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Sl Reference No. Subject Gazette Year

No Page
[Link]/RE&LL/ER3/A2/R1/
(General) 11/80 dt 16.9.80
[Link].588 (Technical) dated
01.11.1982
[Link]/RE/ER/A4/RE Shifting of [Link] from existing well 268 1982-
PROG/D177/83 dt.26.3.83 Revised procedure- issued 83
Chairman’s [Link]/TA/211 Provision of separate feeders –Reg. 249
83 (Secretariat Branch) dt.14.8.83
[Link]/IEMC/EPS/A2/R&C/ Electricity – Provision of separate 61 1984
D.231/84 dt.21.1.84 Feeder to H.T. and L.T. consumers at
their request –reg.
Chairman’s [Link]/IEMC/ Provision of separate 192 1984
EPS/A2/R&C/D.305/84,dt9.3.84 Feeder to H.T. and L.T. consumers
[Link].(F.B) No.2 (Accounts Shifting of Poles, cables etc. from public 197 1984
Branch) dt.18.03.1984 roads consequent on widening of roads
– Instructions – Issued.
[Link]/RE&1(D)/C.473-3/84 Request for extension of supply in lieu of 545 1984
(Technical Branch) dt.10.07.1984 the one for which application was
presented may be considered
[Link]/RE&1(D)/C.473-4/84 Improvement estimate to bring down the 545 1984
(Technical Branch) dt.10.07.1984 as regulation consequent to the connecting 76 1985
amended vide [Link]/RE&I of the shifted service connection should
(D) /DE(SS)/AE2/ C473-5/84,(Tech. be collected from the party
Br.) dt.07.01.85
[Link].1525 P.W.D. dated 30.07.84
[Link].(Ch) No.23 (Accounts Electricity – Shifting of Electric 712 1984
Branch) dt.12.09.1984 Poles, cables etc. from Public Roads
consequent on widening of roads -
instructions
[Link]/RE&I (D) /DE(SS)/AE2/
C473-5/84,([Link].)dt.07.01.85
[Link]/RE&I (D) /SS/AE2/
Drought/213/85,dt.12.2.85
[Link]/MS/DM.I/[Link]/ Electricity- shifting of structure from 562 1986
D.15/86 ([Link])dt.2.6.86 * private consumers premises
Preparation of estimate and execution of
(*superceded vide [Link].4.2.88) works – instructions issued.
[Link]/IEMC/EPS/A.3/R&C/ Provision of separate feeder to H.T & 705 1986
D.51/86 (Tech. Br) dt.26.7.86 L.T consumers at their request –
[Link]/MS/DM.I/[Link]/ Electricity- shifting of structure from 890-892 1986
D.15/86-1 dt.9.9.86 * private consumers premises
Preparation of estimate and execution of
(*superceded vide [Link].4.2.88) works – instructions issued.
[Link]/RE/G.6754/1/88 Electricity- shifting of structure from 143-146 1988
(Tech. Branch) dt.4.2.88 private consumers premises
Preparation of estimate and execution of
works – further instructions issued.
[Link]/RE/G/7196/88 D C Works – Preparation of estimate – 152-153 1988
(Tech. Br) dt.19.2.88 execution Instructions
[Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE1/6754/ Shifting of lines, structures, equipments 402 1989
89 (Tech. Branch) dt.2.5.89 etc. on the request of consumers/public
preparation of estimate and execution of
work – further instructions issued

Circular No.47/DFC/Works/Estimate/ D C W Refund of advance consequent 174-175 1990

90 (Accounts Branch) Dated 20.03.90 on not availing of supply clarifications
Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.84 DCW- Establishment and General 207 1992
Tech. BranchDated 10.04.92 Charges Enhanced rate –regarding
Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.244 DCW- Establishment and General 501 1992
Tech. BranchDated 19.09.92 Charges Enhanced rate revised date of
giving effect.

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M.D’s [Link]/EE3/AEE1
[Link]/D.381/94 dt.3.11.94
[Link]/EE3/AEE1/F DCW –Preparation of estimate for 562 1994
.Instructions/D.381 execution instructions issued.
94 (Technical Branch), dt 23.11.94
[Link]/EE(T)/AEE.1/AE1/D DCW- Collection of Registration fees 233-234 1995
CW /Registration fee/95
([Link]) dt.20.05.95
[Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE1/F DCW – Refund of advance – 234 1995
.Instructions/7/95, (T.B)Dt 22.05.95 consequent to non availing of supply
[Link]/IEMC/AEE.1/ F. Ins Shifting of lines, structures, equipments 279-283 1995
Tructions/D267/95 [Link] dt.9.6.95 etc., at the request of consumer/public
Preparation of estimate and execution
of works – revised instructions issued
Permanent B.P.(Ch)No.26 ([Link]) Terms and Conditions of Supply of 33 1996
Dated 22.01.96 Electricity – Revision of Registration fee
for Petty Deposit Contribution Works
[Link]/EE3/[Link]/
Instuction/D.284/96 dt.13.5.96
[Link]/ IEMC/EE3/AEE.1 DCW – Closure of Work Order based on 77 1997
/[Link]/Instructions/D.274/96 standard cost as applicable to the period
(Technical Branch) dt.28.4.97 of issue of materials- Reg.
Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.22 (T.B) Shifting of electric poles, lines etc., 2000
Dt.15.02.00 requested by Highways/ Local Bodies
due to widening of road- shifting
charges- reg.
B.P.(F.B) No.148 Tech. Branch Dt. Shifting of electric poles, lines, cables, 33&34 2005
24.03.2005 transformers etc. bearing the
expenditure –revised orders – issued-
[Link]/Comml/EE3/AEE1/F.S Electricity –Shifting of Poles, lines, trans- 71 Octob
hifting/D.556/05 ([Link]) dt.21.10.05 formers, etc – Bearing cost by the er
requisitioning local bodies-clarification 1995
issued.
[Link]/Comml./EE3/[Link]/ NHAI shifting of poles etc. by NHAI
D.604/05, dated 18.11.2005 them selves by paying Estt. &
Supervision Charges for their Road
widening works –approval requested
Permanent B.P.(FB) No.63 S.B.(S.B) Sanction of Estimates on DCW and 46 Dec
dt.12.12.2005 Improvement works – delegation of 2005
powers to SEs/Distribution-
Enhancement- Orders issued
th
[Link]/Comml./EE3/AEE1/F24 Extension of 4 wire facility for
hrs. supply/D.689/05, dt.23.12.2005 extending 24 hrs. supply to the Indl. &
Comml. Consumers connected to rural
feeders.
[Link]/Comml./EE3/AEE1/ D.604- NHAI shifting of poles etc. by NHAI
2/06,dt.10.01.2006 themselves by paying Estt. &
Supervision Charges and cost of
irretrievable materials for their Road
widening works –approval requested – .
[Link]/Ed/[Link]/F.NH7 & NH47 NHAI shifting of poles etc. by NHAI
Pr.196/06,dt.28.01.2006 themselves by paying Estt. &
Supervision Charges and cost of
irretrievable materials for their Road
widening works –Instruction issued .

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[Link]/TA/211/83, Sec. Branch dt.14.08.83 (P249/ 83)

Sub: Provision of Separate Feeders – Reg.

Ref: [Link]/RE& LL/ER3/A2/F General/11/80 dt.16.09.1980

The following clarifications are issued to the Memo. cited.

2. Any industry which is desirous of having a separate feeder can be permitted to have it
provided the industry agrees to bear the cost of such feeder including that of terminal
equipments.

3. The application for a separate feeder may be from a single industry or from a group of
industries who agree to share together the cost of the feeder including the terminal equipments.
[Link],
Chairman.

[Link]/IEMC/EPS/A2/R&C/D.231/84, dated 21—01—1984 (P61/1984)

Sub: Electricity – Provision of separate feeder to H.T. and L.T. consumers at their
request—regarding.

Ref: [Link].588 (Technical) dated 01.11.1982

2. [Link]/TA/211/83 (Secretariat branch) dated 14—08--1983

In partial modification of the instructions issued in the reference second cited, the
following shall be adopted in respect of provision of separate feeders to H.T. and L.T. consumers
at their request.

i) The estimate for provision of separate feeder chargeable to the consumer should
include the cost of the line alone and not the cost of the terminal equipments.
However in the case of EHT/HT supply where the consumer requests for a duplicate
feeder and also in respect of works like drought relief where the cost of separate feeders is met
by the Government in full, the cost of terminal equipments also is chargeable to the consumer.

ii) Instead of a separate feeder, a fourth wire may be provided at the consumer’s cost, if a
fourth wire is technically feasible.
iii) The cost of the feeder/ fourth wire should be collected in advance in one lump sum.

iv) If the request is from a group of consumers it can be considered provided any one of
the signatories comes forward to take the responsibility of remitting the estimated amount in
advance and dealing with the Board in all matters concerning the separate feeder and if the
amount is accordingly remitted in advance in one lump sum.
v) The order sanctioning the estimate should specifically stipulate that the Board reserves
the right to connect any other consumer(s) on the separate feeder at any time. An undertaking
agreeing to this shall be obtained from the consumer making the payment along with the
payment.
2. The Regional Chief Engineer/ Superintending Engineers should take immediate
action as above, for the provision of separate feeder/ fourth wire at consumer’s request.
[Link],
CHAIRMAN.

[Link],SE/IEMC/EPS/A2/R&C/D.305/84, Dt.09.03.1984 (P192/1984)

Sub: Electricity – Provision of separate feeder to H.T. and L.T. consumers.

A case has arisen where a separate feeder was provided to a consumer by the local
officers on their own without any request from the consumer and subsequently, a demand was

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raised against the consumer to pay the cost. The procedure adopted is irregular. In such cases
where the cost is to be collected from the consumer, the work should not have been taken up
without a request from the consumer in writing and without collecting the amount in advance.
The Regional Chief Engineers / Superintending Engineers should ensure that such irregularities
are avoided in future. Detailed instructions in regard to the manner in which such separate
feeders should be provided have been issued in references ending with
[Link]/IEMC/EPS/A2/R&C/D.231/84, Dt.21.01.1984.
[Link]
CHAIRMAN.

Electricity – shifting of electric poles, cables, etc. from public roads consequent on widening of
roads – Instructions – Issued. (p197/1984)
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[Link]. (F.B) No.2 (Accounts Branch) Dated 18th March 1984

Proceedings:
Whenever the Highways Department, Local Bodies, etc. take up schemes of widening of
roads which involve the shifting of poles, cables, lines, etc. belonging to the Tamil Nadu Electricity
Board, the Board has been treating such shifting as a deposit contribution work and collecting the
expenditure on the same from Highways Department or the local body as the case may be. The
Board has now re-examined this matter in the light of certain references from the Government
and the following instructions are issued.

i) Whenever the Highways Department or Local Body proposes to widen a road and the
proposal involves the shifting of lines, cables, poles, etc. belonging to the Electricity Board, a joint
inspection should be mad by the officers of the Electricity Board with the officers of the Highways
Department or Local Body, as the case may be, so that agreed decisions could be taken on the
need for such shifting and, if the shifting is necessary, shifting done at the least cost to the Board
and without giving room for further shiftings at a future date. If there is any difference of opinion
in the matter between the officers of the electricity Board and the officers of the Highways
Department or the Local Body, as the case may be, the matter shall be referred to the Board for
being taken up with the Government for a decision.
ii) As a result of the joint inspection, if it is agreed to shift the Board’s lines, cables, poles,
etc. the expenditure on the same shall be borne by the Board.
iii) Wherever payments have already been collected from the Highways Department or
Local Body concerned towards such shifting in accordance with the procedure followed hitherto,
no refund will be made.
[Link],
CHAIRMAN
Electricity – shifting of electric poles, cables, etc. from public roads consequent on widening of
roads – Instructions – Issued. (p712/1984)
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[Link]. (Ch) No. 23 (Accounts Branch) Dated 12—09-- 1984
Read:

(i) [Link]. (F.B) No.2 (Accounts Branch) Dated 18 th March 1984.

ii) [Link]. 1525 PWD, dated 30.07.1984

In partial modification of the instructions issued in para (iii) of [Link].(F.B) No.2

(Accounts Branch), dated 18.03.1984, the following instructions are issued.
Wherever deposits have already been collected by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board from
the Highways Department or the Local Body towards cost to be incurred for shifting lines, cables,
poles, etc. of the Board at the request of the Highways Department or the Local Body concerned
for widening of roads, such deposits if collected after 01.04.1982 shall be refunded to the
Highways Department or the Local body concerned. Deposits collected prior to 01.04.1982 shall
not be refunded.
(BY Order of the Board)

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[Link]/IEMC/EPS/A3//R&C/D.51/86, (Technical Branch) dt. 26—07—1986 (p705/1986)
Sub: Electricity – Provision of separate feeder for H.T. & L.T. consumers at their
request – regarding.
Ref: [Link]/IEMC/EPS/R&C/D.231/84, dated 21.01.1984
In the Memo. cited, instructions have been issued for the provision of separate feeder/ 4 th
wire right from the Sub-station only and not link lines/ jumper changing tapped off from
urban/industrial feeder. The intention of the Memo. is to afford continuous supply to H.T./L.T.
Consumers of the rural feeders, at their cost.
Hence, the Regional Chief Engineers/ Distribution are informed that the request of the
consumers for continuous three phase supply at their cost may be complied with, irrespective of
the fact whether it involves erection of a separate feeder / 4 th wire from the S.S. or link line of
jumper changing to connect the services to Urban/Industrial feeder, subject to technical feasibility.
[Link],
CHAIRMAN

[Link]/Ms/DM.1/[Link]/ D.15/86—1, dated 09.09.1986 (P890 to 892)

(These instructions have been superceded vide [Link]/RE/G/6754/1/88, (Technical
Branch) Dated 04.02.1988 (p143 to 146/1988)

Sub: Electricity – Shifting of structures poles lines etc. from private consumer’s
premises at the request of the parties – Preparation of estimate and execution of
works – Reg.
Ref: Chairman’s [Link]/MS/DMI/[Link] /D.15/86, Dt.02.06.1986

In continuation to the Memo. cited, the following instructions are issued regarding
preparation of estimates for shifting of lines/structures etc., at the request of the parties.

i) The Instructions issued are applicable for all cases of shifting viz., poles, lines,
transformers, structures, etc., made at request of the parties.

ii) Estimate for shifting made at the request of parties shall be prepared as usual, making
provision for all materials to be used for the works involved, labour charges etc.,

iii) The estimate shall contain a separate working sheet, under the head ‘chargeable to the
party’ which shall include only the cost of items mentioned in clause 6 (f) (ii) of the Terms and
Conditions of Supply.

iv) The amount chargeable to the party only should be collected from the parties before
taking up the work.

v) An undertaking to the effect that the extra expenditure, if any incurred over and above the
estimate amount, will be paid by the party shall be obtained from the party before taking up the
shifting works.

2. A model estimate (in 2 parts) is enclosed for ready reference.

[Link],
Encl: 2 sheets Chairman

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ESTIMATE FOR SHIFTING OF TRANSFORMER STRUCTURE AT THE REQUEST OF PARTY
WHICH INVOLVES SHIFTING OF AN EXISTING DAMAGED POLE AND ERECTION OF AN
ADDITIONAL POLE
Sl. Qty DESCRIPTION Rate Per Amount Total
No. Rs. Rs.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 1set [Link] erected 7700 set 7700.00 7700.00
2. [Link] gears Erected
1set 11 KV AB Switch 2585 Set 2585.00
1set 11 KV [Link] 1163 Set 1163.00
1set LAS 534.78 set 534.78
Labour Charges LS 500.00
Transport Charges LS 275.00
5057.78 5060.00
3 Transformers Erected
1No. Cost of Transformer 500 KVA 65208 Each 65208.00
Erection Charges LS 450.00
Transport Charges LS 100.00
65758.00 65760.00

4. [Link] ERECTED
2Nos RCC Poles 515 Each 1030.00
2Nos Base Plates 20 each 40.00
Labour Charges 110 110.00
1180.00 1180.00
79700.00
Contingencies Lump sum 687.00
80387.00
Establishment and Supervision Charges Lump Sum at 16 ½% 13263.85
93650.85
Add Dismantling Charges Lump sum 388.00
94038.85
GROSS AMOUNT Rs.94,040.00 Rs.94,040.00 (GROSS)
LESS CREDIT Rs.57,670.00 Rs.36,370.00 (NET)
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Rs.36,370.00 Rs. 3,630.00 Chargeable to Party

CREDIT ESTIMATE
Sl Qty DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
No.
1 1No Distribution Transformer 65208.00
2 1set Transformer Structure 7700.00
3 1set A.B. Switch 2585.00
4 1set H.G. Fuse 1163.00
5 1set L.A 534.78
6 1No RCC Pole 515.00
77705.78
2/3 Value 51803.86
Original Erection Charges 5180.39
Centages 687.00
Or Say Rs.57,670/- 57671.25
Estimate for shifting of Transformer Structure at the request of party
Amount to be collected from the party

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Sl Qty DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
No.
1 Dismantling charges at old site 388.00
2 Transport Charges from old site to new site 275.00
100.00 375.00

3 Re-erection charges at the new site 500.00

450.00
100.00 1060.00

4 Depreciation of the old materials if any not re-used else where in Board’swork 51.50
5 Overhead charges Lump Sum 687.00
6 Cost of new materials if required 515.00
7 Cost of irretrievable materials ( 2 Nos. Base plates) Rs.20/- each 40.00
3116.00
Establishment & Supervision charges at 16 ½% 514.14
Or Say Rs. 3630/- 3630.14

[Link]/RE/G/6754/1/88, (Technical Branch) Dated 04.02.1988 (p143 to 146/1988)

Sub: ELECTRICITY – Shifting of Lines, Structures, Equipments etc. as per the request
of consumers/public – preparation of estimate and execution of works – further
instructions issued.

Ref: 1. [Link]/MS/DMI/[Link]/D.15/86, Dt.02.06.1986

2..[Link]/MS/DMI/[Link]/D.15/86-1,Dt.09.09.1986

The following instructions are issued on preparation of estimates for shifting of lines,
structures, equipments etc. as per the request of the consumers/public, duly superceding the
orders issued in the two references cited.

1. An estimate for erection of new lines, structures etc. at the new site with
complete new materials to be drawn from stores ( treating the whole work as a new work) should
be prepared as per the cost-data in vogue. The estimated amount shall be the Gross amount.

2. The credit for the materials released shall be taken as 50% of the cost of such
materials as per the cost –data in vogue irrespective of the year of erection of such lines,
structures etc.
Original erection charges at 10% and centages at 15% of the cost of the
materials released shall be added for working out the credit estimate for erection works outlined
in para (1) above.

3. The following items are chargeable to the consumer/public based on whose

request the shifting work is undertaken.

(a) Dismantling charges at old site which shall be at 5% of the full cost of the materials
released except the cost of equipments.

(b) Transport charges from old site to new site which shall include transporting of
new materials from stores to new site and transport of released materials from old site to stores.

© Re-erection charges at new site which shall include

i) labour charges for erection of new lines, structures etc. with new materials at the new site at
appropriate percentage of the cost of new materials plus 3% storage thereof and
ii) charges for dismantling of equipment at old site and re-erection of the same at the new site.

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(d) Depreciation charges for the old materials released but not used elsewhere in Board’s
works i.e. such of those materials condemned and treated as scrap. 90% of the cost of such
materials as per the prevailing cost –data shall be charged to the consumer for this item,
irrespective of the year in which such materials were erected.

(e) Overhead charges : This item shall cover the overhead charges and centages on the
works carried out with new materials except the equipment which are released and reused as
shown below.

i) Storage at 3% of the full cost of materials utilised for re-erection works.

ii) Establishment and supervision charges at 16.5% for re-erection works with new
materials, and

iii) Centages at 15% of the full cost of materials used for re-erection works.

(f) Cost of new materials :- As the guiding principle is that new materials are provided at the
new site and the old materials are released as second-hand materials in Board’s work
elsewhere, no item may have to be charged to the consumers under this item. However if any of
the materials like RCC Poles etc. can not be re-used, due to breakage during the normal course
of dismantling or transport etc. full cost of such items alone should be charged to the consumers
under this category. These charges shall be in addition to the depreciation charges for scraps
outlined under (d) above.
( the above underlined sentence had been deleted vide [Link],SE/IEMC/E3/AEE1/6754/
89 Technical Branch dated 02.05.89)

(g) cost of irretrievable materials: Full cost of the materials which could not be
retrieved such as base plates shall be charged to the consumers under this category.

4. The principle of preparing such estimate is that

i) the new lines, structures etc. are provided with new materials . Old ones are straight away
released and devoluted to stores and equipments are released and re-erected at the new site.

ii) Entire transport charges for transporting the new materials to the new site from stores and the
released materials from old site to stores and labour charges for all erection , re-erection works
are entirely charged to the consumer.

iii) The consumer has to bear the depreciation charges at 90% (as per the latest cost-data) for all
the materials condemned and treated as scrap.

iv) The entire overhead charges for all the works done as well as centages on the new materials
used and on the equipments released and re-erected are chargeable to the consumer.

v) Full cost of materials damaged during the normal course of dismantling/ transport is
chargeable to the consumer. Cost of new materials drawn from stores and utilised is not
chargeable to the consumer on the ground that the released materials except those damaged,
condemned or those could not be retrieved are beneficially utilised elsewhere in Board’s works.

vi) Full cost of the irretrievable materials is charged to the consumers.

vii) In toto, the entire expenditure incurred for such shifting works is borne by the consumers and
in addition storage and centages are also charged to them.
5. An estimate has to be prepared for erection of new lines and structures with new
materials and credit is to be given for the materials released. The works are to be carried out as

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per this estimate. The amount chargeable to the consumers shall be worked out and shown
separately as apart of the estimate.
6. labour charges, establishment and supervision charges shall be worked out as
per the norms prevailing then and there.
7. The estimate for carrying out the works to be carried out should be prepared as
per the cost –data in vogue and storage charges and centage charges shall also be worked out
on the full cost of the materials /equipment as per cost –data in vogue.
8. A model estimate for shifting of a transformer structure as per request of a
consumer/public duly showing the statement of amount chargeable to the consumer/public with
all data based on which such details have been worked out is enclosed for guidance.

Encl: Model estimate. D.S. Nelson

Member ( Distribution)
ANNEXURE
MODEL ESTIMATE FOR SHIFTING OF TRANSFORMER STRUCTURE
AT THE REQUEST OF THE PARTY
[Link] Qty Description of works Rate Per Amount
A. ESTIMATE FOR NEW WORKS EXCLUDING EQUIPMENTS TO BE SHIFTED
1 1set [Link] Structure 7700.00 Set 7700.00
2 1set 11KV AB SWITCH 2585.00 Set 2585.00
3 1set 11 KV HG FUSE SET 1168.00 Set 1168.00
4 2Nos RCC Pole (27’) 515.00 Each 1030.00
12483.00
Total 374.50
Add Storage at 3% 12857.50
3857.25
Add Labour and Transport Charges 30%
16714.75
835.74
Contingencies 5%
17550.49
Add [Link] General charges 16 ½% 2895.83
20446.32
Add dismantling charges at 5% of full cost of materials cost of
released (except equipment) 624.15
Total (GROSS) 21.070.47
SAY Rs.21,070/-
GROSS AMOUNT Rs.21,070/- LESS CREDIT 8426/- Rs.12,650/-
NET AMOUNT Rs.12,644/- Or Say

B. CREDIT ESTIMATE

1 1set Transformer Structure 7700.00 Set 7700.00

2 1set 11KV AB SWITCH 2585.00 Set 2585.00
3 1set 11 KV HG FUSE SET 1168.00 Set 1168.00
4 2Nos RCC Pole (27’) 515.00 Each 1030.00
12483.00

50% of the cost 6241.50

Add original erection charges at 10%of full
cost of materials released 1248.30
Add centages at 15% of depreciated
(50% ) cost of materials released 936.25
Or Say Rs.8426/- 8426.05

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AMOUNT CHARGEABLE TO THE CONSUMER
1 Dismantling charges at old site (at 5% of the full cost of materials
released except equipments) 624.15
2 Transport charges from old site to new site |
3 Re –erection charges at the new site (total as per Data II) { 12088.25
4 Depreciation of the old materials if any not used elsewhere in Board’s
work(scraps @ 90%) Nil
5 Overhead Charges (Data III ) 4206.60
6 Cost of new materials required Nil
7 Cost of irretrievable materials (2 base plates) 40.00
Say Rs.16,960/- 16,959.00
DATA I : DISMANTLING OF EQUIPMENTS, TRANSPORT TO NEW SITE AND RE-ERECTION
AT NEW SITE
Amount
Dismantling & re-erection of Distribution Transformer L.S 500.00
Dismantling & re-erection of Lightening Arrestors LS 100.00
600.00
Add Establishment and Supervision Charges at 16 ½ % 99.00
Add centages @ 15% on full cost of the equipments released at old site
and re-erected at new site 7232.00
7931.00
DATA I I LABOUR AND TRANSPORT AND RE_ERECTION CHARGES
a ) Transport of new materials to site and Labour charges for erection of
structures, lines etc. with new materials at 30% of cost of materials plus
3% storage thereof 3857.25
b) Transport of released materials to store L.S 300.00
c) Dismantling & Re-erection of equipment as per Data I 7931.00
12,088.25

DATA III OVERHEAD CHARGES FOR NEW LINES AND STRUCTURE ERECTED
a) Storage at 3% of the full cost of materials released 374.50
b) Establishment & Supervision charges 2895.85
c) Centages at 15% of depreciated (50%) cost of materials released 936.25
4206.60
N.B : For working out storage centage etc. on the cost of materials and equipments the latest data rates should be
adopted.
Details of centages at 15% on cost of equipments
Cost of Distribution Transformer Rs. 47,678.00
Cost of L.A Rs. 535.00
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TOTAL Rs. 48,213.00
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Centages at 15% Rs.7232/-

[Link]/RE/G/7196/88, (Tech. Branch) Dated 19.02.1988 (P152-153/1988)

Sub: Deposit Contribution Works – Preparation of estimate – execution – Instructions

– issued.

Ref: 1. [Link]/RE &LL/ER3/A2/R.1/(General) 11/80 Dt.16.09.80

2. [Link].No588 (Technical) Dt.01—11--1982

3. [Link]/TA/211/83( Secretariat Branch) Dt.14.08.1983

4. [Link]/IEMC/EPS/A.2/R&C/D.231/84,Dt.21.01.84

5. [Link]/IEMC/EPS/A.2/R&C/D.305/84,Dt.09.03.84
6. Memo. [Link]/RE &I(D)/DE/SS/AE.2/Drought/213/85,Dt.12.02.85

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7. [Link]/IEMC/EPS/A.3/R&C/D.51/86,Dt.12.02.85
8. [Link]/RE &I(D)/G/ 6754-1 Dt.04—02--1988

Board undertakes execution of certain works, like the ones mentioned below on Deposit
Contribution basis.

a. Shifting of poles, stays, transformer structures, service etc. on the request of the
consumers/public.

b. Erection of duplicate feeder or separate feeder, exclusively for providing uninterrupted

supply, on request by HT consumers/other organisations and Government Departments/Local
Bodies for drinking water works.
c. Construction of major lines, sub-station, at the request of other Government/Quasi-
Government Organisations etc. in their area of operation at their request.

2. In all these cases, the entire cost of the work is charged to the person/agency on
whose behalf the work is undertaken and the person/agencies have to deposit with the Board, the
entire estimated cost of works before the works are undertaken. In many cases, the actual cost of
works exceeds the amount deposited either due to escalation in cost or due to change in scope of
work depending on the site conditions and other unforeseen reasons and the person /agencies
are asked to remit the extra amount either during the execution or thereafter. The delay in
payment of additional deposit leads to delay in execution of work and further cost escalation.

3. In order to obviate these difficulties, the following instructions are issued.

(i) The estimate should be prepared in detail, after a careful investigation so that there is
no scope for change in the quantum of work involved. Also care should be taken to adhere to the
instructions issued from time to time on which portion of works should be charged to person/
agency concerned and which portion should be charged to the Board.

(ii) The time required for completion of the work should be assessed properly, taking in to
account, the time required for sanction, the time required for the party to remit the deposit and
availability of materials.

It should also be made clear to the person/agencies that the amount of the deposit has
been estimated on the assumption that the person/agency will comply with their part of obligation
(like depositing the amount, making available the site, drawings etc.) according to time schedule.
If there is going to be any delay on their part in fulfilling their obligations and depositing the full
amount, the estimate is likely to undergo revision.

In the case of major works like construction of sub-station etc. a careful assessment is to
be made whether the required materials are available in stock or could be procured in time within
the estimated cost. While every effort should be taken from Board side to complete the work as
per schedule, Board cannot be held responsible for any delays or escalation in the estimate
caused by circumstances beyond the control of the Board. All these aspects are to be made
clear to the party concerned.

(iii) In respect of the works, which can be completed with in a year from the time of
preparation of estimate, the estimate may be prepared based on the cost-data applicable at the
time of preparation of estimate.

(iv) In respect of works, which cannot be completed within a period of one year,
provision for escalation in cost may be provided at the rate of 10% per annum.

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(v) In respect of works, which are to be maintained by the person/agencies on whose
behalf, the work is executed, the estimate should provide for new equipments and new
equipments as provided in the estimate should be only installed.

(vi) It should be made clear to the persons /agencies concerned that the estimated cost
intimated to them is provisional and they have to bear the entire expenses. An undertaking
should be obtained from the persons/agencies concerned agreeing to deposit further amounts
during the course of execution of the work, if the earlier deposit is found to be inadequate as
explained in (viii) below.

(vii) The work should be commenced only after the payment of deposit in full.

(viii) The executing officer should monitor the expenditure closely and in case he
anticipates that the actual cost will exceed the estimated cost, he should intimate the person(s)/
agencies concerned, the revised cost and arrange for payment of the balance amount and at no
point of time , the expenditure should exceed the deposit amount.

(ix) Except in circumstances beyond the control of the Board, there should not be any
necessity in the actual expenditure in excess of the estimated cost. In case such an excess has
occurred the provision contained in Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Manual Para 554 (3&%) should
be followed and interest collected.

4. The Officers are requested to adhere to the above instructions strictly.

The receipt of the memo. may be acknowledged to Superintending Engineer/ Rural

Electrification and Improvements Distribution.
[Link]
CHAIRMAN

[Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE.1/6754/89 (Technical Branch) dt.02—05—1989 (P402/1989)

Sub: Shifting of lines, structures, equipments etc. on the request of the consumers
public – preparation of estimate and execution of work – further instructions –
issued.

Ref: Board’s [Link]/RE/G/6754/88 dated 04—02--1988

In the memorandum cited above, instructions with guidelines were issued for preparing
estimates for Deposit Contribution Works for shifting of lines, structures etc. Certain doubts have
been raised in estimating the cost of shifting. After careful consideration, the following
clarifications /amendments are issued on preparation of estimates for shifting at the request of the
consumers/public.

(i) As per para 3(d) of the instructions issued in the memorandum cited above, 90%
of the cost of materials as per prevailing cost-data shall be charged to the consumer for the old
materials released but not used elsewhere in Board’s works irrespective of the year in which such
materials were erected.
The intention of the order is that wherever old materials that can not be reused
but are to be condemned are replaced by new materials and where the cost of such new
materials is charged to the consumer as he is already charged for the new materials is charged to
the consumer, then the depreciated cost of the said old materials need not be charged to the
consumer as he is already charged for the new materials required for the work.

Hence, it is clarified that, if the cost of any of the new materials is charged to the
consumer then the depreciated cost of such materials released and not used elsewhere in
Board’s work shall not be charged to the consumer.

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(ii) In para 3(f) of the memorandum cited above , the last sentence viz., “ These
charges shall be in addition to depreciation charges for scraps for scraps outlined under (d)
above “ shall be deleted.
[Link],
Member (Distribution)

Circular No.47/DFC/Works/Estimate/90, (Accounts Branch) Dated 20—03—1990 (P174-

175/1990)
Sub: Deposit Contribution Work – Refund of Advance consequent on not
availing of supply – Clarifications – issued.

There are cases where the parties who apply for Temporary Supply, Permanent Supply,
Shifting of service connection, Deposit Contribution Work etc., do not avail supply for some
reasons or the other even after the remittance of the estimated amount and subsequently request
for the refund of the advance paid by them. Though the amount paid by them is refundable, the
question that arises for consideration is whether charges towards services involved in preparing
the estimate after due investigation and stationery and other incidental charges are recoverable.

Taking into consideration the work involved at every stage i.e. for inspection of
the premises, preparation of estimates, issue of work order, receipt of cash and postings in the
ledger, making refund after correspondence with the field and the consumer till the refund is
effected besides stationery and incidental expenses involved, the recover of just a nominal
amount is found to be inadequate.

It is therefore decided that 5% of the estimated amount subject to a minimum of

Rs.100/- and maximum of Rs.2, 500/- in each case may be deducted from the deposit made by
the party, while making refund of the amounts deposited in backed out cases.

The above procedure will come into force from 01—04—1990. The past cases
need not be re-opened and the action already taken will hold good.

[Link]
ACCOUNTS MEMBER

Page 207/1992
Electricity – Deposit Contribution Works – Establishment and General Charges – Enhanced rate
regarding..
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Permanent B.P. (F.B) No.84 (Technical Branch) Dated 10—04—92,

READ
Permanent B.P.(M.S) No. 200, dated 29—01--1964

PROCEEDINGS

Apart from its own works, The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is taking up for
execution, the works of other organizations/undertakings, private consumers etc., on deposit
contribution basis. The estimated cost of the works is usually collected in advance before taking
up the works for execution. A rate of 16.5% is being adopted in the estimate for such deposit
works towards Establishment and General charges, as per the Board’s Proceedings read above.
2. As modification of the percentage specified in the B.P. read above, the Board
after careful consideration, directs that a rate of 22% be charged towards Establishment and
General Charges for all the Deposit works being executed by the Board.
3. The above orders will come in to effect retrospectively from14—03—91.*
( *The enhanced rate will be effective from 10.04.1992/ B.P.244 dated 19.09.92.)

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4. The other terms and conditions for the Deposit Contribution Works remain
unaltered.
(By Order of the Board)
[Link],
CHIEF ENGINEER/ PLANNING
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Electricity – Deposit Contribution Works – Establishment and General Charges – Enhanced rate
of 22 % - Revised date for giving effect—Approved. (P501/1992
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Permanent B.P. (F.B) No.244 (Technical Branch) Dated 19—09—92,

READ
Permanent B.P.(F.B) No. 84 Technical Branch, dated 10.04.92

PROCEEDINGS

In the B.P. read above the Board directed that an enhanced rate of 22 % be
adopted towards Establishment and General Charges for all Deposit Contribution Works being
executed by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, retrospectively with effect from 14—03—91.

[Link] Chief Engineer / Distribution represented that there are difficulties in

implementing the above orders retrospectively, in the case of Deposit Works for which accounts
have already been closed.

3. The Board after careful consideration directs that, in partial modification of the
B.P. read above, the enhanced rate of 22 % towards establishment and general charges for all
deposit contribution works be levied from the date of the proceedings cited under reference
i.e.10.04.92.

4. Wherever the higher 22 % has already been collected or specifically approved

individually any refund need not be made.

(By Order of the Board)

[Link],
CHIEF ENGINEER/ PLANNING
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Memo. No. IEMC/EE.3/AEE.1/[Link]/ D.381 /94 (Technical Branch) dated 23.11.1994

(P562/1994)

Sub: Electricity- Deposit Contribution Works(DCW) – preparation of estimate for

execution – Instructions issued.

Ref: [Link].03145-1/25/BOAB/ERC/U.1/84 Dated 22.03.94

In its letter under reference cited, the Board Office Audit Branch had suggested to
provide in the estimate 10% on the cost of materials required for ‘DCW’ works to cover the cost of
escalation as estimates for some of the ‘DCW’ are prepared before the issue of cost -data for the
current year.

After examining the above suggestion, the following instructions are issued for guidance.

1. The estimate for Deposit Contribution Works may be prepared with the available
current year cost –data or the previous year cost-data if the current year cost-data is not issued.
A revised estimate may be prepared on completion of works, based on the latest cost-data and
got sanctioned from the competent authority.

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2. Before collecting the deposit contribution from the intending consumers/applicant an
undertaking may be obtained to the effect that the difference in the original estimated cost and
the cost of the revised estimate prepared after actual completion of Deposit Contribution Works
as per the current year latest cost- data is payable by the consumer /applicant on an advice from
the Board.
3. With the concurrence of the consumer such payment may be added to the c.c.
bills of the service connections available in the name of intending applicant. If no service
connection is available in the name of the intending applicant the payment may be included in the
c.c. bills of the service connection which is serving power supply to the applicant, without
detrimental to the interest of the Board.

4. If no other means is available to recover the difference in cost of estimates, then only a
provision of 10% may be made in the original estimate itself. The excess payment if any found
on completion of works arises, then it may be refunded to that consumer/ applicant.

All Officers of the Distribution area may ascertain the intending applicant/ consumer’s
status with respect to the items 3 and 4 above on receipt of application from them.

[Link] CHANDER PAL,

MEMBER (DISTRIBUTION)
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Electricity- Terms and Conditions of Supply of Electricity – Revision of miscellaneous charges
and collection of Registration fees for shifting of H.T./L.T. services- Approval Accorded.
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(Permanent ) B.P. (Ch) No.66 (Technical Branch) Dated 07.03.1995
Read:
1. Permanent B.P. (F.B) No.94 Dated 30.03.1994
Proceedings:
Some of the Field Officers have sought for the clarification as to whether the registration
fee has to be collected for shifting of H.T./ L.T. services also. After careful consideration of the
above matter the following order issued.

Since the shifting of service (H.T./ L.T.) is based on application and also involves the
procedures of technical feasibility and other technical works more or less similar to that of giving
new service connections, the registration fees for shifting of services have to be collected at the
rates applicable for H.T./L.T. applications for new service connections as specified in clause 9.0
“Registration fee” of [Link].94 dated 30.03.1994.
(By Order of the Chairman)
[Link]
Chief Engineer/Chairman’s Office.

Circular Memo. No. SE/IEMC/EE (T)/AEE.1/DCW /Registration fees /95 (Technical Branch)
dated 20.05.1995 (P233-234/1995)

Sub: Deposit Contribution Works – collection of Registration fees – Instructions issued

Regarding.

Ref: Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.94 dt 30.03.94

Some of the field officers have sought for the clarification as to whether the registration
fee has to be collected for Deposit Contribution Works. After careful consideration of the above,
the following instruction is issued.

The registration fee as applicable to new L.T./H.T. service applications, as specified in

clause 9.0 of Schedule [Link] “ Registration Charges” may be collected from the intending
applicants for Deposit Contribution Works, depending upon the type of service required by the
applicants relating to which the Deposit Contribution Works is to be carried out.

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In case, a particular Deposit Contribution Work does not involve any specific type of
service, Rs.500/- may be collected as Application Registration fee.
[Link]
CHAIRMAN
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Circular [Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE.1/[Link]/ (DCW) /D.230/95 (Technical Branch)
dated 22.05.1995 (P234/1995)

Sub: Deposit Contribution Works – Refund of advance consequent to non- availing of

Supply – Reg.

Ref: [Link] No.47/DFC/Works/Estimate (Accounts Branch) dt.20th March 90

2. Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.135 dt. 2nd July’93
[Link]/MEDC/DFC/AAO/C/WAS/A.13/D.466/94,dt.9/10.11.94.
The Superintending Engineer/ Madurai Electricity Distribution Circle vide letter under
reference (3) has requested to clarify whether the advance deposit including Development
charges can be refunded after the deduction of 5% estimate charges for Deposit Contribution
works (DCW) as the DCW estimates include Development Charges also.

2. In the Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.135 dt.2.7.93 (Reference 2) Instructions were issued

regarding refund of Development Charges in the case of H.T./L.T. applicants who back out at a
later stage.

3. The matter has been examined and the following orders are issued in regard to refund
of amount in the case of applicants under DCW who back out at a later stage.

a) The orders issued in Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.135 dt. 2 nd July’93 regarding

development charges are applicable to backed out applicants under DCW also.

b) Besides as per circular Memo. cited under reference (1), 5% of the estimate amount
subject to a minimum of Rs.100/- and a maximum of Rs.2500/- will be deducted from the deposit
made by the party, while refunding the amount in backed out cases prior to taking up of work
under Deposit Contribution Works.
[Link],
MEMBER (DISTRIBUTION)

Circular [Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE1/[Link]/D267/95(Technical Branch) Dated

09.06.95 (P279 to 283/1995)

Sub: Electricity – Shifting of lines, structures, equipments etc. at the request of the
consumer/ Public – Preparation of estimate and execution of works- Revised
instructions issued- Regarding.
Ref: SE/RE/G/G6754/1/88/ (Technical Branch) dated 04—02--88

Instructions have been issued vide reference (1) on preparation of estimates for shifting
of lines, structures, equipments etc. as per the request of the consumer/Public.

Of late representations have been received that the amount charged to the consumer/
public on the basis of model estimate exhibited in the Memo. under reference (1) does not reflect
the actual expenses and hence requesting to examine the estimate and issue fresh guidelines.

The Chief Engineer/ Distribution/ Madras Region is of the view that the transport and
labour charges, centage charges, collected on equipment and released materials are on the high
side, when viewed from the quantum of work involved. He has also stated that the cost of
underground cable and accessories being very high, the charges worked out on percentage basis
are very high compared to actuals.

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Under the circumstances, the model estimate is examined and the following revised
instructions are issued.

(1) the estimate for erection of new lines, structures etc., at the new site with
complete new materials to be drawn from stores(treating the whole work as a new work) should
be prepared (excepting equipment) as per cost data in vogue. The estimate amount shall be the
gross amount.

(2) the credit for the materials released shall be taken as 50% of the cost of such
materials as per cost-data in vogue irrespective of the year of erection of such line, structures etc.
plus 10% for original erection charges included for working out the credit estimate for erection
works outlined in para (1) above. The centage at 15% of the 50% of the cost of materials as per
the model estimate given earlier is dispensed with.

(3) the following is chargeable to the consumer :

(a) Dismantling charges:-

Dismantling charges at old site shall be at 5% of the full cost of the materials (except cost of
equipment) and charges for dismantling of equipment from old site will be as per cost-data
book in vogue or anticipated cost of dismantling wherever data not available.

Note : In the case of Underground cables since the cost of cables and accessories is high, the
dismantling charges at 5% may not be realistic. Hence in the case of Underground cables
actual rates adopted in the Region for dismantling may be taken, if the same is not available in
cost data (plus 22% Establishment charges and supervision charges).

(b) Transportation charges shall include the following:-

(i) Transport of new materials from stores to new site,
(ii) Transport of released materials from old site to stores and
(iii) Transport of equipments from old site to new site.
Note: Charges will be as per cost data book wherever available and wherever data not available,
the anticipated cost of transportation may be adopted plus 22% Establishment and Supervision
charges.

( c) Re-erection charges:-
This shall include
(i) Labour charges for erection of new lines, structures etc. at the required new
location as per the latest cost –data book in vogue plus 22% Establishment and Supervision
charges.
(ii) In the case of underground cables actual rates adopted in the Region for laying
may be taken and if the same is not available in the cost data plus 22% Establishment and
Supervision charges.
(iii) Labour charges for erection of equipment shall be as per the cost-data in vogue
with 22% Establishment and Supervision charges. Wherever value not available in cost-data, the
anticipated cost may be adopted.
Note: Centage at 15% of the cost of equipment in vogue is dispensed with.
(d) Overhead charges:
This shall include
(i) Storage at 3% of the full cost of materials utilised for re-erection works excepting equipment.
(ii) Establishment and Supervision charges at 22% of the cost of new lines, structures etc. and
storage charges.

(e) Cost of new materials:-

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As the guiding principle is that the new materials are provided at new site and the old
materials are released and used as second hand materials in Board’s works. Hence, no item
may have to be charged to the consumer under this item. However, if any of the item like RCC
poles etc. that can not be re-used due to breaking during the normal course of dismantling or
transportation etc. full cost of such item alone should be charged to the consumer.

(f) Cost of irretrievable materials:-

Full cost of materials which can not be retrieved or re-used elsewhere in Board’s work
shall be charged to the consumer.

(g) The principle of preparing such estimates is that :

(i) The new lines, structures etc. are provided with new materials, old ones are
straight away released and devoluted to stores and equipments are released and re-erected at
new site.
(ii) The entire expenditure incurred for shifting works is to be borne by the consumer
in addition to storage charges.
(5)(iii) Whenever mere shifting of lines, cables, equipment is done, without use of any
new material, the storage and 22% Establishment and Supervision charges on materials need not
be included but on labour and transport charges the 22% Establishment and Supervision charges
to be included.

(6)(iv) A model estimate for shifting of a transformer structure as per the request of a
consumer/Public duly showing the amount chargeable to the consumer/Public is enclosed.

Encl: One model estimate

[Link]
CHAIRMAN

Note: Please also refer permanent B.P.(F.B)No.22 Technical Branch dated 15.02.2000.

The Establishment and Supervision charges in respect of proposals received from Highways
/Local Bodies, for shifting of poles/lines shall be 15%

Enclosure toCircular [Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE1/[Link]/D267/95(Technical Branch)

Dated 09.06.95 (P279 to 283/1995)

MODEL ESTIMATE
D.C.W. Estimate for shifting of a transformer structure as per proposed new method.
[Link]. Description Quantity Amount
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(A)Cost of new structure materials:
i Transformer structure with materials 1set 3,727.00
ii 11 KV AB Switch 1set 5,152.00
iii 11KV [Link] 1set 468.00
iv RCC Pole 9.14 M (Rs.1,770/-) 2Nos 3,540.00
v Pipe earthing set 788.00
vi Stay set complete (Rs.294/-) 4Nos. 1,176.00
vii Guy Insulator (Rs.8/-) 4Nos 32.00
viii Clamps set 1,305.00
ix Bolts and nuts and binding wires L.S 1,000.00
x Base plate (Rs.26/-) 2Nos. 52.00
xi Jumpering materials set 375.00
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17,615.00
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GROSS ESTIMATE
a. Cost of new materials 17,615.00
b. 5% contingencies 880.75
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18,495.75
c. Add 3% Storage 554.88
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19,050.63
d. Add Labour & Transport charges (erection of transformer structure
with transformer as per cost-data page no.38) 2,970.00
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22,020.63
e. 22% Establishment & supervision charges 4,844.53
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26,865.16
f. Add Dismantling at 5% of the cost of the materials released 770.00
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GROSS AMOUNT 27,635.16

CREDIT ESTIMATE
A. Cost of retrieved materials excluding items that are irretrievable 15,400.00
B. 50% of the cost 7,700.00
C. Add Original erection cost at 10% of the materials retrieved 1,540.00
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Credit Estimate(item B & C above) 9,240.00

GROSS AMOUNT Rs. 27,635.16

CREDIT ESTIMATE AMOUNT Rs. 9,240.00
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NETT AMOUNT Rs. 18,395.16
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[Link]. Description Quantity Amount

(1) (2) (3) (4)
III. Chargable to consumer
(A)(i) Dismantling charges for the structural materials
retrieved (ie)Rs.15,400X5%
see Data –I item (a) below Rs. 770.00
(ii) Dismantling charges for the equipment (i.e) transformer and LAS
see Data—I item (b) below Rs. 410.00
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Rs. 1,180.00
(B) Erection of new structure and re erection of transformer
(see Data –II below) Rs. 2,950.00
(C) Transportation charges (see Data -III below) Rs. 1,026.00
(D) Overhead Charges (See Data—IV below) Rs. 4,623.94
(E) cost of new materials if there is any NIL
(F) cost of irretrievable material (see Data V below) Rs. 2,215.00
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Rs. 11,994.94

DATA--I
(a) Dismantling of materials at 5% of materials released
(retrieved Item II a X 5% i.e 5% X15,400/-) Rs. 770.00
(b) Dismantling of transformer and LAS (Equipment)
(i) Dismantling of Transformer with jumpering / unskilled Labour
(page No.20 of cost-Data) Rs. 203.00

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(ii) Unskilled labour for dismantling of LAS Rs. 35.00

Rs. 238.00
Skilled labour at 40% Rs. 95.20
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Rs. 333.20
Add :- 22% Establishment and General charges Rs. 73.30
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Rs. 406.50
(or) Rs. 410/-
DATA II
Erection of transformer structure and re-erection of Transformer
(a) Labour for the above as per cost data book (page.38) Rs. 2,420.00
(b) Add Establishment and Supervision charges at 22% Rs. 532.40
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Rs. 2,952.40
(or) say Rs. 2,950/-

[Link]. Description Quantity Amount

(1) (2) (3) (4)
DATA III
(a) Transport of new structure materials from stores to site
(b) Transport of transformer and Las from old site to new site Rs. 550.00
(cost-data book page 38)
(c) Transport of structure materials retrieved from old site to Stores
( a lump sum rate assumed) Rs. 300.00
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850.00
(d) Add 22% Establishment and General charges 176.00
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TOTAL (a +b +c+d, above) Rs. 1,026.00
[Link]. Description Quantity Amount
(1) (2) (3) (4)
DATA IV
OVERHEAD CHARGES
A. 3% storage charges on structural materials (3% of Rs18,495.75) 554.88
b. Add 22% Establishment and General charges on structural
materials erected including storage charges
(22% of Rs.19,050.63) 4069.06
Total (a + b) above 4623.94

DATA V
a. cost of irretrievable materials
a. pipe earthing set 788.00
b. Bolts and nuts and binding wire L.S 1000.00
c. Base plate 2 Nos. 52.00
d. Jumpering materials 375.00
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2215.00
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Electricity – Terms and Conditions of Supply of Electricity – Revision of Registration Fee
for Petty Deposit Contribution Works- Approved. (Page33/ Jan’96)
Permanent. B.P.(CH) No.26 (Technical Branch) Dated 22.01.1996

READ
[Link] B.P.(F.B) No.94 (Technical Branch) dated 30.03.94

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[Link] No. IEMC/EE(T)/AEE.1/DCW/Registration fee/95 dated 20.05.95

PROCEEDINGS
Some of the field officers have pointed out that in certain cases of Deposit
Contribution Works, such as shifting of stay set etc. the total estimated cost (Nett) may be very
much less than Rs.500/- and in such cases, collection of registration fee of Rs.500/- as per
memo. cited above appears to be not reasonable as the registration fee is comparatively higher
and suggested to revise the amount.

After careful consideration of the above, the following instruction is issued.

The registration fee of Rs.50/- may be collected for petty Deposit Contribution
works, where the total estimate cost of works will be less than Rs.500/-

(BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRMAN)

[Link],
MEMBER (DISTRIBUTION)
[Link]/IEMC/EE.3/AEE.1/[Link]/Instructions/D.274/96(Technical Branch) Dated
28.04.1997 (P.77/April’97)

Sub: Electricity- D.C.W. – closure of Work Order based on standard cost as applicable
to the period of issue of materials—Regarding.

Ref: [Link] (Distribution) [Link]/EE.3/AEE.1/[Link] /D.381/94,

dated 03.11.1994.
[Link] (Distribution) [Link]/IEMC/EE.3/AEE.1/[Link]/Instruction/
D.284/96, dated 13.05.1996.

The Board Office Audit Branch had remarked that the instruction issued vide 13.05.96
does not appear to be correct as the revised estimate has to be prepared based on revised cost
data only and not based on the issue rate as per the priced requisition. Only for the purpose of
closing the Work Order the standard cost has to be adopted.

Therefore the following revised instructions are issued:

[Link] instructions issued vide Memo. Dt.13—05—96 (Ref.2) may be treated as
cancelled.
2. The instruction issued for preparation of revised estimate based on revised cost data
for execution as per Memo. Dated 23—11—94 only need be considered. The revised Estimate
need not be prepared based on Standard issue rate.

3. However, while closing the DCW work orders the Superintending Engineers/
Electricity Distribution circles are requested to adopt the latest standard rates of materials
applicable for the work from the date of actual issue by proposing adjustment requisitions and
devolutions. If necessary so as to avoid any revenue loss to the Board (i.e.) the difference in cost
may be collected from the consumer in case of amount originally collected is in deficit or and to
the party in case of any excess amount is collected.
Receipt of this memo. may be acknowledged.

[Link]
MEMBER (DISTRIBUTION)

Electricity – shifting of electric poles, cables, etc. from public roads consequent on widening of
roads – Instructions – Issued.
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Permanent B.P. (F.B) No. 22 (Technical Branch) Dated 15—02-- 2000

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Read
Circular [Link]/IEMC/EE3/AEE1/[Link]/D267/95, Dated 09.06.95

PROCEEDINGS
Numerous proposals have been received for shifting of poles/lines due to widening of
roads etc., and are pending execution due to non-payment of shifting charges by High Ways/
Local Bodies. It had been reported that the charges collected are high and requests put forth for
consideration.

The proposals of shifting of poles /lines and the charges to be collected from
Highways/Local Bodies were examined by the Board.

The Board herein directs that the Establishment and Supervision Charges hitherto
charged at 22% may be reduced to 15% in the items under Data I, II, III of the above instructions
dt. 09.06.95.

In Data IV under overhead charges, the Establishment and Supervision Charges at 15%
may alone be collected against the structure materials erected (excluding storage charges)
instead of charging 3% against storage charges and 22% against Establishment & Supervision
charges as in the above referencedt.09.06.95.

The instructions hold good only for shifting proposals received from Highways / Local
Bodies.
(BY ORDER OF THE BOARD)
FREDERICK DAVID
MEMBER (DISTRIBUTION)

Electricity – Shifting of electric poles, lines, cables, transformers etc., - bearing the expenditure –
Revised orders – Issued – Reg.
Technical Branch
(Per) B.P.(CH) No.148 Dated 24.03.2005

READ:-
[Link].7 Energy (C3) Department dt.23.02.2005 ( See page 34/TNEB Bulletin Feb2005)
PROCEEDINGS:
The Government issued the following revised orders for compliance by all the concerned.

(i) While the Government and Government Departments require the shifting, the cost
relating to that should be remitted by them to Tamil Nadu Electricity Board by adding
those costs in the estimate of the respective works itself.
(ii) In the case of National Highways works, the expenditure should be borne by the
State Government as the Central Government will not bear the cost.
(iii) In regard to the cost of shifting works required by the Corporation, Municipalities and
Town Panchayats, those expenditure should be borne by them provided the TNEB
while preparing the estimates for works should fix overheads charge only at 7.5%
covering all items such as centage, storage, etc., The concession of fixing this charge
of 7.5% is applicable only for the above mentioned local bodies.
(iv) In regard to Panchayats and Panchayat Unions shifting expenditure should be borne
by TNEB it self as these institutions are financially weaker.

The above G.O. may be adopted scrupulously (copy enclosed).

(BY ORDER OF THE CHAIRMAN)
[Link]
CHAIRMAN

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[Link]/Comml./EE3/AEE1/[Link]/D.556/05, (Tech. Branch) dated 21.10.05
(P71/10/2005)

Sub: Electricity – Shifting of poles, lines, transformer, etc. – Bearing the cost by the
Requisitioning local Bodies – Clarification issued. Reg.
Ref: [Link].8019/C3/2 dt. 26.09.05 from Secretary to Govt. Energy (C3) / Dept.
Chennai.

A copy of the Secretary to Govt. Energy (C3) Dept letter clarifying that presently named
Special Grade village Panchayats may be treated as Town Panchayat under reference cited is
enclosed herewith for necessary action
[Link],
Member (Distribution)
Encl: As above.
Copy of
Govt. of Tamil Nadu Energy (C3) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9 Letter No.8019/C3/03/2,
dt.26.09.2005 From Thiru [Link], I.A.S., Secretary to Govt, To The Chairman, TNEB,
Chennai.2 and others.

Sir,
Sub: Electricity – Shifting of poles, lines, cables, transformer, etc. – Bearing the cost
by the Requisitioning local Bodies – Clarification issued.

Ref: 1. [Link].7 Energy (C3) Department dt.23.02.2005

2. Your [Link]/Comml./EE3/AEE1/[Link]/D433, dt.22.08.2005

With reference to your office letter cited, I am directed to clarify that, for the purpose of
the above G.O., the presently named “Special Grade Village Panchayats” may be treated as
“Town Panchayats”.
Yours Faithfully,
Sd********************
For Secretary to Government.

TNEB- Delegation of Powers – Sanction of Estimates on Deposit Contribution works and

Improvement Works- Delegation of powers to Superintending Engineers/Distribution-
Enhancement – Orders – Issued.
(Permanent) B.P. (F.B.) No. 63 (Secretariat Branch) Dated 12 th December 2005

READ:
i) [Link].68 (Technical Branch) dated 06.02.1988
ii) From the CFC/General/ Accounts Branch [Link]
No.324/X/DFC/W/AO/W/D34/05,dt.23.05.2005
Proceedings:

In Board’s Proceedings [Link].68 (Technical Branch) dated 06.02.1988, the powers of

Superintending Engineers of Distribution Circles for sanction of estimates for shifting of lines,
structures etc. as the request of consumers/Public and other works to be carried out under
Deposit Contribution Works were enhanced from Rs.50,000/- to Rs.2,00,000/-

2. The Chief Engineer/Distribution Tirunelveli Region has requested to enhance the

powers of Superintending Engineers for sanction of estimates for Deposit Contribution Works and
Improvement works from Rs.2 lakhs to Rs.5 lakhs due to escalation of costs and also to avoid
delay in executing works. The proposal has been examined by the Board.

3. After careful consideration, the TNEB hereby directs that the powers of the
Superintending Engineers, Distribution Circles for sanction of estimates on Deposit Contribution
Works and Improvement works be enhanced from Rs.2 lakhs to Rs.5 lakhs (Rupees five lakhs
only) with effect from the date of issue of this order.

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4. Receipt of the Board’s Proceedings shall be acknowledged.

(By Order of the Board)

[Link],
Secretary.
[Link]/Comml./EE3/[Link]/D604/05,dt.18.11.2005

Sub: Electricity- Madurai & Tirunelveli Region- NHAI- Shifting of Poles, lines by NHAI
themselves by paying Establishment & Supervision Charges for their road
widening works- approval requested – Reg.

Ref: [Link]/D/MDU/EEE/AEE3 /F.T.319/D.337/05, dt 01.08.2005

2. [Link]/D/Tin/EE/[Link]/FNHAI/D.484/05, dt 05.08.2005

Referring to the above, it is informed that NHAI may be permitted to carry out the shifting
works of TNEB utilities by themselves along the National Highways for their road widening works
by providing necessary materials and labour and paying the Establishment & Supervision
Charges at 15% and cost of irretrievable materials to TNEB after obtaining undertaking from the
NHAI for conditions in non-judicial stamp paper as given the draft undertaking putup below:-

FORM OF UNDERTAKING EXECUTED BY NHAI FOR SHIFTING THE ELECTRICAL

UTILITIES ALONG NATIONAL HIGHWAYS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF T.N.E.B.

This undertaking executed at………………………………… on this the ……… day

of…………………… Two thousand and five by the National Highways Authority of India a body
corporate constituted under having its office
at………………………………….represented by………………………………….(herein after called
the ‘AUTHORITY’) to and in favour of the TNEB, a body corporate constituted under the
Electricity (Supply) Act (Central Act 54 of 1948) having its office at NPKRR Maaligai, Electricity
Avenue,800, Anna Salai, Chennai.2 (hereinafter called the Board).

WHEREAS the AUTHORITY has undertaken the works of widening the ……………………. Road,
and has required the BOARD to shift the Electrical poles, lines, structures etc. along NATIONAL
HIGHWAYS , Whereas it has been agreed to by the AUTHORITY to undertake the above shifting
work by the NHAI themselves under the direct supervision of the BOARD and furnishing an
undertaking.

IN CONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD having agreed to the said proposal, the AUTHORITY
hereby undertake the following:

1. The National Highways Authority of India shall entrust this work only to the registered
contractor who is well acquainted with electrical works so as to maintain the TNEB
standards.
2. The NH Authority shall only use high quality material conforming to the standards
approved by the TNEB and as per relevant ISS.
3. NHAI their appointed authorities shall intimate in advance, their plan of action to carry
out the work to the local TNEB Officers.
4. All the works shall be carried out under direct supervision of Board’s Officials and
their decisions in this regards shall be final and binding on NHAI.
5. NHAI agrees to pay the further amount, if any, as demanded by the Board over and
above the Establishment & Supervision Charges already paid.
6. The work shall be carried out without causing any inconvenience to the operation and
maintenance of Sub-Station and other Departmental works of the Board.
7. NH Authority shall execute and complete the works in strict adherence of time
schedule and to the satisfaction of the TNEB Engineers and adhere strictly the
directions of the Board in any matter.

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8. NH Authority shall be responsible to protect the public and the employees of the
Board against any accident that may arise in the course of execution of the works
and shall indemnify the TNEB for any claim for damages/injuries to person/property
resulting from any such accident and also where the provision of workmen’s
compensation. Act, apply take steps to properly insure against the claims thereunder
by way of accident risk insurance to meet all purpose of relief, failing which the same
or otherwise the NH Authority alone shall be responsible to meet the compensation
awarded under the said Act.
9. NH Authority/authorized contractors shall undertake to employ qualified technical
men to carry out the work.
10. NH Authority shall undertake to apply line clear well in advance for carrying out the
works. The Board shall consider their request and arrange for LC (line clear)
depending upon the exigencies. This has to be strictly adhered to.
11. NH Authority undertake to hand over all the retrieved /unused material to TNEB.
12. The NH Authority should give to TNEB full and complete particulars of the work to be
done well in advance and the period required to complete and also provide free
access by the officers of the Board and workmen for inspection and supervision.
13. The NH Authority alone is responsible for smooth execution of work and if any
dispute arises during execution of the works in regard to land/ property/passage,
TNEB shall not be responsible or involved in such dispute.
14. NH Authority undertakes to ensure free flow of traffic during the execution of the
works and shall also be responsible for any accident/loss of lives/property.
15. The source of supply of materials used and the guarantee for the materials used shall
be furnished to the BOARD. Any failure of the materials used with in the period of
guarantee shall be replaced free of cost.
16. The cost for irretrievable materials shall be borne by NHAI.

The AUTHORITY further undertakes not to revoke this undertaking till the completion
of shifting works.

The expression ‘AUTHORITY’ and ‘BOARD’ hereinafter used shall include their
respective successors and assignees in office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF Thiru …………………………………….. acting for and on

behalf of NHAI has signed this Undertaking on the day, month and year first above written.

Signature with seal of the NHAI

In the presence of Witnesses.
1
2.
[Link] PAUL SATHIADURAI
Chief Engineer/Commercial.
For Chairman.

[Link]/Comml./EE3/AEE.1/F.24 Hrs Supply/D689/05, dt.23.12.2005.

Sub: Electricity – Extension of 4th wire facility for extending 24 hours three phase
supply to the Industrial & Commercial Consumers connected to Rural Feeders-
Reg.
Ref: Record Note of discussion of 7th meeting of “Think Tank” held on 10.11.2005

In the 7th meeting of “Think Tank” held on 10.11.2005, it has been decided that the 4 th
wire arrangement shall be provided for extending C to the group of the Industrial & Commercial
category consumers of agree to bear the cost of 4th wire extension in 24 instalments without
BPSC and if one of the group members takes responsibility for the payment.

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Hence, if request for extension of 24 hours three phase supply is received from the
industrial & commercial SC categories connected to rural feeders. 4 th wire arrangement with a
separate Distribution Transformer may be provided for extending 24 hours three phase supply to
the group of the Industrial & commercial category consumers only, provided the group of
consumers agree to bear the cost of 4th wire extension in 24 instalments without BPSC and if one
of the group members takes responsibility for the payment.

Necessary Undertaking may be obtained ( in non-judicial stamp paper) from all the
members agreeing to make payment through one member , indicated in the undertaking along
with his signature and witness. The non-payment of instalment will result in disconnection of
services. Also, an undertaking for no objection for connecting the additional intending Industrial &
Commercial category consumers in the above Distribution Transformer by TNEB may be
obtained from them.
[Link] PAUL SATHIADURAI,
Chief Engineer/ Commercial,
For Chairman.

[Link]/CommlEE3/AEE1/[Link]/D.604-2/06, Dated 10.01.2006

Sub: Electricity- Madurai & Tirunelveli Region- NHAI- Shifting of Poles, lines by NHAI
themselves by paying Establishment & Supervision Charges and cost of
irretrievable materials for their road widening works- approval requested – Reg.

Ref: [Link]/CommlEE3/AEE1/[Link]/D.604/06, Dated 18.11.2005

[Link] [Link]/PD/DGM/ (Tech)/MDU (s)/Utility/05,dt 19.12.2005

A copy of 2nd cited letter reference received from NHAI is enclosed herewith. In
continuation to the 1st memo., CE/D/Madurai and Tirunelveli Regions are informed that the
following amendments to conditions may be incorporated in the instruction issued already vide
Memo. dt.18.11.2005 and all other conditions are remain unaltered.

Sl. Conditions stipulated in the Revised Conditions

No. instruction already issued
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01 Establishment & Supervision Charges Establishment & Supervision Charges
at 15% shall be paid by NHAI at 15% shall be paid by NHAI
(No change)

02 Cost of irretrievable materials If the materials replaced by NHAI are

shall be borne by NHAI less than that was originally erected, the
cost should be borne by NHAI
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[Link] PAUL SATHIADURAI,
Chief Engineer/ Commercial,
For Chairman
[Link]/ED/AEE/Gl/F.NH7 & NH47/Pr.196/06,dt.28.01.2006

Sub: Electricity- Erode Region- NHAI – Shifting of poles, lines by NHAI themselves by
paying Establishment & Supervision Charges and cost of irretrievable materials
for their road widening works- Instructions issued. Reg.

Ref: [Link]/CommlEE3/AEE1/[Link]/D.604/06, Dated 18.11.2005

[Link]/CommlEE3/AEE1/[Link]/D.604-2/06, Dated 10.01.2006

NHAI had taken up the project of four laning of NH7 and NH47. At the request of NHAI,
number of estimates for shifting of Electricity lines poles and Transformers have been sanctioned

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under DCW at Superintending Engineer’s office and this office depending upon the delegation of
powers.

Now, NHAI has stated that as per the terms of concession (BOT), the concessionarie
shall carry out the work of shifting of Electricity Board poles, lines and transformers etc. Based
on this, the instructions issued to Madurai and Tirunelveli Regions by Chief Engineer Commercial
vide [Link].18.11.2005 is furnished below:

“NHAI may be permitted to carry out the shifting works of TNEB utilities by themselves
along the National Highways for their road widening works by providing necessary materials and
labour and paying the Establishment & Supervision Charges at 15 % and cost of irretrievable
materials to TNEB after obtaining from NHAI in non-judicial stamp paper”.

The draft for undertaking and amendment issued for the instruction issued in memo. dt,
18.11.2005 given in the reference (1) and (2) cited are enclosed herewith for necessary action.

Since only 15% of Establishment charges and cost of irretrievable materials alone are
chargeable to the NHAI, the estimates already sanctioned at your end may be revised
accordingly. The revised sanction for the estimates originally sanctioned at Chief Engineer’s
office will be communicated separately.

Meanwhile, payment from NHAI if any received for the deviation works may be accepted.
After revising the estimate, a demand notice may be sent to NHAI from the Superintending
Engineers for the works to be carried out in their jurisdiction, and the balance amount may be
collected.

Necessary undertaking may be executed by the Superintending Engineers with NHAI

before commencing of the deviation works.

The concerned field officers may be instructed suitably to ensure the conditions stipulated
in the undertaking regarding the work and materials to be used for work, while supervising the
line deviation works.

The action taken in this regard may be reported to this office.

Encl: Copy of Memo. dt. 18.11.2005 2 sheets [Link]

Copy of amendment 1 sheet Chief Engineer/Distribution Erode Region/Erode

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The following works come under Deposit Contribution works as per [Link]/RE/G/7196/88 (Technical
Branch) dated 19.02.88

a. Shifting of poles, stays, Transformer Structures, service etc. on request from Consumers/ Public.

b. Erection of Duplicate feeder or separate feeder exclusively for providing uninterrupted power
supply on request by H.T. Consumers other organizations, Government Departments Local Bodies
for drinking water works.

c. Construction of major lines, Sub stations at the request of other Government / quasi-government
organizations in their area of operation.
(and)
d. Shifting of poles, stays, Transformer Structures, service etc. on request
from Government and Local Bodies.

e. Replacement of stolen materials / burnt out meters.

f. Replacement of Board’s properties damaged due to dashing of vehicles

The following points are to be taken into consideration while considering the request, preparation of
estimate and execution of works as per instructions issued vide Memo. dated 19.02.88

a. Time frame for preparation of estimate, obtaining sanction, payment of deposit by the consumer
and availability of materials.

b. careful investigation so that there is no change in quantum of works involved.

c. in respect of works which can not be completed within one year, provision for escalation at the rate
of 10%

d. The work should be completed only after payment of the deposit in full.

e. An undertaking to be obtained from the applicant agreeing to deposit further amounts during the
course of execution of work.

Registration fees : Application registration fee of Rs.500/- has to be collected as per instructions issued
vide Memo. No. IEMC/ EE (T) /AEE1/AE1/DCW/Registration fee/95, (Technical Branch) dated 20.05.1995,
however in respect of Petty Deposit Contribution Works where the total estimate cost Is less than Rs.500/-,
Registration fee to be collected shall be Rs.50/- as per instructions of the Board issued vide Board’s
Proceedings (Ch) No.26 (Technical Branch) dt.22.01.1996.
T.N,E.R.C. has prescribed the amount of Registration fees to be collected in its order in M.P.41 of 2003.
Refund of Deposit to the backed out consumer

5% of the estimated amount subject to a minimum of Rs.100/- and Maximum of Rs.2, 500 /- in
each cases may be deducted from the deposit made by the party while making refund of the amounts
deposited, in backed out cases as per [Link].47/DFC/WORKS/Estimate /90, (Accounts Branch)
dt.20.03.90
Model Estimates

1. communicated vide Memo. dt.09.09.86, 04.02.88, and dated 09.06.95, we have to go through the above
instructions, understand the reasons for changes in the existing orders so as to evolve estimate in
accordance with the guidelines issued.

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Amount chargeable to the Consumers

1. a. Dismantling charges at the old site at 5% of full cost of materials (except equipment)
b. Dismantling charges for equipments as per cost-data.
Plus Establishment and Supervision charges 22% (on a and b)

2. Transport charges
a. Transport of new materials from stores to new site
b. Transport of equipments from old site to new site as per cost data
c .Transport of released line materials from old site to Stores plus
Establishment and Supervision charges 22% (on a, b and c)

3. Re-erection charges
a. labour for erection of new lines and structures
b. labour for erection of cable
c, labour for erection of equipments
Plus Establishment and Supervision charges 22% (on a, b and c)

[Link] charges
a. Storage 3% (cost of materials and 5% contingencies)
Plus Establishment and Supervision charges 22% (on cost of materials, contingencies and
storage)

[Link] of new materials and 6. cost of irretrievable materials with out any other
charges.

(The above procedure has since been modified, consequent to coming in to force of Tamil Nadu Electricity
Supply Code and Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code specified by Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory
Commission.)

T.N.E.R.C. prescribed the amount to be collected towards Service/ Line shifting charges
as below: (TNE Supply Code. Section 5 (6) and TNE Distribution Code Section 37)
a. charges for shifting at the old site.
b. Charges for transport from the old site to new site.
c. Charges for re-erection at the new site.
d. Depreciation on retrievable old materials, if any not re-used at the site.
e. Cost of new materials, if required.
f. Cost of irretrievable materials and
g. Over head charges.

The proposals of shifting of poles /lines and the charges to be collected from
Highways/Local Bodies were examined by the Board and the Board has directed vide
Permanent B.P.(F.B) No.22 Dt.15.02.00 that the Establishment and Supervision Charges
charged at 22% may be reduced to 15% in the items under Data I, II, III of the above instructions
dt. 09.06.95.

In Data IV under overhead charges, the Establishment and Supervision

Charges at 15% may alone be collected against the structure materials erected (excluding
storage charges) instead of charging 3% against storage charges and 22% against
Establishment & Supervision charges as in the above referencedt.09.06.95.

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The Board has ordered vide (Per) B.P.(CH) No.148 Tech. Branch dated 24.03.2005, the
expenditure on shifting shall be borne by T.N.E.B., itself in the case of village panchayats and
Panchayat Unions, as these institutions are financially weaker.

In regards to the works required by the Corporations, Municipalities and Town Panchayats, the
expenditure will be borne by them, provided TNEB fix Overheads charges only at 7.5% covering
all items such as centage, storage etc., only for the above mentioned Local Bodies.

In the case of National Highways works, the expenditure on shifting shall be borne by the State
Government, as the Central Government will not bear the cost.

The Government and the Government Departments shall remit the amount to the T.N.E.B. , by
adding the cost in the estimate of the respective works itself.

Powers for sanction of the DCW Estimates.

The Chairman/ TNEB shall have full powers for sanctioning of DCW to be carried out in
the State of Pondicherry.

The AEE shall have full powers for replacement of stolen materials/ burnt out meters and
shifting of Service connection.

CE SE EE AEE
Shifting of lines/ structures Full Powers 2 lakhs 50,000 10,000
5 Lakhs*
Replacement of Board’s properties damaged
due to dashing of vehicles Full Powers 60,000 10,000 2,500

 Monetary Powers enhanced vide B.P. (F.B) No.63 (SB) dt.12.12.2

 005

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