Q.1) Which Quantities are measured by 3 Ph Energy Meter ?

Ans: The Energy meter measures KWh, KVAh , RKVAh lead, RKVAh lag, MD KVA and Instantaneous PF .

Q.2) What is formula for computation of power factor previously used ?

Ans: The quantities like KWh , RkVAh lag , RkVAh lead , MD KVA will read through AMR/MRI from
Consumer installed meter during the billing period .But RKVAh lead consumption was ignored for
calculation. Therefore P.F.was calculated by following formula:

PF = KWh
KWh 2 + ( RKVAh Lag )2

Q.3) What is the formula for Computation of Avg. Power Factor as per MERC order
no. 195/2017.?
Ans: The quantities like KWh , RkVAh lag , RkVAh lead , MD KVA will read through AMR/MRI from
Consumer installed meter during the billing period .Now RKVAh lead is taken in to consideration as per
MERC MTR order 195 dtd.12.09.18 .From above readings, P.F. will be calculated by following formula:

Avg. P.F = Total( Kwh)

Total (KVah)

2 2
Where the KVAh is = ∑ ( Kwh ) +∑ ( RKVAh )

(I.e. Square Root of the summation of the squares of KWh and RkVAh )

PF = KWh
KWh 2 + ( RKVAh Lag + RKVAh Lead )2

Q.4) Which categories of consumer is applicable for P.F. incentives and penalty ?
Ans:

Sr. No. Tariff Code Description

1 HT-I Industry
2 HT-II Commercial
3 HT-III Railways, Metro & Monorail
4 HT-IV Public Water Works (PWW)
5 HT-V Agriculture
6 HT-VI Group Housing Society
7 HT- VIII Temporary supply
8 HT-IX Public service
9 HT- X Electric vehicle Charging Station

1 LT- II(A), LT -II(B),LT- II (C) Non-Residential / Commercial

 2 LT- III Public Water Works(PWW)
3 LT- V A(ii) Industry –Power looms ( above
20kW)
4 LT -V(B)(ii) Industry –General (Above 20kW)
5 LT -X Public Services [LT-X (A)(ii), LT-X (A)
(iii), LT-X (B)(ii) and LT- X (B)(iii)
categories ]
6 LT- XI Electric Vehicle Charging Station.

Q.5) What is Criteria for Power factor Incentive ?

Ans: Whenever the average Power Factor (PF) is more than 0.95 Lag and upto 1, an incentive shall be
at the rate of the percentage (as per MERC order) of the amount of the monthly electricity bill,
excluding Taxes & Duties. Previously it was for the P.F. more than 0.95 .
However,there is no incentive and penalty whenever the average power factor is more than 0.95 Lead.

Q.6) What is Criteria for Power factor Penalty ?

Ans: Whenever the average Power Factor (PF) is less than 0.9 (Lag or Lead), penal charges shall be
levied at the rate of the percentage (as per MERC order) of the amount of the monthly electricity bill,
excluding Taxes & Duties. In previous order it was for P.F less than 0.9.

Please Note that there is No ceiling to penalty as it is in case of Incentive (3.5%).

Q.7) What is meant by PF 0.85 lag and lead ?

Ans: If PF= 0.85 , it means 15% power does not result in actual work directly. If ratio i.e. P.F. is 0.85
lagging that means 15 % power is used by inductive elements. If ratio is 0.85 leading it means 15 %
power used by capacitive elements that don’t result in actual work.

Q.8) what is effect of lagging and leading Reactive power on electrical system ?
Ans: The effect of Lagging P.F. & Leading P.F. due to Lagging & Leading Reactive power is same in
electrical system, i.e. drawing more current & increasing I 2 R losses by load as compare to unity power
factor (P.F). Hence Power Factor Penalty is on both Lagging & leading P.F. below 0.90.Sometime
leading power factor can result into overvoltage in the system, also results in insulation failure and
system instability.

Q.9) Explain the case of power factor incentive?

Ans:

KWh = 10785, KVAh = 11445, RKVAh Lag = 1800, RKVAh Lead = 153

( RKVAh Lag > RKVAh Lead )

PF = KWh

KWh 2 +( RKVAh Lag + RKVAh Lead )2

 PF = 10785

(10785) 2 +( 1800 + 153 )2

PF = 0.983 Lag = 0.98 lag …… ( incentive Applicable)

Q.10) Explain the case of power factor penalty ?

Ans:
KWh = 100975,KVAh = 104088, RKVAh Lag = 22688, RKVAh Lead = 85824

(RKVAh Lead > RKVAh Lag )

PF = KWh

KWh 2 +( RKVAhLag + RKVAhLead )2

PF = 100975

(100975) 2 +( 22688 + 85824 )2

PF = 0.681 Lead ………….(Penalty Applicable < 0.90)

Q.11) Explain the case of power factor no incentive & no penalty ?

Ans:

KWh =718620, KVAh =726045, RKVAh Lag =10, RKVAh Lead =87825

PF = KWh

KWh 2 +( RKVAhLag + RKVAhLead )2

PF = 718620

(718620) 2 + (10 + 87825 )2

PF = 0.992 Lead = 0.99 Lead (No penalty & No Incentive is applicable)

Q.12) To which consumer Load factor Incentive is applicable ?

Ans: Load factor Incentive is applicable for the Consumers in tariff categories HT I-Industry , HT II-
Commercial & HT IX –public service .

Q.13) How much percentage of Load factor will be considered for Incentive ?

Ans: Consumers having load factor above 75% & upto 85% will be entitled to an incentive in the form
of Rebate of 0.75% on the energy charges for every percentage point increase in load factor from 75%
to 85%.

Q.14) How much incentive is applicable if load factor is above 85%?

Ans: Consumer having load factor above 85% will be entitled to rebate of 1 % on the energy charges
for every percentage point increase in load factor from 85%.

Q.15) What is the limit ( Ceiling) to rebate of load factor incentive?

Ans: The total rebate will be subject to Ceiling of 15% of the energy charges applicable to the
consumer.

Q.16) What is criteria for load factor incentive ?

Ans: Load factor incentive will be available only , if the consumer has no arrears with the Distribution
licensee & payment is made within seven days from the date of electricity bill.

Q.17) What is criteria for disallow load factor incentive?

Ans: In case the consumer exceed its contract demand (including during the non-peak hours ,
i.e.22.00hrs to 06.00hrs) in any particular month , the Load Factor Incentive will not be payable to the
consumer in month . This criteria is applicable as per MERC MTR order 195 dt.12.09.2018.

Q.18) What are Wheeling charges as per voltage level ?

Ans: As per MERC order Hon'ble Comission has introduced wheeling charges for 22 KV Voltage level
and revised wheeling charges for various voltage levels are as below :

SR.NO. VOLTAGE LEVEL WHEELING CHARGES WHEELING CHARGES

(Rs. / Unit) year 2018-19 (Rs. / Unit) year 2019-20
1 EHV 66 KV AND ABOVE 0.0 0.00

2 33 KV 0.15 0.15
3 22 KV 0.38 0.37
4
11 KV 0.78 0.76
Scheduled of Charges :

Q.19) What are the service connection charges for single & three Overhead?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
Single phase load upto 0.5KW-Overhead new connection 950 1000
Single phase load from above 0.5KW to 10KW-Overhead new
1500 1500
connection
Three phase motive power upto 21HP OR Load upto 16KW in
3500 3500
Overhead new connection
Three phase motive power from above 21HP to 107 HP OR Load
8000 8500
from above 16KW to 80KW in Overhead new connection
Three phase motive power from above 107HP to 201 HP OR
Load from above 80KW upto 150KW in Overhead new 13000 13000
connection
21500
(+ Variable
charges of Rs.
HT Supply upto 500KVA 20500 30/- per KVA
excess load
above 500
KVA )

Q.20) What are the service connection charges for single & three Underground?
Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
Single phase load upto 5KW New Underground connection 3000 3100
Single phase load from above 5KW to 10KW-New Undergorund
7000 7150
new connection
Three phase motive power upto 27HP OR Load upto 20KW in
13000 13500
new underground connection

Three phase motive power from above 27HP upto 67HP OR Load
20000 21000
from above 20KW upto 50 KW in new underground connection.
 Three phase motive power from above 67HP upto 134 HP OR
Load from above 50KW upto 100 KW in new underground 40000 43000
connection.
Three phase motive power from above 134 HP upto 201 HP OR
Load from above 100KW upto 150 KW in new underground 61000 66500
connection.
HT Supply upto 500KVA in new underground connection. 200000 221000
HT Supply above 500KVA in new underground connection. 220000 230000

Q.21) What are the installation Testing fees for 1-Ph & 3-Ph Connection ?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018: Applicable only after
first inspection for the release of new service connection .

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
Category 2017
Single phase LT Installation Testing fees 50 100
Three phase LT Installation Testing fees 100 200
HT Installation Testing fees 350 550

Q.22) What are the Reconnection charges for 1-Ph & 3-Ph Connection ?
Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
Single phase LT Reconnection charges at meter incomer 50 100
Three phase LT Reconnection charges at meter incomer 100 200
Single phase LT Reconnection charges at Overhead mains 50 100
Three phase LT Reconnection charges at Overhead mains 100 200
Single phase LT Reconnection charges at underground mains 100 200
Three phase LT Reconnection charges at underground mains 100 200
HT Supply Reconnection charges 500 800
Q.23) What are the charges for changing location of meter within same premises at
consumer request 1-Ph & 3-Ph Connection ?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018: (Inclusive of material,
labour and all other cost. Service tax will be levied extra as per applicable rates)

Previous schedule of Shedule of charges w.e.f. dtd.

Category charges as per MERC 01.09.2018 as per MERC case
case 19 of 2012 195 of 2017
Consumer request for meter location shifting 200 350
within same premises

Q.24) What are the charges for cost of meter and meter box for 1-Ph & 3-Ph
Connection ?

Ans: Cost of Meter and Meter Box- Applicable in case consumer opts to purchase the meter from
MSEDCL and in case of Lost and Burnt . Meter box will be provided by MSEDCL.

Sr.No. CATEGORY Previous schedule of Shedule of charges w.e.f.

charges as per MERC dtd. 01.09.2018 as per
case 19 of 2012 MERC case 195 of 2017

1 Single Phase Meter without box

a Plain Meter 600 600

b RF Meter 1500 1500

c Pre-Paid Meter 2700 2700

d Pre-Paid Meter interface 900 900

2 Three phase meter without box 2500 2500

3 H.T.TOD Meter 4000 4000

Applicable in case consumer opts

to purchase the metering
cabinet /cubicle from MSEDCL

C.T. operated metering cabinet

4
including CTs, MCCB and Meter

a 50/5 A 21000 21000

b 100/5 A 22500 22500

c 150/50 A 22500 22500

d 200/5 A 22500 22500

e 250/5 A 22500 22500

 H.T. Metering cubicle including C.T.
5
and P.T

a 11 KV 82200 85000

b 22 KV 130000 130000

c 33KV 190000 190000

Q.25) What are the charges of Testing of 1-Ph & 3-Ph Meters ?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
A) Testing of Meters :
Testing of Single phase meter 150 200
Testing of Three phase/Polyphase meter/ RKVAH meter 500 800
Testing of LTMD with or without CT 900 1000
Testing of Trivector meter 1000 1000
Testing of metering equipment like CT/PT per unit for LT 1000 1000
Testing of metering equipment like CT/PT per unit for HT upto
3000 3000
33KV
Testing of metering equipment like CT/PT per unit for EHT above
5000 5000
33KV
B) Testing of Meters at TQA Laboratories :
Testing of Single phase meter 2000 2000
Testing of Three phase meter 9500 9500
Testing of LT CTOP meter 10000 10000
Testing of HT TOD meter 15000 15000
Testing of ABT Apex meter 20000 20000
Q.26) What are the Administrative charges for Cheque bouncing ?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018: (Irrespective of cheque
amount)

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
Administrative charges for cheque bouncing 350 500

Q.27) What are the charges for consumer Application registration & processing ?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Category charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
New connection / Change of name / Reduction or Enhancement
of load / Shifting of service / Temporary connection
Single phase 50 100
Three phase LT Installation Testing fees 100 150
LT Agricultural 100 150
HT supply Upto 33KV 1700 2400
EHV Supply 3400 4800

Q.28) What are the charges for processing and operating open access application?

Ans: Applicable As per MERC Case 195 of 2017 effective from dtd.01.09.2018:

Shedule of
Previous
charges w.e.f.
schedule of
dtd. 01.09.2018
Load Requisitioned charges as per
as per MERC
MERC case 19 of
case 195 of
2012
2017
Processing charges
upto 1MW 10000 14500
more than 1 MW upto 5MW 15000 22000
more than 5 MW upto 20MW 30000 44000
more than 20 MW upto 50MW 50000 75000
more than 50MW 50000 75000
Operating charges
below 1 MW upto 5 MW 10000 14500
more than 5 MW upto 50 MW and above 20000 28000

Q.29) Whether MERC has introduced new tariff categories and changed tariff of
existing activities ?
Ans: Yes, MERC has introduced tariff categories like tariff category for electric vehicle charging
station, etc. and changed tariff of few existing activities. The list is summarized below.

Following activity code available in NSC module and tariff change provision in B-31 module and
assign appropriate tariff as shown

A) LT consumer Activity code & Proper Tariff Assignment:

(
(For NSC & Change of Tariff B-31 , Tariff assignment in IT system )
New Tariff as
New
Existing per MERC Existing Activity
Sr. no Name of Activity Activity
Tariff order no code
code
195/2017
Waste Management( waste
1 processing/Disposal Facility) --- LT-I (B) --- R034
operated by Housing society
Waste Management( waste
2 processing/Disposal Facility) --- LT-III --- PW12
operated by Govt.Local Bodies
Waste Management( waste
3 processing/Disposal Facility) --- LT-X (B) --- P167
operated by Private Agencies

4 Electrical vehicle charging stn. LT-II (A) LT-XI C060,C209,C359 EV01

5 Circus Troupes --- LT-VII (A) --- TR12

Laundry/dhobi/ironing
6 LT-II (A) LT-V (B)(i) C027 I069
(0-20 KW)
Laundry/dhobi/ironing LT-II (B), LT- C176,C326
7 LT-V (B)(ii) I070
(Above 20 KW) II (C)
Ordinance/Ammunition
8 Factories administrative offices --- LT-X (B)(i) --- C113
(0-20 KW)
Ordinance/Ammunition
9 Factories administrative offices --- LT-X (B)(ii) --- C262
(≥ 20 KW and ≤ 50 KW)
Ordinance/Ammunition
10 Factories administrative offices --- LT-X (B)(iii) --- C412
(≥ 50KW)
Dedicated Water supply scheme
11 LT-III LT-V (B)(i) PW07 I071
for MIDC Area (0-20 KW)
12 Dedicated Water supply scheme LT-III LT-V (B)(ii) I072
for MIDC Area (Above 20
 KW)

Dedicated Water supply scheme --- ---

13 LT-V (B)(i) I073
for Power Plant (0-20 KW)
Dedicated Water supply scheme
14 for Power Plant (Above 20 --- LT-V (B)(ii) I074
KW)
Auxiliary power supply to EHV --- ---
15 LT-V (B)(i) I075
Sub-station (0-20 KW)
Auxiliary power supply to EHV --- ---
16 LT-V (B)(ii) I076
Sub-station (Above 20 KW)
Auxiliary power supply to
17 Distribution sub-station --- LT-V (B)(i) --- I077
(0-20 KW)
Auxiliary power supply to
18 Distribution sub-station --- LT-V (B)(ii) --- I078
(Above 20 KW)

B) HT consumer Activity code & Proper Tariff Assignment:

(For NSC & Change of Tariff B-31 , Tariff assignment in IT system )
New Tariff as
New
Sr. per MERC Existing Activity
Name of Activity Existing Tariff Activity
No. order no code
code
195/2017
Waste Management( waste
processing/Disposal Facility) --- ---
1 LT-I (B) R035
operated by Housing society
where LT-I is applied
Waste Management( waste
processing/Disposal Facility) --- ---
2 HT-VI GR04
operated by Housing society
where HT-VI is applied
Waste Management( waste
3 processing/Disposal Facility) --- HT-IV --- PW10
operated by Govt.Local Bodies
Waste Management( waste
4 processing/Disposal Facility) --- HT-IX(B) --- P116
operated by Private Agencies

5 Electrical vehicle charging stn. HT-II HT-X C061 EV01

6 Circus Troupes --- HT-VIII (A) --- TR14

7 Ordinance/Ammunition Factories --- HT-I (A) --- I091

Dedicated Water supply scheme

8 HTIV HT-I (A) PW07 I092
for MIDC Area
 Dedicated Water supply scheme ---
9 --- HT-I (A) I093
for Power Plant

Auxiliary power supply to EHV ---

10 --- HT-I (A) I094
Sub-station

Auxiliary power supply to ---

11 --- HT-I (A) I095
Distribution sub-station
Note: 1) Activity of Sugar Factory is all ready exist in IT system having activity code is I035 & to assign
tariff as "Non -Seasonal "-HTI(A).
2) Replace existing activity code along with corresponding activities with new activity code as per
given in above table.

Q.30) What are the new features introduced in new MTR order which were not there
in previous order ?
Ans: 1) Introduction of 0.25 % discount on digital payment in order to support the initiatives of the
government a discount of 0.25 % of the monthly bill (excluding taxes and duties ) subject to a cap of Rs.
500/- shall be provided to LT category consumers for payment of electricity bills through various mode of
digital payment such as credit cards, debit cards, UPI, BHIM, internet banking, mobile banking, mobile
wallets, etc.

2) Introducing new mode of communication

a) Disconnection notice under section 56 of Electricity Act-2003 can be given through digital mode
such as WhatsApp message, E-mail, SMS, etc.

b) The licensee can also use the digital medium of communication for issuing other information to the
consumers including information regarding billing, outstanding payment, outage details, etc.