(1) It shall be obligatory for all the consumers to restrict the harmonics dumped by them to the levels as may be notified by the Authority:
Provided that IEEE Standard (STD 519-1992) shall be applicable, till such time the Standards are notified by the Authority.
(2) If the Licensee detects that the consumer’s electrical system is generating harmonics above the permissible limits, the Licensee may require the consumer to take appropriate measures to control harmonics of his installation in accordance with sub regulation (1) above, within six months.
(3) The Consumer shall inform the Licensee about the measures taken to control harmonics and the Licensee shall inspect within 2 (two) days of getting information, failing which it shall be presumed that the consumer has taken effective measures and have complied with the provisions of this Regulation.
(4) The Licensee shall inform the consumer about the results of inspection on the spot and if the harmonics are within permissible limits, no further action shall be taken.
(5) Failure to comply with the permissible limits of Harmonics after inspection as in sub-regulation (3) above may attract penal charges, as may be notified by the Commission from time to time:
Provided that, if after the inspection as in Sub Regulation (3), in the opinion of the Licensee, the high harmonics dumping by a consumer is detrimental to other consumers or to the distribution system, the Licensee may, under intimation to the Commission, disconnect supply of such erring consumer, after giving notice under Regulation 51(1), and as and when the consumer informs the Licensee about any further measures taken to control harmonics, the Licensee shall make re-inspection within 2 (two) days, and if the results of harmonics during such re-inspection are found within the permissible limits, the supply shall be reconnected within 24 hours from the time of such re-inspection.