ELECTRICITY REGULATION,
2050 (1993)

Government of Nepal, in exercise of the power conferred by the Section

40 of the Electricity Act, 2049 has made the following rules.

CHAPTER-1

PRELIMINARY

Short Name and Commencement:-

(1) These Rules may be called the "Electricity Regulation, 2050".
(2) It shall come into force at once.
Definition:-

In this Regulation, Unless the subject or context otherwise requires:-

(a)
(b)

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(0)

(९)

(f)
(g)

(h)

"Act" means the Electricity Act, 2049".

"Department of Electricity Development" means, the electricity
development department established to act as the electricity development
unit under the Ministry of Energy pursuant to Section 36 of the Act.
Secretary" means the Secretary of the Ministry of Energy.

"Survey" means the act of survey relating to the production, transmission
or distribution of electricity and shall also denote the acts relating to
feasibility study, detailed engineering design and the works of
investigation regarding thereto.

"Production, transmission and distribution of electricity" means the
construction, operation and maintenance of structures relating to the
production, transmission and distribution of electricity.

"Distribution Area" means the area mentioned in the license relating to
distribution of electricity.

"Wiring" means the installation of electrical device for the purpose of
supplying of electricity to the house and premises, compound, factory or
any other similar places belonging to the consumers.

"Unit" means the electrical energy to be expended within one hour if one
thousand watt of electricity is run

("Energy Meter" means an equipment installed for the purpose of
showing the units of electricity consumed.

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(k)

"Earting"" means the work to connect the wire taking in a fixed depth with
the earth for the purpose of removing any danger to be occurred due to
electricity energy.

"Plant" means the total form of equipments, materials and system which
cause production, transmission, transformation or distribution of
electricity.

CHAPTER - 2
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LICENSE

Information to be Provided:-

Any person or corporate body who desires to conduct survey, production,
transmission or distribution of hydroelectricity of the capacity ranging
from 100 to 1,000 kilo watt, shall have to provide an information with the
following particulars to the Secretary through the Department of
Electricity Development in the format as prescribed in Sch4edule — 1
pursuant to the proviso clause of Section3 of the Act:-

(a) Detail description of the project

(b) Map of the project site (main structures must be shown),

(c) Source of water and quantity of water to be utilized,

(d) Area where the electricity is to be distributed and estimated number
of consumers to be b3enefitted from it,

(ec) Whether the water resources to be utilized has already been utilized
by other or not, if done so give the particulars of the same,

(f)। Other necessary matters.

Application to be submitted to obtain a License to Conduct a Survey
of Production of Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body who desires to conduct a survey of
production of electricity shall have to submit an application in triplicate
stating the following particulars relating to the proposed electricity
production project to the Secretary through the Department of Electricity
Development in the format as prescribed in Schedulre-2:-

(a) Map of the project-site (in which preliminary sketch of the
proposed power-house, dam, reservoir, canal, tunnel, sub-station,
transmission line, and village, town, historical places, way etc.
inside the project site also should be clearly shown),

(0) Area of water-resources to be surveyed and quantity of water be to
utilized,

(c) Estimated amount of cost and time for the completion of project
(both the survey and construction),

(0) Total capacity of the project and estimate of annual production,

(८) Incase the electricity 1s to be produced through other means except
of acquiring the fuel should be mentioned.

(f)। Other necessary matters.

Application to be submitted to obtain a License to Conduct a Survey
of Transmission of Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body who desires to conduct a survey of
transmission of electricity shall have to submit an application 11 triplicate
stating the following particulars relating to the electricity transmission
project to the Secretary through the Department of Electricity
Development in the format as prescribed in Schedule:-3:-

(a) Preliminary route-map of electricity transmission line (purposed
main transmission line and alternative line also should be shown),

(b) Necessity, purpose and total length of the transmission line,

(c) Standard and capacity of voltage to be used for transmission,

(d) If the electricity is to be supplied at once Maximum load of
electricity and types of consumers,

(ce) Estimated amount of cost and time for the completion of
transmission line (both the survey and construction),

(f)। Other necessary matters.

Application to be submitted to obtain a License to conduct a Survey
of Distribution of Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body, who desires to conduct a survey of
distribution of electricity, shall have to submit an application in triplicate
stating the following particulars relating to the electricity distribution
project to the Secretary through the Department of Electricity
Development in the format as prescribed in Schedule-4:-

(a) Map of the distribution area (in which the geographical description
of the said area, present distribution system and preliminary sketch

of proposed distribution system also should be clearly shown),

(b) Necessary and purpose of the distribution system,

(८)। Estimated number and types of consumers to be benefited from the
distribution system,

(0) Point where the electricity 15 to be purchased or acquired and other
particulars relating to sale and distribution,

(ec) Estimated amount of cost and time for the completion of
construction of distribution line (both the survey and construction),

(f)। Other necessary matters.

Examination of Application:-

(1) The secretary by himself or through the Department of Electricity
Development shall examine or cause to examine the application
received pursuant to Rules 4, 5 or 6 to see whether or not the
applicant has submitt4ed the necessary documents, particulars or
report to be submitted under the Act and this Regulation.

(2) While examining the application pursuant to sub-rule (1), if it is
found that the applicant has not submitted any documents,
particulars or report which ought to have been submitted, a notice
shall be given to the applicant within fifteen days from the date of
submission of the application such documents, particulars or
report.

(3) In case the Department of Electricity Development gives notice
specifying the time-limit to submit some documents, particulars or
reports pursuant to sub-rule (2), the date, when such matter is
received, shall be deemed as the date of submission of application
for the purpose of sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Act.

To issue License for Survey:-

The Secretary, after making necessary examination on the application
received pursuant to Rules 4, 5 or 6 shall issue the license to the applicant
in accordance with the format as prescribed in Schedules 5(A), 5(B) or 5
(C) respectively for the survey of production, transmission or distribution
of electricity.

To issue a License for Survey at the Same Time:-

If any person or corporate body desiring to conduct a survey of
production, transmission or distribution of electricity relating to a single
project submits application stating all the particulars pursuant to Rules 4,
5 or 6, the Secretary, subject to the other provisions of this Regulation,

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may issue the licenses at the same time to such applicant permitting him
to conduct the survey of production, transmission or distribution of
electricity.

Survey Report to be submitted:-

The person or corporate body who obtains a license pursuant to Rules 8
or 9 shall have to submit the report of survey in triplicate to the
Department of Electricity development within thirty days from the date of
completion of work

License for Survey not to be Issued in Duplicity:-

In order to avoid duplicity in works no license shall be issued to any
person or corporate body for conducting a survey for the same work in
the same area for a period as specified in the license for survey issued
pursuant to Rules 8 or 9.

Application to be Submitted to Obtain a License for Production of
Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body who desires to produce electricity shall
have to submit an application in triplicate stating the following particulars
relating to the proposed electricity production project to the Secretary
through the Department of Electricity Development in the format as
prescribed in Schedule-6:-

(a) Detail description of the project (including a map of the project-
site, source of electricity to be produced, estimated cost and time to
complete the project, name of partners in the project and types of
their association, full name and address of the person or corporate
body and its directors with whom the ownership of the project shall
be vested at last, should be clearly shown),

(0)  Ifmi*neral fuel is to be used to produce the electricity, kinds of fuel,
method of its supply and its storage system should be shown and
agreement or letter of intension, if any and relating documents
there to should be submitted,

(८) Analysis of feasibility (technical description together with the
detail map of the project and economic analysis, description of
clients and consumers, estimated quantity of electricity to be sold,
if any transmission or distribution system belonging to other person

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(0)

(९)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(1)

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or corporate body is to be used in supplying the electricity
description of the same),

Mode of finance (estimated cost of the project, economic condition
of the investors of the project, commitment of the financial
institutions to be involved directly in the project, and percentage of
liability, share capital and debt of the investors),

Acquisition or utilization of house and land (landowners'
description and total area of the public or private land to be
required for the project for utilization or acquisition temporarily or
permanently),

Analysis of environmental effect (measures to be taken to
minimize the adverse affect due project on environment, social and
economic effect of project on the said area, utilization of local
labour, source and materials,, benefits to be taken by the local
people after the completion of the project, training to be provided
for local people in relation to construction, maintenance and
operation, facilities to be required for construction site, safety
arrangements and effect on landowners due to operation of the
project, details of people to be evacuated and necessary plan for
their rehabilitation also should clearly be shown),

Description regarding sale and purchase of electric power of the
project (agreement or letter of intension if any and related
documents thereto also should be enclosed),

Description relating to produced electricity transmission line of the
project,

Description relating to supply, transportation and storage of the
fuel (if there is any agreement or letter of intention and other

documents relating to the same, the copy should be enclosed),

Other necessary matters.

Application to be submitted to obtain a license for Transmission of
Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body, who desires to transmit the electricity,
shall have to submit an application in triplicate stating the following
particulars relating to the proposed electricity transmission project to the

Secretary through the Department of Electricity Development in the
format as prescribed in schedule-7:-

(a)

(b)

(८)

(0)

(९)

(f)

(g)

Detail description of the project (source of electricity to be
transmitted, estimated cost and time to complete the project, name
of partners in the project and types of their association, full name
and address of the person or corporate body and its directors with
whom the ownership of the project shall be vested at last should be
clearly shown),

Route-map of the transmission line and sub-stations to be required
for transmission, right-off-way to be required and single line
diagram,

Standard of transmission —voltage, transmission-capacity, standard
of construction, size of wire and its distance to each other, kinds of
poles and insulation and detailed map relating to the construction,

Analysis of feasibility (technical description and economic analysis
of the project, if the electricity is to be supplied at once description
of clients and consumers, estimated quantity of electricity to be
sold, and if any transmission or distribution system belonging to
other person or corporate body is to be used in supplying the
electricity, description of the same),

Mode of finance (estimated cost of the project, economic condition
of the investors of the project, commitment of the financial
institutions to be involved directly in the project, and percentage of
liability, share-capital and debt of the investors),

Acquisition or utilization of house and land (landowners'
description and total area of the public or private land to be
required for the project for utilization or acquisition temporarily),

Analysis of environmental effect (measures to be taken to
minimize the adverse affect due to project on environment, social
and economic effect of project on the said area, utilization of local
labour, source, and materials, benefits to be taken by the local
people after the completion of the project, training to be provided
for local people in relation to construction, maintenance and
operation, facilities to be required for construction site, safety
arrangements and effect on landowners due to operation of the

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(h)

(1)

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project, details of people to be evacuated and necessary plan for
their rehabilitation also should be clearly shown),

Description regarding sale and purchase of electric power of the
project (if there is any agreement or letter of intention and related
any other documents relating to the same the copy should be
enclosed),

Map showing the other structures relating to electricity within the
periphery of one and half kilometers of the transmission line.

Other necessary matters.

Application to be submitted to obtain a License for Distribution of
Electricity:-

Any person or corporate body, who desires to distribute the electricity,
shall have to submit an application in triplicate stating the following
particulars relating to the proposed electricity distribution project to the
Secretary through the Department of Electricity Development in the
format as prescribed in Schedule-8:-

(a)

(b)

(८)

(0)

Detail description of the project (source of electricity to be
distributed, estimated cost and time to complete the project, name
of partners 1n the project and types of their association, full name
and address of the person or corporate body and its directors with
whom the ownership of the project shall be vested at last should be
clearly shown),

Analysis of feasibility (technical description and economic analysis
of the project, estimated quantity of electricity to be sold, and if
any transmission or distribution system belonging to other person
or corporate body is to be used in supplying the electricity
description of the same),

Mode of finance (estimated cost of the project, economic condition
of the investors of the project, commitment of the financial
institutions to be involved directly in the project, and percentage of
liability, share capital and debt of the investors),

Map of the distribution area (geographical description, present
distribution system and distribution system to be newly constructed
of that area),

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(९)
(1)
(g)

(h)

Standard of the distributing voltage and standard of construction,
Number and types of consumers to be benefited from the service,
Description regarding sale and purchase of electricity (if there is
any agreement of letter of intention and related any other
documents relating to the sale and purchase of electricity to be

distributed, the copy should be enclosed),

Other necessary matters.

Examination of Application:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

The Secretary by himself or through the Department of Electricity
Development shall examine or cause to examine the application
seeking license for production, transmission or distribution of
electricity received pursuant to rules 12, 13 or 14 to see whether or
not the applicant has submitted the necessary documents,
particulars or report to be submitted under the Act and this
Regulation.

While examining the application pursuant to sub-rule (1), if it is
found that the applicant has not submitted any documents,
particulars or report which ought to have been submitted, a notice
shall be given to the applicant within 45 days from the date of
submission of the application specifying a reasonable time-limit to
submit such documents, particulars or report,

in case the Department of Electricity Development gives notice
specifying the time-limit to submit some documents, particulars or
reports pursuant to sub-rule (2), the date, when such matters are
received, shall be deemed as the date of submission of application
for the purpose of sub-section (2) of Section 4 of the Act.

Public Notice to be Published:-

(1)

On receipt of application seeking to obtain license for production,
transmission or distribution of electricity pursuant to Rules 12, 13
or 14 the Department of Electricity Development shall, after
making necessary examination of application under Rule 15,
publish a notice stating the ne3cessary particulars for the
information of general public.

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(2) Any person may furnish his reaction stating reasons thereto the
Department of Electricity Development within 35 days from the
date of publication of notice pursuant to sub-rule (1), if the
construction and operation of the proposed project is likely causing
adverse affect.

(3) If any reaction is received pursuant to sub-rule (2), upon
considering such reactions, the conditions which should be
followed by the applicants shall be mentioned in the license.

To issue a License

the Secretary, after completing or causing to complete the procedures
pursuant to Rule 15 and 16, on the applications submitted for production,
transmission or distribution of electricity pursuant to Rules 12, 13 and 14,
shall issue the license to the applicant in accordance with the demand of
applicant or making necessary amendment in the format as prescribed in
Schedules 9 (A), 9 (B) or 9 (C) respectively for production, transmission
or distribution of electricity.

License might be issued for Production, Transmission and
Distribution of Electricity at the same Time:-

If any person or corporate body desiring to produce, transmit or distribute
the electricity relating to a single project submits application in one time
stating all the particulars pursuant to Rules 12, 13 and 14, the Secretary,
subject to the, other provisions of this Regulation, may issue license at the
same time to such applicant permitting him for production, transmission
and distribution of electricity.

License to be given for Production, Transmission and Distribution to
the Licensee of Survey:-

If any person or corporate body who has obtained license of one or all
works for conducting survey of production, transmission or distribution
of electricity pursuant to rule 8 or 9 submits an application stating the
particulars pursuant to rules 12, 13 and 14 for the works of construction,
operation and maintenance regarding production, transmission or
distribution of electricity based on his own survey within the time limit of
the license, such license shall be issued to the applicant subject to the
other provision s of this Regulation.

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Right on Water Resources:-

The licensee, who has obtained license for production of electricity, shall
have the right to use the water resources for the works as mentioned in
the license to the extent of such place and quantity as specified in the
license.

Time Limit to Start the Works:

(1)

(2)

The licensee, who has obtained license under this Regulation, shall
have to start the physical works within three months in case of
survey and one year in case of production, transmission or
distribution from the date of obtaining the license and shall have to
inform the Department of Electricity Development about the same.

Once the works starts pursuant to sub-rule (1), the progress report
of the work shall have to be furnished to the Department of
Electricity Development at every six months till the completion of
the work.

New License to be obtained:-

(1)

(2)

any person or corporate body who has been undertaking the works
of production, transmission or distribution of electricity prior to the
commencement of the Act, shall have to give application stating
the particulars as mentioned in Rules 12, 13 or 14 to the Secretary
through the Department of Electricity Development for obtaining
the license pursuant to sub section (3) of Section 4 of the Act.

The Secretary, either himself or through the Department of
Electricity Development, shall examine or cause to examine the
application submitted pursuant to sub-rule (1) and issue the license
to the applicant in the format as prescribed in Schedule-10:-

Permission for Import of Electricity:-

(1)

If the licensee, who has obtained for production transmission or
distribution in accordance with this Regulation, desires to import
the electricity into Nepal, he shall have to submit an application
together with the agreement made thereto to the Department of
Electricity Development to get the prior permission of His
Majesty's Government.

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(2) The name of the country from where the electricity is to be
imported, standard of voltage of electricity to be imported,
quantity, area of transmission or distribution, period of importing
the electricity and other necessary matters shall have to be
mentioned in the application to be submitted pursuant to sub-rule

(1).

(3) Government of Nepal after making necessary examination, may,
upon receipt of the application pursuant to sub-rule (1), give its
permission to import the electricity either 11 accordance with the
demand of the applicant or with required amendment.

License Fee:-

(1) While giving an application for obtaining the license for survey in
accordance with this Regulation, and amount as prescribed in
Scheduled-11 shall have to be paid.

(2) While giving an application for obtaining a license for production,
transmission and distribution of electricity, the amount as
prescribed in Schedule-11 shall have to be paid.

To Renew the License:-

(1) The License issued in accordance with the Act and this Regulation
shall have to be renewed one year before the expiry of the period as
mentioned in the license.

(2) While renewing a license pursuant to sub-section (3) of section 5 of
the Act, an amount equal to the amount as prescribed in Schedule-
11 shall be charged.

Counting of Unit (Kilowatt hour) for the Purpose of Royalty:-

While Counting the units (Kilowatt hour) for the purpose of royalty
pursuant to Section 11 of the Act, the quantity of electricity used for the
operation of the powerhouse shall be deducted form the total electricity
produced from the powerhouse and remaining units shall be counted.

Export Tax:-

The export tax to be payable for exporting electricity, pursuant to sub-
section (3) of Section 22 of the Act, shall be as determined in the

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agreement made with His Majesty's Government pursuant to subsection
(2) of the same Section.

CHAPTER-3

MATTERS TO BE FOLLOWED BY DISTRIBUTOR

AND CONSUMERS OF ELECTRICITY

Applications to be Submitted for Installation Electricity Line:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

The Consumer, who desires to use electricity to be distributed by
the licensee, shall have to submit an application to his office in the
format as prescribed by him.

On receipt of an application pursuant to sub-rule (1), the licensee
shall after inspection of the Wiring, if deems proper from technical
and safety point of view shall arrange necessary action to supply
electricity to the applicant. If the licensee deems wiring improper
he shell issue a notice to the applicant for the improvement of the
wiring.

In case of dispute arising between the licensee and the consumer in
connection with the availability of electricity to the consumer after
the inspection pursuant to sub-rule (2), the affected party shall have
to give an application to the chief electricity Inspector. The
Inspector by conducting an inspection upon such application, may
issue necessary order. It shall be the duty of both the licensee and
the consumer to follow such order.

The licensee before issuing notice of granting electric connections,
shall make consultation with the person willing to be a consumer
regarding the service line and fix proper place for placing the
energy meter.

The licensee, shall provide a copy of the cost estimate to the person
willing to be a consumer, showing the possible expenditure for the
electric connection and any material to be installed on his own cost.

The electric line shall be connected only after the person willing to
be the consumer pays the cost along with the cost estimate as

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received pursuant to sub-rule (5) in the office of the licensee and
the licensee shall have control over such electric connection.

The License should have to Install the Energy Meter:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

The licensee shall install energy meter on his own expense for the
consumer to measure the consumption of electric energy and may
take security money as reasonable for meter installed.

In case if electric connection is not in existence at the place of the
consumer the security money as deposited by the consumer
pursuant to sub-rule (1) shall be refunded to him.

Notwithstanding anything written in sub-rule (1), in special
circumstances or if the person willing to be a special consumer and
the licensee make mutual understanding for simplicity, the licensee
may supply electricity without installing any energy meter.

The licensee, shall cause to inspect technically the energy meter
installed at the place of the consumer from time to time and if the
energy meter is not in order to general operation, he shall change
the new energy meter without any charge.

However, the licensee shall install the energy meter realizing the
price of the energy meter from the consumer in case where the
energy meter has become out of order or has been stolen due to
fault or negligence done knowingly buy the consumer.

The licensee shall cause the inspection of the energy meter withing
fifteen days in maximum if the consumer submits an application
stating that the energy meter is out of order or is running faster than
the normal pace.

On inspection if it is found the energy meter (is out of order or) is
running faster than the normal pace, the licensee shall have to
change or repair such energy meter at free of cost.

According to the claim of the consumer if it is found the consumer
has suffered loss due to the energy meter being out of order or
running faster, the licensee shall compensate the loss from the date
of the application submitted by the consumer to the proceeding one
month.

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(8)

(9)

(10)

(11)

(12)

The licensee shall issue a card to the consumer in which electricity
consumption and the amount paid for it of each month is clearly
shown.

The Licensee may affix necessary seal, as required, in the energy
meter installed in the house and premises of the consumer or in
other materials installed for the purpose of supplying electricity.

The seal affixed pursuant to sub-rule (9) should not be displaced,
destroyed or by any means damaged by any body other than the
licensee or the person appointed by hi.

In case if a consumer wants to change the place of the energy
meter, which has already been installed, t the convenient place, the
licensee by levying charge pursuant to Rule 34, shall cause it to be
changed.

The consumer shall not, in any way, try to handle or damage the
service line, energy meter, cutout or circuit breaker.

To Prepare the Description and Index of Consumers:-

(1)

(2)

The licensee, Shall keep safety the description of the facts
regarding the supply of electricity to the consumers and such
description should be shown to the Inspector if he wants to see it in
course of his enquiry.

The licensee shall prepare a up-to-date list of the consumers
enjoying the service and persons willing to be new consumers
within its area of distribution of electricity.

No Line to be provided to others:-

The consumer should not allow electric connection to other's house from
his own energy meter.

Light Installation at Street_or Public Place to be according to the
Agreement:-

As regards the expenses for the electricity charge, repair and maintenance
of the street lights or lights installed at public places, it shall be governed
by the agreement reached on this installation between the consumer and
the licensee.

33. Paying of Charges and Other Fees:-

(1) There shall be a liability to each consumer to pay the electricity
charge and other fees for enjoying the electricity service as
determined by the tariff Fixation Commission constituted pursuant
to Section 17 of the Act.

(2) The period to pay the charges pursuant to sub-rule (1) shall be a
fixed by the licensee. While fixing such period the rebate shall be
made clear for those consumers who pay the charges before the

fixed period and additional charges to those consumers who do not
pay charges within the fixed period.

34. Other Charges:-

The licensee may charge other charges with addition the electricity
charge to the consumers for rendering the electricity service pursuant to
sub-section (2) of Section 16 of the Act for Rendering the following
Services:-

(a) Installing of the electricity line,

(b) Transferring of the energy meter from one place to another,

(८) Reconnecting the electric line after disconnection.

(d) Changing the inside fuse of meter-box,

(८) Fitting of new seal 11 case it is broken,

(f) Transferring of the entitlement of consumers,

(g) Testing of energy meter,

(h) Making available of consumer's card.

35. Energy Meter to be Installed:-

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The licensee, who produces the electricity more than 1000 kilowatt, shall
compulsorily install the energy meter.

Regarding the Design and Construction of Electric Circuit:-

While designing and construction the electric line from _ electric
generation plant or main sub-station to the distribution transformer of the
remotest location, it shall be done in such a way that the voltage to be
transformed from the transformer shall be proper and the consideration be
given to the loss of electric circuit and in the process of such
construction; (if needed, the tapping available in the transformer may be
used).

Information to be Provided in Case of Danger:-

In case when a danger exists from the electrical installation in the
consumer's house or premises or there is a possibility to have danger, the
consumer shall inform the office of the licensee as soon as possible.

Inspection and Maintenance of Service Connection:-

(1) Upon receipt of the information pursuant to Rule 37, the license
shall assign a technician immediately and cause to remove the
danger.

(2) Whether or not the information is received pursuant to Rule 37, the
licensee shall cause to inspect and maintain the service line of
consumer in time to time by electric technician on such area where
the distribution is made by him and cause to maintain the safety
measures.

Service Line to be Reconnected:-
If the consumer pays the charge fixed by the licensee, the service line

disconnected pursuant to clauses (c) and (d) of Section 19 of the Act shall
be reconnected.

CHAPTER-4

VOLTAGE, FREQUENCY AND POWER FACTOR OF

ELECTRICITY
40. Supply Voltage:-

(1) The standard of supply voltage shall have to be maintained as
follows:-

(a) 230 volt in A.C. single phase and 400 volt in three phase for
general consumers.

(b) for those who want a supply of electricity from four wires,
the electric service shall be made available in 230/400 volt
from A.C. three phases.

(2) The fluctuation shall not be allowed fro more than five percent in
standard volt as mentioned in Clauses (a) and (b) of sub-rule (1)

41. High Voltage Distribution System:-

(1) The standard of the voltage 11 the high voltage distribution system,
the standard of distribution system shall be maintained as follows:-

(a) 3,300 volt
(b) 6,600 volt
(८) 11,000 volt
(d) 22,000 volt
(८) 33,000 volt

(2) The fluctuation shall not be allowed for more than five percent in
standard volt as mentioned in Clauses (a) to (e) of sub-rule (1)

42. High Voltage Transmission System:-

(1) The standard of the voltage of the in the high voltage transmission
system shall be transmitted as follows:-

(a) 3,3000 volt
(b) 6,6000 volt
(८)  1,32,000 volt

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(१) 2,20,000 volt
(ce) 4,00,000 volt

(2) The fluctuation shall not be allowed for more than ten percent in
standard volt mentioned in Clauses (a) to (6) of sub-rule (1)

Frequency:-

(1) The standard of the frequency shall be maintained as 50 cycles per
second (50 hertz).

(2) The fluctuation shall not be allowed more than 2.5 percent in the
frequency standard as mentioned in sub-rule (1)

Power Factor:-
The standard of the power factor shall have to be maintained as follow:-

(a) The level of power factor of the electricity supplied to the
consumer shall not be allowed not less than 0.8 lagging and not
more than one unit leadings.

(b) The condensers or any other appropriate equipment shall be
managed for maintaining the standard of power factor in electric
transmission and distribution system pursuant to clause (a).

(c) The licensee may cause the consumer to install appropriate
condenser if the consumer's electricity related power factor is not at
the level mentioned in clause (a).

Unit of Measurement of Different Standard of Electricity:-

Following unit of measurement shall be maintained for measuring
different standard of electricity.

(a) Miulliampere, ampere or kiloampere for the measurement of electric
current,

(0) Millivolt, volt or kilovolt for the measurement off voltage,

(c) Ohm, kiloohm, megaohm for the measurement of resistance,

(d) Henry, Millihenry or kilohenry for the measurement of inductance.

(८) Microfarad, millifarad or farad for the measurement of capacitance,

(f) Watt, kilowatt or megawatt for the measurement of power,

46.

47.

48.

(g)

(h)
(1)

kilowatt hour, megawatt hour for gigawatt hour for the
measurement of energy.

VA, KVA or MVA for the measurement of voltampere,

VAR, KVAR or MVAR for the measurement of reactive power.

Standard to be Maintained:-

(1)

(2)

The standard of the voltage, frequency or power factor of
electricity shall have to be maintained in accordance with this
chapter by the licensee.

If it is found that standard has not been maintained pursuant to sub-
rule (1), the inspector, by taking into account the condition of the
plant of the licensee, shall allow necessary time to improve such
system and it shall be the duty of the licensee to correct the
electricity system within the prescribed time.

Increase or Decrease of the Limitation:-

Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notification in Nepal Gazette,
may increase or decrease the limitation of voltage, frequency and power
factor mentioned in this chapter by taking technical factors for the
avoidance of dangerous effects.

CHAPTER-5

SAFETY MEASURES REGARDING ELECTRIC

DEVICES

Minimum Distance from Ground to the Electric Wire:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

Distance between the electric wire of different volts of the
distribution and transmission system and the ground shall not be
less than as prescribed in Schedule-12.

In case where electric line is to be installed by the side of the road
or along it, it shall be done by adopting appropriate technological
measures.

If it is necessary to install electronic line of more than 33,000 volts,
it shall have to be done by adding 0.305 meter for each 33,000
volts on the distance as prescribed for 33,000 volts in Schedule-12.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

Regarding the Installation of Electric Line Across the Road:-

While installing electric line of more than 211,000 volt across the road in
a densely populated area, the double insulator system shall have to be
used.

Distance to be Maintained on either side of the Electric Line:-

(1) While installing electric line of distribution and transmission
system, it shall not be installed in a distance lower than the distance
as prescribed in Schedule-13 from the house or tree.

(2) If it is necessary to install electric line of more than 33,000 volt, it
shall have to be done by adding 0.305 meter for each 33,000 volts
on the distance as prescribed for 33,000 volts in Schecdule-13.

Distance to be Maintained in between the Poles.

While determining the distance in between the electric poles, it shall be
maintained with taking consideration upon last tensile strength factor of
safety and distance between ground and wire.

No Electric Lines should be carried out from above a House:-
No electric lines of any kind shall be carried out from above a house.

Provided that the lines of upto 400/230 volt may be carried out from
above a garage, cottage (Tahara), or fence and such electric lines shall be
installed at a height which shall not be less than three metre from the
highest point of such garage cottage or fence.

11 Relation to Installation of the Lines of Different Voltage in a
Single Pole:-

(1) While installing electric lines of different voltages on a single pole,
the line of higher voltages shall be installed above and the line of
low voltage below.

(2) While installing lines in a manner as mentioned in sub-rule (1),
care has to be taken that no leakage or danger of any kind or charge
shall exist from high voltage line to low voltage line.

54.

55.

56.

57.

58.

(3) It 1s necessary that a distance required from the technical point of
view should be maintained between the lines of high voltage and
low voltage.

In Relation to electric Lines to be Installed around Airport:-

While installing electric lines around the airport, it shall be done
according to a decision arrived at by the discussion with the chief of
airport concerned.

In Relation to Installation of Electric Lines and Telephone Lines:-

While installing electric line near to the telephone lines or vice versa, the
licensee and the concerned office of telecommunication shall holed
discussions between them and it shall be installed in such a way that no
obstacle or charge shall be made to the telephone line from the technical
point of view.

Safety from Lighting:-

The licensee, shall, for the purpose of safety from any harm from lighting
or to ensure non-fluctuation s of electric energy provide protection
equipment against lighting or any appropriate device and a system for
earthing of lighting from those shall also be provided.

Change-over-switch to be Maintained:-

Each person, who install a standby generating set for standby use, shall,
in consultation with the licensee in that area, have to install a change-
over-switch.

Earthing to be Done:-

(1) All kinds of metallic supports under high voltage system shall be
Permanently and effectively earthen by using perpetual earth wire.

(2) Insulators shall have to be installed at not n less than three metres
from the ground in the stay-wires used in supports of transmission
and distribution system.

59.

60.

61.

62.

63.

Cutout to be Installed:-

(1) The licensee shall have to install cutout or circuit breaker on the
energy meter with seal for the purpose of safety and load limit of
the energy meter installed in the house or premises of the
consumer.

(2) The consumer shall have to install an isolating switch nearby the
energy meter.

Earthing of Electric Devices to be used at the places of the
Consumer:-

(1)  Ifelectric appliances like water-heater, air-conditioner are installed
in the house of the consumer, provision of earthing shall have to be
made for such appliances by supplying electricity through separate
appropriate electric circuit.

(2) if electric appliances of different metals is to be used in the house
or premises of the consumer, three-pin plug socket shall have to be
installed and such plug socket shall have to be connected with the
earthing system.

(3) The earthing system installed in the house or premises of the
consumer shall have to be in accordance with the technically
proper system.

Safety of Internal Wiring:-

Wiring method and the electric devices installed for the safety of internal
wiring of the consumer's house shall have to be in accordance with the
prevailing technical standard.

Insulated Wire to be Use:-

Insulated Wire shall have to be used when joining electric line to the
consumer's house.

Electric Line to be Provided through Pole:-

(1) While installing a electric line to the consumer's house it shall be
done only through pole.

64.

65.

66.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything written in sub-rule (1), while installing
electric line to the consumer's house, it shall be done only after
making provision of safety in accordance with the prevailing
technical standard.

Danger of Leakage at 230/400 Volt:-

the insulation resistance of electric system of 230/400 volts and wiring
shall be at least 5 megaohm.

Danger of Leakage at High Voltage:-

(1)
(2)

(3)

The insulation resistance of 3,300 volt electric system shall be at
least 20 megaohm.

While calculating the insulation resistance of more than 3,300 volt
electric system, it shall be done by adding 1 megaohm for each
1,000 volt on 20 megaohm.

The operation of electric system without the insulation resistance
as mentioned in sub-rule (1) and (2) shall not be allowed.

Utilization of House and Land around the Construction Site Relating

to Production, Transmission and Distribution of Electricity may be
Prohibited:-

(1)

(2)

If any construction work has been carried on relating to production,
transmission and distribution of electricity for the purpose of sub-
section (3) of Section 33 of the Act, His Majesty's Government
may, by publishing a notification in the Nepal Gazette from time to
time prohibit in the utilization of the house and land at the place of
construction, or at the place falling within the specified distance
around the construction site for any specified purpose.

No one should plant tree or construct house underneath the electric
line installed for the purpose of transmission or distribution of
electricity or on either side of such line within the distance as
prescribed in Schedulre-12 and 13.

67.

Standard of Electrical Devices and Method of Use:-

The Licensee, shall have to abide by the following matters from the point
of view of standard and safety of the electrical devices to be used in the
works of production, transmission and distribution of the electricity:-

(a)
(b)

(८)

(0)

(९)

(f)

(g)

Materials and devices of high standards should be used

When bringing into operation the new plant or after repairing the
old one, it should be operated after conducting all tests from the
technical point of view and be proved proper,

The electric wires to be use for any purpose should be of adequate
capacity required for that work,

While joining the electric wires, it should be joined in accordance
with the recognized technical standard in such a way that a danger
might not arise.

The joint boxes of underground wire, metallic conduct joint and
joint of metallic sheets of the wire shall have to be installed on
such places that those joints could be easily accessible for
inspection.

Fuses, circuit breaker or any appropriate device shall have to be
installed in such a way that if more current than the specified
current flow in the electric circuit or sub-circuit, they might resist
the flow of current and there would not arise any danger. These
devices, while in operation, should be such that extra heat would
not be Produced, non-sparking and would of no danger at the time
of changing.

Single phase switch is not allowed to be installed in the neutral
wire except on live wire.

CHAPTER -6

SAFETY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL

68.

69.

70.

WORKS

Warning Indication Board:-

(1)

(2)

The licensee shall hang a warning indication board 11 Nepalese and
English language on the following devices and places:

(a) On motor, generator, transformer and other kinds of plants
and also on the equipments required to operate and control
them,

(0) On poles through which lines of more than 400 volts are
passing and on the line —board where the tube for X-ray has
been installed or on other plants of such high frequency.

If warning indication board 15 not possible to be hanged on all
equipments mentioned in Clause (b) of sub-rule (1), it shall be
hanged at a place nearby or at entrance to the place where such
equipments have been installed.

Electricity Supply to be Cut-Off:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

Electricity supply shall have to be cut off if inspection, repairing or
any other important work relating to the equipments installed for
production, transmission and distribution is to conduct.
Notwithstanding anything written in sub-rule (1), there shall be no
compulsion to cut off the electric line if it 1s possible to work with
full safety from the technical point of view.

While re-operating the electric line after the completion of work
pursuant to sub-rule (1), it shall be operated only after taking full
care of the possible danger.

Voltage Testing and line Earthing:-

While carrying the works of repairing and maintenance of electric line, it
shall be done only after testing the current with a tester and being sure of
voltage cutoff.

71.

72.

73.

74.

Insulated Gloves to be Used:-

While Working in a place having live line of electricity, work shall have
to be done only by using insulated gloves.

Notice for First Aid when Affected by Electric Current:-

(1) Procedures required to be taken as a first aid measure when affected
by electric current shall have to be displayed at the licensee's plant in
clearly understandable Nepalese language.

(2) The owner of the electric plant shall compulsorily arrange training
required for first aid measures as mentioned in sub rule (1) to those
employees who work in operation, repair and maintenance of his
plant.

Safety Belt:-

Workers working at any elevated place or electric poles shall be asked to
work only by using safety belt for protection.

Information of Accident:-

(1) The licensee should have to send a detail description of happening
of any accident an damage in plant to the Inspector in the format as
prescribed in Schedule-14.

(2) After receiving the details pursuant to sub-rule (1), the Inspector
may inspect as required to find out the cause of such accident and
may give order to the licensee for arranging safety measures in
order to that such accidents should not be repeated from the
technical point of view. It shall be the duty of the licensee to obey
such order.

75.

70.

77.

78.

79.

80.

CHAPTER-7

PROVISION RELATING TO INSPECTION AND
INVESTIGATION

Provision relating to inspector and Employees:

(1) For the purpose of Section 37 of the Act, Government of Nepal, as
required, may appoint Chief Electricity Inspector or other
Electricity Inspectors.

(2) Government of Nepal may appoint other employees to assist the
Chief electricity Inspector and Electricity Inspector to their work.

Qualification Required for Inspector:

(1) A person having an experience of ten years at minimum in the field
of electricity after holding a degree of Bachelor of Engineering
may be appointed on the post of Chief Electricity Inspector.

(2) A person holding a degree of Bachelor of Engineering may be
apponted on the post of Electricity Ispector.

Power of the Inspector:

(1) The Inspector appointed pursuant to Rule 75 may make examination
about the plant of the licensee.

(2) It shall be the duty of the licensee or the consumer to answer all the
questions asked by the Inspector in connection with the examination
pursuant to sub-rule (1) and to cooperate him as required.

Inspector to be Deputed to make Examination of New Plant:

The Chief Electricity Inspector by himself or any Inspector deputed by
him may make examination of a new plant installed by a licensee.

Examination of the Operating Plant:

Each licensee shall have to cause examination of his operating plant
every year and obtain a certificate thereto.

Order of the Inspector to be Followed:

61.

82.

83.

(1) The license shall abide by the order issued by the Inspector under
the Act and this Regulation in connection with the survey,
production, transmission or distribution of Electricity.

(2) The Licensee, who does not satisfy with the order issued by the
Inspector pursuant to sub-rule (1), may file a complaint to the
Secretary and the order issued by the Secretary in this regard shall
be final.

Examination of Improper Electrical Appliances or System:

The licensee, for the re-operation of the electrical devices or system
making in proper condition to which the inspector had decided as
improper after examination shall have to give an application to the
Inspector. The Inspector shall give permission to re-operate of the
electrical devices system if proper after examining such electrical devices
or system

Charges for Examination:

A licensee or a consumer may, if the deems necessary to cause to make
examination of some thing in accordance with this Regulation, give an
application to the Chief Electricity Inspector. The Licensee or consumer,
while causing examination so, shall have to pay the charge as prescribed
by Government of Nepal by a notification published in the Nepal Gazette.

Provided that if the examination of operating plant is caused by the
Inspector deputed by the Chief Electricity Inspector in connection with
his regular duty no examination charge shall have to be paid.

Notice of the Outcome of Examination:

The Inspector shall have to notify the concerned person if the
examination show that the electric equipments or system is fund in proper
condition and it is not found in proper condition he shall have to issue a
written order to change repair or stop operation of Such Electric Devices
or plant.

84.

85.

86.

CHAPTER -8
MISCELLANEOUS

Power to Fix Safety Conditions Regarding the Construction wroks
Relating to Hydroelectricity:

Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notification in the Nepal
Gazette, Fix the Measures to be take while making design and
constructing dam, powerhouse and other structures required for
production of electricity and conditions for safety regarding the
construction of powerhouse with reservoir.

Statement to be Brought to Knowledge:

Prior to start the works of production, transmission or distribution of
electricity, the licensee shall have to keep in a conspicuous manner in this
office the copy of the license the map of the area of production,
transmission or distribution of electricity, relation to be maintained
between electricity and descriptions stating other conditions.

Provisions Relating to Residence and Bonus:

(1) For the purpose of Section 15 of the Act, the licensee shall have to
provide a residential quarter for the workers and employees
involved on the works of production, transmission or distribution
of electricity.

(2) The licensee shall have to distribute bonus to the workers and
employees every year setting aside the amount equal to two percent
of the amount of net profit.

Provided that the bonus to be distributed shall not exceed the
amount equal to the annual salary of the concerned employees.

(3) The licensee, after distributing the bonus from the amount set aside
pursuant to sub-rule (1), shall deposit the remaining amount in the
fund set up as the employee's welfare fund.

(4) The operation of the fund pursuant to sub-rule (3) shall be as
decided by the licensee.

87.

88.

(5)

Maters relating to bonus other than mentioned in this Regulation
shall be regulated under prevalent Nepal Law.

To be Compensated:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(a)
(b)

Government of Nepal or the licensee shall, if the landowners are
not allowed to possess their house and land situated at the
prescribed distance for the purpose of subsection (3) of Section 33
of the Act and Rule 66, pay the amount of compensation at lump
sum to such land owners as determined by the compensation
fixation committee pursuant to Rule 88.

The compensation to be given pursuant to sub-rule (1) shall be
applicable only to the construction works relating to electricity
which are to be constructed after the commencement of this
regulating.

Notwithstanding anything written in sub-rule (1) the compensation
shall not be paid on the following conditions:

If the land is beneath the service line installed for the
purpose of supplying electricity to the landowner, or

If houses are attached to each other in densely populated
urban or rural area and the main line passes through the wall
of one house to another house while connecting electric line
from one house to another house.

Compensation Fixation Committee:

(1) A compensation fixation committee shall be formed consisting of a
chairman and members as follows for the purpose of fixation of the
amount of compensation to be paid pursuant to Section 28 and 29 of
the Act:-

(a)
(b)

(८)

(2)

A person as designated by His Majesty's Government

A concerned person or a representative of corporate body
conducting survey, production, transmission or distribution of
electricity member.

An expert relating to the field of electricity as designated by
Government of Nepal member.

The following persons also shall be members in the committee as
prescribed by sub-rule (1) in order to fix the amount of

compensation to be paid pursuant to Section 32 and 33 of the Act
and Rule 87:

(a) Owner of the real estate who has sustained loss or his
representative -Member

(b) Representative of the concerned Land Revenue Office relating to
area of the loss incurred real estate-Member

(c) Representative of the concerned Village Development Board or
Municipality relating to area of the loss incurred real estate —
Member

(3) The compensation fixation committee pursuant to sub rule (1)
shall while fixing the amount of compensation have to adopt a
policy of fixing actual figure of loss.

(4) The procedures relating to the meeting of the compensation
fixation committee may be determined by the said committee
itself.

69. Authority Prescribed:-

The Secretary has been prescribed as the authority for the purpose of sub-
section (5) of Section 4, Section 8 and sub-section (1), (2) and (3) of
section 38 of the Act.

90. Statement of Audit:-

The licensee shall, maintaining the account of income and expenditure
while doing the works of production transmission or distribution of
electricity, submit the account of income and expenditure of each
financial year to the Department of Electricity Development within six
months of the next financial year.

91. Annual Report:-

(1) The licensee, after the commencement of works of the production,
transmission or distribution of electricity, shall have to sent an annual
report every year to the Department of Electricity Development.

(2) In the Report pursuant to sub-rule (1), the licensee, shall mention the
units of monthly generated electricity from different power houses, the
distributed units showing the category of consumers, internal use of the

plant, leakage, load and capacity factor, maximum demand of a month
and a specimen of load curve.

92. Use of Electric System:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

93.

94.

(1)

(2)

The licensee may, if it is possible from the technical point of view,
supply the electricity produced by himself in any part of the Nepal to
the other point of the country through the present grid system and vice
versa.

The person or corporate body, who has the ownership of the electric
system pursuant to sub-rule (1), shall allow to use his own system to the
licensee if it is reasonable from the technical point of view.

The licensee while supplying the electricity pursuant to sub-rule (1)
shall pay the charge as determined by mutual agreement to the person or
corporate body to whom the said electric system belongs to.

Registration and Permission should _be_in accordance with the
Prevalent Laws:-

While issuing a license under this Regulation for the works of survey,
production, transmission and distribution of electricity, the license should
have been registered under the Industrial Enterprises Act, 2049 and
permission should have been taken in accordance with the foreign
Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2049 in case foreign
investment is to be involved.

This Regulation to be Applied:-

Except the provisions relating to license all other provisions of this
Regulation shall be applicable to production or development of
electricity developed pursuant to Section 34 of the Act by Government
of Nepal by itself.

Except the provisions relating to license all other provisions of this
Regulation shall be applicable to any person or corporate body who
does the work of production, transmission or distribution of electricity
having the capacity of up to 1000 kilowatt.

95. Change and Amendment in Schedule:-

Government of Nepal may, by publishing a notification in Nepal Gazette,
make any change or amendment, as required in the schedule of this
Regulation.

96. Repealing and Saving:-

(1) Electricity Rules, 2025 has been repealed.
(2) The works done according to the Electricity Rules, 2025 shall be
deemed as to have been done under this Regulation.

Schedule -1

(Relating to Rule -3)
Relating to information

To,

The Secretary

Through Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy

Sir,

I am providing this information since I am going to conduct survey, production,
transmission or distribution of hydropower with a capacity of 100 to 1000
kilowatt with the following particulars pursuant to Rule 3 of the Electricity
Regulation, 2050.

1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for survey/
production / transmission / distribution / of hydroelectricity :-

2. Aim and purpose of the survey / production / transmission / distribution of
hydroelectricity:-

3. Area of the survey / production / transmission / distribution of
hydroelectricity:-
(a) Zone
(b) District
(c) Village Development Committee / Municipality:-

4. Capacity:-
5. Particulars required by Rule 3 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050:-

The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if 1s found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.

Seal of corporate body.

Signature of the person or Corporate
body Providing the information.
Signature:-

Name:-

Address:- Date:-

Schedule -2
(Relating to Rule -4)

Application for the License to conduct Survey for Production of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars to conduct a
survey for production of electricity pursuant to Rule 4 of the Electricity
Regulation, 2050.

1.

2.
3.

GN

7.

8.

Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct
survey for production of electricity:-

Type of electricity to be surveyed for production:-

Name of water resources if survey is to be conducted for production of
Hydroelectricity:-

. Area of Survey:-

(a) Zone:-

(b) District

(c) V.D.C./Municipality:

(d) Boundary:-
East West
North South

. Nature of Survey:-
. Estimated cost of survey:-

(Justification also should be given)

Duration of Survey:-

(From --------------- tO ------------------- (date)
Other particulars:-

The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if is found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.
Seal of corporate body.

Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -3

(Relating to Rule -5)
Application for the License to conduct Survey for Transmission of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars to conduct 8
survey of transmission of electricity pursuant to Rule 4 of the Electricity
Regulation, 2050.
1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct
survey for Transmission of electricity:-
2. Particulars of the project/place from where the electricity to be transmitted 1s
to be provided:-
3. Particulars relating to place of transmission:-
From:- To:
4. Area of Survey of transmission of electricity:-
(a) Zone:-
(b) District
(c) V.D.C./Municipality:
(d) Boundary:-
East West
North South
5. Voltage and quantity of transmission of electiricity:-
6. Nature of Survey:-
7. Estimated cost of survey:-
(Justification also should be given)
8. Duration of Survey:-
(From --------------- tO ------------------- (date)
9. Other particulars:-
The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if is found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.
Seal of corporate body.
Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -4

(Relating to Rule -6)
Application for the License to conduct Survey for Distribution of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars to conduct a
survey for the Distribution of electricity pursuant to Rule 6 of the Electricity
Regulation, 2050.

1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct
survey for distribution of electricity:-
2. Description of the project/place from where the electricity to be distributed 1s
to be provided:-
3. Area of Survey
(a) Zone:-
(b) District
(c) V.D.C./Municipality:
(d) Boundary:-
East West
North South
4. Nature of Survey:-
5. Estimated cost of survey:-
(Justification also should be given)
6. Duration of Survey:-
(From --------------- tO ------------------- (date)
7. Other particulars:-
The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if is found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.
Seal of corporate body.
Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -5 (A)
(Relating to Rule -8)
License for Survey for production of Electricity

License No.

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for production of electricity, this license has been hereby issued to you
with the following particulars in accordance with sub-section (2) of Section 4 of
the Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 8 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct
survey for production of electricity:-

2. Type of Electricity to be surveyed for production:-

3. Name of Water resources to be surveyed for production of electricity:-

4. Area of Survey:-

a. Zone:-
b. District
९. V.D.C./Municipality:
d. Boundary:-
East West
North South

6. Nature of Survey:-
7. Period of validity of survey:-

From ------------------------ tO ---------------- (date)
7. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Address: Ministry of Energy
Date:-

Schedule -5 (B)
(Relating to Rule -8)
License for Survey for Transmission of Electricity

License No.

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for transmission of electricity, this license has been hereby issued to you
with the following particulars in accordance with sub-section (2) of Section 4 of
the Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 8 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1.

2.

Go

NN

Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct
survey for transmission of electricity:-

Particulars of the project/place from where the electricity to be transmitted
is to be provided:-

Particulars relating to place of transmission:-

. Area of Survey:-

(a) Zone:-

(b) District

(c) V.D.C./Municipality:
(d) Boundary:-

East West
North South

. Voltage and quantity of electricity to be transmitted:-
. Nature of Survey:-

Period of validity of survey:-
From ------------------------ to ----------------
. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Address: Ministry of Energy
Date:-

Schedule -5 (C)
(Relating to Rule -8)

License for Survey for Distribution of Electricity

License No.

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for distribution of electricity, this license has been hereby issued to you
with the following particulars in accordance with sub-section (2) of Section 4 of
the Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 8 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1.

2.

Full name and address of the person or corporate body willing for to conduct

survey for distribution of electricity:-

Particulars of the project/place from where the electricity to be transmitted is

to be provided:-

. Area of Survey:-

(a) Zone:-

(b) District

(c) V.D.C./Municipality:
(d) Boundary:-

East West
North South

. Voltage and quantity of electricity to be transmitted:-

Nature of Survey:-
Period of validity of survey license:-
From ------------------------ [0 ----------------

. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Address: Ministry of Energy
Date:-

Schedule -6

(Relating to Rule -12)
Application for Obtaining a License for the Production of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars along with the
necessary documents for production of electricity pursuant to Section 4 of the
Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 12 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1. Name and address of the person or corporate body who 15 going to produce
electricity:-

2. Name of the project of electricity:-

3. Means to produce electricity:-

4. If water resources is to be used:-
(a) Name of the river:-
(b) Area where water resources 1s to be utilized:-

(1) Zone: (11) District:-
Gui) V.D.C./Municipality:-

(iv) Boundary:-

East West

North South

(c) Quantity of water to be utilized:-

Description of main structures and where to be located ?:-

. Date of commencing the work:-

. Date of completing the work:-

8. Other particulars:-

The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if 1s found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.

IHN

Seal of corporate body.
Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -7

(Relating to Rule -13)
Application for Obtaining a License for Transmission of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars along with the
necessary documents for transmission of electricity pursuant to Section 4 of the
Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 13 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1.

2.

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Name and address of the person or corporate body who is going to transmit
the electricity:-

Description of the project/place from where the electricity to be transmitted
is to be provided:-

Description of the point from where the electricity is to be transmitted and
destination of transmission:-

(a) Zone:-

(b) District:-

(c) V.D.C./Municipality:-

. Quantity and voltage of electricity to be transmitted:-
. Date of commencing the work:-

Date of completing the work:-
Other particulars:-

The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if is found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.

Seal of corporate body.

Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -8

(Relating to Rule -14)
Application for Obtaining a License for Distribution of

Electricity
To,
The Secretary
Through
Department of Electricity Development
Ministry of Energy
Sir,

I am Submitting this application with the following particulars along with the
necessary documents for distribution of electricity pursuant to Section 4 of the
Electricity Act, 2049 and Rule 14 of the Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1.

2.

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5.
6.
7.

Name and address of the person or corporate body who is going to distribute
the electricity:-

Description of the project/place from where the electricity to be distributed
is to be provided:-

. Quantity and voltage of electricity to be distributed:-
. Area where the electricity is to be distributed:-

(a) Zone:-

(b) District:-

(c) V.D.C./Municipality:-

(d) Boundary:-

East West

North South

Date of commencing the work:-

Date of completing the work:-
Other particulars:-

The fact mentioned above are correct and true. In case if if 1s found false I/we
am/are prepared to bear according to law.

Seal of corporate body.

Applicant's
Signature :-
Name:-
Address:-
Date:-

Schedule -9 (A)
(Relating to Rule -17)
License for Production of Electricity

License No.
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for production of electricity, this license has been hereby issued with the
conditions as follows:-

1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body obtaining the license:-
Address:-

2. Name of the project of electricity:-

3. Means to produce the electricity:-

4. It water resources 1s to be utilized:-

(a) Name of the river:-
(b) Area where utilization of water resources is to be provided:-
(1)  Zone:-
(1) — District:-
Gu) V.D.C./Municipality:-
(iv) Boundary:-

East West
North South
(c) Quantity of water resources to be utilized:-
5. Description of main structures and where to be located ?
6. Period of validity of license:-
7. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Address: Ministry of Energy
Date:-

Schedule -9 (B)
(Relating to Rule -17)
License for Transmission of Electricity

License No.
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a

license or transmission of electricity, this license been hereby issued with the

conditions as follows:-

1. Full name and address of the person or corporate body obtaining the license:-

Address:-

2. Name of the project of transmission:-

3. Description of the point from where the electricity is to be transmitted and
destination of transmission:-

a) Zone:- b) District:-
c) V.D.C./Municipality:-
4. Quantity and voltage of electricity to be transmitted:-
5. Period of validity of license
From --------------------------------- t0---------------------------
6. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Date:-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Ministry of Energy

Schedule -9 (C)
(Relating to Rule -17)
License for Distribution of Electricity

License No.
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for distribution of electricity, this license has been hereby issued with
the conditions as follows:-

1. Full name of the person or corporate body obtaining the license:-
Address:-
2. Name of the project of distribution:-
3. Description of the project/plant from where the electricity is to be
distributed is to be provided:-
4. Quantity and voltage of electricity to be distributed:-
5. Area where the electricity is to be distributed:-
a) Zone:-
b) District:-
c) V.D.C./Municipality:-
d) Boundary:-
East West
North South
6. Period of validity of license:-
From ------------------------------- t0---------------------------
7. Other conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Date:-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Ministry of Energy

Schedule -10
(Relating to Rule -22)

License for Production, Transmission and Distribution of

Electricity

License No.
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Energy

Gentlemen,

As per your application submitted on ---------------- (date) seeking to obtain a
license for production, transmission and distribution of electricity, this license
has been hereby issued with the following particulars pursuant to sub-section (3)
of Section 4 of the Electricity Act, 2049 and sub-rule (2) of Rule 23 of the
Electricity Regulation, 2050.

1. Name and Address of the person of corporate body to do the work of
production, transmission and distribution of electricity:-
Address:-
2. Name and particulars of each electricity generation plant:-
(a) Energy capacity (in kilowatt):-
(b) Estimated annual production (in kilowatt hour):-
(c) Date of commissioning:-
(d) Means being use 111 production of electricity:-
(e) Name of water resources if water resources is being utilized:-
(f) Location of electricity plant:-
Zone:-
District:-
V.D.C./Municipality:-
3. Particulars of each transmission line:-
(a) Name:-
(b) Standard of voltage:-
(c) Size of wire:-
(d) Transmitting capacity:-
(८) Voltage of concerned sub-stations and capacity of installed transformers:-
(f) Date of starting the transmission:-
4. Particulars of distribution of electricity:-
(a) Area of distribution:-
Zone:- District:-
V.D.C/Municipality:-
(b) Voltage of electricity to be distributed:-

5. Total capacity of distributing transformers:-
6. Number of consumers:-

(a) Domestic:-

(b) Industrial:-

(c) Commercial:-

(d) ----------------

7. Average selling Price:-

8. Date of beginning of distribution:-
9. Period of validity of license:-
10.Other Conditions:-

License Issuing Authority's
Signature :-

Date:-

Name:-

Designation:- Secretary
Ministry of Energy

Schedule -11
(Relating to Rule -24)
*License Fees

A. Survey of Electricity Generation

License Fees for Initial

Installed Capacity Licence Period Renewal Fees
(MW) (Rs) (Rs)
Above 1 and upto 5 50,000 per year 50,000 per year
10,000 per MW per
Above 5 and upto 100 10,000 per MW per year। year
Above 100 and upto 500 1,000,000 per year 1,000,000 per year
Above 500 2,000,000 per year 2,000,000 per year
B Survey of Transmission and Distribution of
"Electricity

Installed Capacity License Fees for Initial Renewal Fees
Licence Period
(MW) (Rs) (Rs)
Above 1 and upto 5 10,000 per year 5,000 per year
Above 5 and upto 100 50,000 per year 25,000 per year
Above 100 and upto 500 500,000 per year 250,000 per year

Above 500 1000000 per year 500,000 per year

Electricity Generation, Transmission and
Distribution

Renewal Fees for
License Fees for Initial Transmission and
Licence Period Distribution of
(Rs) Electricity
(Rs)

Installed Capacity
(MW)

* Amended on September 10, 2007

Schedule -12
(Relating to Rule -48)

Distance which ought to be from wire to the ground

Standard of voltage of। While On the side of। In other places
electricity acrossing the। the road। (metre)
road (metre) (metre)

and 11,000
33,000

Schedule -13
(Relating to Rule -50)

Minimum distance which ought to be from the wire to the house of tree.
S.No.। Standard of Voltate of Electricity Minimum Distance to be
from house or tree

Standard 230/400 to 11,000
From 11,000 to 33,000

Note:-While determining the minimum distance as above maximum deflection
of wire arising due to air pressure shall also have to be considered.

Schedule -14
(Relating to Rule -74)

Format of the information of accident caused due to electric current:

Time and date of accident:-

Place, district and zone of accident:-

Electricity supply voltage and system:-

Name of the person killed or injured due to accident (if animal is affected,

mention it):-

Name of the licensee of the area of accident:-

6. Occupation of the person sustaining accident (work relating to electricity or
other work) to be mentioned clearly:-

7. a) If accident was occurred due to work relating to electricity, particulars

of the same:-

b) If accident was occurred due to other work, how it occurred,
particulars of the same:-

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प्श

8. If accident was occurred due to work relating to electricity, the name and
designation of the person on whose order the victim was working and the
statement of the person giving order:-

9. Detailed description of accident:-

10.Description of the work done after accident:-

11.Details of the measures take or to be taken by the licensee in order to remove
the possibility of such accident in future:-

Licensee's

Signature:-
Name:-
Designation:-
Date:-