STRENGTH OF ELECTRIC INSPECTOR KARACHI REGION-I

01 Electric Inspector ( Regional Head)

08 Assistant Electric Inspectors

01 Office Superintendent

11 Electric Sub Inspectors

31 Ministerial Other Staff

DUTIES AND FUCTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF
 PROVISIONS OF:-

Electricity Act-1910.

Electricity Rules-1937.

Sindh Licensing Rules/ Conditions-1982 framed under Rule-48 of Electricity Rules-1937.

Cinematographic Rules 1982.

Sindh Establishment and Powers of office of Inspection Order-2004 framed under Section-38 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power Act-1997.

Sindh Finance Act-1964 ( Section 13 of Electricity duty)

Electricity Duty Rules-1964.

FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRIC INSPECTORATE

The main functions of Electric Inspectorates are to implement the Electricity Act 1910 and Electricity Rules 1937. The major responsibilities of the Electric Inspectorate are:-

To conduct initial and periodical Inspections of Electrical Installations under Rule-5 (I) of Electricity Rules 1937, framed under Section 37 of Electricity Act 1910.

To collect Electricity Duty from Licensee as well as from Non-Licensee under Finance Act 1964 and Electricity Duty Rules 1964 made there under

Electric Inspector is also Secretary Licensing Board of his Region. The Secretary Licensing Board conducts the meeting of the Board to issue new Licenses for Electrical Contractors, exemptions of Supervisor examination.

To conduct the examination for competency certificates of wireman and Electrical Supervisor.

Arbitration:- Electric Inspector is also working as an arbitrator to settle disputes in between consumer and Licensees

CLASSIFICATION OF DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Inspections of Electrical Installations/ Equipment of Public & Private Sector.

     i. –

     ii. Periodical/ Annual.

Collection of Electricity Duty from:-

     i. Licensee (KESC)

     ii. Non Licensees (Private Sector).

Deciding Electricity billing / other related disputes.

Conducting Electrical Supervisor & Wireman Examinations.

Issuance of Electrical Contractor Licenses.

Enquire into Fatal & Non-Fatal accidents occurring due to Electric  Hazards/ Shocks.

INSPECTIONS

The Periodical Inspections are Suspended vide letter No. SOPP-9/1-72 dated 13.8.2003 for the Purpose of Streamlining the Work which yet has not been done.

The situation is causing Revenue loss of Government on which Audit paras are also raised by Audit Department.

The Fire incidents in the City due to Short Circuits.

Serious threat to safety issue from Electricity Hazards.

The Revenue realized under this Head for the year 2012-2013 July 2012 to March 2013 ( Current year).

ELECTRICITY DUTY:-
The Electricity Duty realized from Licensee as well as Non-Licensee is as per chart given below:-

ARBITRATION

This office also dispense its duties of arbitration to settle disputes in between the consumers and Licensees under Section 26 & Section 24 of Electricity Act 1910.And section 38 of Nepra act 1997 The progress in year 2013 in above matter is as under.

CASE AS ON 1.1.2007 TO 31.12.2007
Balance   New Case    Total   Decided   Total Pending Cases
194  +  30               =224    -50                 =        174

CASE AS ON 1.1.2008 TO 31.12.2008
Balance    New Case   Total   Decided   Total Pending Cases
174  +   30         =204    -30         =         174

CASE AS ON 1.1.2009 TO 31.12.2009
Balance    New Case    Total   Decided   Total Pending Cases
174  +   86               =260     -79          =         181

CASE AS ON 1.1.2010 TO 31.12.2010
Balance    New Case   Total  Decided   Total Pending Cases
181  +   335         =516     -64          =          442

CASE AS ON 1.1.2011 TO 31.12.2011.
Balance    New Case   Total   Decided   Total Pending Cases
442  +   246            =688     -86          =          602

CASE AS ON 1.1.2012 TO 31.12.2012.
Balance   New Case   Total  Decided   Total Pending Cases
602  +  313             = 915    -85          =           830

CASE AS ON 1.1.2013 TO 31.03.2013.
Balance   New Case   Total  Decided   Total Pending Cases
830  +  198             = 1028    -30          =           998

SUGGESTION

The Periodical Inspections needs to be allowed in order to avoid the further revenue loss and as these Inspections are mandatory and for the purpose of safety of Public Life and property.

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OFFICE OF THE ELECTRIC INSEPCTOR KARACHI REGION-I FOR THE YEAR 2012-2013