(1) In the event of detection of unauthorized use of electricity, the Assessing officer shall prepare a detailed Report at site, in the manner as prescribed in the Commission’s Orders.
(2) All the material evidences such as tampered meter, etc. and the documentary evidence, which are relevant to the case found during the inspection, shall be seized under a seizure memo and sealed in the presence of the consumer or his representative and be kept as a proof along with photography and video recording of the premises.
(3) A detailed description of the material seized, including date, time and place and name & address of witnesses to the seizure shall be recorded on the exterior of the cover and signatures of all witnesses shall be affixed on the sealing points:
Provided that if the witness refused to sign, the same shall be recorded in the report and captured in the videograph.
(4) The Inspection Report shall be signed by the Assessing officer and a copy of the same shall be handed over to the consumer or his representative at the site immediately under proper acknowledgement. The other persons present at site may also sign the inspection report.
(5) If consumer or his representative at site refuses to acknowledge and/or accept the copy of the report, a copy of the report shall be pasted at a conspicuous place in or outside the premises and photographed and video recorded. Another copy of the same report shall be sent to the consumer under Registered Post or Speed Post or electronically on the same day or on the next day of the inspection.
(6) The Inspection report shall form the basis for further action as per the provisions contained in Regulations.