Distribution Code Regulation 2018

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Code) Regulations, 2018 framed under the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003, provides guidelines for the planning, operation, and maintenance of the electricity distribution system.

About Dataset

The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Code) Regulations, 2018 establishes the official framework for safe and efficient power distribution across the state. It governs all system participants, including distribution licensees, consumers, embedded generators, and open-access customers. The code regulates critical technical areas such as Construction & Planning, Operations, Protection, Safety, Demand Side Management, Connectivity and building safety clearances. It also sets strict standards for electronic energy metering, power quality control, and mandatory reporting of electrical accidents. Governance and regular updates to these regulations are managed by a dedicated Distribution Code Review Panel.

Purpose of Dataset

The primary purpose of this regulation is to ensure that the state's electricity distribution network is developed, operated, and maintained in an efficient, safe, and economical manner. It establishes standardized norms and technical guidelines to maintain grid safety, stability, and power quality across the entire distribution system. The framework brings together clear planning criteria, operational practices, protection requirements, and maintenance schedules. Additionally, it covers aspects on construction practices, demand management, monitoring & control of voltage and power factor. Finally, it defines the safety parameters, building clearances, and mandatory accident-reporting protocols to protect lives and property.