The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (CSERC) has released the Draft of the Chhattisgarh State Electricity Supply Code (Fifth Amendment), 2025, aiming to incorporate new measures for ease of living. The proposed changes are in line with the recommendations of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. This amendment will come into force from the date of its publication in the official Gazette and will be applicable across the entire state of Chhattisgarh.
One of the major revisions in this amendment is related to contract demand limits based on supply voltage. The new supply voltage-wise minimum and maximum contract demands are as follows: for 230 volts supply, the maximum limit is 5 kW; for 440 volts, up to 200 HP or 150 kW is allowed; for 11 kV, it is 60 kVA to 500 kVA; for 33 kV, it ranges from 60 kVA to 15,000 kVA; for 132 kV, the limit is from 4,000 kVA to 40,000 kVA; and for 220 kV, the range is 15,000 kVA to 1,50,000 kVA.
Another key change is the inclusion of simplified procedures for rooftop solar PV installations. Consumers installing rooftop solar systems with a capacity not exceeding 10 kW will benefit from eased technical requirements. There will be no technical feasibility study required for such systems. Moreover, if the proposed solar system’s capacity is higher than the consumer’s current contract demand, the contract demand will be deemed to have increased to match the solar plant’s capacity. In such cases, the consumer must bear the additional charges as per the provisions of the principal code and deposit the required additional security.
In a significant move to promote electric vehicle infrastructure, a new proviso has been added to allow any consumer—excluding domestic consumers—to obtain a separate LT/HT connection for electric vehicle (EV) charging within the same premises. This connection must include suitable metering and metering equipment, as outlined in the supply code.
Further, the Commission has amended Code 7.16 (i) of the principal code. Now, a consumer may be permitted to switch to a low tension (LT) connection provided the connected load does not exceed 150 kW.
These amendments are aimed at supporting renewable energy integration, facilitating EV adoption, and simplifying electricity regulations for the benefit of consumers. The CSERC, using its powers under various sections of the Electricity Act, 2003, has moved to bring these practical changes into effect.
The Fifth Amendment introduces consumer-friendly reforms, particularly in promoting decentralized solar adoption and establishing the framework for EV charging infrastructure. The draft reflects a progressive step toward simplifying power regulations and enhancing accessibility and efficiency in the electricity supply and distribution systems across Chhattisgarh.
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