Guidelines
The Commission approves and regulates the implementation of guidelines developed by the licensees in respect of matters required or authorized by the Electricity Act and licenses issued by the Commission. Several provisions of the Electricity Act and licenses issued by the Commission require that guidelines be developed, approved and implemented for the purposes set out therein.
Guideline: Disconnection and Re-connection of Electricity Supply
2018

The Guideline describes procedures the Distributing licensee should follow to disconnect and reconnect electricity supply.

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Guideline on Electricity Bill Payment
2018

The distribution licensees, “Ceylon Electricity Board” and “Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited” have indicated the modes of payment and described […]

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Guideline on Payment of Interest on Security Deposit
2018

In terms of Section 28 of Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009 a Distribution Licensee may require by notice in […]

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Guideline on Determination of Tariff Category
2018

A tariff customer may terminate his/her tariff agreement of the electricity supply provided to his/her premises and allow another consumer […]

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Guideline on Change of Tariff Customer
2018

A tariff customer may terminate his/her tariff agreement of the electricity supply provided to his/her premises and allow another consumer […]

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Guideline on Removing or Shifting of Pole or Line
2018

The guideline describes steps to be followed by the consumer and the licensee at removing or shifting a electricity pole.

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Guideline on Interruption to Electricity Supply
2018

The guideline describes at what occasions licensee can make an planned interruptions and how to act at an break down.

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Guideline on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
2018

Technical Guidelines and minimum standards for Electric Vehicle Charging stations have been defined by this guideline. The guideline was based […]

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Procedure for Testing Accuracy of Metering Equipment by Distribution Licensee Upon Request by a Customer
2017

The procedures to be followed by the distribution licensee once a request is made by a electricity consumer

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Guidelines on Procedure for Testing Accuracy of Metering Equipment by Distribution Licensee on its own motion
2017

Procedures to be followed when the distribution licensee is required to test the accuracy of the Electricity Meter.

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