Electrical Inspectorate

The Electrical Inspectorate is a Department of the Government of Kerala under Power Department.

It was formed by the Government vide G.O. (Ms) No.28 / 68 / PW. Dated 20/10/1968.

The Chief Electrical Inspector to Government of Kerala is the Head of the Department.

The Chief Office of the Department is situated at Trivandrum and District Office is functioning in all Districts. District Office is headed by Deputy Chief Electrical Inspector in Kozhikode, Ernakulam and Trivandrum and Electrical Inspector in all other Districts.

Kannur District Office is functioning in the third floor of a Unity Complex (private building, SN Park Road, Kannur.

The main functions of the Department is to ensure safety of all electrical installations as per the provisions of section 53 of Electricity Act 2003. As a part of this inspections under various provisions of the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply), Regulations 2010, Kerala Lift and Escalator Rules, 2013 are conducted from this Office. As per Section 161 of the Electricity Act, 2003, Electrical Inspector is the enquiry Officer into any electrical accident.

All EHT, HT installations, X-Ray, Neon sign board, multi storied building having height more than 15m, Lift/Escalator, Generator and solar installation of capacity 10kVA and above need initial approval and sanction from the Electrical Inspector.

Two Boards namely Kerala State Electricity Licensing Board and Board of Examiners for Cinema Operators are functioning under this department. Permits and licenses, such as, wireman permit, supervisor permit, electrical contractor license, cinema operator license, to carryout electrical works of various category as envisaged by the law are issued by these licensing boards.

In addition to the above a meter testing and standards laboratory is functioning, where consumers can test energy meter, current transformer, various relays, volt meter, ammeter, earth tester, insulation tester, multi meter etc.

Services available from the District Office

General Services

Scheme Approval

Required for

All EHT, HT installations, X-Ray, Neon sign board, multi storied buildings having height more than 15m, Generator and Solar installations of capacity 10kVA and above are required to obtain scheme approval from the Electrical Installation before starting the installation work.

Documents to enclosed

Scheme prepared by competent licensed electrical contractor
Declaration
Other documents, depending upon the connected load/Category of installation.
Original chalan receipt towards scrutiny fee

Fees

Depending upon the rating of equipment proposed and as per the Order H1/4738/2019/CEI dt. 27/03/2019.

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

Validity

Two years

2.Sanction for energisation

Required for

All EHT, HT installations, X-Ray, Neon sign board, multi storied buildings having height more than 15m, Generator and Solar installations of capacity.

Documents to enclosed

Completion report through electrical contractor, who obtained scheme approval.
Original chalan receipt towards inspection fee

Fees

Depending upon the rating of equipment proposed and as per the Order H1/4738/2019/CEI dt. 27/03/2019.

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

Validity

Not applicable

3.Permission for the erection of lift

Required for

All lift installations.

Documents to enclosed

Application in Form A.
Scheme prepared by licensed lift manufacturer
Declaration
Copy of the local authority approved plan of the building
Copy of the main electrical scheme approved by the Electrical Inspector
Original chalan receipt towards permission fee

Fees

Rs. 2205/Lift.

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

Validity

One year

4.Lift License

Required for

All lift installations.

Documents to enclosed

Application in Form B.
Completion report through authorised lift manufacturer
Original chalan receipt towards license fee

Fees

Rs. 4410/Lift.

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

Validity

Three years

5.Safety certificate for Cable TV network

Required for

All cable TV networks.

Documents to enclosed

Application in prescribed form.
Route map of the cable TV network duly signed by Assistant Engineer, KSEB
Registration certificate from post Office for the functioning of the network.
Original chalan receipt towards license fee

Fees

Rs.15 per pole.

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

Validity

One year

6.Permission for constructing building near electric line

Required for

Buildings proposed in the right of way of the electric line.

Documents to enclosed

Plan of the proposed building duly signed by the KSEB authorities by marking the clearance with the line (4set).
Copy of location sketch
Copy of possession certificate/latest land tax receipt
Original chalan receipt towards license fee
BPL certificate, if eligible for fee concession.

Fees

General category – Rs.1105/-

BPL category – Rs. 115/-

Head of account – 0043-00-102-99

7.Valuation

8.Consultancy

Licensing Board

Wireman permit renewal

Documents to enclosed

Application in prescribed form with court fee stamp for Rs.5/-
Original chalan for Rs. 555/- remitted under the head of account 0043-800-99
Original wireman permit
Two passport size photo attested by Gazetted Officer.
Two specimen signature attested by Gazetted Officer.
Self addressed cover with stamp (registered rate)

2.C Class license renewal

Documents to enclosed

Application in prescribed form with court fee stamp for Rs.5/-
Original chalan for Rs. 1110/- remitted under the head of account 0043-800-99 (6years validity)
Original contractor license
Copy of wireman permit
Test certificate of insulation tester, earth tester, multi meter.
Possession certificate for crimping tool and neon tester obtained from the Electrical Inspector.
Two passport size photo attested by Gazetted Officer.
Two specimen signature attested by Gazetted Officer.
Self addressed cover with stamp (registered rate)
Interview for C class license

Documents to enclosed

Application in prescribed form with court fee stamp for Rs.5/-
Original chalan for Rs. 1110/- remitted under the head of account 0043-800-99 (6years validity)
Experience certificate.
Self addressed cover with stamp worth Rs.5/-

Meter testing

Documents to enclosed

Application in prescribed form with court fee stamp for Rs.5/-
Original chalan towards testing fee remited under the head of account 0043-800-98

Energy meter – Single phase	345
Energy meter – Three phase	555
Current transformer	225
Insulation tester 500V	115/Range
Insulation tester 1000V	225/Range
Insulation tester 5000V	1105/Range
Earth tester	115/Range
Multi meter	225
Phase sequence meter	115
Power factor meter single phase	345
Power factor meter three phase	555
Frequency meter	555
* Refer the fees order for other meters