GERC Standards of Performance (First Amendment) and Electricity Supply Code (Fifth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 — draft

Gujarat's regulator has proposed faster new connections and other consumer-service changes, aligning state rules with the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules and updated CEA regulations.

What changes

1. New connections from the existing network within 3 days in metropolitan areas, 7 days in other urban areas and 10 days in rural areas.
2. LT applicants up to 150 kW connected load can be connected on self-declaration, with the test report due within 45 days.
3. Cash, cheque or demand-draft bill payment limit rises from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000; e-payment mandatory above that.
4. Temporary connections for construction valid for up to 3 years instead of 12 months.
5. Adds CAIFI as a reliability metric and recognises registered email for serving notices.

Who is affected

Consumers in Gujarat · Gujarat discoms · Torrent Power · Builders and developers

Official copy not yet found on the commission's website. The date shown is when the item was reported, not a confirmed issue date. Comment deadline not yet confirmed; check GERC's public notice.

Sources

• Power Peak Digest, 19 Oct 2026

Last checked 22 October 2026. Summary for information; rely on the official gazette text.