generators, Power or Distribution or Furnace or Unit Ratio Transformer (Excluding Welding and Instrument transformers)

3. In case of Solar Installations, the total capacity of inverters connected to the inverter transformer shall be considered as one generating unit for the purpose of calculation of fees.

SCALE-B

(a)      For an inspection, examination or test made in pursuance of the regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act, where energy is or is about to be supplied or used at extra high, high and medium voltage except in the cases to which scales A, C to H of this schedule specifically refer,-

Sl.No.

Capacity

FeesinRupees

(1)

Up to and including 5KW

300/-

(2)

Above 5KW up to 50KW

600/-

(3)

Above 50KW up to 100KW

2000/-

(4)

Above 100KW up to 500KW

3000/-

(5)

Above 500KW up to 1000KW

4000/-

(6)(i)

Above 1000KW up to 5000KW

10000/-

(6)(ii)

Above 5000KW for every additional 1000KW or part thereof

An additional fee of Rs. 1000/- per 1000KW shall be levied in excess of 6(i) above

(b)      For inspection of Multi - Storied building (more than Fifteen meters in height from ground level to roof level) in pursuance of the regulation or under any applicable rules made under the Act,-

Sl. No.

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Multi-storied Building up to six floors including basement and ground floors(for each block of a building)

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 5000/-

(b) 8000/-

(2)

Multi-storied Building having more than 6 Floors upto 15 Floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building)

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 10000/-

(b) 15000/-

(3)

Multi-storied Building having more than 15 floors up to 25 Floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building)

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 15000/-

(b) 20000/-

(4)

Multi-storied Building having more than 25 floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building)

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a)20000/-

(b)25000/-

(5)

For any addition or alteration to the Multi Storied Building per floor.

5000/- or Maximum of Rs.25000/-

Note: for both (a) and (b):

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the owner to whom energy is or is about to be supplied.

(2)     Separate fee shall be levied for inspection of X - rays, Neon Sign, Lifts, substation and stand by generators according to the respective scale of fees.

(3)     The fee is inclusive of connected switchgear and cables.

(4)     For H V Motor load, fees shall be levied separately for individual equipment,

(5)     For MV load (i.e. Motor, welding transformer etc) fees shall be levied on the total connected load on each MCC of every transformer or Generator.

(6)     Buildings having combination of both residential and non-residential shall be considered as non residential for the purpose of levy of fees.

SCALE-C

Fee for an inspection, examination or test of any electrical installation, appliance or apparatus (other than a generating station or a receiving station for which a separate fee will be charged under Scale-A in a factory as under the Factories Act (Central Act 63 of 1948) to which energy is supplied by the ESCOMS or Licensee or in which energy is generated,-

Sl.No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For power

Fees as per Scale B shall be levied.

(2)

For lighting or for purposes other than power (provided no fees under this item shall be charged in respect of an electric installation appliance or apparatus in any factory where not more than twenty workers are employed)

100/- per KW or part there of subject to a Maximum of 1000/-

Note:

(1)     In any factory to which energy is supplied by a licensee or in which energy is generated both for lighting and for power. Separate fee under Clause (1) and (2) shall be charged.

(2)     The fee shall be paid by the owner.

SCALE-D

For an inspection or of examination of service line and connected metering apparatus on consumer premises in pursuance of the regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act,-

Sl. No.

Capacity

FeesinRupees

(1)

Low or medium voltage service line

350/-

(2)

High or extra high voltage service line

3000/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the licensee or the supplier.

SCALE-E

For inspection of Neon Sign and X-ray installations in pursuance of the Regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act,-

Sl. No

Particulars

FeesinRupees

(1)

Neon Sign

1000/- per equipment.

(2)

X-ray

1500/- per equipment

(3)

C T Scan and similar equipments

2500/- per equipment

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the owner to whom energy is or is about to be supplied;

(2)     Separate fee shall be levied for Lifts, substation and stand by generators according to the respective scale of fees; and

(3)     The fee is inclusive of connected switch gear and cables.

SCALE-F

For inspection of one aerial line crossing the other aerial line in pursuance of the Regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act,-

Sl.No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For an inspection examination of every new aerial line including a service line crossing either above or below a telegraph, telephone or other aerial line

(a) For inspection of First crossing

500/-

(b) For inspection of every additional crossing

200/-

Note: The fees shall be paid by the persons whoever lays the line later.

SCALE-G

For inspection of Over head line or cable in pursuance of the Regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act,-

Sl.No

Particulars

Feesi n Rupees

(1)

For an inspection, or examination of medium or low voltage serial distribution main or cable

Rs.200/- per KM or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs.2000/-

(2)

For an inspection or examination of high voltage line or cable

Rs.300/- per KM or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs.3000/-

(3)

For an inspection, or examination of an extra high voltage line and cable

Rs.1000/- per KM or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs. 6000/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the supplier or owner.

SCALE - H

For inspection or examination of switch gear,-

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For low or medium voltage

500/-

(2)

For high

1500/-

(3)

Extra high voltage

3000/-

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the supplier or owner or occupier

(2)     Switch Gear includes Fuses, Isolators, circuit breakers, Lightning conductors, Protection/Metering C.T and P.T. along with connected control cables and jumps.

(3)     If more than one switchgear of the same class of voltage is connected either to primary or secondary side of a transformer or to a generator all the switchgears at each side shall be considered as single for the purpose of calculation of fees.

PART - III

FEES FOR PERIODICAL INSPECTIONS:

SCALE-I

For an inspection or test of any generating station, receiving station or other place in which energy is generated, transmitted, received or distributed at a rate exceeding two hundred and fifty watts and one hundred volts,-

Sl. No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Domestic lighting installations in residential premises with 10KW and below

150/-

 

 (2)

For cases other than mentioned in item (1) above:-

a

Up to and including 10 KVA

300/-

b

Above 10 KVA Upto 100 KVA

1000/-

c

Above 100 KVA Upto 500 KVA

1500/-

d

Above 500 KVA Upto 1000 KVA

3000/-

e(i)

Above 1000 KVA Upto 5000 KVA

7500/-

e(ii)

For every additional 1000 KVA or part thereof in excess of 5000 KVA

additional fee of 700/- per 1000 KVA shall be levied in excess of e(i)

Note:

(1)     In the case of generating station or other place in which energy is generated, the fee shall paid by the person generating energy. In the case of a receiving station, the fee shall be paid by the owner.

(2)     The fee shall be levied separately for individual equipment.

Explanation:- For the purpose of said Note "Equipment" means Capacitor Bank in outdoor substation, Generators, Power or Distribution or Furnace or Unit Ratio Transformer (Excluding Welding and Instrument transformer)

(3)     In case of solar installations, the total capacity of inverters connected to the inverter transformer shall be considered as one generating unit for the purpose of calculation of fees.

SCALE-J

(a)      For an inspection, examination or test of installation made when energy is used at extra high, high and medium voltage except in the cases to which scales I, K to O of this Schedule specifically refer,-

Sl.No.

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Up to and including 5KW

300/-

(2)

Above 5 KW Upto 50 KW

400/-

(3)

Above 50 KW Upto 100 KW

1500/-

(4)

Above 100 KW Upto 500 KW

2000/-

(5)

Above 500 KW Upto 1000 KW

2500/-

(6)(i)

(a) Above 1000 KW Upto 5000 KW

6500/-

(6)(ii)

(b) Above 5000KW for every additional 1000 KW or part thereof.

additional fee of 700/- per 1000 KW shall be levied in excess of (6)(i)

(b)      For inspection of multi-Storied building (more than fifteen meters in height from ground level to roof level),-

Sl. No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Multi-storied Building up to six floors including basement and ground floors (for each block of a building),-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 1000/-

(b) 5000/-

(2)

Multi-storied Building having more than 6 floors upto 15 Floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building),-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 4000/-

(b) 10000/-

(3)

Multi-storied Building having more than 15 floors up to 25floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building),-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 5000/-

(b) 12000/-

(4)

Multi-storied Building having more than 25 floors including basement and ground floors. (for each block of a building),-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 6000/-

(b) 15000/-

Note: for both (a) and (b):

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the owner to whom energy is supplied or occupier.

(2)     Separate fee shall be levied for inspection of X - rays, Neon Sign, Lifts, substation and stand by generators according to the respective scale of fees.

(3)     The fee is inclusive of connected switch gear and cables.

(4)     For H V Motor load, fees shall be levied separately for individual equipment.

(5)     For M V load (i.e. Motor, Welding transformer etc) fees shall be levied on the total connected load on each MCC of every transformer or Generator.

(6)     Buildings having combination of both residential and non-residential shall be considered as non residential for the purpose of levy of fees.

SCALE-K

For inspection of Neon Sign and X - ray equipment,-

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Neon Sign

500/- per equipment

(2)

X-ray

1000/- per equipment

(3)

C T Scan and similar equipments

2000/- per equipment

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the owner to whom energy is or is about to be supplied.

(2)     Separate fee shall be levied for Lifts, sub-station and stand by generators according to the respective scale of fees.

(3)     The fee is inclusive of connected switch gear and cables.

SCALE L

For an inspection, examination or test of any electrical installation, appliance or apparatus (other than a generating station or a receiving station for which a separate fee will be charged under Scale I) in a factory within the meaning of the Factories Act 1948 (Central Act 63 of 1948) to which energy is supplied by the ESCOMS or Licensee or in which energy is generated,-

Sl.No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For power

Fees as per Scale J

 

(2)

For lighting or for purposes other than power (provided no fees under this item shall be charged in respect of an electric installation appliance or apparatus in any factory where not more than twenty workers are employed)

70/-per KW or part there of subject to a Maximum of 700/-

Note:

(1)     In any factory to which energy is supplied by a licensee or in which energy is generated both for lighting and for power, separate fee under Clause (1) and (2) shall be charged.

(2)     The fee shall be paid by the owner or consumer.

SCALE M

Fee for inspection or examination of service line and connected metering apparatus on consumer premises,-

Sl. No.

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

A low or medium voltage service line

200/-

(2)

For high or Extra high voltage service line

1200/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the licensee or the supplier.

SCALE N

Fee for inspection or examination of overhead line or cable,-

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For inspection or examination of medium or low voltage aerial distribution line or cable

100/- per Kilometer or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs. 500/-

(2)

For an inspection or examination of a high voltage line or UG cable

200/-per Kilometer or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs. 1000/-

(3)

For inspection or examination of an extra high voltage line or cable

500/- per Kilometer or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs. 2500/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the owner or consumer or occupier.

SCALE-O

Fee for the inspection or examination of switch gear,-

Sl.No.

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Low or medium voltage

300/-

(2)

High voltage

1000/-

(3)

Extra high voltage

2000/-

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the owner or consumer or occupier.

(2)     Switch gear includes Fuses, Isolators, Circuit breakers, Lightning conductors, Protection C.T and P.T. along with connected control cables and jumps.

(3)     If more than one switchgear of the same class of voltage is connected either to primary or secondary side of a transformer or to a generator all the switchgears at each side shall be considered as single for the purpose of calculation of fees.

PART-IV

FEES TO OTHER SERVICES OF THE INSPECTORATE

SCALE-P

Sl. No.

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For an inspection of OH line and for issue of a clearance certificate under Regulations or under any applicable rules made under the Act, after due

1000/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the person who proposes either to erect a new building or structure or to make any temporary addition or alteration in or upon any building or structure.

SCALE - Q

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For an inspection or examination of any electric traction system including trolley wires and overhead equipments and test of bonding and leakage currents.

1000/-per day or part thereof.

Note: The fee shall be paid by the licensee or the owner of the electric traction system as the case may be.

SCALE-R

Fee for testing energy meters and connected CT and PT,-

Sl.No.

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For testing a single energy meter of any description in the laboratory

 

(a) Without CT and PT

500/-

(b) With CT and PT

1000/-

(2)

If a meter is to be tested on the consumers premises

 

(a) Without CT and PT

2000/-

 

(b) With CT and PT

8000/-

(3)

For issue of permission and renewal for filtration and testing of transformer oil

 

15000/-

(4)

For issue of permission and renewal for calibration of energy meter and relays and also testing of CTs etc

 

15000/-

Note : The fee shall be paid by the person or agency or firm or any other body at whose request the test is conducted.

SCALE-S

Fee for the inspection or examination or test of voltage within the consumer premises at the request of the consumer of the licensee and issue of a certificate,-

Sl. No.

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Low voltage and medium voltage

500/-

(2)

High voltage

1000/-

Note:

(1)     For an inspection and examination or test of voltage and reading of voltage for a duration of 24 hours as above Rs 500/- in addition to the amount charged for each item above.

(2)     The fee shall be paid by the consumer in the first instance but the Electrical Inspector shall decide as to who shall pay the fee when reported as dispute between the consumer and the supplier.

SCALE -T

Sl.No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Fee for an inspection, examination or test of any main or distributing main or service line for the existence of leakage therein which may result in electrolysis to other pipe or to any appliance connected with.

500 for the first hour and thereafter Rs.100/- per hour or part thereof.

Note:

(1)     If any leakage is discovered in any street main, distributing main or service line, the fee shall be paid by the licensee or the owner of the main or service line as the case may be.

(2)     If a leakage is discovered, the fee shall be paid by the owner of the water, gas or other pipe or of the appliance connected therewith.

SCALE-U

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Fee for testing an installation for the existence of leakage to earth.

500/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the applicant.

SCALE-V

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For the localizing of leakage to earth in any installation

500 for the first hour and there after Rs.100/- per hour or part thereof.

Note: The fee shall be paid by the applicant.

SCALE-W

(a)      Fee for witnessing testing of a single energy meter along with connected CT and PT,-

Sl. No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Single Phase LV Installation

500/-

(2)

Three Phase MV installation

1000/-

(3)

HV Installation

2000/-

(4)

EHV Installation

5000/-

(b)      Change of Metering equipments-Energy Meter/CT/PT,-

Sl. No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

LV Installation

1000/-

(2)

HV Installation

4000/-

(3)

EH VInstallation

7000/-

SCALE-X

Fee for testing of earth electrode,-

Sl. No

Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Fee for testing of Earth Electrode

200/- per earth electrode

Note: The fee shall be paid by the applicant.

SCALE-Y

INSPECTION OF TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS:

(1)     For inspection and to issue Electrical Fitness Certificate to Amusements, Circus, Jatra, Yakshagana, Fair, etc,-

Sl. No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Upto and including 5KW

500/-

(2)

Above 5 KW Upto 50 KW

1500/-

(3)

Above 50 KW Upto 100 KW

2500/-

(4)

Above 100 KW Upto 500 KW

4000/-

(5)

Above 500 KW Upto 1000 KW

5000/-

(6)(i)

Above 1000 KW Upto 5000 KW

6000/-

(6)(ii)

Above 5000 KW for every additional 1000 KW or part thereof.

an additional fee of 1000/- per 1000 KW shall be levied in excess of (6)(i)

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be paid by the applicant or owner to whom energy is or is about to be supplied.

(2)     Separate fee shall be levied for Lifts, sub-station and stand by generators according to the respective scale of fees.

(3)     The fee is inclusive of connected switch gear and cables.

SCALE-Z

Fee for scrutiny and approval of drawings detailing method of construction of the following types of installations,-

Sl No

Capacity

Fees in Rupees

 

(1)

Drawing of Generating sets:

(a) upto 100 KVA

1000/-

(b) Above 100 KVA upto 1000 KVA

2000/-

(c) Above 1000 KVA upto 5000 KVA

5000/-

(d) Above 5000 KVA upto 25000KVA

10000/-

(e) Above 25000KVA

15000/-

(2)

Drawing of Transformer Centers and HT installations

(a) Upto 100KVA

1500/-

(b) Above 100KVA upto 1000KVA

2500/-

(c) Above 1000KVA upto 5000KVA

5000/-

(d) Above 5000 KVA upto 25000KVA

10000/-

(e) Above 25000KVA upto 50000KVA

15000/-

(f) Above 50000KVA

20000/-

 

 

 

 

 

(3)

Multi-storied Building up to six floors including basement and ground floors,-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 3000/-

(b) 5000/-

Multi-storied Building having more than 6 floors upto 15 floors including basement and ground floors,-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 5000/-

(b) 7500/-

Multi-storied Building having more than 15 floors up to 25 floors including basement and ground floors,-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a) 7500/-

(b)10000/-

Multi-storied Building having more than 25 floors including basement and ground floors,-

(a) Residential Building

(b) Non-residential Building

 

(a)10000/-

(b)12500/-

(4)

Medium pressure and low voltage consumer installation

500/-

(5)

Addition and alterations to the load of the existing installations:

 

(a) Upto 100 KW

1000/-

(b) Above 100 KW upto 1000 KW

2000/-

(c) Above 1000 KW upto 5000 KW

5000/-

(d) Above 5000 KW

7000/-

(6)

Drawing approval of Transmission or Distribution OH Line or Cable,-

(a) below 650V

(b) above 650V

(i) for voltage upto 33kV

(ii) for voltage above 33kV

 

(a) 1000/-

(i) 2000/-

(ii) 4000/-

(7)

Other (Other than drawing detailed under 1 to 6 above)

2000/-

(8)

Drawing and inspection application fee

100/-

SCALE-ZA

Issue of Electrical Certificate of any electrical installation at the request of any supplier or consumer not falling within the purview of the above scales and for certification of testing equipments of Testing Agencies,-

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Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For Low voltage installations

500/-

(2)

For medium voltage installations

800/-

(3)

For High or Extra High voltage installations

1500/-

(4)

For certification of Testing Equipments of Testing Agencies

2000/-

 

(5)

For change of name of the owner or Transfer of the ownership of the Electrical Installation

(a) below 650V

(b) above 650V

(i) for voltage upto 33kV

(ii) for voltage above 33kV

 

(a) 2000/-

(b) (i) 5000/-

(ii) 10000/-

 

(6)

For issue of dismantling approval of equipment

(a) below 650V

(b) above 650V

(i) for voltage upto 33kV

(ii) for voltage above 33kV

 

(a) 1000/-

(b) (i) 2000/-

(ii) 3000/-

(7)

Registration or Renewal of Mobile DG sets

3000/-

(8)

NOC for the installation

2000/-

(9)

Appeal

3000/-

Note: The fee shall be paid by the applicant.

PART-V

Periodical Inspection Fees for the Government owned electricity supply companies (ESCOMS), KPTCL, KPCL, and Hukkeri Co Operative Society Installations.

SCALE - ZB

(1)     Transformers and Generators:

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Capacity

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Up to and including 100KVA

600/-

(2)

Above 100KVA Upto 500KVA

1300/-

(3)

Above 500KVA Upto 1000KVA

2200/-

(4)

Above 1000KVA for every additional 1000KVA or part thereof in excess of 1000KVA

An additional fee of Rs.150 per 1000 KVA shall be levied in excess of “3” above

Note:

(1)     The fee shall be levied separately for individual equipment.

(2)     Equipment means Capacitor Bank in outdoor substation, Generators, Power or Distribution or Unit Ratio Transformer.

(2)     Switchgears:

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Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

For Low or Medium voltage

200/-

(2)

For High voltage

700/-

(3)

For Extra high voltage

1500/-

Note:

(1)     Switch Gear includes Fuses, Isolators, Circuit breakers, Lightning conductors, Protection C.T and P.T. along with connected control cables and jumps.

(2)     If more than one switchgear of the same class of voltage is connected either to primary or secondary side of a transformer or to a generator all the switchgears at each side shall be considered as single for the purpose of calculation of fees.

(3)     Lines and Cables,-

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Particulars

Proposed Revision Fees in Rupees

(1)

For Low or Medium voltage

Rs.50/- per Kilo meter or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs. 100/-

(2)

For High voltage

Rs.60/- per Kilo meter or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs.400/-

(3)

For Extra High voltage

Rs.120/- per Kilo meter or part thereof subject to a minimum of Rs.800/-

PART-VI

SCALE -ZC

Fees to be remitted for different purposes under the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1964 and the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014.

(a)      Drawing fee for Cinemas and videos,-

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Particulars

Fees in Rupees

(1)

Touring or temporary cinema or video

1000/-

(2)

Semi-permanent theatres

1000/-

(3)

Permanent theatres

2000/-

(4)

Multiplex cinema per screen

3000/-

(b)      Inspection fee For Cinemas and Videos (Both Initial and Periodical),-

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Particulars

Feesi n Rupees

(1)

Touring or temporary cinema or video

1000/-

(2)

Semi-permanent theatres

6000/-

(3)

Permanent theatres

10000/-

(4)

Multiplex cinema Per screen

12500/-

(5)

Change of equipment per unit

500/-

(c)      Fees for the Cinema operator License (Fresh, Renewal and Endorsement),-

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Particulars

Fee

(1)

Cinema operator License Fresh

300/-

(2)

Cinema operator License Renewal

500/-

(3)

Cinema operator License RenewalPenalty for late submission per month

100/-

(3)

Cinema operator License Endorsement

100/-

(4)

Fees for the cinema Operator License Examination

500/-