(1) Every distribution licensee, shall, on an application by the owner

or occupier of any premises, give supply of electricity to such premises, within one month after receipt of the application requiring such supply :

Provided that where such supply requires extension of distribution mains, or commissioning of new sub-stations, the distribution licensee shall supply the electricity to such premises immediately after such extension or commissioning or within such period as may be specified by the Appropriate

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commissioning or within such period as may be specified by the Appropriate Commission.

Provided further that in case of a village or hamlet or area wherein no

provision for supply of electricity exists, the Appropriate Commission may extend

the said period as it may consider necessary for electrification of such village or hamlet or area.

1. (2) It shall be the duty of every distribution licensee to provide, if required, electric plant or electric line for giving electric supply to the premises specified in sub-section (1) : Provided that no person shall be entitled to demand, or to continue to

receive, from a licensee a supply of electricity for any premises having a separate

supply unless he has agreed with the licensee to pay to him such price as determined by the Appropriate Commission .

1. (3) If a distribution licensee fails to supply the electricity within the period specified in sub- section (1), he shall be liable to a penalty which may extend to one thousand rupees for each day of default. Exceptions from duty to supply electricity.