TARIFF SCHEDULE

FOR

LT CONSUMERS
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TARIFF SCHEDULE (LT)

6.2 TARIFF S C H E D U L E FOR LOW TENSION SUPPLY CONSUMERS:

6.2.1 General Provisions applicable for Low Tension Supply:

a. The consumption for ancillary to the main purpose such as storage of
Raw material, finished product, etc., shall be considered to be bona fide
purpose for which the supply of electricity is authorised.

b. All motors I pump sets connected in this category of supply shall be certified I
Approved by BIS I BEE and motors I pump sets of 3 HP and above shall be
provided with adequate BIS certified capacitors. Non-compliance shall invite
compensation charges as specified in the Codes/regulations.
c. In case of LT Tariff III-B and LT Tariff V, all services with a connected load
of 18.6 kW (25 HP) and above should maintain a power factor of not less than
0.85. Where the average power factor of above Low Tension Service
connections is less than the stipulated limit of 0.85 the following compensation
charges will be levied.

Power Factor Dispensation of Power Factor compensation

Below 0.85 and up to One percent of the current consumption charges for
0.75 every reduction of 0.01 in power factor from 0.85.

One and half percent of the current consumption

Below 0.75 charges for every reduction of 0.01 in power factor
from 0.85

d. In case of LT Tariff II-B(l), LT Tariff II-B(2),LT Tariff III-B and LT Tariff

V, shall be billed at 25% extra on the energy charges for the energy recorded
during peak hours and a reduction of 5% on the energy charges for the
consumption recorded during 10.00 P.M to 5.00 A.M as an incentive for night
consumption.
e. This 25% extra on the energy charges may be collected for 20% of total
consumption until installation of ToD meters. The duration of peak hours shall
be 6.00 A.M to 10.00 A.M and 6.00 P.M to 10.00 P.M.
f. In case of any consumer being particular about fixing the TOD meter in lieu of
extra Peak hour charges, TANGEDCO shall fix the meter within 15 days I
permit the consumer to procure and supply the meter on his own.

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g. In the event of disconnection of services, the consumers shall be liable to pay

the fixed charges applicable for the respective category during the
disconnection period.
h. In case of LT tariff ID, II-A, II-B(1), II-B(2), IIC, IIIA(1), IIIA(2), III-B, IV,
V, VI and VII the fixed charges shall be calculated on the basis of the contracted
demand.101 The monthly fixed charges shall be calculated on the basis of per
kW or part thereof.

i. Supply to welding sets shall be charged 15% extra irrespective of category and
capacity.
J. Supply used for any additional construction of building not exceeding 2000
square feet within the consumer's premises shall be charged under the
respective existing tariff except in case of LT tariff I-B and IV. The use of
electricity for the additional construction purposes beyond 2000 square feet
shall be provided with a separate service connection by the licensee and
charged under LT Tariff VI.
k. In case of supply under LT Tariff II-B(l), Tariff II-B(2), III-B, supply used for
creating facilities for the compliance of Acts/Laws or for the facilities
incidental to the main purpose of the establishment of the consumer, such as
facilities extended to their employees/ students/ patients/ residents as the case
may be, within the premises of the consumer, shall be considered to be
bona fide purpose, irrespective of whether they are outsourced to a third party
or provided by the consumer himself. However, if such facilities are extended
to the public, or if part/full premises are leased/rented out to a commercial
service provider like food outlets present in food court, which provide service
in their own name, the energy consumption to such facilities shall be
metered by the licensee separately and only the energy charged under
appropriate LT tariff. Such metered energy consumption shall be deducted from
the total energy consumption registered in the main meter of the LT supply for
billing.
l. In case of supply except LT Tariff IB, IV and VI the use of electricity for
captive charging of electrical vehicle, within the premises can be charged in
existing tariff.
1 02
m. The applicable tariff for ensuing years of control period shall be as per
prevailing tariff x (1+(CPI of April of respective financial year- CPI of April
of previous financial year)/ CPI of April of previous financial year) or 6%
whichever is lower) with effect from 1st July of respective financial year.

101 Substituted by Corrigendum No.2 dt.19.9.2022.

102 Substituted by Corrigendum No.1 dt.14.9.2022.

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n. Electricity Duty/Tax on Electricity shall be levied in addition to the tariffs

approved by the Commission, and in accordance with the Government of Tamil
Nadu stipulations from time to time. The rate and the reference number of the
Government Resolution/ Order under which the Electricity Duty/Tax on
Electricity are applied shall be stated in the consumers' energy bills. A copy of
such Resolution / Order shall be provided on the Distribution Licensee's
website.

6.2.2 Low Tension Tariff 1-A : (Domestic, Multi-tenements, Old age homes,
Handlooms)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
( Commission Determined Tariff )
Fixed
Consumption slabs charges Energy
Tariff Range in kWh (units) and billing period (one or (Rupees charges in
two months per kW per paise/kWh
month)
Low From 0 to 200 units per month or 0-400 units for two
Nil 450
Tension months
Tariff lA
From 201 units to 250 units per month or 401 units to
Nil 600
500 units for two months
From 251 units to 300 units per month or 501 units to
Nil 800
600 units for two months
From 301 units to 400 units per month or 601 units to
Nil 900
800 units for two months
From 401 units to 500 units per month or 801 units to
Nil 1000
1000 units for two months
From 501 units and above per month or 1001 units
Nil 1100
and above for two months
*To be partly subsidised by the Government

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.2.1 This tariff is applicable to the following:

(a) Dwelling purposes of lights, fans, Air conditioners, TV, and all other home appliances.
"Dwelling Unit" means an independent housing unit of residential purpose with separate
facilities for living, cooking and may be a part of a building.

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Only one service connection is permissible in an independent floor/dwelling unit with

permanent physical and electrical segregation. If more than one service co exists already,
only one service is eligible to be retained under classification of this tariff. The balance
number of services shall be converted to tariff ID and charged accordingly.
The independent status of floor/dwelling unit with permanent physical /electrical
segregation as specified in TNE Distribution Code can be very well inspected and
confirmed on site 103 inspection. In case such independent status is not evident and clear to
the inspecting officer, the rental I lease agreement may be insisted. In case of same
family members, separate family cards may be insisted in lieu of rental/ lease agreement.

(b) Usage of an independent dwelling unit as clubbed accommodation by students/employees/

bachelors for residential purpose, not exceeding six persons, without name board.

(c) Supply used in the dwelling unit/house/residence/premises for the following purpose with a
total contracted load not exceeding 2 kW.

(i) To provide lighting, water and other facilities to domestic animals/pets

including chaff cutting, milking etc.

(ii) Watering for gardening including growing of trees in and around

residential houses/buildings.

(d) Handlooms in residences of handloom weavers and handlooms in sheds regardless of use
of outside labour where energy is availed only for lighting, fans and all other residential
uses.
(e) Old Age Homes, Leprosy Centres & sub centres, Orphanages, Homes for destitute run by
Government/Local bodies/Charitable institution/ Trust rendering free services.
(f) Consulting rooms of size limited to 200 square feet of any professionals attached to
the residence of such professionals. viz., Doctors, Lawyers, Auditors, Engineers, Interior
decorators, Technical consultants, Architect. This facility is extended exclusively to take
advantage of using the residence by the professionals.
(g) Handicraft/Artisan works carried out by Potters, Goldsmiths, Musician, Dancers, Statue
carving, saree folding, chain hooking, Towel folding/knotting, Chair Knitting104 , Bamboo
works, etc. attached to the residence, done predominantly by self or family members
(or) minimum labours and Tuitions/Yoga classes taken at the residence, preparation and
supply of foods using a connected load not exceeding 2 kW. This facility is extended

103
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exclusively to take advantage of utilizing the space in and around the residence and
participation of family members in the small scale production I self-employment.

(h) Any additional lights, serial lights, etc. used in the pandals/ shamiana and in the premises
of the existing domestic/residential service connection of the consumer for a period not
exceeding one week at a time, with a connected load not exceeding 3 kW for the family
functions/occasions.

105
(i) Public libraries, libraries running free of cost and area limited to 200 sq. feet without
subsidy.

(j) Police quarters with separate service connection for each residential quarters where
Electricity charges are borne by individual residents.

6.2.3 Low Tension Tariff I-B: (Huts)

For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff
Description Energy charge
category Fixed Charge
in Paise per
(Rs. Per month)
kWh
Till installation of
300 Nil
Low Tension Energy Meter
Tariff I-B On Installation of
Nil 913
Energy Meter
*Category to be fully subsidised by the Government

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.3.1 This tariff is applicable to huts in Village Panchayats and Town Panchayats, houses
constructed under Jawahar Velai Vaiippu Thittam, TAHDCO Kamarajar Adi Dravidar
housing schemes, huts in Nilgiris District and huts with concrete wall in the schemes of
State and Central Governments.

6.2.3.2 This tariff is applicable subject to following conditions:

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(i) Hut means a living place not exceeding 250 square feet area with mud wall and
the thatched roof I tiles I asbestos I metal sheets like corrugated G.I. sheets for
roofing/ concrete Roof and concrete wall with specification of square feet as
approved in the schemes of State/ Central Government.

(ii) Only one light not exceeding 40 watts shall be permitted per hut.

(iii) As and when the Government provides other appliances such as Colour TV, fan,
Mixie, Grinder and Laptops to these hut dwellers, the usage of appropriate
additional load may be permitted.

6.2.3.3 Whenever the norms prescribed in (i) to (iii) above is violated, the service category shall
be immediately brought under Low Tension Tariff I -A and billed accordingly.

6.2.4 Low Tension Tariff I -C: (Bulk supply with single point metering)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined
Tariff category Tariff)
Fixed Charge (Rupees Energy charge in Paise
per month) per kWh (Unit)
Low Tension
100 800
Tariff I -C

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.4.1 This tariff is applicable to single point LT bulk supply for residential colonies of
employees such as railway colonies, plantation worker colonies, defence colonies,
Residential quarters of Kudankulam Nuclear power project etc.

6.2.4.2 The energy charge of this tariff is also applicable for the HT/EHT consumers who opt
for extending supply under this category for their residential colonies I quarters.

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6.2.5 Low Tension Tariff I D: (Common facilities in Multi-tenements)

For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category
Fixed Charge (Rupees Energy charge in
per kW per month) Paise per kWh (Unit)

Low Tension
100 800
Tariff I D

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.5.1 This tariff is applicable to common lighting, water supply, lift provided to the residents,
Sewerage treatment plant, Water treatment plant, Fire Hydrant facility, Gym, Swimming
pool, CCTV camera, Community hall, amphitheatre, etc., for the purpose of residents
only , with separate service connections. This tariff is also applicable to the co-existing
additional services as referred in para 6.2.2.1(a). 106
6.2.5.2 In respect of multi tenements/multi-storey flats/residential complexes having both
domestic and non-domestic utilities, common facilities such as common lighting,
common water supply, lift will be charged under this tariff only if the non-residential
built up area does not exceed 25% of the total built up area. If it exceeds 25 % , the
consumption for such facilities shall be charged under LT Tariff V.

6.2.6 Low Tension Tariff I I -A: (Public Lighting, Water supply provided
by Govt. / Local bodies)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category
Fixed Charge (Rupees per Energy charge in
kW per month) Paise per kWh (Unit)
Low Tension
100 800
Tariff II-A

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For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.6.1 This tariff is applicable to Public Lighting/High Mast 1 07 lights by Government/Local

Bodies and Public Water Supply & Public Sewerage System by Government/Local
Bodies /TWAD Board/CMWSSB.
6.2.6.2 Private agriculture wells & private wells hired by Government/ Local bodies/ CMWSSB/
TWAD Board/ to draw water for public distribution.
6.2.6.3 Public Water Supply by New Tirupur Area Development Corporation as long as they
supply drinking water predominantly to local bodies/public and Public Water Supply in
plantation colonies.
6.2.6.4 Separate service connections for streetlights for SIDCO and other Industrial Estates.
6.2.6.5 Supply to Railway level crossing signals, Gateman shed.
6.2.6.6 Public conveniences and Integrated woman sanitary Complexes.
6.2.6.7 Community Nutrition Centres, Anganwadi Centres and Nutritious Meal Centres.
6.2.6.8 Electric Crematorium 108 , burial ground and cemetery of all religions. (irrespective of its
maintenance by Govt. I Private)
6.2.6.9 Parks, Swimming pools, Stadiums of Government I Local Bodies with free entry, water
fountains of local bodies
6.2.6.10 Traffic signals, CCTV camera- installed by Government Department I Local bodies.

6.2.7 Low Tension Tariff II-B (1): (Government Educational Institutions its
Hostel, Govt. Hospital, Other hospitals rendering totally free service)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tarift)
Tariff category Slab
Fixed Charge (Rupees Energy charge in Paise
per kW per month) per kWh (Unit)

0-50kW 100 800

Low Tension
Tariff II-B (1) Above 50-112 kW 325 800
Above 112 kW 550 800

107
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For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.7.1 This tariff is applicable to the following entities owned or aided by the
Government/Government Agencies/Local Bodies:
(i) Educational/Welfare institutions and Hostels run by such institutions, other Hostels,
Youth/Student Hostels and Scouts camps.

(ii) Hospitals, Dispensaries, Primary Health Centres & sub-centres and Veterinary
Hospitals.

(iii) Central Prisons and other Prisons of the State Government.

(iv) Research Laboratories/Institute.

( v) Elephant Health camp

(vi) State Legal Udhavi Maiyam.

(vii) Art Galleries and Museums.

(viii) Public libraries (area exceeding 200 Sq. feet.)

6.2.7.2 This tariff is applicable to the following entities which offer totally free services:
(i) Dispensaries, Creches and Recreation centres.

(ii) Libraries area exceeding 200 sq. Feet.

(iii) Emergency Accident Relief Centres on highways, Hospitals and Rehabilitation

Centres for mentally ill & blind and others, Terminal Cancer Care Centre and Hospital
in Tribal areas.

(iv) Institutes run for/by the physically challenged. (Institute/Hostel run for disabled
person run for free of cost service)

( v) Rehabilitation and Training centres.

(vi) Student Hostel.

(vii) Blood Banks.

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6.2.7.3 This tariff is also applicable to Private Art Galleries and Museums run with service
motive.

6.2.8 Low Tension Tariff I I -B (2): (Private Educational Institutions/Hostel,

Segregated Private Medical college)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff
Slab
category Fixed Charge Energy charge in
(Rupees per kW Paise per kWh
per month) (Unit)

0-50kW 100 850

Low Tension Above 50-112 kW
325 850
Tariff II-B(2)
Above 112 kW 550 850

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.8.1 This tariff is applicable to Private educational institutions and hostels run by them.

6.2.8.2 This tariff is also applicable to all private medical colleges and hostels which are
physically & electrically segregated from Hospital within same premises.

6.2.9 Low Tension Tariff II-C: (Actual places of Public worship)

For 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category Description Fixed Charge Energy charge
(Rupees per kW in Paise per
per month) kWh

0 to 60 units per month or 100 575

0 to 120 units bimonthly

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FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category Description Fixed Charge Energy charge
(Rupees per kW in Paise per
per month) kWh

Low Tension Above 60 units per Month 700

Tariff II-C*
or above 120 units
*Category to be partly subsidised by the Government

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.9.1 This tariff is applicable to actual places of public worship including Trichy Rockfort
temple, its environs and for the road and pathways leading to the temple.

6.2.9.2 Actual places of public worship is as defined under the Places of Worship (Special
Provisions) Act 1991 viz., Temple, Mosque, Gurudwara, Church, Monastery or any other
place of Public religious worship of any religious denomination or any section thereof,
by whatever name called.

6.2.9.3 The existing concessions to the places of worship as already notified by GoTN having
annual income less than Rs. 1000 shall be continued under the same terms and conditions,
until further Order of the Commission.

6.2.10 Low Tension Tariff III-A (1): (Cottage & Micro Industries)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category Description Fixed Charge
Energy charge in
(Rupees per kW
Paise per kWh
per month)

0 to 250 units per month or 0 to

450
Low Tension 500 units bimonthly
70
Tariff III-A (1) From 251 units and above
units per month or 501 units 650
and above bimonthly

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For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.10.1 The contracted load for supply under this tariff category shall not exceed 12 kW.
6.2.10.2 This tariff is applicable to Cottage industries, Micro enterprises engaged in the
manufacture or production of goods pertaining to any industries specified in the first
schedule to Industries (Development and Regulations) Act 1951 (Central Act 65 of 1951)
and enterprises engaged in manufacturing or production of goods as categorised under
MSMED Act 2006
6.2.10.3 The intending consumers applying for service connection under LT Tariff III A (1)
claiming to have established the micro enterprise engaged in the manufacture or
production of goods shall produce the Udayam Registration certificates from the
industrial department I District Industries Centre under the Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (Act 27 of 2006) for setting up of Micro Enterprises
for manufacture or production of goods with District Industries Centre under whose
jurisdiction the Enterprise is located.
6.2.10.4 The existing consumers who are classified under LT Tariff III A (1) based on the SSI I
Tiny Industries Certificate will be continued to be charged under this tariff .
6.2.10.5 This tariff is applicable to Air jet looms, Auto looms, Small Gem cutting units, Waste
land development, Ironing/ laundry works and Common effluent treatment plants.
6.2.10.6 This tariff is also applicable to Coffee grinding, Ice factory, Vehicle Body building units,
sawmills, rice mills, flour Mills, battery charging units and Dairy units.
6.2.10.7 This tariff is also applicable for sericulture, floriculture, horticulture, mushroom
cultivation, cattle farming, poultry & bird farming and fish/prawn culture.

6.2.10.8 This tariff is also applicable for pumping of water/supply of water for the purpose of
"agriculture and allied activities" as specified in LT Tariff IV provided that the applicant
who had applied for agricultural service connection in LT Tariff IV under normal
category is unable to get supply under LT tariff IV under Normal category as per the
seniority maintained in Normal Category specifically for the purpose of providing supply
to Agriculture under LT tariff IV. As and when such applicant becomes eligible to get
regular supply in Normal Category under LT Tariff IV as per the specific seniority
maintained for that purpose by the Licensee, the supply obtained under LT Tariff III-
A(1) for the specific purpose mentioned in this sub clause shall be converted into LT
tariff IV. Thereafter, the terms and conditions of LT Tariff IV only will apply.
a. This tariff is not eligible for any category other than normal category including for
those who have changed from Normal to other categories.

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b. After getting the Service in LT-IIIA1, the category cannot be changed from normal
category to other category.
c. Necessary undertaking shall be obtained from the applicant in this regard.
d. The load/demand applied for IIIA1 must be equal to the load originally applied for
agricultural service under normal category.
e. The ceiling limit of 12 kW allied with tariff IIIA1 for Industrial purpose is not
applicable to this category. If the contracted demand is exceeded , excess demand
charges shall be levied.
f. The Udayam Registration Certificate from MSME/DIC is not applicable to
agricultural allied activities and hence shall not be insisted. 109

6.2.11 Low Tension Tariff III-A (2): (Power looms)

For FY 2022-23
FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Consumption slabs- Range
Tariff Fixed Charges
in kWh and billing period Energy Charges in
(Rupees per kW per
Paise per kWh
month)
Low (i) For consumer who consume up to 250 units per month(or) 500 units for
Tension two months
Tariff 0 to250 units per month or 0 to
100 650
III-A(2) 500 units bimonthly
(ii)For consumers who consume 251 units and above per month (or) 501
units and above for two months
0 to 250 units per month or
650
0 to 500 units bimonthly
251 to 500 units per month or
750
501 to 1000 units bimonthly
501 to750 units per month or 100
750
1001 to 1500 unit bimonthly
From 751 units and above per
month (or) 1501 units and 750
above bimonthly 110
*Category to be subsidised by the Government.

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.11.1 The contracted load shall not exceed 12 kW under this category.

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6.2.11.2 The tariff is applicable to Power looms, Braided Cords Manufacturing and related
ancillary tiny industries engaged in warping, twisting, and winding.

6.2.12 Low Tension Tariff III-B: (Industries, Information Technology

services)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category Slabs
Fixed Charge Energy charge in Paise
(Rs.Jk W/month) per kWh (Unit)

0-50kW 75
Low Tension Above 50-112kW 150 750
Tariff III-B
Above 112 kW 550

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.12.1 This tariff is applicable to all industries not covered under LT Tariff III A ( 1) and III-A
(2). All industries covered under LT III A(l) and III A(2) shall also fall under this tariff
category if the connected load of such services exceed 12 kW.
6.2.12.2 This tariff is applicable to Information Technology services as defined in the ICT Policy
2008 of Government of Tamil Nadu and amended from time to time. The definition is
reproduced below:
"IT services are broadly defined as systems integration, processing
services, information services outsourcing, packaged software support
and installation, hardware support and installation. "

6.2.12.3 Information Technology Services includes:

(i) Systems integration includes:

1. Network Management Services

2. Applications Integration

(ii) Processing services includes:

1. Outsourced Services in Banking, H R , finance, Technology and other areas like Data
Centres.

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2. Outsourced Back office support or Business transformation and Process

Consulting Services.

(iii) Information Services Outsourcing includes:

1. Outsourced Global Information Support Services

2. Knowledge Process Outsourcing

3. Outsourced Global Contact Centre Operations

4. Outsourced Process Consulting Services.

(iv) Packaged Software Support and Installation includes:

1. Software Design and Development, Support and Maintenance

2. Application installation, support and maintenance

3. Application testing.

(v) Hardware Support and Installation includes:

1. Technical and network operations support

2. Hardware installation, administration and management

3. Hardware infrastructure maintenance and support

6.2.12.4 The intending consumers applying for service connection under LT Tariff III B shall
produce Udyam Registration Certificate from the Industrial Department/District
Industries Centre.
6.2.12.5 This tariff is also applicable to Industrial installation units with loads of Heating &
Motive power (including lighting) installations of industrial Units, Poultry /Bird Farms,
Sugarcane Crushers, Coffee Pulping, Coffee Roasting and Grinding Works, Cardamom
drying, Mushroom raising installations, Flour, Huller & Rice Mills, Oil mill, sugar mill,
Sago industry, Tannaries industries, Battery charging unit, Tyre retreading unit,
Packaging, Cutting of larger size of materials into smaller size, Coir manufacturing, Wet
Grinders, Milk dairies, Air jet looms, Auto looms, Bulk Ice Cream and Ice
manufacturing Units, Cold Storage Plants, Bakery Product Manufacturing Units, Drug
manufacturing units and Testing laboratories, Printing Presses, Garment manufacturing
units, Bulk Milk vending Booths, Saw Mills, Toy/wood industries, furniture
manufacturing, Agarbathi manufacturing units, Gem & Diamond cutting Units,
Floriculture, Green House, Biotech Labs, Data Centres, Hybrid seed processing units,

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Satellite communication centres, Mineral water processing plants I drinking water

bottling plants and private Solid Waste Processing Plant Silk I Cotton colour dying,
Piggery farms, Gold I Silver ornament manufacturing units, Centralised food preparation
units (if sales counter is physically & electrically segregated), concrete mixture (Ready
Mix Concrete) units, brick manufacturing.

6.2.13 Low Tension Tariff IV: (Agriculture and allied activities)

For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category Description
Fixed Charge (Rs./HP Energy charge in Paise
Annum) per kWh
Till installation of Energy
3550 Nil
Low Tension !Meter
Tariff IV On Installation of Energy
Nil 446
!Meter
*Category to be fully subsidised by the Government

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.13.1 This tariff is applicable for pumping of water/supply of water to all agricultural and allied
activities such as cultivation of food crops, vegetables, and trees. Sericulture, floriculture,
horticulture, mushroom cultivation, cattle farming, poultry and other bird farming,
fish/prawn culture carried out as allied activities of agriculture along with agriculture
activities, etc., shall be construed as agricultural activities.

6.2.13.2 The services under this tariff shall be permitted to have lighting loads up to 50 watts per
1000 watts of contracted load subject to a maximum of 150 watts inclusive of
wattage of pilot lamps for bonafide use.

6.2.13.3 Subject to the limit of contracted load, the supply under this category can be utilised for
allied agricultural uses such as milking, sugar cane crushing, harvesting, stalk/chaff
cutting, thrashing and cleaning of agricultural produces, power operated shredder ,
mechanised uncoiring of coconut, crane used for lifting mud/silt from well, etc., by
having a changeover switch .The changeover switch is meant for using the supply
either for the pump set or for any one or more of the purposes mentioned in this clause.
Using supply both to the pump sets and to the other purpose(s) at the same time is strictly
prohibited. The consumer shall abide by the safety norms for any additional wiring for
this purpose.

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6.2.13.4 This tariff is applicable irrespective of ownership of land if the usage of electricity is for
agriculture and its allied activities.

6.2.13.5 Agricultural consumers shall be permitted to use the water pumped from the well for
bonafide domestic purposes in the farmhouse including for construction of farmhouse
and sheds for allied works by pumping water directly from well/borewell to the overhead
tanks in the farmhouse.

6.2.13.6 Supply for other purpose exceeding the limit permitted for lighting purpose shall be
provided only by separate service connections under appropriate LT Tariff. Service
connections for water pumping for non-agricultural purpose under appropriate tariff is
permitted in the same well.

6.2.13.7 This Tariff is applicable to pump sets of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University and Research
centres, Government Seed Farms, pump sets of Tamil Nadu Forest department, Pump
sets of Government coconut nurseries, Pump sets of Government oil seed farms.

6.2.13.8 Pumping and purifying of drainage water for the purpose of agriculture use.

6.2.14 Low Tension Tariff V: (Miscellaneous/General purpose)

For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff Consumption slabs- Range in
category kWh and billing period Fixed Charge
Energy charge in Paise
(Rupees per kW
per kWh
per month)
For consumer with
consumption 50 units per 100 600
month or 100 units bimonthly
For consumers with
Low consumption above 50 units
Tension monthly or above 100 units 100 950
Tariff V bimonthly(for all units)
0-50 kW
Above 50-112kW 300 950
Above 112kW 550 950
For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27
The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.14.1 This tariff is applicable to Commercial Complexes, Malls, Super market I Departmental
stores, Cinema theatres I Multiplex, Hotels, Private Hospitals, Private Health clinics,

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Private Guest Houses, Boarding-Lodging Homes, All Government/Private/Local body

offices, Police stations, Banks, Telephone Exchanges, T.V. Station, All India Radio,
Railway Stations, MRTS stations, Transport Corporation bus stations, Private bus
stations, Stadiums other than those maintained by Government and Local Bodies, Petrol I
Diesel and Oil storage plants, Oil Petroleum projects, Petrol/Gas bunks, Diagnostic
centres, Marriage halls, Service Stations I Garages, Tyre vulcanizing centres, Gym I
Fitness centres, Race Course, Clubs, Recreation centres, Commercial Lighting, Heating
and Motive Power installations of Clinics, X-Ray units, Scan Centres, Blood test centres,
Yoga I Meditation centres, Ashrams, Mutts, Shops, Bars, Mess, Telecom towers, Dish
Antenna of Cable TV networks, Public Telephone Booths/ STD, ISD, Stud Farms, Ice
Cream Parlours, Computer Centres, Photo Studio I Colour Laboratory, Photo Copiers
(Xerox shop), Post Offices, Sweet /Bakery shops, Beauty Parlours, Internet Browsing
centres, Home Stay I Service apartment, Paying guests accommodation provided in an
independent I exclusive premises, Centralised food preparation units with Sales counter,
Consultation offices of Lawyers, Auditors, Doctors & other professionals' consulting
office, 111 Accommodation for labour/ staff of any establishment involved in commercial/
industrial/ construction activities and consumers not categorized under LT IA, IB, IC,
ID, IIA, IIB (1), II B (2), IIC, IIIA (1), III A (2), III B, IV, VI and VII. 112

6.2.14.2 In respect of Marriage Hall /Convention centre and commercial establishment where
lavish illumination is used, 1 1 3 5% extra on the energy charges for the entire consumption
will be collected as a component of lavish illumination on usage. For the installations
where a separate service connection is available for the exclusive purpose of lavish
illumination, this 5% extra charges shall not be applicable. The status of lavish
illumination shall be inspected and recorded on regular interval.
6.2.14.3 In respect of multi tenements/multi-storeyed buildings/residential complexes where the
number of flats/Tenements utilized for commercial and other purposes exceeds 25% of
the total built up area, the LT services relating to common utilities such as common
lighting, water supply, lift and other facilities shall be charged under this tariff.

111
Substituted by Corrigendum No.2, Dt. 1 9.9.2022
112
Substituted by Corrigendum No.2, Dt. 1 9.9.2022
11 3
· Substituted by Corrigendum No.2, Dt. 1 9.9.2022

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6.2.15 Low Tension Tariff VI: (Construction activities and Temporary

purposes)
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
(Commission Determined Tariff)
Tariff category
Energy charge in Paise
Fixed Charge (RsJkW/month)
per kWh(Unit)
Low Tension 550 1200
Tariff VI

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.15.1 This tariff is applicable to Temporary supply for construction of infrastructures

such as buildings, bridges, construction using steel structure, pre-engineered metal
building etc., and for other temporary purposes such as Exhibition, Circus, Meetings of
Political parties, Festivals, events etc.,
6.2.15.2 The electricity supply for the additional construction beyond 2000 square feet in the
premises of an existing consumer shall be provided only through a separate service
connection and charged under this tariff.
6.2.15.3 For temporary supply, the initial/in-principle approval for such construction or to conduct
such temporary activity obtained by the applicant from the appropriate authority,
wherever necessary, is adequate to effect the supply.
6.2.15.4 In case of conversion of temporary supply into applicable permanent supply, the same
shall be done subject to compliance of codes/regulations/orders.
6.2.15.5 In case of lavish illumination, if the illumination is done frequently or permanently,
separate regular service connection shall be provided for lavish illumination and charged
under this tariff.
6.2.15.6 If the supply is availed for short duration for the temporary activity/illumination from an
existing metered service connection, the computation of energy/fixed charges for
temporary illumination/activity shall be done based on the contracted load and duration
of temporary supply. Contracted load shall be accounted in kW or part thereof. Fixed
charges shall be for a month or part thereof. The consumed units shall be the difference
between the Initial reading and Final reading Taken and recorded on commencement and
completion of the event. It shall be charged under this tariff and included in the CC bill
with clear split up details intimated to the consumer.

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6.2.15.7 Undertaking shall be given by the applicant to this effect along with the application.
6.2.15.8 The total load to be connected shall be within the meter capacity.
6.2.15.9 The consumer shall abide by all safety rules and norms of wiring, installation and
protection.

6.2.15.10 The following are considered as Lavish Illumination.

(i) Illumination done for hoardings & advertisement boards.

(ii) Extra/additional illumination done outside the building and in the open areas for
festivals/parties/functions/meetings/occasions/events.

(iii) Illumination done in the outer surface/outside the buildings/shops by display lights,
serial lamps, decorative lights, special effect lamps, neon lamps, ornamental lamps,
flood lights, etc.

(iv) Temporary Illumination done for public meetings in pandals/ shamianas, path-ways,
streets and roads.

Explanation: The supply used for the purpose of indicating/ displaying the name and other details
of the shop/ hotel./ buildings, focus lights used for the same etc on the building or near the
building shall not he considered as lavish illumination.

6.2.16 Low Tension Tariff VII (Public EV Charging Stations)

6.2.16.1 This tariff is applicable for Public Charging Station of Electric Vehicle including Battery
swapping station I Battery charging stations for Electric vehicle.
6.2.16.2 Energy recorded during following hours shall be billed at corresponding charges
mentioned against each time slot as discussed below.
For FY 2022-23

FY 2022-23
Tariff (Commission Determined Taritl)
category Time slot in Energy charge in Paise
Fixed Charge in
hours per kWh(Unit)
Rs./kW/month

05.00 to 10.00 1000

0-50kW 100
Low Tension 10.00 to 14.00 800
Tariff VII
14.00 to 18.00 1000
50-112 kW 300
18.00 to 23.00 1200

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FY 2022-23
Tariff category (Commission Determined Tariff)

Time slot in Energy charge in Paise

Fixed Charge in
hours per kWh(Unit)
Rs./kW/month

23.00 to 05.00 800 Above 550

112kW

For FY 2023-24 to FY 2026-27

The applicable tariff (both fixed and energy charge) for FY 2022 -23 shall undergo an
inflation based adjustment, as per para 6.2.1.m. The revision will be effective from 01st
July of each of the subsequent years of the control period.

6.2.16.3 In case the consumer uses the supply for charging his own electric vehicle at its premises,
the tariff applicable shall be as per the category of such premises
6.2.16.4 The services effected for Public charging stations shall mandatorily to be effected with
Smart meters.
6.2.16.5 The time slot and rate shall be revisited depending upon the emerging scenario and Govt.
policies of the EV Charging Station.

6.2.17 Applicability of the Tariff Schedule

6.2.17.1 The above tariff schedule shall be read with the General Terms and Conditions of Supply
Code and Distribution code specified by the Commission.
6.2.17.2 Effecting change in tariff category for a consumer in accordance with this order shall be
the responsibility of TANGEDCO. Whenever re-classification of tariff arises in respect
of any service, necessary intimation must be given to all such consumers within a month
and regularized by taking RTR (Revised Test Report) by the TANGEDCO. Before that,
no inconvenience shall be caused to the consumer by way of taking action under Section
126/135 of the Electricity Act 2003.
6.2.17.3 Misuse of tariff shall be booked under Section 126 . Section 135 shall be invoked only
for theft of energy cases (i) where the energy is not recorded/ partially recorded in the
meter and (ii) for the cases of illegal restoration of disconnected services.
6.2.17.4 The tariff schedule of this order shall be conveyed to the public by the Licensee through
SMS to the registered mobile phones I email I consumer WhatsApp groups I Banners I
Pamphlets I Display boards in all section offices.
6.2.17.5 In case of any clarification on this tariff schedule, it may be referred to the Commission.

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