Petition For Revision of Miscellaneous & General Charges
BEFORE THE CHHATISGARHSTATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION, RAIPUR Petition For Revision of Miscellaneous & General Charges Submitted to Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission November 2014 Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited O/o Executive Director (Commercial), Vidyut Sewa Bhawan (3rd Floor), Dangania, Raipur – 492013 CSPDCL i CHHATTISGARH STATE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED, RAIPUR (A Government of Chhattisgarh Undertaking) Regd. Off. : Vidyut Sewa Bhawan, 3rd floor Dangania, Raipur – 492 013 Tel: 0771-2574441, Fax: 0771-2574442, Email: [email protected] Ref: _________________________ Dated: __ November 2014 To, The Secretary, Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Irrigation Colony, Shanti Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492 001 Dear Sir, Subject: Submission of Petition for the Approval of Schedule of revised Miscellaneous & General Charges to be levied by CSPDCL As per the provisions under section 43, 45 & 46 of Electricity Act, 2003 and various relevant provisions under Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011 including amendment called as “Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code (First Amendment) 2013” which has come into effect from 1st January 2014 to govern distribution and supply of electricity th Chhattisgarh State Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) proposes revision in schedule of Miscellaneous & General Charges for approval of the Hon’ble Commission. The following documents are enclosed here for the kind perusal and approval by the Hon’ble Commission: 1. Formal Petition and with Affidavit verifying the petition. 2. Petition Fee of Rs_________ (Rupees _________ only) in terms of Cheque no._________ Dated___________ drawn on_________. We request the Hon’ble Commission to kindly admit the aforesaid petition and proceed further in the matter at the earliest. We would also request the Hon’ble Commission to kindly CSPDCL ii provide us an opportunity of personal hearing to further clarify/explain our submissions under the enclosed petition. Thanking You, Yours Faithfully, For Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited, Raipur (Authorized Signatory) Executive Director (Commercial) -CSPDCL Enclosed: As above CSPDCL iii CHHATTISGARH STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION, RAIPUR Filing No. ______________ Case No. ______________ IN THE MATTER OF SUBMISSION OF PETITION FOR THE APPROVAL OF SHEDULE OF REVISED MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES TO BE LEVIED BY CSPDCL PETITIONER CHHATTISGARH STATE POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPANY LIMITED, RAIPUR (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ‘CSPDCL’ OR ‘THE PETITIONER’); THE ‘PETITIONER’ RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS THAT: 1. The Petitioner is a distribution licensee for wheeling and retail supply of electricity in the areas as notified by the Government of Chhattisgarh (GoCG) under the CSEB Transfer Scheme Rules, 2010. 2. As per the provisions under section 43, 45 & 46 of Electricity Act 2003 and various relevent provisions under Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011 including amendments as issued by the Hon’ble Commission; the Chhattisgarh State Distribution Company Limited proposes redetermination of the Schedule of Miscellaneous & General Charges for approval by the Hon’ble Commission. 3. The Petitioner CSPDCL is accordingly filing this Petition for Approval and Revision of Miscellaneous & General Charges. CSPDCL iv PRAYER TO THE HON’BLE COMMISSION: The Petitioner respectfully prays to the Commission: a. Admit the petition of Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL), Raipur. b. To condone any inadvertent omissions/ errors/ shortcomings and permit the Petitioner to add/ change/ modify/ alter this filing and make further submissions as may be required at a future date. c. To allow further submissions, addition and alteration to this Petition as may be necessitating from time to time. d. Treat the filing as complete in view of substantial compliance as also the specific requests for waivers with justification placed on record; e. And pass such other and further orders as are deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. Date: ___ November 2014 Petitioner Executive Director (Commercial) CSPDCL, Raipur CSPDCL v Table of Contents 1. BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................................... 7 REGULATORY PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................................... 7 2. PROPOSAL FOR MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES ................................................. 9 3. METER HIRE CHARGES ................................................................................................................... 9 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................... 9 Assumptions .................................................................................................................................................. 9 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 10 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 10 4. OTHER WORK ORIENTED CHARGES......................................................................................... 10 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 10 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 12 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 13 5. TESTING CHARGES FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 14 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 14 Assumptions ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 16 Proposed Changes ...................................................................................................................................... 16 6. SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES ............................................................................................. 19 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 19 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 19 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 19 7. APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE AND SPECIAL METER READING ................................. 20 Detailed Methodology Application processing ........................................................................................... 20 Detailed Methodology Special Meter Reading ........................................................................................... 20 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 21 8. CHARGES FOR STANDBY FEEDER MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 21 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 22 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 22 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 22 9. CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHT .............................................................. 23 Detailed Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 23 Detailed Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 23 Proposed Charges ....................................................................................................................................... 23 10. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHARGES ......................................................................................... 24 11. SYSTEM STRENGTHNING CHARGES ......................................................................................... 28 12. SUPPLY AFFORDING CHARGES ................................................................................................... 31 13. PRAYER ............................................................................................................................................... 34 CSPDCL vi PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 As per the provisions under section 43, 45 & 46 of Electricity Act 2003 and various relent provisions under Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011 including amendments as issued by the Hon’ble Commission; the Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited proposes redetermination of the Miscellaneous & General Charges by the Hon’ble Commission. 1.2 These charges are proposed in lieu of the other than obligators services to be provided by CSPDCL to the Consumer. Also, rental / cost recovery on equipment’s provided and maintained by CSPDCL for exclusive use of consumers. 1.3 The existing Miscellaneous & General Charges, as levied by the CSPDCL, are as approved under the order dated 10.08.2007 by Hon’ble Commission. These charges were determined 7 years back, since then due to large variation in material, transport and manpower costs the revision has become inevitable. Regulatory Provisions 1.4 Following are the provisions under Electricity Act 2003 enabling licensee to recover the charges from the consumers for various services other than power supply. a) Section 43 (2) states that “It shall be the duty of every distribution licensee to provide, if required electric plant or electric line for giving electric supply to the premises specified in sub-section (1): Provided that no person shall be entitled to demand, or to continue to receive, from a licensee a supply of electricity for any premises having a separate supply unless he has agreed with the licensee to pay to him such price as determined by the Appropriate Commission.” b) Section 45 (3b) states that “The charges for electricity supplied by a distribution licensee may include: (b) a rent or other charges in respect of any electric meter or electrical plant provided by the distribution licensee.” CSPDCL Page 7 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES c) Section 46 “(Power to recover expenditure): The State Commission may, by regulations, authorise a distribution licensee to charge from a person requiring a supply of electricity in pursuance of section 43 any expenses reasonably incurred in providing any electric line or electrical plant used for the purpose of giving that supply.” 1.5 Sections under chapter 4 of Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011 and other relevant sections under the first amendment in supply code called as “Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code (First Amendment) 2013” which has come into effect from 1st January 2014. 1.6 The various charges are estimated by taking the actual cost of the material and the cost of labour & manpower involved for each of the work to comply with the provisions under various regulations and Electricity Act 2003. The cost of various equipment’s and apparatus are taken as per the latest standard schedule of rates adopted by the CSPDCL in FY 2014-15. CSPDCL Page 8 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 2. PROPOSAL FOR MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES The CSPDCL has proposed various charges taking into consideration the actual costs of the material and the cost of labour and time required for completion of each task. The cost of various equipment and apparatus are taken as per the latest standard schedule of rates adopted for FY 2014-15, and the cost of manpower is as per the prevailing actual cost of manpower engaged. 3. METER HIRE CHARGES Detailed Methodology 3.1 As per the Clause 8.7 of Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011, the licensee has to supply the meters and associated equipment and maintain the metering system in proper working condition. The consumer, in turn, has to pay monthly hire charges to the utility (CSPDCL) as approved by the Commission. Relevant Clause is stated below: “8.7 The licensee shall install the meter and metering equipments, to consumer’s premises at the time of serving new connection or at any other time as required. The licensee shall keep the meter in proper working condition and the consumer shall pay the monthly rent, if any, for the meter and metering equipments at the rate approved by the Commission as per miscellaneous charges from time to time. If the licensee fails to keep the meter or metering equipment in proper working condition, the consumer shall not be liable to pay the meter rent for the period the meter remains defective.” Assumptions 3.2 In the current proposal, the average serviceable life of electronic meter is considered to be approximately 15 years (as approved in order dated 10th August 2007 petition number: 40/2006). The cost of additional expenditure incurred towards replacement of defective meters per year is also added at permissible rate of 2.5% to the capital investment required to maintain the normal and correct operation of meters after the guarantee period of 5.5 years for LT meters (on the basis of latest supply orders of the vendors as well as approval by the Hon’ble Commission in its order dated 10th August 2007). CSPDCL Page 9 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 3.3 The installed meters require regular testing which is a common feature in the operations of the licensee. Therefore, the cost of testing LT consumer meters, at least 3 test in its serviceable life has been taken in the current proposal. 3.4 For arriving at the cost of meter and metering equipment, the actual cost as per the latest purchase order or the schedule of rates of the CSPDCL for the FY 2014-15 has been considered for the LT meters. In addition to the cost of meter for LT, cost of additional equipment (i.e. modem cost, and CT & PT) to be borne by CSPDCL while providing meter has also been considered. Further, testing charges has been considered based on the type of meter. The detail calculations of testing charges have been shown in the subsequent sections. Detailed Calculation 3.5 The detailed calculation has been provided in the Annexure – 1. Proposed Charges 3.6 The proposed charges shall be applicable to all consumers. 3.7 The proposed Meter Rent (rounded up to nearest multiple of 5) is summarized below: Table 1: Meter Hire Charges Meter Hire charges Proposed % Increase/Decrease 10 20 100% 10-40 Amp meters 25 50 100% 20-100 Amp meters 50 50 0% Three Phase LT CT meter 70 120 71% Single phase meters Existing Three Phase LT meters 4. OTHER WORK ORIENTED CHARGES Detailed Methodology 4.1 The other work oriented charges cover’s the following services: I. Shifting of meter/ meter board within the same premises II. Replacement of fuse / meter glass / meter reading cards CSPDCL Page 10 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES III. Reconnection after disconnection or disconnection on consumer’s request. IV. Resealing of meters, MD indicators and instruments of the Board in the consumer's premises, if seal is found accidently broken V. Re-rating of installations at the request of the consumer VI. Testing of Installations The charges have been computed based on the number of jobs executable in a day along with the proportional cost of manpower and transport involved in undertaking such activity. Assumptions 4.2 The above services are work-oriented, and involve services of technical staff employed by CSPDCL. It appears reasonable and justified that these charges be calculated on the basis of the man hours of staff required for carrying out the job (Similar methodology used by the Hon’ble Commission in its order dated 10th August 2007). Therefore, average emoluments for different technical staff have been considered based on existing pay scale. On the basis of the staff involved in the job, emoluments of staff and maximum number of jobs can be undertaken per day the charges have been computed. 4.3 It may kindly be noted that for replacement of fuses and meter cards, services of one helper is required. Accordingly these charges have been proposed on the basis of the number of jobs carried out during working hours per day in a month of 24 days, and the salary/wages of the persons deployed for the services. The assumption on number of jobs which can be performed in a day with the proposed manpower has been tabulated below: Particulars Other work oriented jobs Shifting of meter/meter board in the same premises. ( at the consumer's request) Re-sealing of cut outs provided on meter board in the consumer's premises. Replacement of fuses/meter reading card: Replacing consumer's cut out fuses (LT) Replacement of missing meter reading card (LT) CSPDCL Number of jobs 14 35 20 20 Page 11 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 4.4 Similarly for disconnection and reconnection of supply on consumer’s request required up to 25 HP/19 kW, the services of lineman and helpers are required. The charges have accordingly been proposed on the basis of the number of jobs which can be carried out in a day and the wages/salary of employed manpower. For the disconnection/reconnection of power supply above 25 HP/19 kW in addition to lineman and helper, charges for involvement of a Junior Engineer is also required to be included. 4.5 Similarly, for disconnection and reconnection of HT Connection upto 5 MVA or above, the services of E.E (O&M) of the area, E.E (Testing), concerned A.E. and other support staff has been considered. Therefore, these charges have been computed taking into account their wages/salary and efficient number of jobs possible to be undertake in a day. Further, instead of services of Driver, services of hired vehicle (jeep) have been considered. The assumptions on number of jobs has been tabulated below: 4.6 Particulars Number of jobs Single phase LT connection 20 3-Phase LT connection upto 25 HP/19 KW 10 3-Phase LT connection above 25 HP/19 KW 6 HT Connection upto 5 MVA 3 HT Connection above 5 MVA 2 The services offered to single and three-phase consumer under “re-rating/checking of installation/equipment done at the request of the consumer” has been computed taking into consideration one Junior Engineer and Lineman. The number of jobs may be undertaken per days for single phase consumer has been considered to be 8 and 4 for three phase consumers. Accordingly the cost for rendering the services has been computed taking into account the proposed manpower and number of jobs executable in a day as per the above assumption. 4.7 Service under “Testing as subsequent testing of installation, or testing of an extension to the existing installation, or if the wiring contractor or his representative fails to be present during initial testing of a new installation or subsequent testing”, CSPDCL has considered the cost of Junior Engineer, Lineman and Helper and taken the assumption of 8 jobs executable in a day for the purpose of calculating charges. Detailed Calculation 4.8 The detailed calculation has been provided in the Annexure – 2: CSPDCL Page 12 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Proposed Charges 4.9 The proposed other charges (rounded off to nearest multiple of 5) is summarized below: Table 2: Other Work Oriented Charges S. No 1 2 Particulars Existing Proposed % Increase 70 170 143% 25 70 180% 25 55 120% - 55 - Single phase LT connection 60 120 100% 3-Phase LT connection up to 25 HP/19 KW 150 240 60% 3-Phase LT connection above 25 HP/19 KW 500 665 33% HT Connection up to 5 MVA 1750 2860 63% HT Connection above 5 MVA 2500 6150 146% Single phase connection 150 370 147% Three phase connection 300 730 143% 200 500 150% Shifting of meter/meter board in the same premises Re-sealing of cut outs of the meter board in the consumer’s premises, if seal is found broken Replacement of fuses/meter reading cards 3 Replacing consumer's cut out fuses (LT) Replacement of missing meter reading card (LT) Either Disconnection or Reconnections on consumer’s request: 4 Re-rating / checking of installation / equipment were done at the request of the consumer 5 6 Testing of installations: Testing as subsequent testing of installation, or testing of an extension to the existing installation, or if the wiring contractor or his representative fails to be present during initial testing of a new installation or subsequent testing CSPDCL Page 13 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 4.10 Other work oriented charges are basically the services which are provided by CSPDCL’s technical staff along with the required labour. As it can be seen from the above, there is a considerable increase in all the charges viz-a-viz the existing charges which is mainly attributable to increase in employee cost. 5. TESTING CHARGES FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT Detailed Methodology 5.1 CSPDCL is currently recovering the testing charges of various equipment including meters based on the charges approved by the Hon’ble Commission. To revise these existing charges of various equipment’s, following two components have been revisited as considerd by Hon’ble Commission in the order dated 10th August 2007: (1) Wages of staff deployed to carry out the testing (2) Cost of proportionate utilization of testing instruments for carrying out the tests. Assumptions 5.2 Employee costs have been derived considering the number of technical personals involved in testing activity and the number of possible jobs may be carried out during the day. The number of days in a month has been considered to be 24 days for computing the employee cost. 5.3 The replacement/utilization costs of testing equipment have been worked out on activity basis considering serviceable life of 15 years and the number of activities to be conducted under a particular test. 5.4 The Testing Charges proposed for conducting individual tests have been computed as the sum of utilization cost of equipment and the cost of employees involved for a particular test divided by number of jobs possible in a day. The aforesaid proposed charges for testing are in respect of tests carried out in the laboratory. Different equipment used in testing have been tabulated below: Testing charges Single phase meter CSPDCL Equipment Required 1. ERSM Acc CL 0.1 2. Phantom Loading Kit (Voltage current source) Page 14 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Testing charges 3Ph. 4 wire meter, without CT LT CT (each) 3 Ph, 4 Wire meter, with CTs Tri-Vector meter 33 KV or 11 KV Metering Equipment (Combined CT-PT Unit) 220 KV or 132 KV Metering Equipment (CT or PT Set) O/C, E/F Relay per element testing BDV HT CT/PT (Ratio, polarity, IR) each unit ABT meter Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located at the H.Q of E.E (STM) Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located away from H.Q of E.E (STM) Substation Testing (33/11 KV) (Commissioning charges) CSPDCL Equipment Required 1. ERSM Acc CL 0.1 2. Phantom Loading Kit (Voltage current source) 1. Primary Injection Kit 2. Multimeter 1. ERSM Acc CL 0.05 2. Phantom Loading Kit (Voltage current source) 1. ERSM Acc CL 0.05 2. Phantom Loading Kit (Voltage current source) 1. Complete CT/PT testing kit 2. Multimeter 3. Megger 1. Complete CT/PT testing kit 2. Multimeter 3. Megger Multi-Purpose loading Kit Oil Testing Kit (BDV) 1. Complete CT/PT testing kit 2. Multimeter 3. Megger 1. ERSM Acc CL 0.05 2. Phantom Loading Kit (Voltage current source) 1. Power Analyzer 2. Phantom Loading 3. Megger 4. Oil testing kit 5. Earth Megger 6. Multi-purpose testing Kit 1. Power Analyzer 2. Phantom Loading 3. Megger 4. Oil testing kit 5. Earth Megger 6. Multi-purpose testing Kit 1. Power Analyzer 2. Phantom Loading 3. Megger 4. Oil testing kit 5. Earth Megger 6. Multi-purpose testing Kit Page 15 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 5.5 The possible number of jobs in a day for different tests has also been provided below: Testing charges Single phase meter 3Ph. 4 wire meter, without CT LT CT (each) Tri-Vector meter 33 KV or 11 KV Metering Equipment (Combined CT-PT Unit) 220 KV or 132 KV Metering Equipment (CT or PT Set) O/C, E/F Relay per element testing BDV HT CT/PT (Ratio, polarity, IR) each unit ABT meter 5.6 Possible Number of jobs in a day 15 15 15 3 2 2 7 14 6 1 In case of testing of “3 Ph, 4 wire meter, with CTs”, CSPDCL has considered the sum of individual 3 Ph, 4 wire meter test and 3 number of LT CT tests while calculating the charges, which is similar to what Hon’ble Commission has considered in its order dated 10th August 2007. Detailed Calculation 5.7 The calculation of testing charges has been based on the above assumptions considering the cost of employees and equipment with different number of possible jobs as discussed above. The breakup of the same with calculations has been provided in the Annexure – 3. Proposed Changes 5.8 CSPDCL has proposed some changes in the existing nomenclature. CSPDCL requests Hon’ble Commission to approve the changes: a) CSPDCL has proposed to change the nomenclature from “33/11 KV metering equipment” to “33 KV or 11 KV Metering Equipment (Combined CT-PT Unit)”. The change has been proposed as the metering equipment also contains both CT and PT units and thus it would require simultaneous testing of both these units. b) CSPDCL has proposed to change the nomenclature from “132/220 KV metering equipment” to “220 KV or 132 KV Metering Equipment (CT or PT CSPDCL Page 16 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Set)”. The changes have been proposed as the metering equipment consists of CT and PT unit separately and CSPDCL has considered testing of one unit while computing the charges. c) CSPDCL has also proposed to change the nomenclature from “HT CT (Ratio, Polarity, IR, BDV) each unit” to “HT CT/PT (Ratio, Polarity, IR) each unit”. The change has been proposed as BDV testing charges has been proposed separately and CSPDCL has proposed to charge the consumer separately in case BDV testing is requested. 5.9 Testing charges are services which are provided by CSPDCL’s technical staff along with the labour required. As it can be seen from the computation provided in the Annexure -3, all the charges have increased with respect to the existing charges on the account of increase in employee cost. The increase in employee cost has been on the account of impact of pay revision in recent years. Also, there is very little impact of equipment cost as it is spread for 15 years. Therefore, CSPDCL would like to request Hon’ble Commission to consider the proposal. 5.10 By adopting the aforesaid basis, the existing as well as proposed testing charges (rounded off to nearest multiple of 5) are indicated here as under: Table 3: Testing Charges Particulars (Rs.) Existing Proposed % increase Single phase meter 130 360 177% 3Ph. 4 wire meter, without CT 200 360 80% LT CT (each) 170 350 106% 3Ph. 4 wire meter, with CT's 880 1400 60% Tri-Vector meter 33 KV or 11 KV Metering Equipment (Combined CTPT Unit) 220 KV or 132 KV Metering Equipment (CT or PT Set) 1200 1840 53% 2680 3510 31% 3750 4980 33% O/C, E/F Relay per element testing 400 770 93% BDV 320 370 16% HT CT/PT (Ratio, polarity, IR) each unit 1000 1170 17% CSPDCL Page 17 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Particulars (Rs.) Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located at the H.Q of E.E (STM) Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located away from H.Q of E.E (STM) Substation Testing (33/11 KV) (Commissioning charges) 5.11 Existing Proposed % increase - 4,900 - - 4,900 Transport charges for the work on actual basis. - - 12,640 - The below charges are calculated on a lower side as more time and resource is required to be deployed in case testing is carried out in the premises of the consumers, which involves cost of transportation and constrain on existing resources. CSPDCL has taken minimum cost of one helper and one TA Gr-1 for carrying-out such activity on per day basis. The proposed charges are given below: Table 4: Equipment Testing Charges Particulars Existing Equipment tested at site, Rs. 800/- per day or part thereof the site being located at and the transport charges for the Head Quarter of the the work on actual basis. MT Division. Equipment’s tested at Rs. 800/- per day or part thereof site, the site being and transport charges along with located away from H.Q of TA & DA admissible to the staff E.E. (MT) involved. The counting of days shall be from the starting of journey till the return from the journey for the work on actual basis. CSPDCL Proposed Rs. 2800/- per day or part thereof and the transport charges for the work on actual basis. Rs. 2800/- per day or part thereof and the transport charges for the work on actual basis. Page 18 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 6. SERVICE CONNECTION CHARGES Detailed Methodology 6.1 Service connection charges are payable by the consumers for connecting the premises where connection is required from the nearest distribution mains. As per the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code, 2011 section 4.2 to 4.6, on request/application by owner or occupier of any premises located in the licensee’s area of supply, has to provide supply to such premise. The cost of providing such supply is to be recovered from the consumer based on actual material required for proving the supply and also a service connection charges related to the labour and supervision charges cost. 6.2 LT consumers are permitted to lay service lines through licensed electrical contractors with material procured by them. CSPDCL recovers 15% supervision charges on the standard cost of estimates and these charges are recovered on the total costs, of material and labour. 6.3 Therefore, CSPDCL has revised the supervision charges for service connection based on the latest cost of material from SOR and labour cost approved for the FY 2014-15. Detailed Calculation 6.4 The detailed calculation has been provided in the Annexure – 4: Proposed Charges 6.5 The details of service connection charges based on the revised cost of material and labour is summarized below: Table 5: Service Connection Charges Particulars (Rs ) Single Phase Three phase (upto 5 KW) Connected load upto 25 HP Connected load above 25 HP CSPDCL Existing 200 Proposed 570 % Change 185% 365 510 1170 1180 221% 131% Page 19 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 6.6 As discussed above the cost of providing such service is based on the material used for the purpose of providing service connection to the consumer. The cost of such materials has increased compared to the year in which the existing charges were proposed which can be seen in below table. The complete break-up of existing cost has also been provided in the Annexure-4 along with the calculation for due consideration. Table 6: Cost Comparison Estimated Cost Including Labour Cost (Rs.) Single Phase Previous Cost 1321 Existing Cost % Change 3821 189% Three phase (upto 5 KW) Connected load upto 25 HP 2419 7811 223% Connected load above 25 HP 3399 7841 131% 7. APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE AND SPECIAL METER READING Detailed Methodology Application processing 7.1 Once a prospective consumer submits an application for electric connection for his installation, various procedural activities/paperwork is required to be done by CSPDCL. Further, survey of consumer premises is done by the line staff (in case of LT consumer) and engineer (In case of HT/EHT consumers). These works involve much efforts & valuable time at various levels. Thereafter if aspirant consumer doesn’t avail connection due to any reason, the utility efforts are turned to waste. 7.2 As these charges are levied on the account of technical staff being involved in these activities, CSPDCL has proposed to increase the rates based on the average increase in actual employee cost from time of fixing existing charges. Detailed Methodology Special Meter Reading CSPDCL Page 20 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 7.3 Once a consumer submits an application for meter reading, CSPDCL will require its line staff to undertake this activity under the supervision of executive staff. These works involve much efforts & valuable time at various levels. CSPDCL has proposed to increase the rates based on the average increase in actual employee cost from time of fixing existing charges. Proposed Charges 7.4 Application processing fee and special meter reading is a service which is provided by CSPDCL’s administrative and technical staff, where technical staff has to conduct a survey of the premises or visit their premises for meter reading which requires additional efforts. All these charges have increased with respect to the existing charges on the account of increase in employee cost, which has been considered while computing such charges. 7.5 The proposed charges is summarized below: Table 7: Application Processing Fee and Special Meter Reading Particular (Rs.) Existing Proposed % impact Application Processing Fee LT Industrial consumer LT consumer (Other than Industrial and BPL consumer) HT Consumers 1,000 2,280 130% 200 455 130% 5,000 11,410 130% 25 55 120% 250 L.T Rs 25 H.T Rs 250 570 L.T Rs 55 H.T Rs 570 130% Special Meter Reading L.T Connection L.T Connection Surcharge for inaccessibility of meter for reading as per notice 8. 130% CHARGES FOR STANDBY FEEDER MAINTENANCE CSPDCL Page 21 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Detailed Methodology 8.1 In line with the methodology adopted by the Commission in previous order, CSPDCL has considered the normative Operation and Maintenance Expenses allowed by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in prevailing regulations. 8.2 As the standby feeder provided to South Eastern Railways is Double Circuit (Single Conductor), equivalent rate for same as approved by the CERC has been proposed to be considered. Detailed Calculation 8.3 The Normative O&M approved by CERC for Double Circuit (Single Conductor) line is Rs 0.336 Lakh per KM, the same has been divided into 12 months in a year to calculate the monthly cost. Accordingly, the normative O&M charges per KM per month comes out to be Rs 2,800/-. Proposed Charges 8.4 The proposed charges for Standby feeder maintenance is summarized below: Table 8: Standby Feeder Maintenance Particulars Existing Charges Proposed Charges % Increase /Decrease Stand-by feeder maintenance charges for 220 KV or 132 KV consumers (KM/Month) 2,125 2,800 32% CSPDCL Page 22 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 9. CHARGES FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHT Detailed Methodology 9.1 To meet out the expenses in the activities on requisition made by the local body or the government or any organisation made responsible by the government, for maintaining public street lights, the utility has to deploy its resources to maintain, repair and replace the public streetlights. Accordingly, following charges on street light point basis are proposed which may be billed in addition to the tariff charges to the concerned consumer depending upon the work of maintenance under taken by the utility line staff in any month. 9.2 Therefore, CSPDCL would like to revise the charges as cost pertaining to this activity has increased and actual cost needs to be reflected. 9.3 There has been drastic reduction in the number of filament lamp posts in recent times as most of these have been replaced by CFL lamps. Therefore, CSPDCL would also like to submit that the nomenclature of “filament lamp point” be changed to “lamp point”. Detailed Calculation 9.4 The detailed calculation has been provided in the Annexure – 5: Proposed Charges 9.5 Maintenance of street light is a service which is provided by CSPDCL’s technical staff as discussed above. All the below charges have increased with respect to the existing charges on the account of increase in employee cost, which is the main cost driver for these charges. Therefore, CSPDCL requests Hon’ble Commission to consider the above cost parameter while revisiting the charges for maintenance of street light. 9.6 The proposed charges for maintenance of street lights (per point) is summarized below: Table 9: Maintenance of Street Light Maintenance of Street Light (Per points) Existing Charges Proposed Charges % Increase /Decrease Lamp point 20 60 200% Single tube light point 45 120 167% Multiple tube light point 60 160 167% CSPDCL Page 23 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Maintenance of Street Light (Per points) Special Lightings like MV/SV lamp point Existing Charges Proposed Charges % Increase /Decrease 90 240 167% 10. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED CHARGES 10.1 The various charges (both existing as well as proposed) have been summarized in the below mentioned table: Proposed Charges (in Rupees) Sl. No. Particulars A Meter Hire Charges 1 2 a. b. Single Phase meter 3- Phase LT meter 10-40 Amp meter 20-100 Amp. Meters 3 Phase LT CT meter 11 KV Metering System 33 KV Metering System 132 KV Metering System 220 KV Metering System Other work oriented jobs Shifting of meter/meter board in the same premises. (Even at the consumer's request) Re-sealing of cut outs provided on meter board in the consumer's premises, if seal is found broken. Replacement of fuses/meter reading card Replacing consumer's cut out fuses (LT) Replacement of missing meter reading card (LT) Disconnection/Reconnection Single phase LT connection 3 B. 1 2 3 a) b) 4 a) CSPDCL Approved Charges effective from 01.09.2007 Proposed (Per Month) 10 20 25 50 70 720 1,140 8,900 19,600 50 50 120 Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing Same as existing 70 170 25 70 25 55 - 55 60 120 Page 24 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Sl. No. b) c) d) e) 5 a) b) 6 C 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Particulars 3-Phase LT connection up to 25 HP/19 KW 3-Phase LT connection above 25 HP/19 KW HT Connection upto 5 MVA HT Connection above 5 MVA Re-rating/checking of installation/equipment done at the request of the consumer Single phase connection Three phase connection Testing of installation For the subsequent testing of installation, or testing of an extension to the existing installation, or if the wiring contractor or his representative fails to be present during initial testing of a new installation or subsequent testing Testing charges Single phase meter 3Ph. 4 wire meter, without CT LT CT (each) 3Ph. 4 wire meter, with CT's Tri-Vector meter 33 KV or 11 KV Metering Equipment (Combined CT-PT Unit) 220 KV or 132 KV Metering Equipment (CT or PT Set) O/C, E/F Relay per element testing BDV HT CT/PT (Ratio, polarity, IR) each unit ABT meter Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located at the H.Q of E.E (STM) Transformer Testing (Power Transformer), Routine test at site, the site being located away from H.Q of E.E (STM) CSPDCL Approved Charges effective from 01.09.2007 Proposed 150 240 500 665 1,750 2,860 2,500 6,150 150 370 300 730 200 500 130 200 170 880 1,200 360 360 350 1,400 1,840 2,680 3,510 3,750 4,980 400 320 1,000 9,310 770 370 1,170 Same as Existing - 4,900 - 4,900 (Transport charges for the work on actual basis) Page 25 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Sl. No. 14 D 1 Particulars Substation Testing (33/11 KV) (Commissioning charges) Additional charges for testing at site Equipment tested at site, the site being located at the Head Quarter of the MT division Approved Charges effective from 01.09.2007 Proposed - 12,640/- 800 "Rs 2800/- per day or part thereof and the transport charges for the work on actual basis." 800 "Rs 2800/- per day or part thereof and the transport charges for the work on actual basis." 2 Equipment tested at site, the site being located away from H.Q. of EE (MT) E. Contest fee 1 LT meter 1.5 times of testing charges 1.5 times of testing charges 2 HT meter 2 times of testing charges 2 times of testing charges F. 1 2 Special Meter Reading L.T. Connection H.T. Connection 55 570 3 Surcharge for inaccessibility of meter for reading as per notice G. Replacement of Burnt meter 25 250 L.T. Rs. 25 H.T. Rs. 250 Cost of Meter Cost of Meter H. SUPERVISION CHARGES FOR SERVICE CONNECTION AND OTHER WORKS 1 2 (i) (ii) Single Phase Three phase (up to 5 KW) Connected load up to 25 HP Connected load above 25 HP 200 570 365 510 1,170 1,180 3 (15% on actual cost of Work got done by consumer's contractor material + actual labour charges) CSPDCL L.T. Rs. 55 H.T. Rs. 570 (15% on actual cost of material + actual labour charges) Page 26 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Sl. No. 4 Shifting of connection I. Hiring of Board's Plant and Equipment 1 For initial agreement period 2 J 1 2 K. For subsequent period of agreement Transfer of Name LT consumer HT consumer HT/LT tariff books L. 1 Application processing fees LT Industrial consumer LT consumer (Other then Industrial and BPL consumer) 2 3 M N. O. 1 2 3 4 1 Particulars HT Consumers Service charge for dishonoured cheque Stand-by feeder maintenance charges 220 KV or 132 KV consumers (KM/Month) Maintenance of Street Light (Per points) Lamp point Single tube light point Multiple tube light point Special Lightings like MV/SV lamp point Approved Charges effective from 01.09.2007 Proposed (15% on actual cost of material + actual labour charges) (15% on actual cost of material + actual labour charges) 2% per month on Current schedule of rates 2% per month on Current schedule of rates Twice the above Twice the above 100 2000 30 Same as Existing Same as Existing 501 1000 2,280 200 455 5000 11,410 Rs. 200/- or 0.55% of the amount of dishonoured cheque, which ever in higher Rs. 200/- or 0.55% of the amount of dishonoured cheque, which ever in higher 2,125 2,800 20 45 60 90 60 120 160 240 Nominal hike proposed to cover the increased cost of printing and stationery over the years CSPDCL Page 27 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 11. SYSTEM STRENGTHNING CHARGES 11.1 Commission in its First Amendment to supply code, 2011 has allowed utility to charge system strengthening charges to Multi-Consumer Complex and Housing colonies as per the following provisions. “Clause 4.52: Supply to Multi-Consumer Complex and Housing colonies-Special conditions: (i) A building or a group of buildings which normally require(s) one or more than one LT connection and for a total load of 50 KW or above, assessed as per clause 4.51 of this Code, shall be treated as multiconsumer complex for the purpose of electric supply. A multi-consumer complex shall include residential, non-residential and commercial complexes, housing colony, office complexes, educational and training institutions etc. (ii) Supply to a multi-consumer complex shall be arranged through a separate distribution transformer of adequate capacity but not less than 100 KVA on a space provided by the applicant. In case of higher capacity, the distribution transformer capacity should be 200 KVA or 315 KVA which is generally used by distribution licensee. (iii) The external electrification such as extension of 11 KV line, distribution transformer sub-station and laying LT lines/cables within the colony shall be done by developer/ builder/housing society/group of consumers/ consumer, who applies for the connection at it's own cost. (iv) If the applicant wants to construct indoor transformer sub-station then applicant may do so provided that transformer shall be of dry type apart from being energy efficient and all safety measures as per prevailing rules and regulations should be taken up and followed as required. In such case, cable required for connecting overhead line of the licensee to HV terminal of indoor transformer shall be provided by applicant. If an applicant wants to lay 11 KV and/or LT line through underground cable within the colony beyond the sub-station or distribution transformer, it shall be permitted to do so subject to the condition that the relevant Indian Standards are followed. Any capacity of distribution transformer installed by the applicant should be of 100 KVA or 200 KVA or 315 KVA which is generally used by distribution licensee and its entire cost shall be born by applicant. (v) If the load of the colony / multi consumer complex; CSPDCL Page 28 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES a. is below 1500 KW, the applicant shall pay system strengthening charges as per miscellaneous and general charges approved by the Commission. Till such charges are approved by the Commission, the licensee shall recover system strengthening charges @ Rs. 4500/- per KW. Cost of extension of 11 KV Line up to 2 km outside the colony area shall be born by licensee and beyond 2 km shall be born by the applicant. ………………………” 11.2 Based on the above provisions proposed by the Hon’ble Commission, CSPDCL has computed the actual cost of providing such service to the said consumers on Rs. /kW basis. The computation consists mix of cost incurred towards 1 X 3.15 MVA Substation and line cost of 11 KV of 2 KM, 1X5 / 2X5 MVA Substation and line cost of 33 KV of 3 KM and 2X5 MVA Substation and line cost of 33 KV of 5 KM. Table 10: System Strengthening Charges Requirement Load Applied (in KW) 500 1000 1500 Substation Line 1 X 3.15 MVA 1 X 3.15 MVA 1 X 3.15 MVA 11 kV (2 KM) 11 kV (2 KM) 11 kV (2 KM) 33 kV (3 KM) 33 kV (3 KM) 33 kV (3 KM) 33 kV (3 KM) 33 kV (5 KM) 33 kV (5 KM) 33 kV (5 KM) 2000 1 X 5 MVA 2500 1 X 5 MVA 4000 2 X 5 MVA 4500 2 X 5 MVA 7500 2 X 5 MVA 8000 2 X 5 MVA 9000 2 X 5 MVA Cost of Recovery Rate Charges for 100% @ 4500 recovery at different loads Substation per kM line S/S plus Line cost 9124801 616360 10357521 21.72% 20,715 9124801 616360 10357521 43.45% 10,358 9124801 616360 10357521 65.17% 6,905 10808116 815603 13254925 67.90% 6,627 10808116 815603 13254925 84.87% 5,302 17240640 1631206 22134258 81.32% 5,533 17240640 1631206 22134258 91.49% 4,918 17240640 1631206 25396670 132.89% 3,386 17240640 1631206 25396670 141.75% 3,174 17240640 1631206 25396670 159.47% 2,822 Average CSPDCL 7,000/- Page 29 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 11.3 The average realisation based on the above scenarios is Rs 7000/ KW. Therefore, it is submitted that the above charges are on a higher side as compared to charges considered by the Hon’ble Commission in the First Amendment as actual prevailing costs have been considered by the CSPDCL. 11.4 It is evident from above that: (1) The maximum recovery is of 65% only at the charges of Rs 4500/kW currently considered by the Commission in case load is lower than 1500 KW. (2) To ensure substantial recovery considering the above mix of load, the charges should be above Rs 7,000 per kW. 11.5 Thus, considering the above mentioned facts, CSPDCL would like to propose the system strengthening charges of at least Rs 7,000/- per kW so as to ensure recovery of substantial cost incurred. CSPDCL Page 30 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 12. SUPPLY AFFORDING CHARGES 12.1 Hon’ble Commission in its First Amendment in supply code, 2011, has allowed utility to charge supply affording charges to small/cottage industries up to 25 HP load as per the following provisions. “Clause 4.56: Supply to small/cottage industry up to 25 HP except stone crusher special provisions for urban and rural area: The licensee shall provide connection to small/cottage industries up to 25 HP load on payment of supply affording charges as approved by the Commission in the miscellaneous and general charges. Till these charges are approved by the Commission, the licensee shall recover supply affording charges @ Rs. 2000/- per HP. This supply affording charges shall be payable by the small/cottage industry consumer up to 25 HP load on per HP basis even if any extension is required or not. The Licensee shall provide distribution transformer, if required. The licensee shall, also provide 11 KV line/LT line 0.5 km in urban area and 1 km in rural area. The cost of the line more than 0.5 km in urban area and 1 km in rural area shall be recovered from applicant(s)." 12.2 Based on the above provisions proposed by the Hon’ble Commission, CSPDCL has computed the actual cost of providing such service to the said consumer on Rs. /HP basis. The computation consists of cost incurred for distribution transformer of 25 KVA rating and line cost of 11 KV. Table 11: Cost of Transformers Calculation of Supply affording charges up to 25 H.P Transformer Cost ( 25 KVA) The cost of 1 KM 11 KV line Maximum load which can be catered 140826 616360 25 HP Table 12: Charges ( Rs /HP) Transfor mer 25 KVA CSPDCL Cost of transformer and wire Length (KM) Total Cost with 15 HP Transformer (Rs ) 0.5 29,934 4,49,006 Rs/ HP Load (HP) 20 HP 25 HP 22,450 Rs/ 17,960 Rs/ HP HP Page 31 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES Cost of transformer and wire Load (HP) 25 KVA 1 50,479 37,859 Rs/ 30,287 Rs/ 7,57,186 Rs/ HP HP HP 12.3 It is submitted that the above charges are on a higher side as compared to charges considered by the Commission in the First Amendment as actual prevailing costs has been considered by the CSPDCL. 12.4 However, the actual expenditure incurred by CSPDCL in consumer category of small/cottage industries up to 25 HP load i.e. the LV-5 category of Tariff Schedule is reproduced below. Table 13: Actual Cost Incurred Particulars FY 2012-13 FY 2013-14 Total 1106 1002 2108 8677.78 6901.05 15578.84 11631.60 9727.73 20891.22 Avg Load applied per case 10.52 9.71 9.91 Total Expenditure incurred 425506 484563 910069.00 293 252 545 2697.98 2461.36 5159.34 4050.79 3500.22 6918.67 Avg Load applied per case 13.83 13.89 12.69 Total Expenditure incurred 35377199 34530489 69907688.00 1399 1254 2653 11375.76 9362.41 20738.17 15254.90 12554.99 27809.89 Avg. Load applied per case 10.90 10.01 10.48 Total Expenditure incurred 35802705.00 35015052.00 70817757.00 2346.96 2788.93 2546.50 No. of Cases Load approval case Load (in kW) Load (in HP) No. of Cases For Extension case Load (in kW) Load (in HP) No. of Cases Load (in kW) Load (in HP) Total Charges/HP 12.5 It is evident from above that, (1) On an average, approximately 12 HP load is applied per application. (2) The average charges incurred by CSPDCL has increased by more than Rs. 400/in past two years. CSPDCL Page 32 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 12.6 Thus, considering the above mentioned facts, CSPDCL would like to propose the supply affording charges of Rs 3,000/- per HP considering the increasing trend seen in previous years. CSPDCL Page 33 PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF MISCELLANEOUS & GENERAL CHARGES 13. PRAYER 13.1 In view of above, it can be safely inferred that various components associated with determination of Miscellaneous & General charges have undergone considerable change over a period of 7 years. Thus, there is an urgent requirement of revision of these charges. 13.2 CSPDCL thus requests the Hon’ble Commission to: a) Admit the petition of Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL), Raipur and determine & approve the proposed charges. b) To condone any inadvertent omissions/ errors/ shortcomings and permit the Petitioner to add/ change/ modify/ alter this filing and make further submissions as may be required at a future date c) To allow other existing charges which have not been proposed for revision as per the prevailing rates only. d) To allow further submissions, addition and alteration to this Petition as may be necessitating from time to time. e) Treat the filing as complete in view of substantial compliance as also the specific requests for waivers with justification placed on record; f) And pass such other and further orders as are deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case. BY APPLICANT CSPDCL Page 34
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